CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – 1/3 of Riverside County’s Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force teams victims are juveniles, according to Sergeant Jeff Hammond. It’s why the task force is partnering with the Palm Springs Unified School District Family Engagement Center to educate students about human trafficking. PSUSD is holding a free film screening and panel discussion
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In light of proposed federal budget cuts that may eliminate funding for HIV prevention, organizers of the Steve Chase Humanitarian Awards say this year’s event is especially important. With public funding in jeopardy, DAP Health is turning to private donors. This Saturday will mark the 31st year of “The Chase,” which is the organization’s biggest
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Drug abuse remains a major issue in the gay community. According to “American Addiction Centers,” gay men are far more likely to use crystal meth and heroin than heterosexual men. On March 24 in Palm Springs, a panel of experts will discuss real world strategies to prevent overdoses and connect people with the right resources.
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The City of Palm Springs along with the Boys and Girls Club of Palm Springs will be holding a town hall meeting to focus on marijuana related issues impacting the community. The meeting is set to take place next Wednesday, March 26, at the Boys and Girls Club of Palm
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It’s only three months into 2025, and current measles cases have already surpassed the total number of cases in the U.S. for all of last year. It is a highly contagious disease, and cases continue to climb across several states. News Channel 3’s Peter Daut spoke with CEO and founder of PS Test, Infectious Disease
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – City of Indio officials are inviting the public to join in on a Virtual Community Forum on Thursday, March 20, at 12:00 p.m. to help provide input on the city’s Strategic Plan to guide its future. The first of the two community forums was on Tuesday evening. News Channel 3’s Peter
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The City of Palm Springs is inviting the public to attend a free tenant rights workshop this Wednesday at the Palm Springs Public Library. The workshop is designed to provide crucial legal education and support for renters, with a special focus on low income renters who may need help with
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Monday is St. Patrick’s Day – a day of festivities and good cheer. But alcohol is often included on the holiday, so police are urging everyone to be safe and plan ahead. News Channel 3’s Peter Daut spoke with Desert Hot Springs Police Corporal Sean McGuire, who says the department is stepping up enforcement on
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California has been grappling with an unusually severe flu season. Hospitalizations statewide spiked with some doctors calling 2025 “The Year of Flu.” But what are we seeing right now here in the valley? According to officials at Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, there are currently five patients in the hospital with the flu.
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Coachella Valley Teachers Association President Carissa Carrera was recognized on Monday by Assemblyman Jeff Gonzalez as the 2025 Assembly District 36 Woman of the Year. Gonzalez said he was honored to name Carrera as Woman of the Year, and “As President of the Coachella Valley Teachers Association (CVTA), Carissa has dedicated
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Trans Pride will soon be held in Palm Springs and organizers say this year’s event is especially meaningful. It will be presented by the Transgender Health and Wellness Center on March 29 inside the Palm Springs Pavilion. Organizers say the transgender community remains the highest statistic in unemployment, job discrimination,
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DAP Health is partnering with College of the Desert to offer students free STI testing and treatment, pregnancy and HIV testing, and birth control consultations. The services, through a pop-up clinic, will be offered in room 133 of the Cravens Student Services Building at the COD campus every Monday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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Sexual abuse is a difficult subject to talk about, but it is important to address to prevent traumatic situations from progressing or even happening in the first place. The annual “It Happens to Boys” conference, being held on February 21 this year, explores the trauma from sexual abuse. News Channel 3’s Peter Daut spoke with
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Cathedral City has penned an agreement with the Desert Recreation District (DRD) aimed at providing parks maintenance and recreation programming, city officials announced on Thursday. News Channel 3’s Peter Daut spoke to DRD spokesman Scott Sear on Friday about the new agreement and what it means for the city. The
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As overcrowded animal shelters remain a big concern in our valley, a local non-profit is collaborating with the county to host low-cost dog and cat clinics Friday, February 14, and Saturday, February 15, in Indio. News Channel 3’s Peter Daut spoke with Coachella Animal Network founder Kim Hardee to get details of the event. Hardee
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Plaza Theatre staff unveiled a sneak peek today into its 2025-26 lineup ahead of the completion of its restoration process. Check Out: Peter Daut takes a look at the restoration of the Plaza Theatre “An Evening with Lily Tomlin,” slated for Dec. 2-3, will inaugurate the new venue’s seasonal schedule, officials announced Tuesday. The Emmy,
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif (KESQ) – Design lovers from across the globe are arriving in Palm Springs for Modernism Week. And this year, on its 20th anniversary, organizers say it will be bigger than ever. More than 350 events are scheduled, starting this Thursday and running through February 23rd. The event will feature tours of iconic
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif (KESQ) – DAP Health CEO David Brinkman is in Washington D.C. this week advocating and pushing for federal support for the 84,000 community members the valley nonprofit serves. Brinkman says he wants to protect Medi-Cal, the public health insurance program for those with low income, and the Affordable Care Act to ensure
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Right now, some serious arson offenses can be charged as misdemeanors allowing offenders to avoid serious consequences. In light of the LA wildfires, local State Assemblymember Greg Wallis (R) wants to ensure that all arson offenses are treated as felonies. Wallis has just introduced a bill that aims to reclassify all arson offenses as felonies,
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He’s one of the Valley’s biggest icons. Celebrity photographer Michael Childers is presenting a film festival showcasing the work of his late husband, Oscar-winning director John Schlesinger. Six of Schlesinger’s groundbreaking films will be shown at the Palm Springs Cultural Center, which will benefit from the proceeds. News Channel 3 anchor Peter Daut sat down
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