St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital highlights Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Cancer is the leading cause of death by disease past infancy for American children. It’s why KESQ is…
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Fish are friends: September “One Class At A Time” winner to buy class aquariums
James McClure, a fifth grade teacher at Rancho Mirage Elementary School in Rancho Mirage, is the September “One Class At A Time” award winner.…
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Palm Springs police investigate body found near dumpster, deem incident a ‘suspicious death’
A body was found near a dumpster in the Desert Oasis Health lot area in Palm Springs Thursday morning, according to the Palm Springs Police…
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Rancho Mirage Elementary TK teacher wins August One Class At A Time
Kathy MacLennan is KESQ’s One Class At A Time winner for the month of August! MacLennan said she plans to use her $500 award, sponsored by Walter…
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OPEN 4 BIZ: Shop(pe) offers delightful flavors and safe method in getting ice cream
With Palm Springs’ stifling summer heat, visitors and residents alike have been flocking to cooler oases like ice cream shops, but the method of…
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OPEN 4 BIZ: Tea Be Honest sees business surge as extreme heat hits valley
Have you tried boba (or bubble tea) before? It’s one of the most popular drinks across Asia and in big U.S. cities, but there aren’t too many boba…
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OPEN 4 BIZ: Coachella Valley Brewing Co. sees dramatic drop in sales during pandemic
Tucked away in Thousand Palms is Coachella Valley Brewing Company, a craft brewery that loves experimenting with adventurous flavors. Morning anchor…
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OPEN 4 BIZ: Cali Rosina Tea & Chocolate opens during pandemic, navigates shaky business climate
Imagine working for years to open your own tea shop. One week after you finally make your dreams come true and open your doors, an unprecedented…
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OPEN 4 BIZ: Palm Springs Windmill Tours offers safe outdoor option during pandemic
If you’re looking for a safe activity to enjoy during this pandemic, how about a ride through the wind farms in the comfort of your own car? You’ve…
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Coachella Valley home sales skyrocket as city buyers flock to the desert during pandemic
In any other year, living in a bustling city would be exhilarating, with exciting possibilities and new people around each corner. But for many in…
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OPEN 4 BIZ: Sakura Bed and Breakfast struggles during pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has been brutal to many businesses, especially local hotels and inns. In a typical year, the summer months can be a…
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OPEN 4 BIZ: Bobby’s Detroit Coney Island brings Motor City hot dog history to the desert
The story of Bobby’s Detroit Coney Island in La Quinta actually starts about 100 years ago in Detroit, Michigan, where the concept for the Coney…
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OPEN 4 BIZ: Soul of Mexico stays open for outdoor dining
Restaurants have had a tough enough time this year. But with the alarming rise of coronavirus cases in June, Gov. Gavin Newsom has reordered in-room…
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OPEN 4 BIZ: Bliss Chakra Spa offers holistic treatments with new safety measures
Spas are one of the last businesses in California’s four-stage reopening plan to welcome back guests. Morning anchor Angela Chen checks out Bliss…
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OPEN 4 BIZ: El Morocco Inn and Spa welcomes guests back after 3 month shutdown
Hotels have been given the green light to reopen and starting Friday, June 18, spas will be allowed to reopen as well. These businesses are among the…
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The Living Desert open Monday after 3 month shutdown
At a zoo typically bustling with shrieking children and excited adults, the most notable noise in the middle of 2020 was the hum of the cicadas.…
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OPEN 4 BIZ: My Thai installs new virus-fighting ventilation system to welcome back diners
If you’ve gone out for a bite in the past couple of weeks in the Coachella Valley, you know that most restaurants are spacing diners out and…
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OPEN 4 BIZ: Bongo Johnny’s opens doors for limited dining after nearly two-month dine-in shutdown
After a nearly two month shutdown across the Coachella Valley, restaurant dine-in is back again. For one popular downtown Palm Springs spot,…
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Open 4 Biz: Korean BBQ restaurant Maru sees bigger-than-usual business drop from dining misconception
Some foodies will tell you that the best Korean barbecue restaurants are the ones where you can grill the meat yourself. It’s become a part of the…
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Coachella Valley superintendents prepare for uncertain school reopenings in summer
In a normal world, a day at school means a day of sharing your space. From bustling classrooms to lunchtime lineups to a simple shoulder-to-shoulder…
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