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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

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Next week is National Celebrate Services Week, a time to recognize dedicated professionals who bring meetings and events to life. National Celebrate Services Week was launched back in 2010. Locally, Visit Greater Palm Springs is taking part and honoring our region’s event services professionals. There will be free webinars on

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A beloved landmark and a cultural voice are uniting, as the Palm Springs Symphony has accepted the offer to be Symphony-in-Residence at the Plaza Theatre in Palm Springs. This is the inaugural season for the group , which will launch its first concert at the Plaza Theatre in December.  News

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Summer isn’t over yet, but students are already preparing for the new school year. The City of Palm Springs wants to reduce the financial burden for families by offering supplies at no cost. The Department of Parks and Recreation is hosting its annual backpack giveaway, offering free backpacks and supplies

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

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A new, high-tech security screener that people can simply walk past is coming to the Palm Springs International Airport. It’s called “Hexwave,” and it uses AI and 3D radar imaging to detect all kinds of threats. PSP is about to become only the second airport in the country to use

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – The city of Indio wants residents to report and resolve issues more efficiently by using new online tools. Public Works concerns, which include damaged sidewalks, streetlight outages, and graffiti can now be reported directly through its official city app. People can send pictures and information through the app, which goes directly

WASHINGTON, DC (KESQ) – The deeply divided House is set to take up President Trump’s sweeping tax and spending cuts package after Senate Republicans narrowly approved the measure on Tuesday. The President has been meeting with some House GOP holdouts to attempt to convince them to back his bill before the July 4th deadline. Some