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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A rise in antisemitism has sparked worry from local groups and Jewish faith leaders in the Coachella Valley. Jewish Family Service provides mental health counseling to all, whether they’re Jewish or not. However, antisemitic actions nationwide, and even locally, is concerning for the nonprofit’s Executive Director, Kraig Johnson.  “Personally, it’s

The PSUSD Expanded Learning Summer Camp is offering local children an exciting opportunity to stay active and learning while school is out. The program has both morning and afternoon sessions which helps relieve parents who need a safe environment for their kids while they work. Program available at select school sites.AM Program 8-1 with district staffPM

RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ)  – 15 tenants were forced to leave their homes at Thunderbird Terrace in Rancho Mirage last week after city officials deemed the complex a threat to life and safety. Jay Jester, a displaced resident, said he lived in the property for about 2 years. “The city came out last week on

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — Beginning on Monday, the Plaza Theatre will be one step closer to opening. According to the City of Palm Springs, the demolition of Kalura Trattoria’s patio is set to begin on Monday, June 16th. The demolition is needed to construct a new patio, which will meet fire and building codes and

IDYLLWILD, Calif. (KESQ) – A week of celebrating Native American art and culture kicked off at the Idyllwild Arts Academy on Monday. ‘Native American Arts Festival Week’ runs from Monday, June 16th through Friday, June 20th. Highlighting the festival: tastings of traditional Native cuisine, film screenings, bird singing, music, and more. All festival week events

COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – This Pride Month, ongoing protests, immigration fears, and rise in anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric are weighing heavily on the community. As these tensions escalate, concern for mental health is only deepening. According to the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation, this is resulting higher rates of depression, anxiety, and trauma among LGBTQ+ individuals. The

With one of the LPGA’s major tournaments this week, 24-year-old Mary Liu is hoping to turn heads and make a lasting impression. Originally from China, Liu now proudly calls Rancho Mirage her home. And her home course is the Indian Wells Golf Resort. From early victories on the LPGA China Tour to earning her LPGA

IDYLLWILD, Calif. (KESQ) – 117°F was the high temperature recorded in Palm Springs on Father’s Day! This early taste of summer heat is sending some valley residents to our local mountain communities to escape the heat. News Channel 3 spoke with visitors and businesses in Idyllwild on Monday about recent trends and how they’re preparing

Editor’s Note: Indio Police clarify that during the pursuit, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office vehicle collided with an uninvolved vehicle. The pursuit ended due to that collision and the suspect vehicle evaded capture. The original version of the article described the pursuit ending in a collision with the suspect’s vehicle. The Indio Police Department is

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ)  – With soaring temperatures across the Coachella Valley, some families found a cool way to celebrate. Craig Fedoryshyn, visitor, said his family visited the Palm Springs Air Museum. “My son over there loves planes and I do, too,” Fedoryshyn said. “We’re in town from Wisconsin visiting, so might as well come