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Today is the 6th consecutive day of highs in the 90s for Palm Springs. Yet, a building ridge of high pressure is getting ready to deliver the warmest days the desert has felt this year! Triple-digit temperatures are set to arrive in the Coachella Valley on Thursday, and linger through the weekend. Early next week,
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What night for Seattle Kraken hockey, which includes AHL affiliate, Coachella Valley Firebirds. FIREBIRDS SOAR PAST EAGLES IN BATTLE OF THE BIRDS The Firebirds defeated the Colorado Eagles in Game 1 by a score of 6-2 in Loveland to take a 1-0 series lead in the second round of the 2023 Calder Cup Playoffs. Game
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COD softball put on a clinic Wednesday afternoon, defeating Victor Valley 8-0 in 5 innings on Sophomore Day. College of the Desert 🥎 says bring on the heat! ☀️ Final Roadrunner softball game this season + Sophomore Day! Coverage tonight ➡️ @KESQ @BlakeArthur24 @COD_Athletics pic.twitter.com/SBzltGSQg6— Bailey Arredondo (@BaileyKESQ) April 26, 2023 All eight Sophomores and
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COD has done it again. The Roadrunners reign supreme as state champions for the third straight season. Full press release below… The College of the Desert (Palm Desert) men’s tennis team blanked American River College (Sacramento), 5-0, at Ventura College to win its 17th California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA) state championship on the first
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Restaurant owners in Indio are encouraged to apply for a $5,000 grant that can be used for kitchen equipment, technical upgrades, employee training and bonuses, and to address unforeseen hardships. The grants are funded by a $1 million donation from SoCalGas to the California Restaurant Foundation’s Restaurants Care Resilience Fund. Independent restaurants with one to
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In an I-team investigation, a local wastewater treatment district is backing off plans to raise customer rates dramatically. “On this proposal, we had out, that is completely out,” said Debra Canero who serves as Board President of the Valley Sanitary District. The district’s 400 percent rate hike is postponed indefinitely, according to a release issued Thursday afternoon. That was
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The City of Palm Springs is honoring local individuals and organizations who are working to preserve historical sites during the 9th annual Preservation Matters Symposium on April 29. and 30. at the Palm Springs Convention Center. The first award will be presented to the Palm Springs Plaza Theatre Foundation Board of Directors for their extensive
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Se llaman los apartamentos “Villa Hermosa tres” y dará techo a 100 familias.
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Some students from Oasis Elementary School paid a visit to KESQ while learning the importance of community involvement. Mrs. Kay’s third-grade class took a tour of our newsroom and while here, they also presented Animal Samaritans with a donation. For the last few months, the students have been collecting food and other items to donate
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The heat puts everyone at risk no matter if you’re new to the desert or a seasoned veteran. While emergency room doctors in the valley are expecting to see another busy weekend with festival attendees, they also want you to be prepared. Related: Triple digits return for the weekend The Stagecoach Country Music Festival is
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Eisenhower Health in Rancho Mirage is reporting a surge in pickleball-related injuries among older adults. The rise in injuries is attributed to the game’s growing popularity and the ease of play, which has drawn a significant number of older players to the sport. “People often think they won’t get injured playing pickleball, but when you’re
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Performers from Cirque du Soleil visited the desert this week for a glimpse into the family-friendly show set to take the stage later this year. It’s not your average circus show according to the performers. It’s a story about the life of a clown before he sees his death. “That sounds like oh my god
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California’s State Senate Public Safety Committee blocked a bill on Tuesday that was proposing harsher penalties for people who sold fentanyl. The bill was called “Alexandra’s Law” after a 20-year-old Riverside County woman who died in 2019 from fentanyl poisoning. The proposed law would have required convicted fentanyl dealers to get a warning from judges.
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People from Long Beach to Indio reported feeling a small earthquake centered near Banning late Tuesday night. The US Geological Survey reported a Magnitude 3.6 quake at 11:23 p.m. centered 7 miles north northeast of Banning just north of Potrero Canyon. There were no reports of any damage or injuries, but USGS website users reported
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A ridge of high pressure will produce highs in the triple digits starting tomorrow. The hotter temps will linger through the weekend as the Jetstream marches farther North. Highs today will likely match those of yesterday, in the upper 90s. The Stagecoach Country Music Festival weekend will see the hottest temps we’ve recorded all year.
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A vigil was held Tuesday night in Palm Desert to remember the people who have been victims of violent crimes in Riverside County. It’s in collaboration of National Crime Victim’s Rights week. It’s one of two memorials being put on by the District Attorney’s Office this week. They say it’s about honoring the lives lost
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Entertainment executive Garry Kief is the new chairman of the McCallum Theatre. Kief replaces Harold Matzner who decided to step down. News Channel 3’s Peter Daut spoke with Kief today about his new position and his goals for the Palm Desert venue. Be the first to know when news breaks in Coachella Valley. Download the
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