MOUNTAIN CENTER, Calif. (KESQ) – News Channel 3 and the H.N. and Frances C. Berger Foundation presented another Impact Grant to improve lives and help those in need. A $25,000 charitable gift was awarded to Pathfinder Ranch to support camp scholarships for Coachella Valley children, as well as the camp’s horse program. Nestled in the
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – For the first time since his sudden termination, former Desert Healthcare District CEO Chris Christensen is speaking out. Christensen says he was fired in retaliation after publicly raising concerns about board conduct and the district’s performance review process. He also alleges he was offered nearly $100,000 in additional compensation to
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – An air conditioning issue at the Palm Springs International Airport has been resolved, a spokesperson confirmed to News Channel 3. “Cooling is returning to normal, and conditions in the checkpoint continue to improve. We appreciate the patience and understanding of both our employees and travelers while this issue was being
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – In just the month of May alone, Americans received over 4 billion robocalls, which is roughly 1500 calls a second. When it comes to the 760 area code, last year there were nearly 162 million robocalls. Scams and telemarketing calls account for nearly half of these calls, but now Southern
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INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (KESQ) – Dozens of newly-declassified videos of Unidentified Flying Objects. The Pentagon says they’re incidents the government still cannot explain. I-Team investigator Peter Daut spoke with some of the nation’s top UFO experts who are speaking out about what they’re calling the biggest disclosure in human history. More than three thousand people
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – An idea over dinner a few years back turned into a world-record celebration. The organizer of the recent “Marilyn 100” event in Palm Springs speaks with News Channel 3, reacting to the massive turnout. Max Dirdah came up with the idea to gather as many Marilyn look-alikes as possible for
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – The community program Crime Stoppers wants to reintroduce itself to our valley. It allows people to anonymously report information about criminal activity and wanted fugitives, and there’s often a cash reward for tips that lead to an arrest. News Channel 3’s Peter Daut spoke in depth about the program and
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Palm Springs will celebrate the 100th birthday of Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe with a special downtown fundraising event later this month. The Marilyn 100 Martini Festival is scheduled on May 30 near the Forever Marilyn statue. A portion of the proceeds benefits Greater Palm Springs Pride. Organizers say the event
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Springs Plaza Theatre Foundation just won a prestigious preservation award. As news channel three has reported in-depth, the restoration was a significant project.. balancing the building’s historic character with modern technology. The “California Preservation Foundation” recently presented the award to the foundation for a number of reasons.. including
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – About 1,200 people, including dozens of community and business leaders, will gather in Palm Springs this week for the Harvey Milk Diversity Breakfast. The annual event celebrates Harvey Milk’s life and legacy, and helps to support valley LGBTQ youth programs. This year’s honorees include Judy and Dennis Shepard, the founders
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A major development in a News Channel 3 I-Team investigation into the ongoing land-lease battle at Saddlerock Estates in Palm Springs. A tribal court on Wednesday dismissed a lawsuit filed by the tribal landowner against Hallview Management, which is the company challenging the controversial successor leases tied to the community. But while the ruling is
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Springs City Council unanimously approved a Resolution of Intention to create a new Tourism Improvement District (TID). So what exactly is the district and who would pay for it? News Channel 3’s Peter Daut spoke with the chairperson for the organization PS Resorts, Peggy Trott. City officials said
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – If you’ve noticed more people getting sick lately, you’re certainly not alone. Cases of a respiratory virus are on the rise in California, affecting people of all ages and local doctors want you to be safe. There is a spike right now of RSV, with most cases affecting children, according
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – They’ve been called the next big breakthrough in wellness. But are peptides a medical advance, or the latest health hype? From weight loss to anti-aging, they’re promoted as a powerful tool for better health. But doctors say there are also risks you need to know. I-Team investigator Peter Daut spoke
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News Channel 3 and the H.N. and Frances C. Berger Foundation presented another Impact Grant to improve lives and help those in need. A $25,000 charitable gift was awarded to the Cal State San Bernardino Palm Desert Campus to strengthen food access for students. At the college, freshmen Sebastian Bautista and Emiliano Barajas find it
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The 15th annual American Documentary and Animation Film Festival in Palm Springs is just weeks away, and organizers say there is a big need for volunteers and homestay hosts to ensure its success. News Channel 3’s Peter Daut spoke about the globally recognized event with the founder and director, Teddy
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – If you want to see what’s next in the world of high-end style, you don’t have to travel far to be part of the largest fashion event on the West Coast. Fashion Week El Paseo kicks off this Friday in Palm Desert with about 5000 attendees expected. We spoke about
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Springs Friends of Philharmonic is looking to expand, support, and also financially boost music programs in schools across the valley. The organization just created the position of education and events coordinator. Alyssa Burno will be the conduit to music teachers and students alike. News Channel 3’s Peter Daut
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – A local conference in Palm Desert is providing a space for male survivors of child sexual abuse to heal as recent news regarding the Jeffrey Epstein files triggers painful memories for many in the community. The “It Happens to Boys” conference, held at Saint Margaret’s Episcopal Church, brings together hundreds
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