INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Martha’s Village & Kitchen announced the appointment of Miki Jordan as its new President and Chief Executive Officer. The move is effective immediately, officials said. Jordan takes over for Sam Hollenbeck, who has been President/CEO of the nonprofit since 2022. There was no mention of Hollenbeck in the news release announcement.
Continue ReadingDESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The City of Desert Hot Springs is hoping to double its tourism revenues by drawing in new businesses. City leaders just updated a program to give tax breaks to new hotels and spas. The number of spas has dwindled in the city over the years, so officials are hoping
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RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – News Channel 3 continues to report in depth on the food insecurity crisis, which affects one in six valley residents. Local organizations, including Jewish Federation of the Desert, are doing what they can to meet the growing need. The Federation has allocated funding to a dozen organizations supporting those in
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The new Palm Springs Symphony is getting ready to kick off its inaugural season. The Symphony is a professional orchestra composed of 50 local musicians dedicated to bringing world class music to the Coachella Valley. And it’s the official Symphony-in-Residence of the newly renovated Plaza Theatre. Its first performance will
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Plaza Theatre is opening its doors in a wicked fashion. Emmy, Tony, and Grammy award-winning actress Cynthia Erivo will host the Opening Night Gala for the historic theatre, officials announced. The Opening Night Gala will be held on Monday, Dec. 1 at 7:30 p.m. “… this is a woman
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Mayor of Palm Springs will soon deliver the annual “State of the City” address, highlighting some of the city’s accomplishments and looking ahead to the future. The event will take place December 2nd at the Palm Springs Convention Center, where residents will be able to join Mayor Ron deHarte
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – A valley tradition will be back on Thanksgiving Day – The 19th annual Martha’s Village & Kitchen Thanksgiving Day 5k is a chance for all to help a great cause. The event typically draws more than 5,000 people, and is the nonprofit’s premier fundraiser to help provide services to people
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – News Channel 3 continues to report in depth on the drug crisis impacting our valley. And now, a Palm Springs man has created a nonprofit app aimed at helping people struggling with addiction. It’s called “Sobersynq,” and it uses AI and wearables to help stop people from using drugs or
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – December is almost here, and that means a variety of holiday events throughout the valley. And in Palm Springs, the city is getting ready for a fun-filled season of free activities. It all kicks off with the annual tree lighting at Frances Stevens Park on Friday December 5th at 4:00
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EL CENTRO, Calif. (KESQ) – The Imperial Irrigation District (IID) Board of Directors approved funding to build new power substations in Thousand Palms and La Quinta. It’s a move that IID officials said will help serve increased energy demand due to the area’s rapid residential and commercial growth. The $23.2 million La Quinta project, known
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – N Indian Canyon Drive will be fully closed between Palm Springs Station Road and Garnet Avenue next week due to work on the widening and bridge project. The closure is just off Interstate 10, a main artery to get in and out of Palm Springs. The closure will start at
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Freedom to live authentically is what transgender people hope for, but the lives of some have been cut short due to violence. And right now is Transgender Awareness Week. The goal is to increase understanding of transgender people and the issues they face. According to the organization The Trevor Project,
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Almost three million adults and nearly half a million children in the United States live with epilepsy. It’s an underdiagnosed issue that can affect anyone at any age and lead to lifelong issues. The brain disorder causes recurring, unprovoked seizures. Local doctors say there are several different types of treatments
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – With tens of thousands of valley residents struggling right now to put food on the table due to the delay of federal benefits, members of a Palm Springs Facebook group have launched a food drive to help. The large Facebook community “Gay Men of Palm Springs” has teamed up with
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Desert Regional Medical Center’s Comprehensive Cancer Center is considered a game changer for our valley when it comes to cancer treatment, and this week, it’s marking 35 years with a special event. Since 1990, the Center has provided advanced cancer care, research, and treatment to patients here in the Coachella
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert is hosting an Open House and Food Drive on Friday from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at its Food Bank in Palm Springs. This marks one year since the Food Bank relocated to its expanded location at 2901 East Alejo Road, and officials
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EL CENTRO, Calif. (KESQ) – The Imperial Irrigation District just approved a major repowering project to upgrade its electrical system. Equipment dating back to 1968 will be replaced with new generators, increasing energy production and efficiency. IID says it’s important to take action to create a more reliable electrical grid for the future. The total
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Greater Palm Springs Pride kicks off this week, with a variety of events on the days leading up to Sunday’s big parade. An estimated 200,000 people are expected to attend the four-day celebration, which begins on Thursday. From free block parties, to entertainment, to a variety of activities, there’s truly
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – Right now, an estimated one in eight households in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties experience food insecurity, with rates expected to climb even higher during the current government shutdown. And now, the Lifekind Foundation is trying to serve a thousand local families through its “Thanksgiving Basket Initiative.” The Foundation is
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – The Living Healthy Expo is the premier health and wellness resource in the valley, uniting business and community partners to educate and serve the public. This free event is taking place on Saturday, November 1st, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Cathedral City Community Amphitheater located at 68526
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