mister parker’s in Parker Palm Springs now open after pandemic transformation
Parker Palm Springs is the glamorous hotel where the celebrities of the Palm Springs International Film festival stay and go to party after the gala.…
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Cancer survivors find love at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Valentine’s Day is a time to reflect on the love in our lives. For one couple, the day is reminder of how their love was made possible by St. Jude…
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Rancho Mirage Writers Festival transforms local library into literary powerhouse
A breathtaking lineup of literary and political bellwethers spoke at day one of the Rancho Mirage Writers Festival on Wednesday, with topics ranging…
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Mom and daughter look back at cancer fight as 4th annual St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway ramps up
A cancer diagnosis can rock a parent’s world. It’s exactly what Kristen Tanner, a mom of two and nurse at Eisenhower Desert Orthopedic Center, went…
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Winners of 2022 St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway enjoy first holidays in new home as 2023 ticket sales open on Jan. 10
As News Channel 3 and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital kick off the 2023 St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway, we’re checking in with the winners of…
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How local school districts are using emergency funding to handle rising mental health challenges
As kids struggle with mental health challenges in school after pandemic distance learning, educators across the nation are reporting an increase in…
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Number of heat-related illness and deaths rises as Coachella Valley sees more frequent heat waves and hotter days
Under the blistering sun, on a 117 degree day, it can feel like your skin is burning as you toil without shade. It’s why farmworkers in the East…
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Progress made on state Salton Sea project as water conservation mandate poses new troubles
A new mandate on water conservation could have some major impacts on the already struggling Salton Sea. State officials have been busy in 2022,…
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A first look at the 2023 St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway house in Palm Desert
KESQ is partnering with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital to raffle off another beautiful home for the 4th annual St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway.…
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Salton Sea lithium suppliers say new CA tax bill is too high
Wednesday night, California lawmakers approved the $3.8 billion state budget plan. Part of the budget includes a new tax on lithium being developed…
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Teachers come forward about safety issues at CVHS, school board refuses to respond
This school year has certainly been anything but certain. KESQ has shown the public the alarming fights breaking out at Desert Hot Springs High…
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British tennis star Andy Murray has missing wedding ring and smelly sneakers returned while in town for BNP Paribas Open
(CNN) Andy Murray is back in the “good books” after tracking down the wedding ring he lost when his sneakers went missing earlier this week. The…
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Tennis player Andy Murray asks for help: He says wedding ring was stolen while in Indian Wells for BNP Paribas Open
(CNN) It’s safe to say that Andy Murray has had a nightmare while preparing for the BNP Paribas Open tournament in Indian Wells this week…
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Troubled Waters: The ‘White Gold Rush’ at Salton Sea is slow going but holds major lithium pay dirt
The “white gold rush” at the Salton Sea is on as the world market for lithium increases each year. Lithium is called “white gold” for its silvery…
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Crew breaks ground on third annual St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway in Coachella Valley
KESQ and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital kicked off the 3rd annual St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway in Coachella Valley with a groundbreaking…
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The Living Desert celebrates World Rhino Day ahead of new ‘Rhino Savanna’ habitat opening
Celebrate World Rhino Day! In honor of the designation, The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens is celebrating World Rhino Day by announcing an official…
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UCR Palm Desert to offer fascinating classes for local seniors
UC Riverside Palm Desert is now offering a variety of classes for seniors. The Osher Lifelong Learning Program has transitioned from the Riverside…
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Hospitals run low on beds across Coachella Valley
Coachella Valley’s three hospitals reported zero to lower-than-usual bed availability on Thursday. Hospital spokespeople from Eisenhower Health as…
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Celebrate National Dog Day on August 26!
National Dog Day is being celebrated across the country on Thursday! From precious pets to life-saving Labradors, the day encourages people to share…
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Changes happening at the Salton Sea on a state & federal level
You might have smelt it a couple weeks ago: the stench of rotten eggs. Long time Coachella Valley residents know that funky smell can waft over from…
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