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News Channel 3’s Karen Devine unveils her star on Palm Springs Walk of the Stars
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – After years of service and covering news in the Coachella Valley for over three decades, the city of Palm Springs honored our own Karen Devine with a star on the “Palm Springs Walk of the Stars.” Karen’s star was unveiled on Friday and is located at 112 North Palm Canyon,
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Tracking above average temperatures through the weekend
Triple-digit heat continues to be the name of the game here in the Coachella Valley as the workweek comes to a close. A ridge of high pressure continues to dominate the weather pattern. This will lead to high temperatures near 100°F for the weekend as well. Starting later this evening, we will begin to notice
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PGA West Education Fund helping shape ‘The Future’
LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) – PGA West and La Quinta are working to send employees and their families to school. News Channel 3 takes a look at how the PGA West Education Fund is changing lives with an event they call “The Future.”
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Pet safety during high temperatures
THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Triple-digit heat isn’t just tough on people, it can be deadly for pets. Animal services say they’re already seeing the dangers. “Last week, we had two that unfortunately passed away with the heat, and it doesn’t take much. Even a quick walk can burn paws or cause overheating. If it’s
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Local businesses take center stage at Coachella Festival
INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – For local businesses in the Coachella Valley, the annual Coachella and Stagecoach festivals are more than just music events, they are a major economic opportunity and a chance to showcase their brands on a global stage. Last year, the two festivals combined brought in more than 700 million dollars to the
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Jewish Federation of the Desert renames building after local philanthropist
RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) — A Coachella Valley nonprofit is celebrating a major gift with a lasting tribute, renaming its building in honor of a local philanthropist. The Jewish Federation of the Desert held a dedication and luncheon Friday officially renaming its building after donor Sherwyn Turbow. Community members gathered for the ceremony, where Eve
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Gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton makes stop in Coachella Valley to speak with local leaders
INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (KESQ) — Gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton made a stop in the Coachella Valley Friday morning, speaking directly with local business leaders about the issues shaping the state. The Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce hosted a legislative breakfast at Tommy Bahama Miramonte Resort & Spa as part of its ongoing speaker series
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Tiger Woods arrested on suspicion of DUI following car crash in Florida
By Jacob Lev, Kyle Feldscher, CNN (CNN) — Tiger Woods was arrested Friday on suspicion of driving under the influence, according to Martin County, Florida, Sheriff John Budensiek. Woods was driving a Land Rover and clipped a pickup truck pulling a small trailer, Budensiek told reporters. The collision caused Woods’ Land Rover to roll onto
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Residentes recienten incremento en tráfico vehicular y baja participación de negocios hispanos durante Festival de Coachella
INDIO, Calif. (KUNA) – El festival de música más importante de la región, Coachella Fest esta próximo, lo que para muchos residentes significa diversión, para otros significa un tormento, esto debido al incremento de tráfico vehicular que se presenta, casuando retrasos y molestías en algunos sectores de la población. Son vialidades principales como las calles
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Highs near records again today and into the weekend
We hit 101 yesterday, breaking a nearly 40 year old record high. Today expect similar numbers, and the record to beat this afternoon is 103. High pressure once again is the culprit pushing temps into the lower 100s. The good news in the forecast is a cool-down that arrives early next week. A major storm
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Desert Healthcare District and Foundation approves nearly $3M grant to launch teaching health center
COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – The Desert Healthcare District & Foundation Board approved a $2,975,625 grant to help establish the Coachella Valley’s first teaching health center, a move aimed at addressing a longstanding physician shortage in the region. At its March 24 board meeting, the district approved the funding for Innercare, a federally qualified health center
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Palm Desert honors Frank Locatell, engineer in NASA’s Voyager missions
PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – The city of Palm Desert is honoring a man whose work helped change humanity’s understanding of the universe. Frank Locatell, one of the principal architects behind NASA’s Voyager missions, was recognized for a legacy that stretches far beyond Earth. Designed in the 1970s, Voyager One and Two went on to
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At home fixes for your AC unit
COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – If your AC unit isn’t keeping up, there are some things you can do on your own before making that call for service. As temperatures start to climb, many people are turning on their air conditioning, only to find it’s not working as it should. “I went around to check
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First responders reflect on bombing as Palm Springs honor first responders at annual Police and Fire Luncheon
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Nearly one year after the Palm Springs fertility clinic bombing, local first responders are being honored for their courage and quick action. The Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Police and Fire Appreciation Luncheon on Thursday, reflecting on a day that shook Palm Springs. “Our firefighters, before getting toned out
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