PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Amanda Seyfried will receive the Desert Palm Achievement Award, Actress at the 2026 Palm Springs International Film Awards, organizers announced on Monday. Seyfried is being honored for her performance in The Testament of Ann Lee. The Film Awards will take place on January 3, 2026, at the Palm Springs Convention
Continue ReadingHighs around the desert will hover at or below our seasonal norms throughout the week as we begin December. Some offshore “Santa Ana” winds will arrive. There are wind advisories out toward the coast, along with some freeze watches for the high desert, and an air quality alert through the I.E. and local mountains marking
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Fellowship Christian Academy and the Coachella Little Arabs punched their ticket to the national stage. FCA defeated the Redwood Pal Golden Bears out of Santa Rosa 26-0 for the 2025 State Championship, and the Little Arabs won the 14-U Super Bowl, winning 14-6 over the East Side Cardinals out of
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WHITEWATER, Calif. (KESQ) – Millions of Americans are hitting the road to head home after the Thanksgiving holiday, and this year’s travel rush is proving to be the busiest on record. According to AAA, more than 73 million people nationwide are expected to drive during the holiday travel period, part of a record 81.8 million Americans
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – As millions head home from their Thanksgiving destinations today, we’re enjoying some fantastic weather in the desert. Over the next week, we’re seeing some very seasonal conditions in the Coachella Valley. It’s been quiet in our region, but across the nation, significant weather has been impacting the East Coast. It
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Today is the final day of the Cabazon Band of Cahuilla Indians’ 42nd annual Powwow. The three day event kicked off on Friday with bird singing and dancing. The celebration features all kinds of activities focused on keeping Native American tradition alive. This morning, the gates open at 11 a.m. at
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STOCKTON, Calif. (CBS News) – Four people were killed, and 11 others were wounded in a shooting during a family gathering in the Northern California city of Stockton Saturday night, authorities said. The suspect, or possibly suspects, remains at large. Heather Brent, a spokesperson for the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office, told reporters in
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Good morning. It’s another beautiful day here in the Coachella Valley! We should expect mostly clear skies, especially in the morning hours. Highs will rise to the mid-70s today, a few degrees above the seasonal average, but overall extremely comfortable and mild. Today will be a big day for travel. Thankfully, travel conditions around the
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley Firebirds lost to the Texas Stars 5-3 on Saturday at Acrisure Arena. The Stars scored four straight goals from Harrison Scott, Artem Shlaine, and Jack Becker to take a 4-0 lead. The Firebirds responded with three unanswered goals of their own by Ben Meyers, John Hayden, and
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – One person is in critical condition after a traffic collision Saturday evening in Coachella. Riverside County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to the area of Ninth St. and Grapefruit Blvd. for reports of a traffic collision. When they arrived on scene they found a pedestrian down in the roadway. That pedestrian was
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Downtown retailers are seeing a welcome boost this weekend as shoppers turned out in strong numbers for Small Business Saturday, an annual event encouraging people to support locally owned shops and restaurants. Store owners along Palm Canyon Drive said the day brought steady foot traffic, enthusiastic customers, and a noticeable
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LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) – Firefighters contained a house fire just before 4:00 p.m. in La Quinta on Saturday. CAL FIRE confirmed the fire was first reported roughly two hours prior on the 81000 block of Kingston Heath, within the Greg Norman Course at PGA West. News Channel 3 crews were on scene and saw
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – The weather has been fantastic all day long! Mild conditions and clear, sunny have persisted for the thousands of visitors we’ve had for Thanksgiving – absolutely picturesque! A lot of folks are likely to be returning home over the next couple of days. If that means heading back to some
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Shared Plate, a weekly meal program run in partnership with the Palm Springs United Methodist Church, will become its own nonprofit starting in January. The organization started out as the feeding ministry for the church. After becoming its own entity, organizers say that having nonprofit status will help them
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SAN DIEGO, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley Firebirds shut out the San Diego Gulls 5-0 on Friday at Pechanga Arena. In the first period, Lleyton Roed and Jagger Firkus got the party started to put the Firebirds in front 2-0. The birds were nearly held scoreless in the middle frame, until Ben Meyers buried
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Friday marked the final day of the third annual Acrisure Series at Acrisure Arena. The final day highlighted two championship and two third-place games. The day started at 11 AM with San Francisco vs Nevada. The Wolfpack defeated the Dons 81-65. The second game of the day began at 1:30
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – The Cabazon Band of Cahuilla Indians are celebrating their 42nd annual Powwow at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino this weekend, bringing together community members and visitors to honor Native American culture, tradition, and heritage. The event featured a lively display of music, dance, and colorful attire, with gourd rattles and drums filling
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A calm and quiet pattern on deck for the Coachella Valley this weekend into early next week. Temperatures drop slightly Saturday and Sunday into the upper 70s, a tad cooler next week before finally dropping below seasonal normal into the upper 60s by this next Thursday. I’m watching another opportunity for weak offshore winds to
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RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – The Desert Art Festival is back at The River in Rancho Mirage over Thanksgiving weekend, from Friday through Sunday. The festival, by West Coast Artists, features creations by hundreds of artists presenting their work in paintings, photography, pottery, wood, sculptures, jewelry, and more – All of which are available to
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JOSHUA TREE, Calif. (KESQ) — Joshua Tree National Park is a popular, crowded destination during Thanksgiving weekend. Officials say to expect long lines, full campgrounds, and limited parking. The holiday season brings plenty of activity to the High Desert, and for many, that means navigating busy streets and crowds. “You can’t find parking anywhere, it’s
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