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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

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

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,

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

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Plaza Theatre in downtown Palm Springs is less than three months away from opening. And now, the finishing touches of its multi-million dollar restoration are underway. New lighting and seats are being installed, and project organizers are confident everything will be done in time. Even though the building is

COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – When the U.S. Supreme Court begins its new term next month, all eyes will be on the blockbuster cases waiting in the wings. One of those cases could decide whether states can continue protecting LGBTQ youth from so-called “conversion therapy,” or whether those protections collapse nationwide. At stake is more

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

SAN DIEGO, Calif. (KESQ) – The Labor Day travel rush is here, and the Auto Club says millions of Americans will be taking road trips this weekend. But there is some good news for drivers when it comes to gas prices. Right now, the state average is $4.59 a gallon, which is down from $4.62

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

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A new study found the Mediterranean diet combined with exercise could prevent type 2 diabetes. Researchers from Harvard studied nearly 5,000 adults over six years. Those who ate a traditional Mediterranean diet consisting of more fruits, vegetables, nuts, and olive oil showed a 31 percent reduction in type 2 diabetes.

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Monday was “Roadrunners’ Welcome Day” at College of the Desert ahead of the new semester, which begins on September 2nd. Students received their printed schedules, and go to learn about educational opportunities on campus. COD’s new President says the upcoming year will include several changes. Progress is being made on

Artificial Intelligence is increasingly becoming a part of our daily lives, from entertainment and communication to healthcare. Now it’s being used to help local seniors through phone calls. The so-called “Joy Calls” are designed to offer seniors companionship, reminders, and wellness check-ins. Families can sign up for the free service and schedule calls for older

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

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

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – You don’t have to live close to a wildfire to be affected by smoke. A smoke advisory has been issued for our region by the South Coast Air Quality Management District through Wednesday night. News Channel 3’s Peter Daut spoke in depth with a local doctor about what people in