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La Quinta businesses excited for boom with American Express coming to town
LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) – The American Express Golf Tournament is expected to bring thousands of fans to the City of La Quinta. Local businesses and the city are excited to welcome the increase in visitors and the businesses it is set to bring. “We’re talking about $24 million in economic impact,” said Mayor Linda
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Another mild winter day here in the Valley
Highs will span the middle 70s today, slightly cooler than yesterday but warmer than normal by 5 degrees. Some cooling continues into the weekend as a weak area of low pressure spins through Northern Baja. That low pressure system also brings the small threat of coast and mountain showers to the region. The deserts will
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Sunshine & 70s! Dip to Seasonal Late Week
An absolutely perfect past couple of days with sunshine and 70s across the Coachella Valley. We look to stay mild with above-average temperatures and for the most part, clear skies, as weak offshore flow continues. Warm conditions should last through Wednesday, then a more noticeable cooling trend arrives late week. Thursday a low pressure system
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Preparations are underway for the American Express Golf Tournament: what fans can expect
LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) – The 67th edition of the American Express Golf Tournament will soon be underway. Behind the scenes, crews are still hard at work preparing for the thousands of spectators and over 300 professional and amateur golfers who will be stepping onto the green. Tournament officials, like Pat McCabe, the Executive Director
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Palm Springs push for affordable housing, new projects moving forward
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) Â – The city of Palm Springs is accelerating its push for affordable housing, with new projects moving forward this year. Last week, the City Council approved 82-unit 100% affordable apartment units at 305 West San Rafael Drive. Councilmembers also approving a request for financial assistance and loan commitment for development and
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Scottie Scheffler addresses media at American Express ahead of 2026 season debut
LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) — World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler is back in the desert, ready to start his 2026 season on the PGA TOUR. There he is. World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler back in the desert for @theamexgolf after missing last year due to hand injury. Scheffler is the clear-cut favorite to win this
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Grupo de residentes demanda al Condado de Riverside por el proyecto Thermal Ranch
THERMAL, Calif. (KUNA) – Un grupo de residentes del Valle de Coachella presentó una demanda contra el Condado de Riverside para impedir el proyecto Thermal Ranch, anunció el martes el Consejo de Liderazgo para la Justicia y la Responsabilidad. El proyecto Thermal Ranch es un enorme desarrollo de 240 hectáreas (619 acres) centrado en un centro
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Recent earthquakes are wake-up call for residents to be prepared
COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – A 4.9 Magnitude earthquake that struck north of Indio on Monday has left many residents shaken and is serving as a reminder of the importance of emergency preparedness. According to the Coachella Valley Disaster Preparedness Network, residents should have a go-bag ready with at least two weeks’ worth of water,
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Senior citizens can claim new $6,000 tax deduction this tax filing season
CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – This tax filing season, taxpayers over 65 years old can claim a new temporary $6,000 “senior bonus” deduction (or $12,000 for couples). The deduction is temporary, it will be effective for tax year 2025 to 2028. This is just one of several changes when it comes to filing taxes this
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Sismos registrados en el valle de Coachella, autoridades recomiendan crear plan de emergencia familiar
THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KUNA) – Debido a los recientes movimientos sÃsmicos registrados el pasado lunes 19 de enero en el Valle de Coachella, diversas instituciones han instruido a los residentes a crear un plan de emergencia familiar, para saber como actuar en estos casos. El epicentro que origino las más de 10 replicas que se han
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Why some felt Indio Hills earthquake before their phones alerted them
INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) A magnitude 4.9 earthquake shook Indio Monday night, rattling residents across the Coachella Valley but causing no major damage or serious injuries — while also raising fresh questions about how California’s Earthquake Early Warning system works and why alerts reached some people before the shaking, but not others. The quake struck near
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Coroner IDs man killed in Palm Springs hit-and-run crash, suspect vehicle found in Thousand Palms
Update 1/20/26 The coroner identified the man killed in the crash as Ricardo Marano, 56, of Palm Springs. Police also announced that investigators identified the vehicle believed to be involved as a black 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. The vehicle was seized by officers on Tuesday in Thousand Palms. No arrests have been made; the investigation into the
Continue Reading El forense identifica al hombre fallecido en un accidente de atropello y fuga en Palm Springs; el vehÃculo sospechoso se encuentra en Thousand Palms
THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KUNA) – El forense identificó al hombre fallecido en el accidente como Ricardo Marano, de 56 años, residente de Palm Springs. La policÃa también anunció que los investigadores identificaron el vehÃculo presuntamente involucrado como una Chevrolet Silverado negra de 2005. El vehÃculo fue revisado por los agentes el martes en Thousand Palms. No
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Las temperaturas agradables en el Valle de Coachella
Un par de dÃas absolutamente perfectos con sol y 70 °F en el Valle de Coachella. Se espera un clima templado con temperaturas superiores a la media y cielos despejados en su mayor parte, mientras continúa la débil corriente marina. Las condiciones cálidas se mantendrán hasta el miércoles, y luego, a finales de la semana, se
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Conductor de autobús del CVUSD fue puesto en licencia administrativa tras acusaciones que involucraban a un estudiante
THERMAL, Calif. (KUNA) – El Distrito Escolar Unificado del Valle de Coachella (CVUSD) puso a un conductor de autobús en licencia administrativa tras acusaciones que involucraban a un estudiante. El distrito emitió un comunicado el martes: “El Distrito confirma que tiene conocimiento de las acusaciones que involucran a un conductor de autobús del distrito y a
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Condenan a delincuente que mató a una mujer de Indio sin provocación
INDIO, California (KUNA) – Un hombre en libertad condicional que disparó a una mujer de Indio sin dar una razón clara fue sentenciado hoy a entre 55 años y cadena perpetua en una prisión estatal. Johnny José RodrÃguez, de 32 años y residente de Indio, se declaró culpable el 5 de enero de asesinato en
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Accidente con heridos graves reportado en Varner Road, Thousand Palms
THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KUNA) – Las autoridades investigan un accidente entre tres vehÃculos ocurrido el lunes por la noche en Varner Road, cerca de la intersección con Cook Street. El choque ocurrió al norte de la Interestatal 10, justo al oeste del Classic Club y el Acrisure Arena. Las autoridades informaron que se clasificó como un accidente
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Alerta de trafico en la I-10 tras volcamiento de remolque
PALM DESERT, Calif. (KUNA) – Una Alerta de trafico permanece vigente el lunes después de que un remolque volcara en la Interestatal 10 en dirección oeste, justo al oeste de la calle Washington, según la Patrulla de Carreteras de California (CHP). Oficiales de la CHP informaron que no se reportaron heridos, pero el remolque volcado bloqueó
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