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The heat and humidity are finally starting to loosen their grip on the Coachella Valley, but we still have a hot and muggy afternoon and evening. Highs climb into the lower 110s again this afternoon, with lingering monsoonal moisture bringing along one last chance for isolated thunderstorms over the mountains and adjacent deserts the next
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — Xavier Prep defeated Palm Desert in four sets on Thursday night in the second edition of the Cook Street Clash this season. The Saints entered the match looking to build on their five-set victory over the Aztecs last month at Palm Desert. Xavier Prep controlled the opening set, with junior
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Local students are being recognized with this month’s “Do the Right Thing Award,” a partnership between the Palm Springs Police Dept. and News Channel 3. 10 students got the honor on Thursday, from elementary to high schools valley-wide. Henry Maclean Rubin Yanez Jesus Segura Fernando Martinez-Esteban Dayanara barriga-huitron William millan
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — The Palm Desert City Council voted unanimously Thursday to table a proposed resolution asking Southern California Edison to minimize planned power outages during the summer. The proposal comes after concerns over a maintenance outage in July that would have affected 878 customers during a period of extreme heat. The outage
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A celebration in Palm Springs. On Thursday, Johnny Costa’s Ristorante celebrated 50 years of family, tradition, and Palm Springs history with a “Golden Anniversary” celebration and ribbon-cutting. The Palm Springs Chamber honored the legacy of late founder, chef Johnny Costa. Costa opened his first Pictured: Johhny and Vince Costa “Yeah,
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RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) — When Cash Gervin isn’t shooting baskets, he’s shooting video. The Rancho Mirage junior is known for his ability on the basketball court, but he’s developing another skill off the court. Call him “Camera Cash” or “Content Cash.” During a recent Rancho Mirage football game, Gervin could be seen on the
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CALEXICO, CA (KESQ) – A report by the Department of Homeland Security Office of Inspector General indicates that the federal government’s focus on immigration investigations may have resulted in fewer resources allocated to fentanyl investigations. The report also found that 90% of interdicted fentanyl entering the United States is stopped directly at designated ports of entry. The findings come as border officials
Continue Reading CALEXICO, CA (KESQ) – Encounters in the El Centro Sector of the U.S. Border Patrol have dropped from more than 50,500 in fiscal year 2023 to under 2,000 in the current fiscal year. The reduction in local encounters south of the Coachella Valley comes as nationwide Border Patrol staffing reached a record high of more
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – If a major earthquake hit the Coachella Valley tomorrow, emergency officials say residents may need to be more self-reliant than they think. September is National Preparedness Month, and cities across the valley are reviewing how they would respond if roads, communications and other services were disrupted during a large-scale disaster.
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ)- A breast cancer survivor is using her own experience to help women across Southern California get access to mammograms. Melanie Lewis, executive director of the Pink Journey Foundation, shared her story Thursday at the Healthy Desert, Healthy You Summit in Rancho Mirage. Lewis was diagnosed with breast cancer seven years ago
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An Extreme Heat Warning remains in effect until 8 tomorrow evening. That, coupled with monsoonal moisture will make the next few days feel less than optimally comfortable. Dew points are hovering in the mid-fifties to mid-sixties so it’s still super humid out there. There’s a small threat of thunderstorms this afternoon, but the chances are
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Ciudad de Coachella, California (KUNA) – Un nuevo escandalo rodea a diversos representantes y figuras públicas en la ciudad de Coachella, se trata del concepto nepotismo, el cual ha sido señalado por estar presente dentro de la mesa directiva del Distrito Escolar Unificado del Valle Coachella (CVUSD) y por parte de algunos aspirantes a puestos
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Palm Springs High School se sometió a un breve cierre de emergencia el miércoles, poco antes de las 11:30 de la mañana, mientras las autoridades investigaban un posible problema de seguridad en el recinto escolar, según el Distrito Escolar Unificado de Palm Springs. El distrito confirmó que los estudiantes y
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – El Teatro McCallum estará celebrando con toda nuestra comunidad hispana trayendo actos artísticos de primer nivel, y lo harán con una fiesta comunitaria, un “Community Block Party.” El evento tomará a cabo el sábado, 12 de septiembre, a las cinco y media. La entrada es gratis. Clique aqui para mas
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Departamento de Participación Familiar y Comunitaria del Distrito Escolar Unificado de Palm Springs da a conocer detalles de su programa enfocado en padres de familia y estudiantes
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) — The Coachella City Council unanimously approved an anti-nepotism policy Wednesday night that limits who elected officials can appoint to city commissions and committees. The policy prevents council members from appointing relatives to those positions. It also prevents one councilmember from nominating or appointing a relative of another councilmember. The rules go
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BERMUDA DUNES, Calif. (KESQ) — The Asher Tour, a professional developmental mini tour, is in the Coachella Valley this week for the Bermuda Dunes Championship. The tournament, part of the Pacific Golf Series, teed off Wednesday at Bermuda Dunes Country Club. Former Palm Desert High School standout Charlie Reiter leads the field after shooting a
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) — Indio earned a three-set sweep of Coachella Valley on Tuesday night, winning 25-15, 25-23, 25-13 in the first meeting between the two teams this season. The Rajahs and Arabs are both competing in the Desert Empire League this year after finishing first and second, respectively, in the Desert Valley League last
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ)- As temperatures remain high across the Coachella Valley, humidity can add another challenge for people spending time outdoors. When humidity rises, sweat has a harder time evaporating off the skin. That matters because evaporation is one of the main ways the body cools itself. Even though sweat may not evaporate as
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Happy Wednesday! It’s another hot and humid day across the Coachella Valley, with highs climbing near 105–110 degrees and Major to Extreme HeatRisk expected through Friday. Our hot and humid conditions continue with an Extreme Heat Warning remaining in effect until 8pm Friday. Dew points remain elevated into our Thursday. Tropical moisture still remains in
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