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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Springs Black History Committee will host an array of Juneteenth festivities this weekend. The celebration kicks off Thursday evening at Villagefest in Palm Springs. Friday there’s a pageant featuring participants from preschool to high school age. Saturday’s events will feature live music, free food, and family friendly activities.

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – About a a dozen valley residents are currently in Israel, including the new CEO of the Jewish Federation of the Desert. They are currently seeking shelter there and trying to figure out how to get home safely. News Channel 3’s Peter Daut spoke with the Rabbi Steven Rosenberg of Palm

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) -Organizers of the upcoming AI & Creativity Expo in are hoping the Coachella Valley soon become a hub for artificial intelligence. The inaugural event will feature exhibits with AI tools, workshops, and panel discussions with keynote speakers, including the director of the movie The Lion King. The goal of the expo

CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – In the wake of recent immigration raids in Cathedral City, the city is emphasizing it was not involved. As News Channel 3 reported, Cathedral City is classified as a Sanctuary City, following a Council vote in 2017 which limits local law enforcement’s cooperation with federal immigration authorities. News Channel 3’s

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Local theater organization Dezart Performs is transforming a historic church in Palm Springs into at state-of-the-art professional theater. Architects have just been selected to create the new playhouse, which is set to open this November. The multi-million dollar project is expected to turn the First Church of Christ, Scientist on

THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – The 100 days between Memorial Day and Labor Day are nationally known as the most dangerous time for teen drivers. In 2023, nearly 2,900 people in the U.S. were killed in crashes involving a teen driver. According to AAA, there’s a 30% increase in deadly crashes involving teens over the

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Coachella Valley kids can enjoy free swim lessons this summer, thanks to a grant awarded to the Desert Recreation District by Kaiser Permanente. “Operation Splash” aims to equip local families with lifesaving water safety skills. The $85,000 grant will provide thousands of children in low income neighborhoods with free swim lessons,

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Doctors say cases of congenital syphilis are climbing – now at numbers that are the highest the U.S. has seen in decades. The disease can cause abnormalities and even death to newborns. In 2023, nearly 3,900 cases of congenital syphilis were reported in the United States, which is a huge

COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley Public Cemetery District honored our valley’s fallen heroes during a special ceremony on Memorial Day.  CVPC Trustee Dr. Bruce Underwood says the turnout this year was better than previous years. News Channel 3’s Peter Daut spoke with Dr. Underwood about CVPC and why it’s important for the

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – According to a new study, Palm Springs International Airport generates 2.5 billion dollars into our regional economy, while supporting more than 18,000 jobs. The “2025 Economic Impact Study” was commissioned by the airport, which also found that PSP generated 864 million dollars in wages paid, with 382 million dollars in

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Greater Palm Springs Restaurant Week is about to return, offering residents and visitors ten days of special offers at restaurants throughout the Coachella Valley. The annual event is being held from May 30th through June 8th. For every reservation booked online through dinegps.com, one dollar will be donated to FIND

RIVERSIDE COUNTY, Calif. (KESQ) – More than 6,000 children in Riverside County will spend time in foster care this year, and dedicated court appointed special advocate (CASA) volunteers can change their lives. May is “Foster Care Awareness Month,” and the organization Voices for Children has an urgent need for CASA volunteers. While social workers, attorneys