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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) From streamlining clinical trials to pinning down new candidates for drugs in record time, artificial intelligence is fast rewriting the pharmaceutical industry playbook. To get a better sense of what’s going on behind the scenes, News Channel 3 sat down with Christian Olsen, Strategy VP of Dotmatics, a worldwide research software

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Federal cuts to SNAP under the Senate reconciliation bill could increase traffic to local food banks as more Valley residents lose access to affordable groceries, officials say. The Congressional Budget Office projects over $186 billion could be cut in SNAP benefits over the next decade. It’s a nearly 20% cut that

LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ)– The California Highway Patrol Indio Office, along with the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, will host a Child Passenger Seat Safety event on Saturday, July 26.  The event will take place at La Quinta Fire Station 32, located at 78111 Avenue 52, La Quinta, CA 92253, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — Tahquitz Creek tails are set to get major landscaping upgrades with hundreds of trees, plans and more. The Palm Springs City Council approved plans for $690,000 in upgrades, a project that’s been in the works since the master plan was approved in 2010. The fresh landscape will be planted along

Rancho Mirage, Calif.  (KESQ)—The Taste of Summer Rancho Mirage is back for the 2025 season, kicking off today with cool treats, great eats, and a chance to give back to the community. Hosted annually by the City of Rancho Mirage, Taste of Summer is more than just a celebration of food. The food-focused initiative helps support local non-profits and independent restaurants during the slower

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Mixed Martial Arts, or MMA, is rapidly growing in popularity across the country, with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) helping bring the sport into the mainstream. According to Gitnux, MMA training enrollments jumped 25% in 2022 alone. The growth of the sport can been seen right here in the Valley. MMA

RANCHO MIRAGE, CALIF.  (KESQ) – Assemblymember Greg Wallis visited Desert Recreation District sites on Wednesday to thank and recognize local outdoor crewmembers who serve the community. Over waters and frozen treats, Wallis gathered with Desert Recreation outdoor staff workers at two sites in Cathedral City to personally recognize and thank them for their service and

UPDATE 7/24/2025 – The California Highway Patrol reports that Jeri Chamberlin, the subject of the Silver Alert issued on Wednesday, has been located. INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – The California Highway Patrol on behalf of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office has issued a Silver Alert for 67-year-old Jeri Chamberlin. She was last seen on Wednesday, July

UPDATE 7/25/25 9:05 A.M.- CAL FIRE reports that the “Mitchell” brush fire near Anza remains at 51 acres and is now 90 percent contained. UPDATE 7/23/25 7:47 P.M. – CAL FIRE reports that the “Mitchell” brush fire near Anza remains at 51 acres and is now 70 percent contained. All evacuation orders have been lifted.

HEMET, Calif. (KESQ)– A man was arrested by the Hemet Police Department for impersonating a motorcycle police officer. According to the Facebook post, the rider was found wearing a uniform closely resembling a local law enforcement agency, along with a duty belt and what appeared to be a Glock-style pistol. For officer safety, the man

YUCCA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – A shakeup at the Yucca Valley Animal Shelter after months of public controversy. The shelter’s longtime manager stepping down, a promising sign for local advocates towards improving operations. Criticism of the Yucca Valley Animal Shelter began gaining momentum in January, when residents started attending council meetings to speak out about alleged

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — Occasionally in Palm Springs, military aircrafts will practice their routine training exercises in the airspace of Palm Springs International Airport.  Tuesday afternoon, many callers reached out to News Channel 3 with concerns for why military aircrafts were in the sky, but it is no cause for concern, according to PSP.

RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – Over the weekend, 443 animals at Riverside County shelters found their new ‘fur-ever’ homes thanks to new initiatives pushing animals out of kennels. Programs like ‘Ticket to Ride,’ a short-term foster program, and extended weekend hours, have all helped save lives. Launched earlier this summer, ‘Ticket to Ride’ provides transitional foster

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Palm Springs City Councilmembers approved a long-debated bridge project on South Palm Canyon Drive on Monday, despite concerns from environmental advocates. After years of delays and design changes, the council voted to approve a version that will impact the Oswit alluvial fan. Some conservation groups worry about the environmental effects