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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Palm Springs is known around the world as a welcoming place for the LGBTQ community. But even in a place where acceptance and visibility are high, health disparities have not disappeared. On Wednesday, a special event presented by Desert Oasis Healthcare at the Mizell Center in Palm Springs will put
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PALM SPRINGS, CA (KESQ) – Palm Springs City Manager Scott Stiles has announced his plans to retire, notifying city employees in an email Tuesday morning. Stiles said his retirement will be effective November 1, 2026, bringing to a close more than 43 years of public service. He joined the City of Palm Springs in March 2023
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PALM DESERT, CA (KESQ) – As the Coachella Valley continues to grow, so does the demand for qualified healthcare professionals. This week, College of the Desert is celebrating the next generation of local nurses while marking a major milestone for one of its longstanding healthcare programs. The college will hold a pinning ceremony Friday to
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LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) – Old Town Artisan Studios in La Quinta will soon hold a grand opening and ribbon-cutting for Art for All, the Valley’s first creative reuse center. The new initiative is dedicated to making art materials more accessible while reducing waste and supporting arts education. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held on
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The world is mourning country music icon and philanthropist Dolly Parton, who died Tuesday at the age of 80 after a brief battle with cancer. Tributes are pouring in from around the world and here in the Coachella Valley, she’s also being remembered by those who knew and worked with
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Hollywood journalist and Coachella Valley resident Sue Cameron joined News Channel 3 live in studio to remember the legendary Dolly Parton, who died on Tuesday at the age of 80. Cameron met Parton numerous times over the years. “Dolly Parton was real. Dolly Parton did not have a public persona
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – As the extreme summer heat pushes energy use across the valley, Imperial Irrigation District’s electric system has reached its peak, and meeting that demand requires planning, coordination, and real-time response across IID’s electric system. News Channel 3 anchor Peter Daut spoke in depth about it today with IID’s public information
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. — (KESQ) The City of Palm Springs has announced the speaker lineup for its inaugural Extreme Heat Summit 2026, bringing together experts to discuss how communities can prepare for rising temperatures. The full-day summit is scheduled for Friday, September 18, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Palm Springs Convention Center.
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THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) – CVUSD students returned to school today, and we’re going in depth with Superintendent Dr. Frances Esparza. News Channel 3 anchor Peter Daut asked Esparza what the district and community need to know about the new school year.
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ)– As our sweltering summer heat intensifies, the work to help those experiencing homelessness is pivotal, and a local organization is stepping up its efforts to help the homeless find relief. Martha’s Village and Kitchen have extended the hours of its cooling center from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Water, snacks, and showers
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PALM SPRINGS (CNS) – Palm Springs residents were encouraged to fill out an online survey being made available today to help identify key characteristics and values for the city’s next police chief following the retirement announcement of current Police Chief Andy Mills. “The city of Palm Springs is committed to a thoughtful, transparent selection process
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A Palm Springs couple aboard the LGBTQ cruise ship “Scarlet Lady” is speaking out after the ship was denied permission to dock in Turkey this week, and has now also been denied permission to stop at its substitute port in Egypt. Colin Wright and his husband are among the 2,000
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A local nonprofit is working to expand cultural programs in the East Valley. “Green Room Theatre Company” just received a $100,000 grant from the “Tammis Day Foundation,” which will allow it to grow and focus on underserved communities. Half the grant will go to producing mainstage artistic productions, while the
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The popular “Love Local Palm Springs” gift card program is back, giving residents and visitors more buying power while supporting more than 130 local businesses. As we reported, the extreme heat has been a challenge for local businesses since there are fewer shoppers. Beginning next Monday, residents can purchase digital
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Doctors are warning there’s been a spike in travel-related mpox cases here in California. And they say it’s only a matter of time before we see cases here in the Coachella Valley. Since January, there have been seven travel-related mpox cases reported in California, which is higher than in previous
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – In just the month of May alone, Americans received over 4 billion robocalls, which is roughly 1500 calls a second. When it comes to the 760 area code, last year there were nearly 162 million robocalls. Scams and telemarketing calls account for nearly half of these calls, but now Southern
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Springs International Airport will launch a new public art program and unveil its first installation early next week. The launch of “Art@PSP” will take place at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at the airport’s baggage claim. Additionally, the airport will unveil the artwork, “Desert in Motion,” officials said.
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – An idea over dinner a few years back turned into a world-record celebration. The organizer of the recent “Marilyn 100” event in Palm Springs speaks with News Channel 3, reacting to the massive turnout. Max Dirdah came up with the idea to gather as many Marilyn look-alikes as possible for
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – The community program Crime Stoppers wants to reintroduce itself to our valley. It allows people to anonymously report information about criminal activity and wanted fugitives, and there’s often a cash reward for tips that lead to an arrest. News Channel 3’s Peter Daut spoke in depth about the program and
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