For nearly two decades, the Rotary Club of Palm Springs has brought joy to hundreds of Angel View residents with disabilities through having a special prom. The annual event will be held this weekend at Cahuilla Elementary School in Palm Springs, and is planned to be an unforgettable and joyful experience for promgoers. Organizers say
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – The need for paramedics remains a national emergency, especially in places like the Coachella Valley with a growing older population. I-Team investigator Peter Daut dug deeper into how the shortfall affects the people you rely on during 911 emergencies. Right now there are about 760 working paramedics in Riverside County,
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Record setting heat in the Coachella Valley has made our region the first in California to reach triple digits this year. Since the typical high this time of year is in the 80’s, doctors are concerned some people here may not be prepared to deal with the heat. Doctors at JFK
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It’s only three months into 2025, and current measles cases have already surpassed the total number of cases in the U.S. for all of last year. It is a highly contagious disease, and cases continue to climb across several states. News Channel 3’s Peter Daut spoke with CEO and founder of PS Test, Infectious Disease
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – City of Indio officials are inviting the public to join in on a Virtual Community Forum on Thursday, March 20, at 12:00 p.m. to help provide input on the city’s Strategic Plan to guide its future. The first of the two community forums was on Tuesday evening. News Channel 3’s Peter
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The City of Palm Springs is inviting the public to attend a free tenant rights workshop this Wednesday at the Palm Springs Public Library. The workshop is designed to provide crucial legal education and support for renters, with a special focus on low income renters who may need help with
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Monday is St. Patrick’s Day – a day of festivities and good cheer. But alcohol is often included on the holiday, so police are urging everyone to be safe and plan ahead. News Channel 3’s Peter Daut spoke with Desert Hot Springs Police Corporal Sean McGuire, who says the department is stepping up enforcement on
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California has been grappling with an unusually severe flu season. Hospitalizations statewide spiked with some doctors calling 2025 “The Year of Flu.” But what are we seeing right now here in the valley? According to officials at Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, there are currently five patients in the hospital with the flu.
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News Channel 3 and 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 $50,000 charitable gift was awarded to Coachella Valley Rescue Mission, which provides food and shelter to thousands of men, women and children. Pearl Graves said she
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DAP Health is partnering with College of the Desert to offer students free STI testing and treatment, pregnancy and HIV testing, and birth control consultations. The services, through a pop-up clinic, will be offered in room 133 of the Cravens Student Services Building at the COD campus every Monday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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Sexual abuse is a difficult subject to talk about, but it is important to address to prevent traumatic situations from progressing or even happening in the first place. The annual “It Happens to Boys” conference, being held on February 21 this year, explores the trauma from sexual abuse. News Channel 3’s Peter Daut spoke with
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif (KESQ) – Design lovers from across the globe are arriving in Palm Springs for Modernism Week. And this year, on its 20th anniversary, organizers say it will be bigger than ever. More than 350 events are scheduled, starting this Thursday and running through February 23rd. The event will feature tours of iconic
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif (KESQ) – DAP Health CEO David Brinkman is in Washington D.C. this week advocating and pushing for federal support for the 84,000 community members the valley nonprofit serves. Brinkman says he wants to protect Medi-Cal, the public health insurance program for those with low income, and the Affordable Care Act to ensure
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PALM DESERT, Calif (KESQ) – A shortfall in qualified paramedics. It’s an urgent need in the Coachella Valley that has emergency officials concerned. I-Team investigator Peter Daut dug into this growing problem, and what one local college is now doing about it. Experts say the need for paramedics is a national health emergency, especially in
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He’s one of the Valley’s biggest icons. Celebrity photographer Michael Childers is presenting a film festival showcasing the work of his late husband, Oscar-winning director John Schlesinger. Six of Schlesinger’s groundbreaking films will be shown at the Palm Springs Cultural Center, which will benefit from the proceeds. News Channel 3 anchor Peter Daut sat down
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Valley Congressman Ken Calvert has reintroduced a bill to improve mental health and drug abuse treatment for homeless Americans. The bill is called the “Treatment and Homelessness Housing Integration Act.” The Act would synchronize federally funded housing programs with federally funded behavioral health services. People who receive free or affordable housing would be required to
Continue ReadingNews Channel 3 took a look back at 2024’s Impact Grant recipients, presented in partnership with the H.N. and Frances C. Berger Foundation. Ten Coachella Valley nonprofits received grants to improve lives and help those in need. In January, the Impact Grant was launched with a special surprise: A charitable gift of $30,000 awarded to
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From tracking our bad air quality issues to the shake-up on the valley political scene, 2024 has kept the News Channel 3 I-Team busy. This year, our dedicated team of journalists hit the pavement asking the hard questions and digging deeper to bring you the facts. I-Team member Peter Daut takes a look at our top
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News Channel 3 and 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 $23,000 charitable gift was awarded to Desert Arc, which provides opportunities for people with disabilities. At the Palm Springs Airport, Adam Teixeira is part of a
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Phase Two of the Palm Springs Homeless Navigation Center is now officially open, with the first residents moving in on Tuesday. News Channel 3’s Peter Daut has been following the project for years, and got a sneak peek of the facility right before those first residents arrived. The nearly $40 million Center includes 80 independent
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