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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – The city of Indio wants residents to report and resolve issues more efficiently by using new online tools. Public Works concerns, which include damaged sidewalks, streetlight outages, and graffiti can now be reported directly through its official city app. People can send pictures and information through the app, which goes directly

WASHINGTON, DC (KESQ) – The deeply divided House is set to take up President Trump’s sweeping tax and spending cuts package after Senate Republicans narrowly approved the measure on Tuesday. The President has been meeting with some House GOP holdouts to attempt to convince them to back his bill before the July 4th deadline. Some

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A beloved landmark and a cultural voice are uniting as the Palm Springs Symphony has accepted the offer to be Symphony-in-Residence at the Plaza Theatre in Palm Springs. The Symphony will be relocating from the McCallum Theatre in Palm Desert, and its new season will launch at the Plaza Theatre

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Local doctors are standing up against kickbacks in eye care and demanding more transparency. They’re inviting the public to attend a “Stand for Ethical Eye Care” event on Saturday that aims to show support for ethical and patient-first care. They are taking a stand against hidden kickback and commissions, and

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Disaster can strike anytime, anywhere – and that’s why it’s important to take action before that happens. Whether it’s major flooding like we saw during Tropical Storm Hilary, wildfires, or other natural disasters, the Coachella Valley Disaster Preparedness Network (CVDPN) says planning now can make all the difference. CVDPN is

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