The holiday shopping season is underway and local police want to make sure your gifts make it under the tree and not in the wrong hands. News Channel 3’s Peter Daut spoke with Palm Springs Police Chief Andy Mills who said this time of year there’s an increase in vehicle break-ins and package thefts and
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More than a dozen schools throughout the Coachella Valley have received thousands of dollars worth of grants for their music programs. “Palm Springs Friends of Philharmonic” distributed $70,000 as part of its 50th anniversary celebration. The money will be used to purchase new musical instruments and to boost school music programs. Marine Mitze, the executive
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Martha’s Village & Kitchen Thanksgiving Day 5k is an annual, family-friendly run/walk fundraiser on El Paseo in Palm Desert. The goal is to raise awareness about the organization’s services, and to provide funds to support its mission to end hunger and homelessness in the Coachella Valley. About 5,000 people are expected to attend this year’s
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U.S. syphilis cases are rising, including congenital syphilis, and doctors warn they’re struggling to find a crucial antibiotic. And that includes here in our valley. According to the CDC, reported cases of syphilis among babies in the U.S. increased more than 200 percent from 2017 to 2021. In Riverside County, public health officials say in
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You might have seen her on our evening newscasts last night. We wanted to officially introduce you to the newest member of our KESQ team, Tori King. Tori joins us as an anchor and reporter and we wanted to give her a warm welcome to the station. Follow Tori on Social Media: Facebook: @Tori King
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The Palm Springs Food and Wine Festival, an international celebration of cuisine and community, will get underway tomorrow with restaurant and winery tastings, sippings, pairings, live jazz and celebrity chef demonstrations. “From creative tasting experiences to celebrity chef dinners and engaging cooking classes, our events bring together the finest ingredients, flavors, and people to create
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Valley Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz introduced legislation that he says would save lives by expanding access to opioid-reversal drugs, including Narcan, in schools. It’s called the “Helping Educators Respond to Overdoses” or ‘HERO Act.’ Ruiz and Congressman Adam Schiff co-authored the bill, which would also provide critical training for school staff.. and educate students on
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Does it ever annoy you that on Halloween there are some people who steal entire bowls of candy? Well, a NASA engineer turned YouTube star decided to do something about it. Mark Rober’s videos often get tens of millions of views. In his latest video, which will make its debut tonight on Jimmy Kimmel Live
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Valley doctors are warning of a comeback in mpox cases in Southern California. And in light of Greater Palm Springs Pride this week, they want to make sure people are vaccinated and take precautions. This month, two new cases were reported in Riverside County, the first since July. And there are 10 new cases in
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Greater Palms Springs Pride kicks off this week with a variety of events leading up to Sunday’s parade. And this year’s theme is political. It is “Drag Now, Drag Forever,” which is in response to anti-drag bills and anti-LGBTQ extremism across the nation. Pride events include a block party, Latin event, and a festival. Last
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Congressman Mike Johnson was elected as the Speaker of the House. We reached out to Republican Rep. Ken Calvert and Democrat Rep. Raul Ruiz to get their reaction to Johnson’s election. While both Calvert and Ruiz said they are relieved the house is back open and can get back to voting on important bills, they
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Update 10/26/23 The Palm Springs City Council approved a 45-day moratorium on new cannabis dispensaries. Original Report 10/24/23 The Palm Springs City Council could vote Thursday to temporarily bar new cannabis dispensaries while considering bigger changes for an industry some council members think has become oversaturated and unsustainable. That change could include a major reduction
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The Economic Development Administration selected the Lithium Valley Clean Tech Hub Consortium as one of its grant recipients for the tech hub program. The grant is $500,000. Several different federal agencies will soon be coming together to hash out the details for what the tech hub will look like. Valley Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz says
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We’re hearing new reaction to the death of longtime Palm Springs resident Suzanne Somers, best known for her roles in “Three’s Company,” “She’s the Sheriff” and “Step by Step.” She died this weekend at the age of 76 after a long battle with breast cancer. News Channel 3’s Peter Daut spoke with Somers’ dear friend
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People across the globe are impacted by the war in Israel and that includes a Southern California woman now living in Israel whose husband is a soldier on the frontlines. News Channel 3’s Peter Daut spoke with Matana Horowitz about the tense situation there and what she wants Americans to know. Be the first to
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One of the bills recently signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom was sponsored by Riverside County District Attorney Mike Hestrin. Anyone convicted of drug-related offenses will soon need to complete a treatment or education program. Senate Bill 46 goes into effect beginning January 1. Check Out Our Fentanyl Crisis Section for Local Stories Hestrin
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The deadline is approaching for homes and businesses damaged by Tropical Storm Hilary to apply for disaster loans. So how does the process work, and what do people here need to know? News Channel 3’s Peter Daut spoke with the public information officer for the U.S. Small Business Administration Louise Porter. If you have damage,
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House Republicans will meet next week to discuss potential nominees for House speaker. Rep. Kevin McCarthy’s ouster, which has left the house paralyzed without a successor, leaves the next speaker with an enormous task uniting the deeply fractured GOP. News Channel 3’s Peter Daut spoke today with Republican Valley Congressman Ken Calvert.
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Union workers at Tenet Healthcare hospitals throughout California, including three desert locations, have voted to authorize a strike if progress is not made at the bargaining table. In the Coachella Valley and surrounding area, about 1,200 union members work at Desert Regional Medical Center, JFK Memorial Hospital, and Hi-Desert Medical Center. News Channel 3’s Peter
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New information obtained by News Channel 3 reveals new details about former Desert Health Care District Dr. Conrado Bárzaga’s contract and final pay, suggesting he was terminated without cause. The documents reveal he was paid a severance of 6-months salary, totaling nearly 150-thousand dollars, along with over 34-thousand dollars in vacation time among other things. The
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