Hottest Day 2026 Contest
The heat is on. Make your guess as to what day it will reach 115 degrees at the Palm Springs International Airport. You could win a $100 gas card!
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Construction begins at Demuth Park for $7.5M improvement project
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Construction is underway on a major $7.5 million improvement project at Demuth Park in Palm Springs. Led by the Palm Springs Engineering Services Department in coordination with the Parks & Recreation Department, the long-anticipated Demuth Park Development Project represents more than five years of planning and assessment. Funded through Land
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Carly Pearce/Lady A Ticket Giveaway
Country fans, this one’s for you! Win a pair of tickets to see Carly Pearce or Lady A at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino.
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Assemblyman Jeff Gonzalez introduces proposal to suspend state gas tax
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KESQ) – Saving at the gas pump. Some state lawmakers introduced a bill to temporarily suspend California’s gas tax. Local Assemblyman Jeff Gonzalez was among those leading the effort during a news conference in Sacramento on Tuesday. Lawmakers calling for immediate relief, they say, as California drivers pay among the highest gas prices
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Flu cases are spiking in the Coachella Valley
COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – Flu cases are spiking in the Coachella Valley. News Channel 3 spoke with with Desert Oasis Healthcare on Friday. They say they’re mainly seeing flu type A in the local area. Numbers started rising through the holidays, and with visitors coming to enjoy events and weather, more patients are testing
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St Jude. supports Reagan’s fight against rare childhood cancer
COACHELL VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – Our St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway is coming up in March, and it’s time now to get your tickets and to show you how your support helps. Tonight, we are introducing you to Reagan. We’re sharing her story and how her family says St. Jude offers them hope. Reagan’s journey
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Kelly & Mark Oscar Party 2026
Win VIP tickets to attend Live with Kelly & Mark’s “After the Oscars® Show” on Monday, 3/16, at the Dolby® Theatre in Hollywood!
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John Mulaney Ticket Giveaway
His newest stand-up tour, JOHN MULANEY: MISTER WHATEVER, is coming the Valley! You could win tickets to see him at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino.
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2026 Red Carpet Contest
Who Will Win An Award? Predict the winners for Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Director, and Best Film for your chance to win!
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Desert Symphony Michael Cavanaugh Contest
Get ready for a night of rock & roll magic! You could win tickets to see Michael Cavanaugh perform the music of Billy Joel with the Desert Symphony.
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Transportation leaders meet to tackle Varner Road dangers
THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) — Varner Road has been identified as one of California’s five most dangerous roadways, according to a new state study. State, county and local leaders gathered Tuesday at SunLine Transit Agency headquarters to review the study’s findings and outline next steps to improve safety along the corridor. The Varner Road safety corridor spans
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Fire at Prescott Preserve sparks calls for prevention measures
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A fire at Prescott Preserve in Palm Springs has prompted nearby residents to call for stronger fire prevention efforts, saying the damage could have been avoided. The blaze broke out Sunday, scorching 3.5 acres and destroying nearly 100 trees, according to officials. Residents say the most alarming part is how
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Big names close out Rancho Mirage Writers Festival
RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – The Rancho Mirage Writers Festival came to an end on Friday. The three-day festival featured literary powerhouses and some of the biggest names in politics and culture today. News Channel 3 caught up with popular author Taylor Jenkins Reid, author of Daisy Jones and the Six and the Seven Husbands
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McCallum Theater hosts annual Leadership Circle Artists’ Salon
RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – The McCallum Theatre hosted its annual Leadership Circle Artists’ Salon on Thursday, celebrating the vital role donors play in supporting the arts and expanding access to cultural experiences across the Coachella Valley. The event featured Grammy Award-winning conductor Richard Kaufman, conductor of the McCallum Theatre Orchestra, who gave attendees a
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