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Industry experts speak on Renova Energy fallout after Mycrogrid acquisition
PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – It’s been nearly two weeks since Renova Energy announced their acquisition by MycroGrid, an investor-backed company also owned by Renova CEO Vincent Battaglia. News Channel 3’s Athena Jreij first broke the story exclusively in January, and has since received multiple calls from concerned customers and former employees that were let
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FIND Regional Food Bank receives $200K donation from members of Hideaway Golf Club
LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) – A big step up in fighting food insecurity in the valley. On Thursday, a $200,000 check was presented to the FIND Regional Food Bank. The funds were provided by the members of the Hideaway Golf Club in La Quinta. They raised that amount during their annual campaign to support food
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Turpin siblings reach settlement with Riverside County, ChildNet over foster care abuse
The Turpin family has settled two civil lawsuits against Riverside County and ChildNet for a substantial confidential amount, resulting in systemic reforms to the child welfare system and increased social worker staffing levels.
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Palm Springs area locals featured as background actors in new season of Netflix’s ‘Lincoln Lawyer’
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – 21 residents of the Greater Palm Springs region are featured as background actors in Season 4 of ‘The Lincoln Lawyer,’ in an episode titled Honor Among Thieves. The episode was filmed at The Saguaro hotel in Palm Springs and will be released on tomorrow, February 5, 2026 on Netflix. President of the Greater
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Palm Springs Police hold parking solutions meeting, residents voice concerns
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Dozens of neighbors from La Palme, Pointe, Vibe and Sundial gathered at the Palm Springs Police Department to discuss parking solutions. Palm Springs leaders said rising airport parking rates are pushing more cars onto neighborhood streets and the new College of the Desert Campus is expected to bring more students
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Modernism Week CEO Lisa Smith previews 2026 events
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Design lovers from across the globe are arriving in our valley soon for Modernism Week and this year, organizers say it will be bigger than ever. More than 350 events are scheduled, beginning Thursday, Feb. 12 through Feb. 22. The festival will feature tours of iconic homes, nightly parties, and
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Safety officials gearing up for thousands at Tour de Palm Springs
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – This weekend’s Tour de Palm Springs is expected to bring thousands of cyclists to the Coachella Valley. The event is one of the largest cycling charity events in the country. Every year, up to 8,000 cyclists from 46 different states and four countries take part. News Channel 3 is speaking with
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Indio se prepara para convertirse en una ciudad con murales emblemáticos
INDIO, California (KUNA) – Un nuevo mural público que celebra la historia, la cultura y el legado de los festivales de Indio ya está terminado en la esquina de la Avenida 45 y la calle Jackson, lo que representa un hito para el artista local Adam Enrique Rodríguez. La ceremonia de inauguración del mural está
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Midweek warming, with cooler temps to end the week.
A broad ridge of high pressure continues to dominate the weather scenario, with highs again climbing into the upper 80s this afternoon. That ridge will produce above-average temps through tomorrow, with a little correction in temps by the weekend. A Wind Advisory remains in effect until tomorrow at Noon for areas West of the Coachella
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Loose horse returned home after being found in Desert Hot Springs
DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A loose horse that drew multiple emergency calls late Sunday night was safely returned to its owner after an unexpected adventure through the desert. Matthew Perez, Animal Control Officer, said initial calls described a horse loose on the side of the road off of Dillion Road and Johnson Road.
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Celebrating Black History: Remembering the legacy of James O. Jessie
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – For Black History Month, News Channel 3 will be spotlighting Black trailblazers and pioneers who’ve had a significant impact on the Coachella Valley. James O. Jessie was the director for parks and recreation in Palm Springs, and the manager for the Desert Highland Unity Center for decades. He was known
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Student Athlete of the Week – Grace Thomsen
PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Xavier Prep’s girls basketball small forward Grace Thomsen is this week’s student athlete of the week. She’s on our Mount Rushmore,” head coach Thaddis Bosley said. “She’s on that list of some of the greatest players we’ve ever had.” In her four year on varsity at Xavier Prep, Bosley says
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Palm Desert church hold candlelight vigil in response to ICE shootings in Minnesota
PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – A candlelight vigil was held Tuesday evening at St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church in Palm Desert. Attendees gathered in the front steps of St. Margaret’s in “remembrance of those recently killed by ICE in Minnesota and in solidarity with immigrants, refugees, and all who live in fear. We gather to pray
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Un caballo regresa a casa tras ser encontrado en Desert Hot Springs
DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KUNA) – Un caballo suelto que atrajo múltiples llamadas de emergencia la noche del domingo fue devuelto sano y salvo a su dueño tras una aventura inesperada por el desierto. Matthew Perez, Oficial de Control de Animales, informó que las primeras llamadas describieron un caballo suelto al costado de la carretera entre
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