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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — The Fourth of July is just days away, and local fire official are warning desert residents about the dangers of illegal fireworks here in the Coachella Valley. “This weekend, we had over a dozen fires in Southern California,” Said Palm Springs Fire Chief Paul Alvarado. “We had so many brush fires
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KUNA) – Un hombre de Desert Hot Springs fue arrestado en relación con el atropello y fuga que dejó heridos a un ciclista el domingo. Aproximadamente a las 2:45 p. m., la Central de Policía de Cathedral City recibió múltiples llamadas de emergencia reportando un vehículo que atropelló a un ciclista en la
Continue Reading CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ)- A Desert Hot Springs man was arrested in connection to the hit and run crash resulting in injuries of a bicyclist Sunday. At approximately 2:45 p.m., Cathedral City Police Dispatch received multiple emergency calls reporting a vehicle hitting a bicyclist along Date Palm and Perez Road. Police said the 30-year-old victim
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — The 31st-annual Palm Springs International ShortFest is coming to a close, and the festival hosted its annual Awards Brunch at the Renaissance Hotel Palm Springs on Sunday morning. During the brunch, the juried award winners and audience award winners were announced. Awards and cash prizes worth $30,000 including five Academy Award® qualifying
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LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) – Doctors say it is one of the most underreported public safety issues in the Coachella Valley: crashes involving golf carts. They’re often serious and can be deadly. “The number of people after my accident who’ve come up to me to say ‘I’ve also fallen out of a golf cart’ or
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Good morning and happy Monday! It’s a smoky and warm start to the week here in the Coachella Valley. Remember that there are three main factors that can lead to fires: dry weather, high temperatures, and strong winds. We can see an abundance of dry air throughout Southern California. We are tracking some local air
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – It’s been a hot weekend in the desert! Highs reached 113° in Palm Springs, and as we look ahead to the start of the work week, expect more toasty weather! We’re currently tracking a wildfire burning in the Banning area, called the Wolf Fire. As of 7:10 p.m., CAL FIRE
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) The 10U Indio All-Stars defeated Beaumont 14-2 to win its second straight 10U Super Region Championship title. The All-Stars collected 17 hits, played only three innings, and scored the most in the opening inning, scoring seven runs. Emily S was the star of the team, going three-for-three, and was a home run
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DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Malyssa McCubbin, history teacher, said she is starting to prepare her classroom for next school year by gathering supplies. “We spend our own money,” McCubbin said. Team Mom Charities Inc. the website www.unityride4homeless.com, is holding an upcoming backpack distribution event, aimed at supporting dedicated teachers across the Coachella Valley. “Our
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It’s another warm weekend, to say the least, here in the Coachella Valley. Temperatures will reach at least 110°F this afternoon, very similar to yesterday. Expect triple digits overall by about 9 AM. Thankfully, we are not tracking any major wind concerns, and the atmosphere remains quite dry. This time of year, it is crucial
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) Plenty of fans attended the opening day of the Monster Truck Glow-N-Fire event on Saturday at Acrisure Arena. The first show was at 12:30 PM, and the second was at 7:30 PM. Four events highlighted the show, including the crushing of cars, doing donuts, jumping over several vehicles, and a freestyle
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif (KESQ) – Officials with the “Living Out” LGBTQ+ housing community in Palm Springs are taking an extra step to remember Stonewall Day by naming it’s three building wings after prominent members of the LGBTQ+ community. The wings will be named after Phyllis Lyon and Dell Martin, Connie Norman and Carl Bean. Officials
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) — An 18-year-old man and his dog were rescued by Indio Police after they almost drowned in a canal. According to the department, the man was attempting to rescue his dog when he fell in. Officers responded to reports of a possible drowning in a canal near Golf Center Parkway and Avenue
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Local doctors are standing up against kickbacks in eye care and demanding more transparency. They’re inviting the public to attend a “Stand for Ethical Eye Care” event on Saturday that aims to show support for ethical and patient-first care. They are taking a stand against hidden kickback and commissions, and they’ll
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — Following the Supreme Court’s birthright citizenship ruling, local immigration attorneys are now worried about the impact it could have on their clients. After more than 150 years of legal precedence, the court’s conservative majority ruled 6-3 to allow President Trump’s order to move forward in some ways. They also rolled
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – It’s been heating up in the Coachella Valley after we enjoyed mostly seasonal weather this past week! The hotter temps persist this weekend and early into next week, before gradually, we could settle into less hot weather for the Fourth of July. It’s been a gorgeous day for the pool
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THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) The end of March will look a little different next year here at the Thermal Club with IndyCar not returning in 2026. “I was kind of disappointed,” TruSpeed Autosports parts manager Greg Hodapp said. “I had a good time. It was a lot of fun, a lot of work, but it was
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Miami Dolphins star linebacker Jaelan Phillips surprised patients at the Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital. Phillips brought smiles to the faces of young patients facing serious medical challenges like children undergoing cancer treatment, awaiting heart transplants, and managing chronic illnesses. One of the patients the 26-year-old NFL player visited was three-year-old Aaron Boerrero, who is
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