PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – New Palm Springs Unified School District Superintendent Dr. Marcus Funchess is reflecting on his first 100 days in office. Dr. Funchess will be giving an in-depth report on the district and its future at Tuesday’s Board of Education meeting. He says the district needs to focus on developing a multi-year
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Springs Public Library Foundation announced Monday it has launched a $7 million capital campaign toward the library’s renovation project. “A New Chapter: Revitalizing Our Palm Springs Public Library” is a fundraising campaign in support of the library’s multimillion-dollar renovation. Construction on the $52 million project is already underway.
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LOS ANGELES, Calif. (KESQ) – A third case of a potentially deadlier strain of Mpox has been detected in nearby Los Angeles County. And with Greater Palm Springs Pride approaching, local doctors are concerned. Health officials say none of the men who contracted the disease had traveled outside of the U.S. where the strain is
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A popular Palm Springs car wash is about to hold a two-day fundraiser to support public safety organizations. Desert Hand Car Wash on South Palm Canyon is raising money for the Palm Springs Police and Firefighters Associations. The business is encouraging people to get their car washed there on Thursday,
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News Channel 3 has reported on the $275,000 sponsorship shortfall for this year’s Greater Palm Springs Pride. But local organization DAP Health says it is working to ensure the LGBTQ+ community is seen, heard, and affirmed. DAP Health is not only a major rainbow sponsor for this year’s Pride, but it is also sponsoring “Cathedral
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The national nonprofit “Human Rights Campaign” announced that the city of Palm Springs and the Transgender Health and Wellness Center will receive awards at an upcoming event. The “HRC Palm Springs Garden Party” raises funds to support the organization’s work to defend, protect, and advance equality for LGBTQ+ Americans. The
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Palm Springs officials will unveil a large-scale art installation from its sister city in Mexico next week during a public ceremony celebrating international cultural exchange, it was announced today. Â Â Mexican artist Daniel “Mestiz” Valero, from San Miguel de Allende — Palm Springs’ official sister city — will begin installing
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – In the Coachella Valley, this time of year can be tough for people who suffer from allergies. Doctors say they’re now seeing more patients and that dust, grass and weed pollens are to blame. Many golf courses cut down to reseed this time of year.. increasing the amount of particles
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – After a nationwide search, the Palm Springs Art Museum has found its next director close to home. Christine Vendredi had been serving as the interim executive director since Adam Lerner stepped down earlier this year. News Channel 3’s Peter Daut spoke with Vendredi about her new role and her goals
Continue ReadingThe nonprofit “Friends of Joshua Tree” is concerned that if a government shutdown happens this week, it would negatively impact the park, similar to what happened the last time there was a shutdown. So, if there is another shutdown, the organization is now urging officials to keep the gates of the park locked. “The parks
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PALM SPRNGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Local doctors want to raise awareness about diabetes related complications that are often missed, especially wounds that are hard to heal. They say most diabetics do not treat their wounds effectively. According to the American Diabetes Association, more than 38 million Americans live with diabetes, and roughly 30 percent of
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The restoration of the Prescott Preserve in Palm Springs is set to begin after months of delays. The nonprofit Oswit Land Trust that owns the land says the work will include removing the former golf course’s grass and removing its native habitat. Oswit says a previous lawsuit from a local
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Springs Symphony performed a specially curated program of classical favorites at St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church in Palm Desert Wednesday night. The performance was part of the church’s grand reopening week, celebrating the completion of its newly remodeled facilities. The night served as a preview for the symphony’s inaugural
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – FIND Food Bank will soon hold a grand opening and ribbon cutting for its new, 80 thousand square foot Food Security Campus in Indio. The organization says it had outgrown its current facility, exceeding its storage capacity by 80 percent. The new, expanded facility will also provide several services, including workforce
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – President Trump made what he described as “one of the biggest medical announcements in the history of our country” on Monday. He says it’s an answer to autism, linking the disorder to Tylenol use during pregnancy. The President says the FDA will issue a physician’s notice about the risk of
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The annual Palm Springs celebration of LGBTQ films and filmmakers is about to return for its 18th year. Tickets are now on sale for “Cinema Diverse,” which will be taking place over the next two weekends. More than 50 feature films and 100 short films will be screened at the
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – The Valley Wide Employment Expo is on Wednesday, featuring dozens of employers looking to fill a wide variety of jobs. This is the event’s 30th year, which will be held at Fantasy Springs Casino Special Events Center in Indio beginning at 9:00 a.m. About a thousand job seekers will have the
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Former Palm Springs Mayor Lisa Middleton has been appointed by Governor Newsom to the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CALPERS) Board of Administration. She will help to oversee a $535 billion operation serving millions of members across the state. The four year appointment is a return to CALPERS for Middleton,
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Thursday marks 24 years since 9/11, and several valley cities will be honoring the lives lost, and our first responders. In Palm Springs, the Fire Department is inviting the community to its “Never Forget 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony.” The ceremony will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday at Fire Station 2
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – September is Baby Safety Month, an opportunity for adults to review ways to protect their family’s youngest members. In addition to childproofing homes and removing any potential choking hazards, experts say it’s important to learn CPR and get first aid training. Potential safety issues for infants and toddlers seem to
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