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Gusty winds will bring cooler temps
Highs today will be similar to what we experienced over the weekend, but cooler conditions are just around the corner. High pressure will weaken and slide eastward today, bringing gusty winds along the way. Temps today will still run in the middle 90s A significant front drops in from up North by later tomorrow, and
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Indio Police Gear Up for Coachella Weekend Two: Safety and Patience Top Priorities
INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) —As music lovers leave town following weekend one of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival the Indio Police Department is already looking ahead toward weekend two preparations and a second group of fans to descend upon the desert. Last Thursday, eager festival-goers packed into the city, with campers flooding roadways and
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Firebirds fall to Gulls 4-3 in overtime in third to last game of the regular season
THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) The Coachella Valley Firebirds lost to the San Diego Gulls 4-3 in overtime on Sunday at Acrisure Arena. The Firebirds wasted no time in the opening period and got out to a 2-0 lead by Ben Meyers and Jagger Firkus. firebirds strike first!! 1-0 us 😊 pic.twitter.com/lUozVkXHnT— Coachella Valley Firebirds (@Firebirds)
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Ace Hotel + Swim Club partners with Hurry Up Slowly to host weekend pool parties through festival season
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ)– Ace Hotel + Swim Club Palm Springs is quickly becoming a festival season hot-spot, hosting an array of pool parties and activations. The iconic hotel announced it’s offering a lineup of events, pool parties, exclusive offers, and festival-inspired fun for 2025. If you’re hoping to relax after a day at the
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A warm start to the week, but tracking cooler temperatures on the way
THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – It’s been a hot stretch here in the Coachella Valley – we were threatening records just a couple of days ago – but cooler temperatures will soon be on the way! Before then, we’re still tracking a warm start to the week. Temperatures on Monday should be similar to what
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Festival guests report stolen belongings from hotel rooms during Coachella
LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) — Multiple Coachella festivalgoers contacted News Channel 3, saying their belongings were stolen from their hotel rooms while they were away at the festival. Ellie Brownridge said she’s attended Coachella for years with her best friend, Zoe Grober. Grober said they’ve stayed at La Quinta Resort & Club before. “We always
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Suspect in custody after making threats to bomb Coachella Festival
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ)– Davis Solomon Darvish, 40, was taken into custody Saturday after allegedly claiming he would be responsible for a bombing at the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival. Darvish is being held on one million dollars bail at the Larry D. Smith Correctional Center. His arraignment date is set for Wednesday at
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Indio traffic plan and street closures for music festival season
INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – The city of Indio announced anticipated street impacts, transportation details, and recommended alternative routes in preparation for the 2025 Coachella and Stagecoach music festivals in April. The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival will be held at the Empire Polo Club on April 11–13 and April 18–20, 2025. Stagecoach: California’s Country
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Tracking warm weather for day three of Coachella ahead of a cooler week
Good morning, and happy third day of Coachella for those attending. Over the last few days, temperatures have been well above average. Now, however, we’re tracking a cooling trend that will continue into next week. Temperatures are very mild and comfortable in the upper 60s to lower 70s Today will be another warm day here
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Jani Nyman’s two-goal night lifts Firebirds to a 4-2 win over Condors
THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley Firebirds defeated the Bakersfield Condors 4-2 on Saturday at Acrisure Arena. The Condors opened the scoring with a goal from Ronnie Attard, but the Firebirds responded right back with four unanswered goals by Jani Nyman, Cale Fleury, and Jagger Firkus. WELCOME BACK JANI!! pic.twitter.com/K9QUQhv9Vl— Coachella Valley Firebirds
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City of Indio hosts first ‘Echo Lounge’, bringing a taste of the Coachella Music Festival to the community
INDIO, Calif. (KESQ)– For the very first time, the city of Indio hosted ‘Echo Lounge’, a community experience meant to bring a taste of the Coachella Music festival to the community. The city first made the announcement of the ‘Echo Lounge’, earlier this week, which was created to give residents that ‘festival feeling’ at home.“The reason why
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Still Hot, But Weekend Brings Relief as Heatwave Shifts East
Friday’s temperatures were 10 to 20 degrees above normal in parts of Southern California, but we’re seeing some relief this weekend. A moderate heatwave we’ve been tracking all week has shifted east, allowing temperatures to cool slightly. Highs today are in the upper 90s, with a mix of sun and clouds across most of the
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Festival season brings big boom to local transportation providers
INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) — The Coachella Valley Arts and Music Festival brings a business boom to hotels, local dining and also, transportation services around the Valley. Momo Elewa with Bald Eagle Transportation says festival season is the companies busiest time of the year, with his 21 cars averaging nearly 80 rides a day. “Some people,
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April is Alcohol Awareness month – shining a light on alcohol use and misuse
RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – April is Alcohol Awareness month, a time to bring attention to struggles associated with alcohol. According to the Centers for Disease Control, about 178,000 people die each year from excessive alcohol use, making alcohol the fourth leading cause of preventable death in the United States. Experts at the Betty Ford
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Palm Springs Traffic Alert set to begin Monday on West Arenas
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Desert Water Agency is giving a project update on the Historic Tennis Club and Downtown Area Pipeline Replacement Project. Officials say the project is underway, with a change to the street schedule. Starting Monday, April 14, the community will start to notice heavier construction beginning on West Arenas Road, then
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DA files charges against woman accused of threats to send explosives to Palm Springs Chabad
RIVERSIDE COUNTY, Calif. (KESQ) – The Riverside County District Attorney filed a felony complaint on Friday against suspect Gohar Kagramanyan, charging her with violation of California Penal Code sections 422(a) and 422.6(a) – Criminal Threats and Hate Crimes. Her arraignment is scheduled for Monday, April 14 in Indio. Due to the nature and severity of
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Lake Cahuilla Veterans Regional Park has camping available for festivalgoers
LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) — Lake Cahuilla Veterans Regional Park is offering camping options for festivalgoers looking for nearby affordable camping options. The park is located about 20 minutes from the festival venue. The campground offers RV, tent, and car camping sites. Sites with water and electric hookups are available for $75 per night, while dry
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Crews knock down vegetation fire in Thermal
THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) – An update to a fire in Thermal reported Friday evening by News Channel 3 – CAL FIRE reports that the vegetation fire broke out near Harrison Street and Airport Boulevard in Thermal around 5:30 p.m., and was successfully contained within 40 minutes. According to CAL FIRE, the fire was burning at
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Equipos extinguen incendio de vegetación en Thermal
THERMAL, Calif (KUNA) – Actualización sobre el incendio en Thermal, reportado el viernes por la noche. CAL FIRE informa que el incendio de vegetación se desató cerca de la calle Harrison y el bulevar Airport en Thermal alrededor de las 5:30 p.m. y fue controlado con éxito en 40 minutos. Según CAL FIRE, el incendio ardía lentamente en
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