Neighborhood Heroes

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Jared Rogers, an engineer paramedic with Palm Springs Fire Station 2, will be receiving the Medal of Valor on Wednesday for saving a fellow firefighters life. Rogers told News Channel 3, he and his coworker were cutting holes on the roof of the Elk’s Lodge, an abandoned structure that caught

Mitch Battersby is involved in various community service projects around the Coachella Valley. Working as the director of volunteers at Palm Springs Pride, hosting his cooking show called “Neighbors Cooking” and working as a city commissioner for Village Fest are just some of his titles.  But other volunteers and friends of Battersby say his impact

The CEO at Boys and Girls Club of Cathedral City has been creating a positive difference and truly changing the lives of so many throughout the organization for almost twenty years. News Channel 3’s Timothy Foster introduces us to Scott Robinson, CEO of Boys and Girls Club of Cathedral City, who gives back to an

An estimated 10,000 people in the Coachella Valley have Parkinson’s disease. This past year, News Channel 3’s John White has been serving on the board of the “Parkinson’s Resource Organization” and is now the co-chair. He introduces us to Jo Rosen, founder of Parkinson’s Resource Organization and a “Neighborhood Hero” who’s been making a difference

Variety Children’s Charity of the Desert gave away 300 bikes at its annual giveaway event on Sunday inside Acrisure Arena. The recipients were fourth-grade students from around the Coachella Valley nominated by their school teachers. They were chosen for having good school work habits while overcoming challenges and disadvantages, yet still being helpful and caring

Longtime Agua Caliente employee Roy Agriam was given $10,000 on Wednesday to celebrate his 30 years of work at the casino.  Agriam started his career there as a supervisor at the buffet in 1993 and worked his way up to a sous chef, a position he’s had since 2010.  “You know, work is work, you

A group of women part of a group called Stitches for Kids in Indio sew quilts for children in the Coachella Valley who are going through a hard time. The group is coming up on its 20th year anniversary of providing these warm quilts to local children. Natalie Shonerd has been part of the group

As the war in Ukraine ravages on, a local Palm Springs resident is packing his bags and heading to Ukraine for humanitarian work. Nicholas Campell of Palm Springs will be on a plane in a few days to spend two months helping people in Ukraine. Campbell said, “Being of service to your fellow man is

CASA Volunteers are court-appointed special advocates who help children going through the court system. In this month’s Neighborhood Heroes segment, News Channel 3’s Crystal Jimenez spoke with one volunteer about the impact someone in her position can make on a child going through a tough time. News Channel 3 wants to celebrate these neighborhood heroes. Tell us

A local woman has dedicated her retirement to volunteering at several organizations across the Coachella Valley. Nancy Swanlund is a volunteer at Desert Regional Medical Center (DRMC), and the Hanson House in Palm Springs, as well as being part of the board of three different non-profits and churches. Most of her time is spent between

With over 18 years since Barbara Ayala-Eves started volunteering at Desert Regional Medical Center (DRMC), she’s logged over 20,000 volunteer hours to help bring joy to the hospital. Ayala-Eves is a familiar face to those who work at the hospital. Her ties involve her being born there when DRMC used to be a military hospital

A group of PGA West residents banded together to bring some holiday cheer to the family of an Indio woman who recently lost her daughter. Alejandra Lomeli works as a food server at a restaurant at PGA West. Catherine Foss who is a member of a bunco group within the PGA West community said when

A custodian from Central Elementary School in Banning is being praised for his quick thinking after saving a student from choking during lunch. Jack Sanchez has worked at the school for 16 years as a custodian. While his job has many duties, one he didn’t expect was to play a part in helping a student