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The Palm Springs Art Museum is celebrating Black History Month with special programs every Thursday

February 2, 2022 1:00 PM Justin Tarpening

For tickets and more information, visit: https://www.psmuseum.org/events/black-history-month

Palm Desert Mayor Jan Harnik discusses debate over number of voting districts in the city

February 1, 2022 10:12 PM Jesus Reyes

Palm Desert is taking steps towards putting a measure on the November ballot asking residents if the city should move to five voting districts or remain with the current two. So why is this happening? News Channel 3’s Peter Daut spoke with Palm Desert Mayor Jan Harnik to learn more.

President of Valley Crime Stoppers discusses how the organization helps solve crimes

January 31, 2022 7:43 PM Jesus Reyes

We’re taking an in-depth look at a local non-profit that helps to solve crimes. Valley Crime Stoppers has been instrumental in solving many crimes in the valley. News Channel 3’s Peter Daut spoke with the organization’s president, Greg Hough about how it works. You can reach Valley CrimeStoppers at 760-341-7867. Tips can remain anonymous and you

Mild with increasing clouds today

January 31, 2022 8:26 AM Patrick Evans

A chilly start to our Monday as first thing this morning temps dropped deep into the 30s in the East Valley. A ridge of high pressure is retreating to the East and that will allow more onshore flow and increasing clouds moving in off the Pacific throughout today and overnight tonight. We’ll continued to see

Gusty winds and increasing clouds today

January 28, 2022 8:16 AM Patrick Evans

Winds still remain the main focus of the forecast through tonight and into tomorrow for portions of SoCal. Wind Advisories and Warnings remain in effect for areas adjacent to the Valley. DHS and North Palm Springs remain under that advisory until 10 p.m. Winds are quite strong through the pass, but have been fairly benign

RivCo DA Mike Hestrin discusses re-election campaign

January 27, 2022 11:07 PM Jesus Reyes

Riverside County District Attorney Mike Hestrin is asking voters to focus on his public-safety record in light of recent criticisms from his opponent, Superior Court Judge Burke Strunsky in an interview with Peter Daut earlier this week. Hestrin joined Peter Daut for an in-depth interview.

Wind Advisories to go into effect this evening

January 27, 2022 8:28 AM Patrick Evans

Gusty Santa Ana Winds will return to the region this evening, lasting through Saturday in parts of the Southland, and that has prompted some advisories and warnings. A Wind Advisory covers areas from DHS all the way to Ventura County, and a High Wind Warning will go into effect tonight and last through Saturday for

No Coachella Valley cities receive passing grade in tobacco control, American Lung Association report shows

January 26, 2022 8:47 PM Jesus Reyes

California has made improvements when it comes to tobacco control in the state, but a new report from the American Lung Association says Riverside County and the Coachella Valley, have some major improvements to make. None of the valley’s nine cities received a passing grade when it comes to their tobacco control and all of

President of Global Partnerships for OVG discusses Acrisure Arena

January 26, 2022 8:10 PM Jesus Reyes

The newly named Acrisure Arena in Thousand Palms continues to move forward. On Wednesday, officials revealed the arena’s name and revealed other plans as completion nears. Check Out: Coachella Valley arena will be named the Acrisure Arena Acrisure, a Michigan-based financial services company, agreed to a 10-year naming rights deal with developers Oak View Group.

Sunny and near seasonal norms today

January 26, 2022 8:21 AM Patrick Evans

Winds of yesterday were breezy, but eased in the overnight allowing the Wind Advisory for the Inland Empire and San Bernardino mountains to expire ahead of schedule. We clocked winds near 25mph in Palm Springs. Wind Advisories expired earlier today, but the National Weather Service has issued a new Advisory for late Thursday into Friday

Director of Mensch International Foundation discusses Holocaust Remembrance Day

January 25, 2022 8:16 PM Jesus Reyes

Coachella Valley residents will join others worldwide this Thursday in remembering holocaust victims. A local observance will be held this Thursday starting at 1:00 p.m. at Palm Desert’s Civic Park. Organizers say this year’s ceremony will be especially meaningful in light of recent anti-semitism. News Channel’s Peter Daut spoke with the director of the “Mensch

Safe Schools Desert Cities supports local LGBT youth

January 25, 2022 8:02 PM Jesus Reyes

The organization “Safe Schools Desert Cities” works to empower local LGBT youth, offering scholarships and financial assistance awards. News Channel 3’s Peter Daut spoke with the organization’s president, Eric Ornelas, about the work they do. To learn more visit: https://www.safeschoolsdc.org/

Santa Ana winds blow back into SoCal

January 25, 2022 8:41 AM Patrick Evans

A mild and partly cloudy morning will give way to gusty offshore winds later this afternoon, with winds here in the Valley expected to reach 20-30mph. Because of the potential for significant winds, a Wind Advisory will go into effect at 4 p.m. lasting through 10 a.m. tomorrow for the Inland Empire, the San Gorgonio

Brooke Beare discusses Indio pipeline project, other events in the city

January 24, 2022 7:25 PM Jesus Reyes

Construction began on Monday on a pipeline project in Indio affecting traffic on Miles avenue. The 3,700-foot long water pipeline is being constructed on Miles Ave from Monticello Avenue to Sedona Drive with completion expected in March. The goal of the project is to increase water pressure in the area. The project was originally slated

Judge Burke Strunsky discusses running for Riverside County District Attorney

January 24, 2022 7:13 PM Jesus Reyes

Riverside County Superior Court Judge Burke Strunsky announced he plans to challenge incumbent County District Attorney Mike Hestrin in the upcoming election. Strunsky says the county is facing a “public safety crisis,” and accuses Hestrin of mismanaging a ballooning budget of taxpayer dollars. Strunsky has served as a judge at the Justice Center in Indio

Twice as nice! Hudson Swafford is 2022 American Express champion, winning again in La Quinta for second tournament title

January 23, 2022 4:16 PM Bailey Arredondo

Posting a final round of 64 to shoot (-23), Hudson Swafford takes home The American Express for the second time here in the desert. A winner in 2017, Swafford shot a 66 and 64 over the weekend to secure the title. Swafford was electric down the stretch scoring an eagle on 16 and birdie on

Desert Regional’s COO discusses hospitalizations, recent challenges

January 18, 2022 8:12 PM Jesus Reyes

Wind Advisory covers portions of Valley

January 14, 2022 9:49 AM Patrick Evans

A Wind Advisory from 11 a.m. Friday through 3 p.m. Saturday has been posted by the National Weather Service as offshore winds develop today. Winds aren’t likely to be reach disruptive levels on the Valley floor, but areas north of the I-10 and the Inland Empire, Mountains of San Bernardino and Riverside counties, as well

Sunny and mild forecast today

January 11, 2022 8:31 AM Patrick Evans

The clouds of yesterday have departed, but gave us some really stunning sunset shots last night: Photo: Ed Avant Photo: Irish Gilmore Photo: Felix Junco Photo: Don Vickers Thanks to all who shared their photos through our KESQ First Alert App (download it HERE) or by emailing share@kesq.com. Great pics! We expect mild daytime highs

Animal Samaritans is looking for a furever home for Ash, a 7-month old domestic long hair cat

December 17, 2021 7:00 AM Justin Tarpening

Find more information at Animal Samaritans