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Riverside County secures $333M to expand mental health, substance use services
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – Local leaders today were celebrating more than $333 million in state funding to expand access to critical mental health and substance use services in Riverside County. The funding was awarded to the Riverside University Health System’s Behavioral Health Department through California’s Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program. Announced Monday, the investment will
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The Roost Lounge Presents: Nikki Blonsky
The event is on Thursday, May 15th at 6:30 p.m.
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California releases $3.3B for mental health projects statewide
LOS ANGELES (KESQ) – Gov. Gavin Newsom announced today the distribution of $3.3 billion in Proposition 1 grant funds to organizations and government agencies across the state to expand available behavioral health treatment beds and mental health services. Among the projects receiving funding a $65 million grant for Los Angeles County to convert unused buildings
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Palm Springs Unified to host mental health conference to support families
DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and the Palm Springs Unified School District (PSUSD) is taking steps to support families and reduce the stigma around mental health. This Saturday, May 17th, Desert Springs Middle School will host a Mental Health Awareness Conference. The event, held in partnership with Riverside
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Living Healthy: Defeating stigmas behind mental health
Desert Oasis Health Care and News Channel 3 have teamed up to roll out a new mental health awareness campaign aimed in part, at breaking the stigma that keeps many from seeking help. The “Living Healthy” initiative launches today with an educational push on recognizing and responding to the warning signs of depression. Organizers say
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Foster families needed, organizations step up to educate community
INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (KESQ) – More than 3,000 Riverside County children are in out-of-home care due to abuse or neglect according to Riverside County. As the need for foster families continues to grow, Riverside County Department of Public Social Services (DPSS) and Faith in Motion are hosting a free community event on Monday to recruit
Continue ReadingEloise McCusky wins 2025 St. Jude Dream Home, finds greater reward in giving back
LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) – Palm Desert resident Eloise McCusky is the proud winner of the 2025 St. Jude Dream Home. But for Eloise, winning the home wasn’t the goal—it was all about supporting the meaningful cause. Eloise only bought two tickets this year—one at the start of the campaign, and another a few months later,
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Moms Celebrated at Free “Mamacitas” Tea Party at The Shops at Palm Desert
PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — Families across the Coachella Valley came together for a heartwarming and relaxing celebration as The Shops at Palm Desert hosted a free “Mamacitas” Tea Party in honor of Mother’s Day. The event took place from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. at the region’s only indoor shopping mall. Moms had the full
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Joshua Tree Shakespeare Festival: King Lear 2025
The festival starts May 23rd and runs through June 1st, with times at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
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Desert Regional nurses help welcome new life on Mother’s Day
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – As Mother’s Day is celebrated across the country, some are spending it in the delivery room — and nurses are right beside them, helping guide them into parenthood. At Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, many Registered nurses (RNs) said being part of a birth on this special day
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New VEG ER for Pets set to open in Palm Desert
PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – VEG ER for Pets is announcing the opening of its Palm Desert location, providing families in the community with “the highest level of emergency care.” VEG ER for Pets was established in 2014 to help people and their pets when they need it most. Organizers say the group of hospitals
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One Class at a Time: Walter Clark Legal Group helps folklórico dance club raise money for costumes and shoes
At Desert Mirage High School, Assistant Principal Gustavo Sandoval is being honored by the Walter Clark Legal Group and News Channel 3 for his commitment to students, both in academics and through the school’s folklórico dance club. Sandoval used to dance himself, that’s what inspired him to start the club 14 years ago! Teaching students
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The Bent Presents: “The Inheritance, Part 1”
Shows start May 9th- 25th with showtimes at 2 p.m. & 7 p.m.
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‘Ticket to Ride,’ new county foster program hopes to alleviate shelter overcrowding
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) — The Riverside County Department of Animal Services is getting ready to launch a new foster program aimed at getting more animals into fur-ever homes. ‘Ticket to Ride,’ would provide a temporary home to animals in transition between shelters. It’s asking foster volunteers to house pets between 2 to 4 weeks prior
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