Gavin Nguyen joined KESQ News Channel 3 as a multimedia journalist and weekend weathercaster in June 2024. Gavin discovered his passion for storytelling while attending Portola High School in Irvine. He joined his school’s broadcast news program, Portola News Network, in 2017. Gavin continued at Chapman University, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism
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Tori King joined KESQ News Channel 3 as a reporter and anchor in October 2023. Tori was born and raised in the capital city of the Lone Star State and is also a dual citizen of Mexico. She grew up miles away from the University of Texas, where she learned how to throw up a
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Garrett Hottle joined KESQ in Oct. 2024 after spending the past several years as an evening anchor, forecaster, and reporter in Texas and Idaho. Garrett initially attended West Texas A&M University to play football, but then fell in love with journalism and decided to pursue a degree in broadcast journalism. AT WTAMU, Garrett participated in
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Athena Jreij joined KESQ News Channel 3 in October of 2024. Athena is a southern California native passionate about giving a voice to those who feel historically underrepresented by the media. She graduated from San Diego State University with a bachelor’s in journalism and media studies. Athena began her news career in San Diego as
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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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PGA West in La Quinta will host a job fair on Wednesday, Sept. 25. The job fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the PGA West Tournament Clubhouse. PGA West is located at 56-150 PGA Boulevard. Officials said there will be positions in golf, hospitality, retail, food, beverage, and more positions.
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Government agencies, hotels, big box retailers, restaurants, insurance companies and other prospective employers were out accepting applications and interfacing with job seekers Thursday during the 29th Valley-Wide Employment Expo in Indio. “The expo will feature hundreds of job openings across various industries, including education, healthcare, hospitality and more,” according to an expo statement. “Local employers
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Make your picks for each game of the season for a chance to win great prizes!
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It’s an exciting weekend for some families in Desert Hot Springs. The city has announced that the Furbee Aquatics Center officially reopened Saturday for the Summer season. The pool will be open from Saturday, May 25 to Saturday, August 31, 2024. The John H. Furbee Aquatics Center is located at 11750 Cholla Drive in Desert Hot Springs.
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For those looking for an exciting job in the hospitality industry, career advancement opportunities, and leadership and development training, Fantasy Springs Resort Casino is hosting a job fair on Thursday, May 9 from 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. at the Special Events Center. The award-winning resort is looking to fill dozens of positions. Managers will
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All eyes tonight on local American Idol contestant, Abi Carter. She performed Saturday evening, singing her heart out to ‘Goodbye Yellow Brick Road.’ The performance was received well by the audience, competitors and judges, earning Carter a spot in the ‘Top 12.’ If you’ve been following her journey, you know Abi Carter is from Indio,
Continue ReadingKESQ Jobs Do you want to work for the Desert’s News Leader in Palm Springs? Click here to search for the latest jobs at KESQ. KESQ Internships Every semester KESQ invites News and Marketing Interns to join their staff for a semester. Interested college Juniors and Seniors who will receive school credit for their work
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New Chief of Police Brian Tully was sworn-in Wednesday afternoon after the City of Indio abruptly announced a change in leadership this week. There’s yet to be an explanation for the departure of former Police Chief Mike Washburn, who was on a personal leave. There was hardly an empty seat at Indio Council Chambers Wednesday
Continue ReadingThis weekend about 100 scouts and other volunteers with the ‘Boy Scouts of America’ put in over 600 hours of community service at The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens. It was all part of one scout’s Eagle Scout Service Project. The goal of the project was to help build a pond for the endangered ‘Coachella Valley
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Xavier College Preparatory High School held it’s 14th annual ‘Easter X-stravaganza’ on Sunday. The school hosted over 150 children with special needs and their families. Xavier students were partnered with kids with special needs for a day of fun Easter activities. “It’s pretty nice to get invitations to come to things like this, he doesn’t get
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Riverside Legal Aid is working to educate valley residents on tenant rights. It’s expected to host a free ‘Know Your Rights’ workshop this Tuesday. The non-profit’s website says the public will have the opportunity to learn more about tenant rights, eviction defense, unfair landlord practices, responses to unlawful detainers, addressing unsafe and substandard housing conditions,
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Early Saturday morning, shortly before 8 a.m. Palm Springs Fire Department responded to a call involving a male hiker in critical condition. They located the victim, who was later identified as a Palm Springs resident off Museum Trail. Despite lifesaving measures, the individual was pronounced dead at the scene according to Palm Springs Police spokesperson,
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