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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – For those who have written off the Salton Sea as an environmental ticking time bomb — or stink bomb — as it may be — the tide may now be turning. Millions of dollars poured into restoration projects around the Salton Sea are bringing life back. “This moment is different.
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Parker Palm Springs is introducing a new monthly culture series centered around influential voices in art, film, music, design and more. Hosted on the grounds of the 13-acre estate, “Parker Sessions” brings what organizers are calling an “intimate cultural experience” to attendees at the hotel’s new amphitheater, which can seat 130 people. The first session
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PALM SPRINGS, CA (KESQ) – In Part 1 of Against All Odds, we looked at the role that tribal casinos have played in the Coachella Valley and how they have become a major part of the region’s economy and identity. But the pain behind the prosperity remains, with the bands now grappling to honor the
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – Most residents in the Southern California desert can probably tell you that the seven casinos in the Coachella Valley are owned by different Native American tribes. But they might not be able to tell you more than that. The history and force of these tribes helped shape the Coachella Valley, including its current economic power.
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – AI scams are on the rise, and with recent scams in which a Palm Desert man learned about his own funeral and another in which the caller impersonated Palm Springs police officers for extortion, law enforcement is urging the public to stay skeptical when anyone comes calling for money. According
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As the Coachella Valley settles into triple degree temperatures, most desert dwellers know it’s time to hunker down in the air conditioning. But that’s tough if you have little kids who have a ton of energy to burn. Now, a local company is making it easier for kids to beat the heat. Koolfog, located in Thousand Palms, has donated
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Marilyn Monroe may have been made famous by Hollywood, but the quiet of the desert kept bringing her back to Palm Springs. As the city looks ahead to what would have been Monroe’s 100th birthday, her legacy is being remembered not only through her iconic career, but through her deep
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If you want to visit Hawaii but can’t quite get away from the desert this summer, there’s a new tropical spot in town for you to escape to for the next few months. The Omni Rancho Las Palmas in Rancho Mirage kicked off the transformation of its outdoor bar into a tropical oasis called “Tiki
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INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (KESQ) – They say a man who is his own lawyer has a fool for a client. But — perhaps not, if you’ve got the knowledge of the entire internet and artificial intelligence on your side. “What AI did is it gave me a perspective that I never had before,” said Melissa
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – A Palm Springs woman won the 2026 St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway. Thousands of people around our area purchased tickets this year to support the lifesaving mission of the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and to win a dream home. Tickets help fund research and treatment for children fighting cancer
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – If 2025 was the year of dipping our toes into AI, then 2026 is the year we jump in. AI has crept into almost every industry, forcing a reckoning with how some professionals do their job. But for law enforcement, agencies across the nation have yet to incorporate regular AI
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – Rachel Nachison had to get married in secret. “It was unfortunate because no one was there ,” said Nachison. “My parents were there, but we didn’t tell any of my husband’s family. My children were not present, which was really heartbreaking.” But time was of the essence. Nachison, a mother
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A new report by UCLA finds that conditions at the Salton Sea are worse than state data suggests. As morning anchor Angela Chen shows us, scientists are highlighting a critical shortcoming in the government’s monitoring of harmful emissions. Sara Renteria has lived in Mecca for 17 years and says that over time, the stink from
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SALTON CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – An alarming report about toxic emissions at the Salton Sea. Many of you have experienced that rotten egg smell. Now, reports of more severe medical issues than previously thought from those living in the area. This as data proves pollution is worse than what’s being recorded. “When we speak with the
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It is the dawn of artificial intelligence. And already — kids are using it in their daily lives. But educational policies and standards at large have not caught up to the dramatic rise of AI and how students are using it, whether for good or bad. “In my math classes, people cheat with AI, and it’s really invasive
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In part one of “Generation Why: Millennial Mental Health,” News Channel 3’s Angela Chen explored the challenges many millennials face these days. The generation is seeing higher reported rates of depression than the previous generation. We examined some stressors on mental health, like skyrocketing housing prices, social media isolation, childcare costs, and more, with a focus
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – Millennials are the largest generation in the nation and make up the largest share of our workforce. They are at the typical age to become first-time homebuyers. Many are just starting their families. But as millennials hit their prime years in reaching these traditional adult milestones, they are seeing worse
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When kids returned to school after the pandemic, behavioral issues skyrocketed across the nation. Here in the Coachella Valley, parents and students reported a spike in altercations and sent News Channel 3 several videos of school fights. Now, years later, fights continue to be an issue at some schools, like a recent one at James Workman Middle
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Maintaining mental health is important, especially in the formative years. To recognize Mental Health Awareness Month, Indio High School hosted a special event in the gymnasium for students on Thursday. Kids walked in to a sound bath by The Healing Collective, which was one of 30 booths offering resources at this
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October is Mental Health Awareness Month. It’s no secret that younger generations are open about their mental health and the struggles they may face. But for Gen X and baby boomers, talking about trauma and feelings can be taboo. “We never talked about anything outside of the house, you know, all of our family stuff stayed in the
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