LOS ANGELES, Calif. (KESQ)– California is partnering up with the Trevor project to improve behavioral health services and affirming care following the Trump administration’s decision to eliminate specialized suicide prevention support for LGBTQ youth. Just weeks after the Trump administration’s decision to eliminate specialized suicide preventative support for LGBTQ youth through the 988 Suicide and
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The city of Palm Springs is celebrating Pride Month by honoring six outstanding LGBTQIA+ business leaders with “Spirit of Palm Springs” awards. Mayor Ron deHarte presented the awards at City Hall on Wednesday, celebrating the entrepreneurial sprit, community involvement, and business achievements of local business leaders who have made significant
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The Pentagon has announced plans to rename the USNS Harvey Milk, a Navy supply ship honoring the gay rights icon and veteran. This comes during Pride Month, sparking backlash from LGBTQ+ advocates. News Channel 3 spoke to a local Navy veteran, who is part of the LGBTQ+ community, about what this means. “Its Another big
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Legendary LGBTQ+ trailblazer Mariah Hanson—founder and producer of The Dinah, the world’s largest and longest-running music festival for queer women, nonbinary folks, and allies—will take her final bow in September 2025 capping off an unprecedented 34-year run of music, celebration and LGBTQ+ cultural impact. Hanson confirmed that the upcoming edition of
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The Harvey Milk Diversity Breakfast was held Thursday morning at the Palm Springs Convention Center. The event honors the legacy of Harvey Milk — the first openly gay elected official in California — and serves as a powerful reminder of his enduring message of hope, courage, and equality. Held each year, the breakfast is a
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(PALM SPRINGS) Calif. (KESQ) — The Coachella Valley’s Transgender Health & Wellness Center organized the “2025 Trans Pride: Empower and Employ.” Attendees celebrated and supported the transgender community inside the Palm Springs Pavilion. They had a chance to connect with future employers, discover a variety of resources, and enjoy drag queen performances. Organizers say the
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Trans Pride will soon be held in Palm Springs and organizers say this year’s event is especially meaningful. It will be presented by the Transgender Health and Wellness Center on March 29 inside the Palm Springs Pavilion. Organizers say the transgender community remains the highest statistic in unemployment, job discrimination,
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The Coachella Valley Pride Hockey Association brings the Palm Springs International Pride Hockey Tournament to Acrisure Arena for the third time from Feb. 20-23. With 16 teams and players from 105 cities in the United States and Canada, the CV Pride Hockey Association aims to grow access to hockey for everyone in the Valley, “by
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Springs-based LGBTQ+ History & Archives of the Desert is seeking interview subjects today as part of its “Oral Histories Project.” Selected nominees will undergo an initial screening before scheduling a recording session at KGAY radio studios or remotely, the community-based archive said Tuesday evening. This project, spearheaded by
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Cathedral City, Calif. (KESQ) – As California’s first Pride event of the year, the 9th Annual Cathedral City LGBT+ Days presented by Agua Caliente Casinos brings together numerous LGBTQ+ celebrities, artists, performers, media, community leaders, Coachella Valley residents, and visitors for an unforgettable weekend of live entertainment, community engagement, and fun activities from March 7-9,
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In a post to Instagram on Monday, the Palm Springs Cultural Center shared that all 7 of their LGBTQ+ flags were “ripped down” from their patio. Eric Smith, general manager at the cultural center, says this incident comes at a time when LGBTQIA+ voices are being threatened. “Right now, they’re extremely being marginalized, they’re trying
Continue Reading Local members of the LGBTQ community fear the upcoming Trump presidency could impact their rights. As President-Elect Donald Trump prepares to return to the White House, California leaders say they will defend the state’s progressive policies. Governor Gavin Newsom called a special session days ago to prepare the state’s legal defense fund against Trump. This week,
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A long weekend of painting Downtown Palm Springs rainbow ended festively Sunday evening, with the 38th annual Palm Springs Pride parade. KESQ has team coverage on the event, with all the sights and sounds from the final day and reactions from organizers on the larger than expected turn out.
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Following a long weekend that kicked off on Halloween night, Palm Springs Pride is wrapping up celebrations Sunday evening after their grand finale parade. KESQ has team coverage on the event, with all the sights and sounds from the final day and reactions from organizers on the larger than expected turn out. Organizers say this
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Palm Springs Pride is in full swing as thousands of people celebrate in Palm Springs. On Friday, there is an Arenas District Block Party from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Officials said they are increasing security and health protocols for the annual weekend event to ensure everyone stays safe. Several vaccines will be offered during
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One of the country’s largest Pride celebrations kicks off this weekend in Downtown Palm Springs. And as tourists and locals prepare for Palm Springs Pride, businesses are also amping up for the economic boom. Tonight, KESQ speaks with local business owners on their preparations and the big bucks the festivities bring in.
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This year’s Palm Springs Pride falls on an election year. Historically, this has impacted celebrations across the country, from more activism and political mobilization to possible protests. According to a GLAAD 2024 voter poll, 94% of LGBTQ Americans are motivated to vote. LGBTQ voters are also a decisive voter bloc. Stay with News Channel 3
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Desert Regional Medical Center kicked off Pride celebrations in Palm Springs on Wednesday with its annual tradition of dropping down its large rainbow flag. Every year, just as Greater Palm Springs Pride is about to kick off, a 30-foot-tall Pride flag is unfurled over the Jerry Stergios Bell Tower on the hospital’s campus. It’s known
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Over 200,000 people will be in downtown Palm Springs this weekend celebrating Palm Springs Pride. The event has been taking place since 1986, and this year the organization is doing it bigger than ever. Pride is scheduled for Thursday through Sunday, featuring live music, parties, and a parade. Neon Trees will headline the Arenas Stage
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Greater Palm Springs Pride kicks off this week with a variety of events on the days leading up to Sunday’s parade. This year’s theme is “Be You.” News Channel 3 anchor Peter Daut spoke with the president of Pride, Ron deHarte. For more on this year’s Palm Springs Pride weekend, click here.
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