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Experts say uptick in COVID ‘STRATUS’ variant cases throughout the state a cause for concern

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – California is once again dealing with a late summer surge of COVID. Across the state, wastewater samples show steep increases in Coronavirus levels, and hospitalizations are creeping upward. Doctors say the spike is driven by a fast moving subvariant nicknamed “STRATUS.” First identified in Asia earlier this year, STRATUS has

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New curbside seating at Palm Springs International Airport reflect PSP’s original design elements

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The multi-million dollar makeover at Palm Springs International Airport now includes some nods to its original midcentury modern design. The airport worked with the son of the original architect Donald Wexler to custom order two circular “UFO” bench planters, ten concrete benches, and six matching receptacles that are authentic to

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Desert Recreation District partners with CVAG, valley cities to maintain CV Link

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Desert Recreation District (DRD) just announced it will provide ongoing maintenance for CV Link, which is expected to fully open later this year. The 40-mile long pathway aimed at connecting cities, parks, and destinations across the valley is designed for pedestrians, cyclists, and low-speed electric vehicles. As part of the new

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PS Psychedelic Society hosting event to discuss decriminalization of natural psychedelic plants

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Since 2019, six California cities have decriminalized psychedelics, including hallucinogenic plants and mushrooms. And now one local group wants Palm Springs to be the seventh. The Palm Springs Psychedelic Society is hosting a free event on Saturday at noon at the Mizell Center in Palm Springs, called “Decriminalize Nature.” Organizers

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Impact Grant: Soroptimist House of Hope

DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – News Channel 3 and the H.N. and Frances C. Berger Foundation presented another Impact Grant to a local nonprofit working to improve lives and help those in need. A $50,000 charitable gift was awarded to Soroptimist House of Hope, a residential addiction program helping women establish and maintain sober

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World Health Organization calls out for help making breakthrough HIV drug accessible to the public

COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ)– The World Health Organization just announced this week that they want all countries to help make a breakthrough HIV drug reach people as quickly and safely as possible. The drug’s nickname is “Len,” and it only needs to be injected twice a year to offer near-total protection from the virus and

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