Lifestyle
New Year’s rain slows commutes but not stopping everyone
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) Â – Rain hit parts of the Coachella Valley this New Year’s day, slowing commutes and closing roads making getting around more difficult for some people. Despite the conditions, not everyone stayed home. Yolanda Sandor, Palm Springs homeowner, said she continued with her plans and attended Villagefest. “I believe that we need
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New California laws to protect animals, boost veterinary care take effect on Jan. 1
SAN DIEGO, Calif. (KESQ) – Five animal welfare laws aimed at protecting pets while strengthening veterinary care statewide will take effect Jan. 1, San Diego Humane Society announced today. Officials with the animal-welfare organization said the new laws are the result of lobbying efforts by a coalition of advocacy groups. Â Â According to SDHS:Â Â —
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Oscar’s Palm Springs hosts annual holiday breakfast for those in need
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Well in the Desert partnered with Oscar’s Palm Springs to help provide free breakfast meals to those in need of one during the holiday. Oscar’s has been continuing this annual tradition since 2016. “It’s the least I can do as a community member is get back to the community, and
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Over 20 families in need receive Christmas presents after writing ‘Dear Santa’ letters
INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – News Channel 3 has partnered with General Air Conditioning and Plumbing to provide gifts to families in need this Christmas. Nearly 60 Coachella Valley families sent in letters to the North Pole with their wishlist from Santa. A group of people went through each letter and picked 22 families to deliver
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Palm Springs International Airport prepares for busy holiday season
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) –Â Holiday travel is ramping up at Palm Springs International Airport, and officials are reminding travelers to plan ahead during this month’s peak travel period. The airport expects to welcome more than 55,000 departing passengers between Dec. 20-28. The busiest travel days are expected to be Dec. 22, 26 and 28, with
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Looking back at Impact Grants in 2025
COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – News Channel 3 and the H.N. and Frances C. Berger Foundation presented Impact Grants to several Valley nonprofits in 2025, working to improve lives and help those in need. At the beginning of the year, a $50,000 charitable gift was awarded to Coachella Valley Rescue Mission. The Impact Grant was
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Living Healthy: Prostate artery embolization
COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – It’s time for this week’s Living Healthy segment. Today it’s a story for the guys in the room. Prostate artery embolization is a minimally invasive treatment that helps men suffering from an enlarged prostate. The treatment uses a tiny catheter in the wrist or groin and blocks blood flow to shrink
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Cathedral City house brings holiday cheer with over 500 nutcrackers
CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Paul Stocking said what began 26 years ago with just 4 nutcrackers has now grown into a collection of more than 500. Stocking and Michael Emig’s indoor Christmas display features nutcrackers spanning various professions, cultures and themes. Stocking said the nutcrackers range in size from 6 feet in height, down
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Today is the last day to reserve St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway ticket and be eligible for all the prizes
COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – Act now to reserve your St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway ticket on Friday, December 19th and you’ll be eligible to win the house AND ALL of the additional prizes! That’s more ways to win while helping St. Jude! Call 800-535-6748 to reserve your ticket for only $100 and help St. Jude
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Desert Healthcare District and Foundation awards over $1M in grants
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Desert Healthcare District and Foundation awarded more than $1 million in grants to five nonprofit organizations in the Coachella Valley designed for mental and behavioral health services and programs, along with a pair of other unrelated grants. On Tuesday, the District and Foundation Board approved $1,039,139 to five out the
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