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Local leaders, health experts meet to discuss instability among immigrant communities

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Leaders in the Coachella Valley met Tuesday to discuss how policy changes could affect immigrant communities. Representatives from UnidosUS, the nation’s largest Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization, hosted the discussion on Tuesday at the Mizell Center in Palm Springs. Several different organizations, ranging from healthcare companies to local advocacy groups

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Artificial Intelligence and Creativity Expo offers inside look at push to make the Coachella Valley a hub for AI

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Experts gathered to discuss the implications of artificial intelligence at the Palm Springs Convention Center on Monday. The inaugural Palm Springs Artificial Intelligence & Creativity Expo drew a sold-out crowd. The event came at a time when the technology is developing at an accelerating rate. With these changes fast approaching,

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Local group and faith leader express worry about rise in antisemitism

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A rise in antisemitism has sparked worry from local groups and Jewish faith leaders in the Coachella Valley. Jewish Family Service provides mental health counseling to all, whether they’re Jewish or not. However, antisemitic actions nationwide, and even locally, is concerning for the nonprofit’s Executive Director, Kraig Johnson.  “Personally, it’s

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‘Native American Arts Festival Week’ kicks off at Idyllwild Arts Academy

IDYLLWILD, Calif. (KESQ) – A week of celebrating Native American art and culture kicked off at the Idyllwild Arts Academy on Monday. ‘Native American Arts Festival Week’ runs from Monday, June 16th through Friday, June 20th. Highlighting the festival: tastings of traditional Native cuisine, film screenings, bird singing, music, and more. All festival week events

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Coachella nonprofit works to help people struggling with mental health amid immigration enforcement fears

COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – As fears amid ongoing immigration raids continue throughout Southern California, a nonprofit organization, TODEC, is providing community members with mental health resources. “A lot of stress on mental health, for sure. A lot of families may be scared to come outside to, you know, engage in going to the stores, going

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