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Animal Samaritans joins us with Honey the pug

August 6, 2021 9:13 AM Justin Tarpening

Palm Springs Power defeats PSCL in Independence Day weekend showcase

July 3, 2021 11:46 PM Taylor Begley

Palm Springs Power defeats the Palm Springs Collegiate League team 16-8 in a showcase on July 3, 2021.

Southern Californians are back to traveling for the Fourth of July weekend

July 2, 2021 5:18 AM Crystal Jimenez, Taylor Begley

We’re getting back into the groove of things, and the Auto Club of Southern California said people are leaving their homes this Fourth of July weekend and traveling. The Auto Club claimed 3.3 million Southern California residents will travel at least 50 miles or more from home this weekend. “The vast majority of them, 2.8

BNP Paribas Open set for October 4-17, proof of vaccination required for fans

July 1, 2021 10:18 AM KESQ News Team

The BNP Paribas Open, a combined ATP Masters 1000 and WTA 1000 event, will be held October 4 – 17, 2021, it was announced today by Tournament Director Tommy Haas. The first-ever fall edition of the BNP Paribas Open will feature a women’s event with 96-player singles draws, 32-player singles qualifying draws, and 32-team doubles draws, while the men’s

Plaza dedication for Coachella Valley Volunteers in Medicine

June 25, 2021 8:57 PM KESQ News Team

Coachella Valley Volunteers in Medicine is celebrating their ongoing effort to provide health care to underserved residents in the valley. The organization held a ribbon cutting and dedication this morning for their new founder’s plaza in Indio. Officials say they’ve been working to help people in the valley for 10 years. “We’re just so proud

Palm Desert Chamber of Commerce CEO discusses renewed sense of optimism for city’s businesses

June 25, 2021 7:57 PM Jesus Reyes

There is a renewed sense of optimism for Palm Desert businesses. The city is welcoming back customers and also preparing for its annual golf cart parade. News Channel 3’s Peter Daut spoke with the CEO of the Palm Desert Chamber of Commerce, Randy Florence.

Palm Desert youth water polo team to compete in USA Junior Olympic qualifiers

June 24, 2021 11:59 PM Taylor Begley

The Olympics are just about a month away, and a week before Opening Ceremonies, one local water polo team hopes to be competing in an Olympics of their own, the USA Water Polo Junior Olympics. “It’s, like, goals for everybody. It’s like the biggest tournament of the year,” said Jordan Baker, a Scorpions player from

Local head golf pros go head-to-head in Desert Chapter PGA Summer Series

June 24, 2021 11:23 PM Taylor Begley

Thursday featured a little friendly competition with some bragging rights on the line for local head golf professionals. Thirty-seven of them teed off against each other in what was the first of the Desert Chapter PGA Summer Series. This edition was hosted by The Lakes Country Club in Palm Desert. The event was sponsored by

Opie is with Animal Samaritans, SPCA

June 25, 2021 8:17 AM Jeff Stahl

Opie is with Animal Samaritans, SPCA in Thousand Palms, CA. Call 760-343-3477 for more information.

Wild police pursuit at LA International Airport

June 25, 2021 7:50 AM Jeff Stahl

AAP – Food Samaritans hosting 4th of July fundraising event

June 23, 2021 9:12 PM Jesus Reyes

The need for food assistance has never been greater for people in the Coachella Valley and that’s why AAP – Food Samaritans is providing support to help improve the quality of life for those who need it most. News Channel 3’s spoke today with publicist Tim O’Bayley about a Fourth of July fundraiser to help

United Way of the Desert providing up to $500 to eligible applicants through its COVID recovery fund

June 22, 2021 8:37 PM Jesus Reyes

Housing advocates fear there could be a million people across the state who could be evicted if the moratorium ends in nine days, but tonight there is help for valley families that haven been financially impacted by the pandemic. “United Way of the Desert” is providing up to $500 to eligible applicants through its COVID

Local youth soccer team to compete on national stage

June 20, 2021 10:46 PM Taylor Begley

Coachella FC is headed to compete in a National Championship. The local girls soccer team recently won the Southern California State Cup, which earned them a spot in the Presidential regional tournament in Salt Lake City, where they won. Now regional champions, the 12 and 13-year-old girls will go to Iowa to compete for a

“Coachella Coaching” program offers variety of local competitive sports opportunities

June 19, 2021 11:13 PM Taylor Begley

Coachella Youth Golf teed off this week with its inaugural event at SilverRock Resort in La Quinta. It’s a new program aimed to provide young golfers competitive playing opportunities throughout the Coachella Valley. The non-profit organization is hosting multi-day stroke play events all summer at various local courses. And it’s not just youth golf. There

Weather conditions cause Flex Alert, increased fire risk

June 17, 2021 11:38 AM Taylor Begley

It’s another day of dangerous heat here in Southern California. An Excessive Heat Warning is in effect through Sunday night. “It’s hot outside. I spend most of my time inside during the day,” said Cathedral City resident Richard Sanders-Ferriera. “If you’re going out and about, hydrate. Take care of yourself. Make sure that you’re staying

Katie Stice, president/CEO of the Rancho Mirage Chamber of Commerce discusses CA’s reopening

June 15, 2021 9:41 PM Jesus Reyes

Summer school registration is up across local districts

June 10, 2021 10:57 AM Taylor Begley

Summer school programs across the valley are much more extensive this year, including the addition of more programs for middle and elementary school students, and registration is up. “I think it’s a natural reaction after coming off a pandemic and even though teachers have done an amazing job, I think it’s still, it’s a matter

Student-Athlete of the Week – Cesar Vela

June 8, 2021 12:00 PM Taylor Begley

The triple threat. Cesar Vela is one of the best complete athletes in the valley. But it’s not just his athletic ability that stands out. “He’s someone that other kids gravitate to,” said Rancho Mirage baseball coach David Shaw. “I don’t look to be a leader, it’s just something I do, it’s just something that’s

Palm Springs Power to feature more local talent than ever this summer

June 7, 2021 4:19 PM Taylor Begley, Blake Arthur

When the Palm Springs Power and Palm Springs Collegiate League take the field at Palm Springs Stadium this summer, there will be more local talent than ever. “Growing up out here, it was like, oh you want to play for the Power when you’re in college cause it’s like, it’s cool, you know,” said Josh

Artists and athletes: New arena to help cultivate young talent in the valley

June 3, 2021 11:57 AM Taylor Begley

The new Coachella Valley arena, which broke ground Wednesday, will be a place for local youth to cultivate their talents, both on and off the ice. “We’ve been without ice in the desert for over a year now,” said Dawn Loyola, the secretary of the Desert Figure Skating Club. Since the Desert Ice Castle closed