Valentines Day is the number one holiday for florists and for floral purchases, and second to Christmas/Chanukah. It is estimated that more than 250 million roses are produced for Valentines Day. In 2022, 22% of Americans purchased fresh flowers or plants for the holiday. In Downtown Palm Springs, “My Little Flower Shop” says making flower arrangements for
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Cathedral City has penned an agreement with the Desert Recreation District (DRD) aimed at providing parks maintenance and recreation programming, city officials announced on Thursday. News Channel 3’s Peter Daut spoke to DRD spokesman Scott Sear on Friday about the new agreement and what it means for the city. The
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – One person was killed and three others injured in a head-on crash Friday morning in Indio. The crash was reported just before 6:00 a.m. on Fred Waring Drive, near Avenue 44. Police said the crash happened when a BMW sedan veered into oncoming traffic – crashing head-on with a Nissan Sentra. The
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New data from the Department of Labor shows inflation is climbing again in Riverside County, up nearly 2% over the last two months. For many consumers, the most significant pain points are rent and housing costs, which jumped 2% from December to January, according to the Bureau of Labor. Also food prices are also on
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Blame it on high divorce rates or changing societal norms— but fewer people are looking for love. According to a Pew research, society has seemed to fall out of love with romance. “Half of singles say they are not currently looking for a relationship or dates, while a growing share of Americans are not getting
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The Palm Springs Police Department is urging residents to check their properties, after the recent discovery of a camera disguised as plants and grass was found. The camera was discovered in the local neighborhood in Las Palmas. Police Chief Andy Mills says hidden cameras are increasingly being used by criminals to surveil homes, making it
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Desert modernism defines Palm Springs’ unique style. Whether you’re visiting or a local, the next 10 days offers a chance to explore the city’s design, architecture, and lifestyle. News Channel 3’s Allie Anthony has what you can look forward to during Modernism Week.Â
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UPDATE 2/14/2025 1:40 p.m. – Vista Chino has been reopened at the Whitewater Wash UPDATE 2/14/2025 4:25 a.m. – All three Whitewater Wash roads are closed in and out of Palm Springs, according to Palm Springs Police and live traffic information on Google Maps. Gene Autry Trail and Indian Canyon Drive were closed late Thursday
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) will extend its routes to Portland International Airport through the summer and year-round, officials announced. Originally scheduled through the first half of 2025, the Alaska Airlines-operated flights will be upgraded from their seasonal status, according to a statement released Thursday evening. The addition marks PSP’s
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – City officials published a traffic alert today detailing road closures caused by the upcoming Palm Desert Half Marathon & 5K. Â Â Sunday’s race will require seven-hour full shutdowns of San Pablo from Fred Waring Drive to Magnesia Falls and Magnesia Falls from Portola Avenue to Monterey Avenue beginning at 5
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A winter storm brought record rainfall to the Coachella Valley and significant snow to higher elevations around SoCal, and now it’s pulling out of the region. Skies will clear out and rain should be over by the afternoon. Wind advisories remain in effect through tonight for areas surrounding the Valley, so expect some breezy conditions
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Two people were forced out of their homes after an apartment fire in Indio on Thursday evening. The fire was reported around 5:00 p.m. off Arabia Street and Plaza Avenue. Firefighters arrived to find heavy smoke coming from a four-unit complex. It took crews less than an hour to knock out the blaze. Only one
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UPDATE 2/13/2025 10:00 p.m. – The scene is clear and N. Palm Canyon Road is now open. UPDATE: 2/13/2025 8:30 p.m. – Palm Springs Police Department is confirming a pedestrian fatality in the traffic accident Thursday evening on N. Palm Canyon Drive in the Racquet Club West area of Palm Springs. The pedestrian was pronounced
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All service was restored early Friday morning, according to Southern California Edison after Palm Springs Police reported a power outage affecting street lights near Palm Springs International Airport Thursday. Due to the outage, several streetlights were blacked out. Police warned people to please use caution if they must drive in the area and remember that
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The Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival returned Thursday, welcoming visitors despite intermittent rain showers. Ticket prices for the 2025 fair are set at $18 for general admission, $12 for children, and $15 for seniors. Attendees can enjoy unlimited rides on Thursdays for $32. There are several vendors to choose from, including Country Fair
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The Los Angeles wildfires destroyed more than 12,000 homes, businesses, schools, and other structures. They posed fresh reminders of how important it is to maintain our public safety services, including the fire department. Closer to home, the City of Palm Springs is being forced to take additional steps to keep its emergency responders on the road and keeping us safe. An I-team
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Eisenhower Health partners with Coachella Valley High School’s Health Academy to discuss and educate students, parents and community members on the effects of social media on mental health. Studies show that social media can lead to anxiety, depression and loneliness when engaged in consistently. National Institutes of Health reported that student loneliness was high when
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It’s a growing industry in California, but in one Coachella Valley city, the expansion of cannabis businesses is on hold. Cathedral City has a 45-day moratorium on cannabis operations, preventing businesses from expanding after residents complained about strong cannabis odors affecting their daily lives. Now, city leaders, residents, and business owners are all searching for solutions.
Continue Reading PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A hidden surveillance camera was found in a Palm Springs neighborhood sparking a call from police for residents to be vigilant and inspect their properties. Police said the camera was disguised as plants and grass in a local yard in the Las Palmas neighborhood. It’s the only known incident of
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Update 2/13/25 – 11:30 a.m. N Indian Canyon Drive has been reopened at the wash, city officials said. A First Alert Weather Alert is in effect due to rain and mountain snow. Parts of the Coachella Valley are expected to get some rain later today and into tonight. Runoff from the mountains could have an
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