PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – From Palm Springs to Indio, a growing number of Coachella Valley residents say aircraft noise is disrupting their daily lives. The complaints follow a change by the FAA to the flight approach path into Palm Springs International Airport, and now, the airport is trying to do something about it. News
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – With AI on the rise in education, art and entertainment, it was only a matter of time before it also affected the dating world. And with Valentine’s Day almost here, dating apps are now jumping on the AI trend. The apps now have services that include AI matchmakers and AI
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A major development in an I-Team investigation that has been rocking a Palm Springs community. Legal action is now being taken against the tribal landowner of Saddlerock Estates, on behalf of dozens of homeowners who say they fear losing their homes. I-Team investigator Peter Daut spoke with the attorney leading
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – News Channel 3, together with the H.N. and Frances C. Berger Foundation, presented another Impact Grant to a local nonprofit working to improve lives and help those in need. A $25,000 charitable gift was awarded to Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Desert, a youth-empowerment organization whose mission is to
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Design lovers from across the globe are arriving in our valley soon for Modernism Week and this year, organizers say it will be bigger than ever. More than 350 events are scheduled, beginning Thursday, Feb. 12 through Feb. 22. The festival will feature tours of iconic homes, nightly parties, and
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – News Channel 3 was first to report on a Palm Springs community, reeling over a controversial land lease renewal offer. The story sent shockwaves across the Coachella Valley. The deadline has now passed, so what happens now for the many homeowners who say they simply can’t afford it? I-Team investigator
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Some big changes are in store for College of the Desert. The college is expanding programs and services for its more than 14,000 students across multiple campuses from Mecca to Palm Springs. There are new buildings going up in Desert Hot Springs, Palm Springs, and Mecca. There is also a
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Thousands of cyclists will take over streets across the valley on Saturday for the 28th annual “Tour de Palm Springs.” The event is one of the largest charity cycling rides in the country, drawing up to 8,000 participants from nearly every state and several countries each year. Routes range from
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – Today is “Stroke Prevention Day,” a time for everyone to remember the signs of stroke, which is a leading cause of death and disability in the United States. Stroke is a medical emergency where every second counts. Remember the warning signs of stroke with the acronym “BE FAST.” B is
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Palm Springs International Airport handled a record 3.3 million passengers in 2025, marking a roughly 2.4% increase over 2024, airport officials announced today. March was the airport’s busiest month, with about 500,000 passengers passing through the terminal. Officials said passenger demand remained strong even after the peak travel season. “We’re
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – What has 17 stars, 16 Tony Awards, and 3 comedies, the brand new series “Replay,” benefiting the newly reopened Plaza Theatre. Tony Award winner and Palm Springs resident David Zippel is bringing his celebrated expertise to the project, which begins at the theater next month. News Channel 3’s Peter Daut
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – Sunline Transit Agency is launching a new community-focused initiative aimed at shaping the future of public transportation here in the valley. The program is called Sunline Rides Reimagined, and it invites residents to share ideas to help improve bus routes, rides, and future mobility options. “We’re trying to find out
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – Sexual abuse is a difficult subject to talk about, but it’s important to address to prevent traumatic situations from progressing or even happening in the first place. An upcoming annual conference in our valley, called “It Happens to Boys” will explore the trauma from sexual abuse. The conference takes place
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 A Rancho Mirage couple is stranded in the Caribbean after U.S. military action in Venezuela led to grounded flights across the region. Robert Downing and Tracy Boomer’s paradise vacation took an unexpected turn when they saw American fighter jets flying overhead, later to learn that they would not be able to get home as planned.
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – The Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control is urging everyone to plan ahead by having a sober driver get them home safely. ABC is also partnering with other agencies to make safety a top priority. News Channel 3’s Peter Daut spoke with ABC’s public information officer Devin Blankenship
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens will soon welcome conservation leaders from around the world. The 5th annual International Desert Conservation Summit will bring together scientists, conservationists, and community leaders to spotlight ways to protect desert wildlife and habitats. The event will be held Jan. 16-18, click here for a
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – News Channel 3 and the H.N. and Frances C. Berger Foundation presented Impact Grants to several Valley nonprofits in 2025, working to improve lives and help those in need. At the beginning of the year, a $50,000 charitable gift was awarded to Coachella Valley Rescue Mission. The Impact Grant was
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THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) – News Channel 3 has been investigating concerns about mold in an elementary school in Thermal. It’s a story that we were first to break. Now the Coachella Valley Unified School District has released new details about mold findings and cleanup after parents publicly complained they were denied copies of reports and
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Get ready for a new holiday tradition in Palm Springs. Celebrate the season with a feel-good concert of holiday cheer featuring everything from carols to pop songs to classics performed by the Palm Springs Pops and some very special guests, including News Channel 3’s Peter Daut. It all happens this
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Valley doctors are trying to bring awareness of colorectal and anal cancers. Colorectal and anal cancers remain the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S., and rates are rising among adults under 50. The Mizell Center in Palm Springs will host a free community program on Wednesday, December
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