Skip to Content
A new type of fungal infection is raising concerns among doctors as cases continue to emerge across the United States. Known as Trichophyton mentagrophytes genotype VII, or TM7, the infection is a form of ringworm that can spread through close skin-to-skin contact, including intimate and sexual contact. The CDC says recent cases have been reported
Continue Reading
THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – As the extreme summer heat pushes energy use across the valley, Imperial Irrigation District’s electric system has reached its peak, and meeting that demand requires planning, coordination, and real-time response across IID’s electric system. News Channel 3 anchor Peter Daut spoke in depth about it today with IID’s public information
Continue Reading
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. — (KESQ) The City of Palm Springs has announced the speaker lineup for its inaugural Extreme Heat Summit 2026, bringing together experts to discuss how communities can prepare for rising temperatures. The full-day summit is scheduled for Friday, September 18, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Palm Springs Convention Center.
Continue Reading
THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) – CVUSD students returned to school today, and we’re going in depth with Superintendent Dr. Frances Esparza. News Channel 3 anchor Peter Daut asked Esparza what the district and community need to know about the new school year.
Continue Reading
THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – News Channel 3 is your back-to-school headquarters, and students headed back into the classrooms in the coming days, and with that comes a series of new programs and changes for one local school district. News Channel 3’s Peter Daut spoke with the superintendent of Desert Sands Unified, Dr. Kelly May-Vollmar.
Continue Reading
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ)– Palm Springs International Airport has just made new improvements to its air traffic control tower. The technology aims to improve safety and efficiency in airport operations. The tower simulation provides training in a controlled environment, using real airport layouts and studying specific operations and scenarios to better understand them. The FAA
Continue Reading
INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – More than 1,800 free backpacks and a thousand free scoops of ice cream will be handed out tomorrow in Indio. The annual giveaway helps local students prepare for the upcoming school year, while bringing the community together for an evening of fun. It will take place during the “Food Truck Friday”
Continue Reading
RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ)– Valley doctors say they’re seeing an increase in patients with “brain fog.” Brain fog is a term used to describe a range of cognitive symptoms, including impaired concentration, memory lapses and mental fatigue. Doctors say it’s common after covid but can also be caused by stress or underlying conditions. Officials also
Continue Reading
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ)– After serving generations of locals and visitors for more than 50 years, Billy Reed’s restaurant in Palm Springs is beginning a new chapter. The iconic restaurant has new owners who say preserving the restaurant’s legacy is their top priority. Billy Reed founded the restaurant in 1975 and it has long been
Continue Reading
The Palm Springs Unified School District (PSUSD) is preparing to welcome students back to campus as the new academic year begins Wednesday, with district leaders emphasizing a renewed focus on connection, belonging, and student achievement. Superintendent Dr. Marcus Funchess says the district’s top priority this school year is ensuring every student feels supported, affirmed, and
Continue Reading
INDIO, Calif. (KESQ)– As our sweltering summer heat intensifies, the work to help those experiencing homelessness is pivotal, and a local organization is stepping up its efforts to help the homeless find relief. Martha’s Village and Kitchen have extended the hours of its cooling center from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Water, snacks, and showers
Continue Reading
INDIO, Calif. (KESQ)– The Desert Recreation District is opening more cooling centers to help you escape the heat. The cooling centers are open through October 15th at the Palm Desert Community Center, Mecca Community Center, North Shore Beach and Yacht Club, and the Jerry Rummonds Community Center in Thermal. The district says demand for these
Continue Reading
RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ)– Rancho Mirage councilmember Steve Downs is speaking out about an ongoing state ethics investigation involving allegations related to his economic interest disclosures and potential conflicts of interest. The investigation by the California Fair Political Practices Commission comes after an anonymous complaint alleged Downs failed to report continuing work with a real
Continue Reading RIVERSIDE COUNTY, Calif. (KESQ)– Local doctors are concerned that California has confirmed 52 measles cases so far this year, more than double the 25 cases reported in all of 2025. These numbers include five confirmed cases here in Riverside County. Children ages 5 to 19 account for more than half of this year’s confirmed cases,
Continue Reading
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ)– The free back-to-school backpack drive and resource fair in Palm Springs is almost here. The annual event helps local students and families get ready for the school year. It will be held Saturday, August 1, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Palm Springs Leisure Center. All participants must be
Continue Reading
RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. — The annual Taste of Summer Rancho Mirage officially kicks off this week, bringing together approximately 30 local restaurants and 40 nonprofit organizations for a community-wide dining event that supports both local businesses and charitable causes. Running from Thursday, July 23, through August 16, the program is designed to strengthen Rancho Mirage’s
Continue Reading
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The city of Palm Springs will host a series of community meetings to gather public input on the future of the mayoral position. News Channel 3 has reported that the city council is considering whether to let residents directly elect a mayor to serve a four-year term. That’s instead of
Continue Reading
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A Palm Springs couple aboard the LGBTQ cruise ship “Scarlet Lady” is speaking out after the ship was denied permission to dock in Turkey this week, and has now also been denied permission to stop at its substitute port in Egypt. Colin Wright and his husband are among the 2,000
Continue Reading
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A local nonprofit is working to expand cultural programs in the East Valley. “Green Room Theatre Company” just received a $100,000 grant from the “Tammis Day Foundation,” which will allow it to grow and focus on underserved communities. Half the grant will go to producing mainstage artistic productions, while the
Continue Reading
Tonight a local organization is reacting to alarming new research that shows the San Andreas and San Jacinto faults in Southern California are more stressed now more than at any time in a thousand years; raising the risk of a major, multi-fault earthquake. As we reported, scientists describe the fault system as “critically loaded,” with
Continue Reading