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Finding Amelia Earhart: A Palm Springs Air Museum expedition aimed at solving the mystery uncovers WWII aircraft

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A Palm Springs Air Museum sponsored expedition aimed at solving one of the great mysteries in aviation discovered five WWII aircraft including two B-17s in the jungle on Papua New Guinea. Michael Carra, Aviation and Military Historian, led the expedition, his third in hopes of finding the crash site of Amelia

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Renova Energy hosts “Green Day” event

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Renova energy opened its doors to the community for their “Green Day”event. Attendees at today’s event had a chance to get an inside look of Renova’s state-of-the-art facilities, while exploring job opportunities with the company. They also learned about the company’s leadership, which includes chief operating officer, Erick Quintero. He

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National Philanthropy Day awards celebrates desert’s outstanding philanthropists

RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – The Association of Fundraising Professionals CA Desert Communities Chapter (AFP) honored the desert’s outstanding philanthropists, volunteers and nonprofit professionals today at their National Philanthropy Day awards luncheon. The Association of Fundraising Professionals has been hosting the Philanthropy Day Awards for 19 years. It’s a moment to pause and reflect on

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Snowbird Slowdown: How Canadians won’t be a big part of the valley’s winter season this year

COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – A News Channel 3 I-Team Investigation is getting answers on something viewers have been asking us for months. Yes, Fewer Canadians will be renting condos and homes in the Coachella Valley this upcoming winter season. Also, fewer Canadians are buying homes here this year. But is it due to Canadian-U.S. politics, or just good business? The answer might surprise you. Cold-weather snowbirds

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Family of Morongo Valley man killed in intentional hit and run speaks out, with suspect on the loose

MORONGO VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — The person who intentionally killed a 50-year-old Morongo Valley man last month in a hit-and-run is still on the loose, according to the man’s family and authorities.  Chris Garcia was killed on October 27 after a traffic collision at the intersection of Hess Boulevard and Senilis Avenue in Morongo Valley. His

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Adam Sandler to receive Chairman’s Award at Palm Springs International Film Festival

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Adam Sandler will be honored during the Palm Springs International Film Festival. Sandler will receive the Chairman’s Award for his performance in Netflix’s Jay Kelly. Sandler joins previously announced honorees, the cast of Sentimental Value (Renate Reinsve, Stellan Skarsgård, Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas, and Elle Fanning) who will receive the International

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Groundbreaking ceremony held for 7th annual St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway in Palm Desert

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) –  It’s groundbreaking day! News Channel 3 and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital are teaming up once again for the 7th annual St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway.  Each year, News Channel 3 partners with St. Jude Children’s Hospital for this fundraiser to help families of children battling cancer. For more information, including how

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Palm Springs International Airport to Host Annual Law Enforcement Exercise

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A law enforcement training exercise will take place Thursday night at Palm Springs International Airport, but flight operations are not expected to be affected. The exercise will be held from late Thursday into early Friday, officials said. “The annual training brings together multiple law enforcement agencies to enhance emergency preparedness

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