Peter Daut, Author at KESQ

I-Team goes in-depth on the closure of dozens of local businesses due to the pandemic

November 18, 2020 8:26 pm Peter Daut, KESQ News Team

You may have never dined at Evzin in Palm Springs and Palm Desert,grabbed a drink at ‘Sip Coffee House and Juice Bar’ in Indio, or skated at “Desert…

I-Team: Palm Springs to rehire positions as extra tax money pours into city’s budget

November 12, 2020 12:00 pm Peter Daut

The city of Palm Springs will rehire more than a dozen positions that had been eliminated from its budget during the pandemic, including several…

I-Team: Ensuring accuracy this election

November 2, 2020 9:41 pm Peter Daut

No matter where you vote in the Coachella Valley, your ballot will end up more than 60 miles away inside an 18,000-square-foot warehouse in…

In-depth look at local election races

November 2, 2020 9:27 pm Peter Daut, KESQ News Team

News Channel 3’s Peter Daut took a look at some of the valley’s key races. One of the biggest races is the 36th Congressional District. The winner…

I-Team: Political ads turn up the heat in contentious Palm Springs District 4 race

October 29, 2020 4:47 pm Peter Daut, KESQ News Team

The race for Palm Springs city council district four has taken yet another heated turn in one of the most contentious races in the valley. Watch:…

Dr. Kaiser discusses county’s first flu death & coronavirus concerns

September 3, 2020 5:13 pm Peter Daut, KESQ News Team

Riverside County recently confirmed its first flu death of the season and there is growing concern that both the flu and coronavirus could create a…

Palm Desert may close a portion of El Paseo to expand outdoor dining

September 2, 2020 7:33 pm Peter Daut, Jesus Reyes

The city of Palm Desert is looking at closing a portion of El Paseo to traffic to expand outdoor dining. It’s all part of the city’s plan to help…

I-Team: Nurses say local hospital is not doing enough to protect them

September 1, 2020 6:41 pm Peter Daut

Several nurses at Desert Regional Medical Center make a number of claims against the hospital, which they allege is not doing enough to protect them…

I-Team takes firsthand look at coronavirus code compliance efforts in Palm Springs

August 24, 2020 4:02 pm Peter Daut, KESQ News Team

Face coverings, outdoor-only operations, and social-distancing are all part of Palm Springs’ new order to help prevent the spread of coronavirus. The…

Palm Springs Police Chief discusses increase in gun violence in the city

August 10, 2020 9:12 pm Peter Daut, KESQ News Team

Palm Springs Police Chief Bryan Reyes joined News Channel 3’s Peter Daut on Monday to discuss what’s being done to stop the recent increase in gun…

President of Palm Springs Teacher’s Association discusses first day of classes

August 4, 2020 7:56 pm Peter Daut, Jesus Reyes

“We’ve got this.” That’s the message from teachers before online classes begin on Wednesday for the Palm Springs Unified School District. News…

State Senator Melissa Melendez discusses reopening schools

July 27, 2020 8:58 pm Peter Daut, Jesus Reyes

All three local school districts will soon begin the new school year with online learning. but State Senator Melissa Melendez, who represents the…

I-Team looks at face covering enforcement in Palm Springs

July 23, 2020 4:49 pm Peter Daut

If you take a stroll through downtown Palm Springs, you might encounter a police officer reminding people to put on a mask. There are also electronic…

Eisenhower Health’s chief medical officer shares latest update on the hospital

July 21, 2020 3:55 pm Peter Daut, Jesus Reyes

Doctors at Eisenhower Health in Rancho Mirage say they are grateful for the federal medical team that recently arrived at the hospital to help…

Doctor at Eisenhower Health describes coronavirus ‘hell show’

July 7, 2020 4:17 pm Peter Daut, Jesus Reyes

“Hell show,” that’s how one doctor at Eisenhower Health in Rancho Mirage describes what’s happening there right now with coronavirus. Dr. Rick Loftus…

I-Team takes a closer look at coronavirus surge in Imperial County

July 2, 2020 3:54 pm Peter Daut

With its vast farm fields, quiet roads, and sparsely-populated communities, it’s almost hard to believe that Imperial County, with only 180,000…

I-Team: Riverside County failing to meet some state criteria for coronavirus

June 18, 2020 9:15 pm Peter Daut

The California Department of Public Health’s website shows which counties meet the state’s threshold criteria for coronavirus and which do not. Visit…