Desert Town Hall 2026 Contest
Four compelling speakers come to the Coachella Valley for Desert Town Hall 2026. Enter for your chance to win tickets to one of these speakers!
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Four compelling speakers come to the Coachella Valley for Desert Town Hall 2026. Enter for your chance to win tickets to one of these speakers!
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Melissa Manchester made Academy Awards history in 1980 as the first artist to perform two nominated songs in one year.
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Make your picks for each game of the season for a chance to win great prizes!
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Tell us about your special occasion or event. Share what you’re celebrating for a chance to win a $100 gift card to Catalan Spanish Mediterranean Cuisine in Rancho Mirage.
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Each week one entry will be randomly selected every Monday to win a $25 dollar Monster Shakes gift certificate for a single purchase to spend at
the Cathedral City or Palm Springs location!
Do you want to wish someone a Happy Birthday?
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Enter for your chance to win a fifty dollar gas card provided by Coachella Valley Volkswagen. One winner is selected each month!
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Each week one entry will be randomly selected every Wednesday to win a $25 dollar gift certificate for a single purchase to spend on lunch at The Sandwich Spot in Palm Springs!
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John White anchors News Channel 3 Live at 5:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m., and 11:00 p.m.on KESQ-TV and CBS Local 2. You can also see him on Fox 11 every weeknight at 10:00 p.m. John won a Pacific Southwest Emmy Award in 2016 for his reporting on the Salton Sea. John first moved to the desert in 1991 and worked
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Nominate a local hero for outstanding community service to the Coachella Valley during these unique and difficult times.
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Karen Devine is celebrating 30+ years as a Broadcast Journalist in the Coachella Valley. Karen is the evening Anchor and Investigative Reporter for KESQ News Channel 3, the ABC, CBS, and Fox affiliates. Her years of experience and local knowledge have led to multiple Emmy and Edward R. Murrow Awards for investigative and in-depth stories that
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You can watch Jeff every weekday on News Channel 3 in the Morning. He has been an EMMY® Award-winning anchor and reporter with KESQ-TV since June 2000. Jeff has covered daily news events around the Coachella Valley, continued to work during the coronavirus pandemic, and has covered countless earthquakes, sand storms, wildfires, power outages, and
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When Angela was little, she wore red glasses and always had her nose buried in a book. Her love of the written word eventually led her to journalism (and probably her myopia), and it’s what has shaped her life. Angela anchors News Channel 3 In The Morning from 5 a.m. to 7 a.m. and the
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Patrick Evans is News Channel 3’s morning and noon meteorologist, Host of Eye on the Desert, and host of afternoon drive on KPSF Studio 100.9 FM/1200 AM from 2 p.m. – 7 p.m.
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Peter Daut is a six-time Emmy Award–winning journalist who solo anchors the 4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. newscasts for KESQ News Channel 3. Since joining the station in 2020, he has become one of the Coachella Valley’s most trusted and recognizable storytellers. Shortly after arriving, Daut launched the innovative and highly interactive series Coronavirus: Questions
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Sports Director Blake Arthur joined the KESQ/CBS Local 2 team in August of 2015. Before coming to the Coachella Valley, Blake spent two years in Great Falls, Montana as a sports reporter and anchor. In Montana, Blake learned many valuable lessons that prepared him for future career endeavors and life in general. While Blake grew
Continue ReadingMeteorologist Spencer Blum was born and raised in South Florida. He developed a deep love for the weather at an early age after living through Hurricane Wilma. Spencer attended Florida State University in Tallahassee, FL, where he received a Bachelor’s Degree in Meteorology with a minor in Mathematics. You can always find him cheering on
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Kenji Ito is a Sports Anchor/Producer/Reporter for KESQ News Channel 3. He joined the Desert’s News Leader in January 2024. You can catch his reports duringthe week and sportscasts on the weekends at 6, 6:30, 10 and 11 PM. Kenji earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Sports Journalism from the Walter Cronkite School of
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – Payroll gains overcame losses at the end of summer throughout the regional economy, pushing the unemployment rate down slightly in Riverside County, according to figures released today by the California Employment Development Department. Statewide labor market figures for September were finally released Friday, following a two-month delay stemming from the federal
Continue ReadingKESQ JobsDo you want to work for the Desert’s News Leader in Palm Springs? Click here to search for the latest jobs at KESQ.KESQ InternshipsINTERN WITH THE GULF CALIFORNIA BROADCAST COMPANY.Internships are available in one or more of the following areas:NewsCreative Services/Video ProductionTechnical OperationsMarketingInterested college junior and seniors who receive college credit or tuition reimbursement
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