PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ)– The Desert Healthcare District and Foundation has provided a new $236,000 grant to “Planned Parenthood.” The grant aims to help the organization pay for its first Coachella Valley based physician. Planned Parenthood says this will help it to expand sexual and reproductive healthcare access, including low-income communities across our valley. The
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BANNING, Calif. (KUNA) – Un incendio de vegetación quemó hoy entre tres y cuatro acres en Banning, propagándose a un ritmo moderado. El incendio, que no dejó heridos, se reportó poco antes de las 12:45 p. m. del lunes en la calle Bluff, al norte de Mias Canyon Road, según el Departamento de Bomberos del Condado
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VALLE DE COACHELLA, Calif. (KUNA) – Los bomberos trabajan para contener un incendio estructural en la zona de Windy Cove, al norte de Palm Springs. El incendio se reportó alrededor de la 1:10 p. m. en la cuadra 15000 de La Vida Drive, en el condado de Palm Springs. Según CAL FIRE, se observó una densa
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ)- Palm Springs Pavilion and Swim Center is temporarily closed due to a power outage. This Saturday, it was announced that The Palm Springs Pavilion and Swim Center would be closed due to a power outage from equipment failure at Sunrise Park causing the city to cancel Fourth of July festivities including
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Update 7/14/25 The man injured in the shooting has died from his injuries, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office announced. He was identified as Gustavo Melendrez-Hernandez, 29, of Coachella. Authorities said the suspect in this shooting, Cecilio Nando-Gonzalez, 28, of Coachella, will face murder charges. Original Report 7/7/25 COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – One person has been
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ)- Coachella Valley Adopt the Arts Honor Choir helped Ringo Starr celebrate his 85th Birthday with the annual “Peace & Love” campaign on July 7 with the help of the Artemis Space Program. Adopt the Arts Honor Choir is a program made up of 3rd-5th graders from four different elementary schools in
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Good morning and happy Monday! Get ready for the heat as those summer temperatures return in full force this week. High pressure will move in from the south over the next couple of days. This will lead to sinking air aloft and extremely hot temperatures here at the surface. Conditions will stay on the drier
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Idyllwild, Calif. (KESQ) –As summer draws visitors to the scenic mountain town of Idyllwild, local authorities are doubling down on wildfire prevention. This year’s Fourth of July weekend was marked not by fireworks and campfires, but by heightened caution and strict fire safety regulations aimed at avoiding the spread of wildfires. Tourists making the trip
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DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — Just days after News Channel 3 covered a Desert Hot Springs hoarder home overrun with dozens of animals, almost half the animals abandoned by squatters have been taken in by local rescues. News Channel 3 spoke with the property owners of a Desert Hot Springs home taken over and
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BIG BEAR, Calif. (KESQ)– Beloved Big Bear bald eagles Jackie and Shadow have returned to their nest, following a brief disappearance of the eagles after the Fourth of July fireworks show. It comes after days of anticipation from viewers, who were checking the Friends of Big Bear Valley live cameras, awaiting their return. The Friends
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) Hopefully you’ve been able to enjoy a gorgeous Sunday afternoon across the Coachella Valley. Today will be one of the last days we get to enjoy with temps near seasonal averages, as we track an incoming heatwave moving into the region to start the week. This afternoon, highs will land a
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif (KESQ). Expect clear skies and temps near or slightly above average this weekend, ahead of a major warmup we’re tracking next week. Expect a fairly accommodating evening, with temps dipping into the 90s around 8pm. An Air Quality Alert is in effect for portions of Riverside County until midnight tonight. This is
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — Let Freedom Ring, and Tails Wag! Animal Samaritans invites the community to celebrate independence and unconditional love by giving a shelter pet their forever freedom. Join Animal Samaritans for a star-spangled Pet Adoption Event at PetSmart in Palm Desert on Saturday, July 5th from 11am to 1pm, the address is
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DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The City of Desert Hot Springs is hosting a fireworks spectacular for its residents and visitors July 5th. Mayor Scott Matas said it’s a time to celebrate independence and recognize community members who make Desert Hot Springs special. The event held at Mission Springs Park is an annual tradition
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) The Palm Springs Power walked off the PSCL All-Stars 4-3 in their annual Fourth of July game. Left fielder Cato Kleinman hit a single up the middle to drive in center fielder Myles Walton to send the All-Stars home with a loss. Trailing 3-1 in the third inning, Palm Springs scored
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Hundreds of people gathering in Palm Springs to celebrate Fourth of July. Events kicking off with a splash at the Palm Springs Swim Center, where a pool party helped attendees beat the heat. From the pool to the baseball field. The Palm Springs Power facing off the Power Summer Collegiate
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) Happy birthday America, and happy Fourth of July to everyone across the Coachella Valley! This afternoon our highs climbed above the triple digit mark, but near seasonal averages, and we should be able to enjoy pleasant conditions through this evening to enjoy fireworks. Temperatures will gradually dip into the 90s around
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Update 7/4/25 7:00 p.m. CAL FIRE reports containment remains at 75%, with 2,387 acres burned. Crews will continue to strengthen the containment lines, and work on suppression repair continues. Evacuation Orders and Warnings are still in place. Update 7/4/25 5:30 p.m. The fire is now 75% contained, CAL FIRE announced. Update 7/4/25 3:30 p.m. Evacuation
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Here’s some celebratory events happening around the Coachella Valley for the holiday weekend! Palm Springs Thursday, July 3, enjoy the Fourth of July weekend “Kick-Off Party at Villagefest,” located at Downtown Palm Springs, Tahquitz Canyon Way and Palm Canyon Drive to celebrate the patriotic weekend with games, live music, arts and crafts and snow cones
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — President Trump has signed his Big Beautiful Bill and some local servers could be cashing in on the ‘no tax on tips’ incentive. The incentive was one of the President’s key campaign promises, drawing in voters with the promise to take home more cash. Beginning the 2026 tax year, tip-reliant
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