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Several news bills were signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom last year, and are officially in effect as 2023 is underway. Related Story: Looking at new laws coming in 2023 One new law included new holidays in 2023: Genocide Remembrance Day: April 24Juneteenth: June 19Lunar New Year: 2nd or 3rd new moon following the
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A weak storm system moved across Southern California overnight but conditions have remained fairly quiet here on the valley floor. Light showers are possible in the Western Coachella Valley but substantial accumulation is not likely. KESQ Conditions will remain cloudy as wind remains a factor this week. A Wind Advisory remains in effect for the mountains and
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A Wind Advisory remains in effect for the mountains and San Gorgonio Pass until 6:00 a.m. Tuesday. Use extra caution while driving as gusts will exceed 40 MPH. Though a weaker system than the New Year’s Day storm, showers will move into Southern California this evening. Overnight and into early Tuesday morning, some drops could
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As the Coachella Valley heads into the new year, KESQ News Channel 3 is looking at some of the notable events, initiatives, and new projects people will want to know about, city by city. Here are additional details to our report on News Channel 3 at 6:00 p.m. DESERT HOT SPRINGS The mayor says the
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Employees all over California are starting today with an increase of $15.50 on their minimum wage salary. Effective January 1, 2023, the minimum wage is $15.50 per hour for all employers due to Senate Bill 3. The federal minimum wage for covered nonexempt employees is $7.25 per hour. Many states also have minimum wage laws. In cases
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The only overnight shelter for the unhoused in Palm Springs will open tonight, and is being met with a range of reactions from people who are homeless and advocates alike. The shelter will be located at the Palm Springs Access Center on 225 El Cielo Road, across the street from the Palm Springs International Airport. The
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Firefighters are investigating a suspicious fire at a building at an abandoned golf course in Palm Springs. The fire was reported Monday at around 3:00 p.m. at the Bel Air Greens on the 1000 block of S El Cielo Road, near E. Mesquite Avenue. Palm Springs firefighters said they arrived and found heavy smoke and
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We experienced a wet start to 2023 as a storm system moved through the valley over the weekend. KESQ Storm activity has departed briefly today but overnight showers are possible as a storm system arrives this evening. Storm activity is possible on Tuesday morning before another brief break from the rain in most valley areas.
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Some substantial rainfall totals from the New Year’s Day storm. A more inclusive list of precipitation totals can be found here. A Wind Advisory remains in effect for the Coachella Valley through 7:00 p.m. Sunday. A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 10:00 p.m. Sunday, with snow above 5,500′. Ice, snow, and fog could
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Desert Regional Medical Center welcomes the first baby born in the Coachella Valley on New Year’s Day. On January 1st, 2023, at 12:04 am, Baby Mikayla was born in her mother and father’s car on their way to the hospital. “I was scared, I’m not gonna lie,” says Miguel Mendoza, the father of baby Mikayla.
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LATEST RAIN TOTALS https://twitter.com/KESQHaley/status/1609603642100793345 PREVIOUS DISCUSSION The next storm system is set to arrive in Southern California on Saturday. This system is expected to be wetter and windier than the last, and a First Alert Weather Alert has been issued for Saturday night through Sunday. Mother Nature is trying to get in on the New Year’s fun
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“Tonight in partnership with the city of Palm Springs, Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs is hosting a New Year’s Eve block party,” says Jessica Newton, Media, and Community Relations Director. “We have closed down two streets, and we’re going to make it fun, festive, and safe for everybody. ” If you are on your way
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A minor earthquake was reported 18 miles south of La Quinta Saturday morning. The Magnitude 4.2 quake was centered in a mountain area about 10 miles north of Borrego Springs at 4:12 a.m. The US Geological Survey user reports showed people feeling light or weak shaking in the Indio and Hemet communities and San Diego
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The Coachella Valley Firebirds close out the year with a series sweep over the San Jose Barracuda for their 20th win of the season. Ending the year with a win kind of feeling 🔥 #LetsFlyy pic.twitter.com/bBKTfOFWQ5— Coachella Valley Firebirds (@Firebirds) January 1, 2023 Coachella Valley beat San Jose 4-1 on Saturday night and shut-out the
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A winter storm is rolling into Southern California on Saturday to kick off the New Year. Our weather team has issued a First Alert Weather Alert on both Saturday and Sunday as we continue tracking the showers headed our way. If you’re headed out of the Coachella Valley for the New Year’s weekend, the best
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A little over a week ago, a local mother received a call she never expected to receive, her son, a Palm Springs police officer, was injured in the line of duty. On Dec. 20, two PSPD officers were hospitalized at the end of a high-speed pursuit after a suspect rammed their vehicle into them during
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