Hanukkah starts on December 7. Amid the Israel-Hamas war, the local Jewish community in the Coachella Valley is navigating celebrations during the holiday season. A collaborative statement from the Departments of Homeland Security and Justice to local, state, and federal law enforcement cautions that organizations like al Qaeda and ISIS will likely use the Israel-Hamas
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Nearly, 700 foster kids and at-risk youth got to experience a Winter Wonderland event in the Desert, hosted by the Riverside County Office of Education. The event usually takes place in Riverside every year, but for the first time the County partnered with the Supply Bank brought the celebration to Palm Springs. Saturday, families were
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With the holiday season in full swing, there’s no shortage of activities throughout the nine valley cities. We have a closer look at tree lighting ceremonies from the East to the West ends of the valley. Here’s the coveted Christmas list: Ritz-Carlton Rancho Mirage Tree Lighting Ceremony, November 28 Coachella Christmas Tree Lighting, City Hall
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Coachella formally kicked off the holiday season Wednesday with its annual Christmas Tree Lighting event in front of City Hall. The tree right is the main attraction. The hundreds of colorful lights adorning it were lit brightening up downtown Coachella. Dozens of community members showed up to the annual holiday tradition. The Coachella Valley High
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A local non-profit is making sure families in the Coachella Valley have food on the table this Thanksgiving. The Coachella Valley Rescue Mission started the handouts on Wednesday, but will be continuing them throughout the afternoon on Thursday. The meals are free for those receiving them, and include traditional Thanksgiving dishes like turkey and mashed
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The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway announced today that actress Judith Chapman will serve as the 2023 celebrity tree lighter next month at the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. “In these trying times, what a holiday blessing it will be for us all to come together in peace and harmony to share the shining light on our
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Dozens of families and friends came together at Sunrise Park on Tuesday to celebrate Independence Day. People picnicked with barbecue on the grill, while listening to the Led Zeppelin tribute band, Led Zepagain. “Every year, just about every year, we come you come here so we have hamburgers and hotdogs,” said resident Belia Cantu. For
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We are all familiar with that smell of smoke and that hazy look in the air after a firework explodes. Well, when there are large amounts of fireworks displays (like on the 4th of July), some of the smoke and haze can build up and stick around the surface. What can make this build-up hazardous,
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The heat did not stop hundreds of people from kicking. off Independence Day celebrations at Spotlight 29 Casino on Monday. “I just like listening to the music. I like, you know, spending time with family. I just like getting out,” said Indio resident Janet Tapia. It’s the 3rd year for this 4th of July party
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As the Coachella Valley heads into the new year, KESQ News Channel 3 is looking at some of the notable events, initiatives, and new projects people will want to know about, city by city. Here are additional details to our report on News Channel 3 at 6:00 p.m. DESERT HOT SPRINGS The mayor says the
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Students from throughout Coachella Valley are putting their holiday spirit and talents on display. A fully staged holiday special featuring Musical Theatre University and students of Palm Springs Unified School District, called “It’s a Mod, Mod, Mod, Mod Christmas,” is airing on News Channel 3’s family of broadcast television stations this holiday season. Founder of
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As we head into the holidays, scammers are out to take advantage of the giving season. According to the Federal Trade Commission, nearly 3 million Americans fell victim to imposter and online scams in 2021. Palm Desert resident, Ruth Hill, remembers receiving an email from who she thought was a long-time friend she hadn’t spoken
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It’s Thanksgiving day, and a local woman in Desert Hot Springs is giving back to the community. Holiday favorites were being served up on to-go platters. “We got curry chicken, we got turkey, we got green beans, we got mac n cheese, stuffing, cornbread. Don’t forget the corn bread,” said Michelle, a volunteer. At the
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The holidays are a time where families and friends come together, but for some it’s the most stressful time of the year. “Sometimes we have really high expectations of what the holidays are going to be like. And it’s not always quite as rosy as we think it will be,” said Joanne Hawes, Clinical Director
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Indian Wells is hosting a new holiday tradition, Winterfest! The inaugural Indian Wells Winterfest will have entertainment and activities for the whole family, including dazzling lights, festive décor, an outdoor ice-skating rink, and a unique holiday-inspired golf experience — Shots in the Night! All three locations of holiday happenings at Winterfest all within an approximate 5-minute walk from
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Thanksgiving is just a week away, which means a big holiday travel rush is fast approaching. Travelers arriving and leaving the Palm Springs International Airport are moving steadily through check-in and baggage claim. First-time visitor Alyssa Bungo came to Palm Springs for a girls trip. She tells us it was smooth sailing for them after
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Tickets are now available for the 30th anniversary of the popular “WildLights” holiday event at the Living Desert Zoo and Gardens. Wildlights celebrates 30 years of dazzling guests by transforming the Living Desert into a sparkling winter wonderland. The event features more than a million colorful, twinkling lights and light displays with decorations and entertainment spread
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Monday marks Martin Luther King Jr. Day, just 2 days after the late civil rights leader’s birthday. “The dream was about, you know, making everyone equal,” said Jarvis Crawford, chair of Palm Springs’ MLK Commemoration Committee. His actions not only made an impact then but continue to influence so many people and organizations today. “The
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day is Monday, but over the weekend there will be events you can participate in to honor the late social rights activist. The day holds a special significance, according to Jarvis Crawford who is the chairman of the Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration Committee. “It shows the struggles that we have
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It’s a new year, but the lines for coronavirus testing haven’t budged since the start of the holiday season. The U.S. is facing an unprecedented number of new cases, while hospitalizations slowly tick up. The highly contagious Omicron variant has spurred a surge in coronavirus cases nationwide, and in the Valley. At the Covid Clinic
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