CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Public works crews in Cathedral City are working hard to make sure that the city’s infrastructure can handle the rainfall. City officials told News Channel 3 typical trouble spots are checked and surveyed before each forecasted weather event. Crews also clear storm drains ahead of time. Director of Public Works, John Corella, said
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Olive Crest, a nonprofit focused on preventing child abuse in the Coachella Valley, received a $249,865 grant from the Desert Healthcare District and Foundation to support its crisis response team staff. The nonprofit hopes to stabilize families in crisis and prevent children from entering the child welfare system. “If youth
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First Alert Weather Alert goes into effect tomorrow as rain develops overnight. A massive “atmospheric river” storm approaching will bring up to 2.00″ of rain to the Valley and as much as 5.00″ to 6.00″ of rain to mountain communities. The storm will be most intense tomorrow midday, but we’re like to see rain develop
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — Former Palm Desert high school soccer standout Nicole Van Dyke is making a name for herself on the national stage. Van Dyke just led the Huskies to one of their best seasons in program history, but it’s a year that was filled with success and sorrow. “Very special season and
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Enjoy our last few dry and pleasant days as we start the workweek with mild temperatures and upper-level clouds. A moderate-strength atmospheric river will set its sights on Southern California starting tomorrow. There are already a number of flood watches spanning virtually the entire region in anticipation of the wet weather. The Flood Watch for
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Reports of immigration enforcement in Cathedral City had local Hispanic communities reacting Monday. Multiple viewers reported ICE activity near the Target and Cardenas shopping centers. Details remain limited; we’re working on getting additional information. Cathedral City issued a statement to News Channel 3: “The City is not involved in any federal immigration enforcement
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Nurses in Palm Springs continue to fight for better working conditions, gathering Monday night to rally again. Nurses gathered outside of Desert Regional Medical Center for a candlelight vigil as contract negotiations with Tenet Healthcare Corporation, which operates the hospital, continue. Officials with the California Nurses Association/National Nurses United said the
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) –Â Holiday travel is ramping up at Palm Springs International Airport, and officials are reminding travelers to plan ahead during this month’s peak travel period. The airport expects to welcome more than 55,000 departing passengers between Dec. 20-28. The busiest travel days are expected to be Dec. 22, 26 and 28, with
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – News Channel 3 and the H.N. and Frances C. Berger Foundation presented Impact Grants to several Valley nonprofits in 2025, working to improve lives and help those in need. At the beginning of the year, a $50,000 charitable gift was awarded to Coachella Valley Rescue Mission. The Impact Grant was
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) The Coachella Valley is known for sunshine, palm trees, and postcard-perfect winters. But doctors say even here, the holidays can quietly take a toll on mental health. Seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, is a form of depression linked to shorter daylight hours, changes in routine, and heightened emotional expectations during the
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Rain is coming to the Coachella Valley, bringing flooding risk to roadways and the desert’s washes. The valley’s unhoused population often seeks shelter underneath those overpasses and bridges that are threatened by the incoming storms. The Palm Springs Police Department says they are working to clear those areas to keep
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RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – A Rancho Mirage nursing home resident is taking matters into her own hands by gathering donations to support other elderly residents. The monthly personal needs allowance for Medi-Cal recipients is $35, making it one of the lowest in the country. “It’s demoralizing. It’s dehumanizing. It can break someone’s spirit. It
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KUNA) – Las enfermeras registradas sindicalizadas del Centro Médico Regional del Desierto en Palm Springs realizaron una vigilia acompañadas de velas, a las afueras del hospital en medio de su esfuerzo por obtener mejores condiciones laborales. Desde el pasado mes de octubre las negociaciones continúan, según nos comentó Linda Serrano, enfermera y portavoz
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – It’s time for this week’s Living Healthy segment. Today it’s a story for the guys in the room. Prostate artery embolization is a minimally invasive treatment that helps men suffering from an enlarged prostate. The treatment uses a tiny catheter in the wrist or groin and blocks blood flow to shrink
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By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Barry Manilow is rescheduling his January arena concerts due to an update regarding his health. The 82-year-old beloved singer posted a statement on social media on Monday, in which he shared that he has been diagnosed with lung cancer. “As many of you know, I recently went through
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A major storm is bearing down on California, with heavy rain already falling in the Northern part of the state. Rain is expected develop late Tuesday into Wednesday for the Coachella Valley and linger through Christmas morning as an Atmospheric River of moisture pushes in the region. We will be under a First Alert Weather
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