THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) Pato O’Ward and Christian Lundgaard helped Arrow McLaren earn a 1-2 start ahead of the inaugural Thermal Club INDYCAR Grand Prix. O’Ward clocked in at 1:39.956, and Lundgaard clocked in at 01:40.1245. Dominant start in the desert 🏜️@PatricioOWard wins the NTT P1 Award for the #ThermalGP! pic.twitter.com/4F6j56vjFz— NTT INDYCAR SERIES (@IndyCar) March
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — The 30-bed facility in the Women and Infants Center at Desert Regional Medical Center is a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, offering the highest state-recognized level of infant care available in the Coachella Valley and Hi-Desert. The center takes care of newborns born before 32 weeks, newborns of any
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – It’s the first weekend of spring, and it’s a warm one in the Coachella Valley! As high pressure continues to build, we’re seeing clear blue skies and a whole lot of warmth. The Thermal Club IndyCar Grand Prix kicks off at 12:00 p.m. tomorrow! It’ll be a warm 86° by
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ)—A group of protesters gathered in downtown Palm Springs on Saturday to oppose the recent cuts to national parks. The rally took place on the corner of Museum Way between 10 am and 2pm. Advocates say they were there to fight for the rights of workers who were recently laid off in
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – The annual Mariachi Festival is returning to Coachella on Saturday, March 22. The event will feature traditional Mariachi music and live dance performances showcasing Mexican culture and heritage. There will also be lawn games, a mechanical bull, food, and an outdoor beer garden. Best of all, admission is free! The festival
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We are warming up as we head into our first weekend of Spring! Nice and warm to wrap up the work week with day time high temps in the upper 80s this afternoon and Saturday. Nice and toasty if you’re headed down to the Thermal Club for the Thermal NTT INDYCAR Series. Most of us
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A 25-year-old woman who lured a man to a Cathedral City Park, where he was fatally assaulted over her bogus accusations that he’d raped her, was sentenced today to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Rena Lizette Alaniz of Thousand Palms was convicted in December of first-degree murder
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THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) The cars took the track for practice one ahead of Saturday’s qualifiers. Practices are meant to familiarize the drivers with the track, test and fix car setups, and gather data for future adjustments. This will be an intense race as drivers will drive 65 laps and face 17 total turns on an
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A Walgreens retail pharmacy in Indio will close its doors at the end of April, officials confirmed to News Channel 3. The Walgreens at 44100 Jefferson St. will close on April 28th. Company officials said patients who get their prescriptions filled at this location do not need to take any action. They will be notified
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PALM DESERT, CALIF. (KESQ) — Calling all food and wine lovers. The Palm Desert Food and Wine Festival is in full swing. With a four-day experience that will feature a diverse selection of mouth-watering eats, premium wines, hands-on cooking demonstrations by celebrity chefs, and much more. This year’s event features celebrity chefs Antonia Lofaso, Aarti Sequeira,
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CALEXICO, Calif. (KESQ) – Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers assigned to the Calexico Cargo Facility discovered more than 1,300 pounds of methamphetamine combined after two separate seizures last week. The first discovery was made on the morning of March 12. Officials said CBP officers encountered a 36-year-old man driving a red tractor-trailer seeking entry
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – The federal Emergency Housing Voucher Program is running out of money. The five billion dollar pandemic era funding could impact over 60,000 renters, including renters in the Coachella Valley. Right now, the County of Riverside is assisting 300 households – 58 of those households in the Coachella Valley – for at
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Residents and descendants of Section 14 are being asked to complete a residency verification by April 5, 2025 in order to participate in the settlement approved by the city last November. As the deadline approaches, Tracy Conrad, president of the Palm Springs Historical Society, says they’re being inundated with calls from people
Continue Reading INDIO, Calif. (KUNA) – Una mujer de 25 años que indujo a un hombre a un parque de Cathedral City, donde fue agredido mortalmente tras sus falsas acusaciones de violación, fue sentenciada hoy a cadena perpetua sin posibilidad de libertad condicional. Rena Lizette Alaniz, residente de Thousand Palms, fue condenada en diciembre por asesinato en primer
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KUNA) – Varias personas fueron arrestadas hoy tras ser incluidas en una acusación federal por conspiración en una red que involucraba el contrabando de sustancias controladas, incluyendo fentanilo, al sistema penitenciario del Condado de Riverside. Un total de 10 personas fueron nombradas en la acusación, que alega que los acusados participaron en el contrabando
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Drug abuse remains a major issue in the gay community. According to “American Addiction Centers,” gay men are far more likely to use crystal meth and heroin than heterosexual men. On March 24 in Palm Springs, a panel of experts will discuss real world strategies to prevent overdoses and connect people with the right resources.
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) — Layoff confusion related to Coachella Valley Unified School District’s multi-million dollar budget deficit continues. For months, CVUSD and Superintendent Dr. Frances Esparza have worked to find solutions to the $44 million deficit, including laying off a number of employees. So far, the school board has approved 48 teaching and 252 classified
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THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) – The NTT IndyCar Series is in town for the second event of the 2025 season and the first-ever race at the Thermal Club. "This place is a cheese grater for tires." 🧀🛞@ArrowMcLaren driver @PatricioOWard on the track here at the Thermal Club for the inaugural @IndyCar Grand Prix this Sunday. Tire
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