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Excessive heat warning arrives tomorrow
The Valley, and much of the Desert Southwest will be under an Excessive Heat Warning starting tomorrow at 10 a.m. lasting until 9 p.m. Friday evening. Expect a prolonged period of highs near or above 110 degrees. This is part of a widespread heatwave to kick of the summer season of higher temperatures. A persistent
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Sheriff Chad Bianco speaks with KESQ after public endorsement of Donald Trump
This month, Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco announced his public endorsement of former President Donald Trump for the upcoming 2024 presidential election. In a video posted to Instagram, Sheriff Bianco shared his endorsement and frustrations about lenient California state laws and leadership. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Chad Bianco (@sheriffbianco) You
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Joshua Tree National Park fees may increase next year
Joshua Tree National Park is proposing a fee increase to align with local pricing that could take effect on January 1, 2025. In this new proposal, the Keys Ranch tour price would increase by $10 for general admission, that’s for visitors 12 and older, if approved. For seniors and access pass holders, the fee would
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Sienna Rodriguez and Jayvin Baxa are KESQ Student Athletes of the Year
Congratulations to Sienna Rodriguez and Jayvin Baxa! Congrats to our 2023-2024 Student Athletes of the Year, Sienna Rodriguez and Jayvin Baxa!Rodriguez – Indio, 4 sports, 4.37 GPABaxa – La Quinta, baseball, 4.4 GPA My Thai is awarding $1,000 to each high school for their efforts. Watch the full interview tonight on @KESQ! pic.twitter.com/usgu9mwUjl— Blake Arthur
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Family pleads for help in deadly Cathedral City hit-and-run that killed 31-year-old woman
The family of late 31-year-old Palm Springs resident Angeline Shipley are not giving hope that they can bring justice to her after she was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver while riding her bicycle in Cathedral City last month. Cynthia Kahn who helped raise Shipley and considers herself a stepmother figure said the family
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Rising temperatures through the week
A ridge of high pressure will build over Southern California in the days ahead, helping our temperatures climb above the seasonal average. An Excessive Heat Watch has been issued for the Coachella Valley beginning Wednesday morning. This will be the first big heat of the summer season. As these temperatures can increase the potential for
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Excessive heat on the way this week
The First Alert Weather Team has issued a First Alert Weather Alert from 10 a.m. Wednesday until 9 p.m. Friday due to excessive heat, arriving midweek and linger through Friday. Our normal high for the date is 100, but highs will be ten to fifteen degrees ABOVE normal by week’s end. Excessive heat watches and
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Pride celebrations are underway across the nation and in Palm Springs
The month’s long celebration of Pride officially kicked off this weekend. Folks are celebrating across the nation and here in the Coachella Valley. “You know it’s pride in Palm Springs 365 days of the year,” said Greater Palm Springs Pride President, Ron deHarte. Major cities across the country getting into the Pride spirit and hosting
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Sheriff Chad Bianco endorses Donald Trump in 2024 election
Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco has publicly endorsed former President Donald Trump for the upcoming 2024 presidential election. Sheriff Bianco made his endorsement clear in a video posted on Instagram, where he also expressed frustration with California state law and leadership, criticizing them as too lenient on criminals. Bianco said, “I think it’s time we
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Slightly cooler today, big warm-up this week
An Air Quality Alert remains in place through 11 PM this evening for the Coachella Valley and parts of the San Gorgonio Pass. Persistent evening and nighttime winds lead to bits of dust and sand being lofted into the air, limiting visibility and decreasing air quality. Tomorrow will be a bit warmer than today. This
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Firebirds defeat Admirals 3-1, take 2-0 series lead in Western Conference Finals
The Coachella Valley Firebirds are now up two games in the Western Conference Finals series against the Milwaukee Admirals. The Firebirds beat the Admirals 3-1 at home in Game 2 of the best-of-seven series. Goaltender Chris Driedger was one of the stars of the game, recording 31 saves to help lead the Firebirds to victory.
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Palm Springs Fire Department host 91st Fish Fry
Palm Springs Fire Department is inviting the community to join them in the 91st Fish Fry hosted at Ruth Hardy Park. The event features live music, food, drinks and fire trucks on display. This annual fish fry is an opportunity for community members to get to know their neighborhood fire crews. Palm Springs Mayor Jeffrey
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Subtle weekend cooldown to kick off June
An Air Quality Alert has been issued for the Coachella Valley and extending into the San Gorgonio Pass. This alert is in place through 11 PM Sunday. Blowing dust and sand, as well as poor air quality is possible during this time. The reason for the Air Quality Alert is the consistent evening-time breezy to
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Weather Insider: The start of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season
The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1st through November 30th of a given year. Experts are predicting another highly active season, with the National Hurricane Center issuing their most aggressive forecast ever! There are many factors that are taken into account when making a forecast for the season. Two of the most important are
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American Idol winner Abi Carter drops puck, sings national anthem at CV Firebirds playoff game
American Idol winner and Indio native Abi Carter sang the Star-Spangled Banner and dropped the ceremonial puck before the Coachella Valley Firebirds’ huge Western Conference Finals game against the Milwaukee Admirals Friday night in front of an enthusiastic crowd at Acrisre Arena.Watch the ceremony below: The Firebirds won 3-1 to take a two-game lead in the
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Palm Springs Power win 11-1 on Opening Night
The boys of summer are back. The Power is back in full swing. Lots of fans here for the 20th opening day. @KESQ @BlakeArthur24 @Tarp1969 @PSPowerBaseball pic.twitter.com/yuv5vPzidl— Kenji Ito (@KenjiitoKESQ) June 1, 2024 The Palm Springs Power began their 20th season on Friday night at Palm Springs Stadium against the SoCal Mvericks, winning 11-1. With
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