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DESERT CHAT EPISODE 155
On this Desert Chat episode, we check out the Jingle and Mingle events from our good friends at Agua Caliente, meet an adorable feline friend from Palm Springs Animal Shelter, try some of the beautiful signature dishes at Ponzu Sushi, and so much more.
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DESERT CHAT EPISODE 154
On Desert Chat Episode 154, we take a look at El Paseo Jewelers’ beautiful holiday makeover, see some delicious treats from the Indio International Tamale Festival, enjoy a Red Jeep tour of the San Andreas Fault, and so much more.
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DESERT CHAT EPISODE 153
On this Desert Chat episode, we meet the month of November’s Do The Right Thing award recipients and sponsors, talk to our friends at Agua Caliente about their fifth anniversary Decades Fest, get the scoop on Coachella Valley Rescue Mission’s Christmas Toy Giveaway, and much more.
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U.S. postal office warns holiday shoppers to ship early this season
COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – As the holiday rush ramps up, post offices across the Valley are already seeing a surge in customers hoping to get gifts in the mail before Christmas. USPS Postmaster Andrea White says foot traffic has jumped by at least 20 percent. Postal officials are urging people to mail packages as
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JW Marriott debuts Gingerbread Junction for holiday season
PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – The JW Marriott Desert Springs in Palm Desert kicked off the holiday season with the debut of its Gingerbread Junction, a lobby installation created in part by local high school students. This year’s display features gingerbread homes designed and built by students from La Quinta, Rancho Mirage, and Coachella Valley
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Lance Bass, Patrick Evans help light up Christmas Tree at Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway lit up its Christmas Tree Sunday, with the help of pop star Lance Bass and News Channel 3’s Chief Meteorologist Patrick Evans. The Tram’s landmark 45-foot tree is comprised of over 4,000 LED lights, which can be seen throughout the Coachella Valley. Bass, one-fifth of the
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Riverside County Reports Slight Increase in MPOX
RIVERSIDE COUNTY, Calif. (KESQ) – Riverside County health officials are reporting a slight increase in mpox cases in recent weeks, prompting renewed reminders for residents to stay aware. Experts say the overall risk to the general public remains very low. Still, health leaders emphasize that early diagnosis can significantly reduce the severity of symptoms and
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Tickets now on sale for the 2026 Coachella Valley St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway
PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Imagine winning a new luxury home in the heart of the Coachella Valley. Your chance is here – Tickets are now on sale for the 2026 Coachella Valley St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway. The home is being built by GHA Companies in south Palm Desert. It’s a single-story, 2,600 square
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Hundreds gather for Palm Springs Tree Lighting at Frances Stevens Park
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A star-studded lineup welcomed hundreds to Frances Stevens Park Friday evening for the city’s annual tree lighting. The city lit up its new 26-foot holiday tree, towering several feet higher than last years. The celebrations included a meet-and-greet with Santa Claus, free cookies and cocoa and arts and crafts. There
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Holiday magic returns to downtown Palm Springs
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The holiday spirit has officially arrived in downtown Palm Springs. Preparations are underway for one of the city’s most beloved seasonal traditions. Families and visitors are expected to fill the streets on Friday evening for the annual Palm Springs Tree Lighting Ceremony at Frances Stevens Park at 5:15 p.m. Just
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