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Doctors concerned some people may not be prepared for record setting triple digit heat
INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Record setting heat in the Coachella Valley has made our region the first in California to reach triple digits this year. Since the typical high this time of year is in the 80’s, doctors are concerned some people here may not be prepared to deal with the heat. Doctors at JFK
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Federal funding cuts hit FIND Food Bank, CEO reassures public
INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) — FIND Food Bank is one of several food banks nationwide impacted by the United States Department of Agriculture’s decision to halt $500 million in food deliveries. Debbie Espinosa, President & CEO of FIND Food Bank, said while one of its federal programs worth $1.5 million was reinstated last week, others were
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Palm Desert Food and Wine Festival hosts a gourmet luncheon
PALM DESERT, CALIF. (KESQ) — Calling all food and wine lovers. The Palm Desert Food and Wine Festival is in full swing. With a four-day experience that will feature a diverse selection of mouth-watering eats, premium wines, hands-on cooking demonstrations by celebrity chefs, and much more. This year’s event features celebrity chefs Antonia Lofaso, Aarti Sequeira,
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St. Jude Dream Home Bonus Prize deadline: win the house and a $3,000 gift card
Today is the last day to purchase your ticket for a chance to win the Dream Home and a $3,000 gift card to Bike Man of Palm Desert, courtesy of Healey & Associates, Inc. and Kinetix Health and Performance Center. This Dream Home project supports St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital’s mission to ensure no child
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Measles outbreak in southwest spreading; cases continue to climb
It’s only three months into 2025, and current measles cases have already surpassed the total number of cases in the U.S. for all of last year. It is a highly contagious disease, and cases continue to climb across several states. News Channel 3’s Peter Daut spoke with CEO and founder of PS Test, Infectious Disease
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Irish community reacts to authentic pub closing during final St. Patrick’s Day celebration
RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley Irish community say they’re facing a significant loss. O’Caine’s Irish Pub in Rancho Mirage is closing its doors March 29 due to rising rent and struggling to financially recover post pandemic. Over 31 million Americans claim Irish ancestry according to U.S. Census Bureau 2021 data. News Channel
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O’Caine’s Irish Pub to close after final St. Patrick’s Day celebration
RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ)  – A beloved Irish pub is pouring its last pint. O’Caine’s Irish Pub is closing its doors March 29, making this St. Patrick’s Day the businesses final celebration. Brenda Johnson, owner, cited a mix of reasons for her decision to close doors. “One factor is that we had a very tough
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Fashion Week El Paseo in full swing
Fashion Week El Paseo has officially begun! It’s a major event for the city of Palm Desert bringing in folks from around the nation and the world. Each day features exciting events, including Sunday, with a show for summer colony living. The event wrapping up next Wednesday with a show from Saks Fifth Avenue. “This
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Free dog adoptions continue until March 17 following adoption event at Riverside County Fair
Update – 3/11/2025: RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – If you are in the market for a furry companion, you’re in luck – The Riverside County Department of Animal Services is extending free dog adoptions through Monday, March 17. Adoption fees will be waived at all shelter locations, including the Coachella Valley Animal Campus. Shelter officials say
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One Class at a Time: Stephanie Sturgeon teaching life-saving skills at Cathedral City High School
CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Ms. Stephanie Sturgeon, a Career Technical Education teacher at Cathedral City High School, is making an impact by providing her students with life-saving certifications. Walter Clarke from Walter Clarke Legal Group surprised her with the One Class at a Time Award on Thursday to help further her efforts. Sturgeon’s students
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Coachella Valley businesses brace for impact as Trump tariffs take effect
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – As the Trump administration implements 25% tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada, Coachella Valley businesses are weighing the impact. News Channel 3’s Shay Lawson spoke with the owners of Las Casuelas Terraza in Palm Springs, Jessup Auto Plaza in Cathedral City and GHA Companies about the tariffs. Some of the
Continue Reading St. Jude Dream Home taking shape in La Quinta, helping children beat cancer
Be a part of the mission to help children beat cancer! St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is doing miracle work, raising the survival rate for childhood cancer from just 20% in 1962 to over 80% today. Every year, they treat more than 8,000 children at no cost to their families, thanks to the generosity of
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One Class at a Time: Jessica Salomon’s ‘Sammy’s Closet’ provides essential items for students
The Walter Clark Legal Group and News Channel 3 visited Toro Canyon Middle School to honor Miss Jessica Salomon as the “One Class at a Time” Teacher of the Month. She was awarded with $777.77 thanks to a generous donation from the Walter Clark Legal Group. Salomon is a dedicated science teacher, but she’s being recognized
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Find Food Bank’s economic impact on the community
Providing relief for families, FIND Food Bank has been serving our community for 4 decades. Every year, FIND looks at its economic impact report showing the amount of food distributed. According to the latest numbers, FIND says it has gone above and beyond its 6 million dollar budget. Forty three million dollars, is the value
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Impact Grant: Coachella Valley Rescue Mission
News Channel 3 and the H.N. and Frances C. Berger Foundation presented another Impact Grant to a local nonprofit working to improve lives and help those in need. A $50,000 charitable gift was awarded to Coachella Valley Rescue Mission, which provides food and shelter to thousands of men, women and children. Pearl Graves said she
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