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California among riskiest states for senior scams
THOUSAND PALMS, CA (KESQ) – Seniors are increasingly being targeted by phishing, spoofing and other scams, with criminals using sophisticated tactics — including artificial intelligence. The FBI recorded nearly 50,000 scam reports involving Americans 60 and older in 2025, with about $80 million in reported losses. A new report ranks California as the fourth-riskiest state for
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5 great places to visit for fall leaf-peeping, festivals, and more
As nature puts on its big leaf-peeping show across the Northern Hemisphere this fall, a change of scenery just might make the crisp autumnal air feel a little more energizing. Fall is the perfect season to trade your usual routine for something a little more scenic—from going leaf-peeping and lapping up fall flavors in
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Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month brings attention to symptoms and early detection
THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) — September is National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, bringing attention to a cancer that can be difficult to catch early because many of its symptoms can feel like common, everyday health problems. Ovarian cancer causes more deaths than any other cancer of the female reproductive system. For Megan Geier, the first
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Cathedral City’s gay community calls for action at upcoming council meeting
Update 09/15/26, 10:30 PM: This article has been updated to include a written statement from Sunshine Herrera, sent to our newsroom after our story aired. CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Every March, Cathedral City puts on a large event for the LGBTQ+ community, known as “LGBT+ Days.” “We had over 12,000 visitors over the course
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Palm Desert ‘Scaminar’ to help seniors spot increasingly sophisticated scams
PALM DESERT, CA (KESQ) – Scammers are becoming more sophisticated, using increasingly convincing tactics to target victims, and experts say artificial intelligence is making it even harder to tell what’s real and what’s a scam. The issue is especially concerning for aging and senior populations, including communities across the Coachella Valley. To help residents recognize
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Apple unveils iPhone 18 and first foldable iPhone
CUPERTINO, CA (KESQ) -Apple unveiled its latest iPhones Wednesday, including its first foldable model, as new CEO John Ternus led the company’s annual fall showcase. The company introduced the iPhone 18, featuring expanded AI capabilities, Apple’s new A20 chip and a stronger focus on privacy. Apple says the six-core processor, including two new super cores, makes the phone up to 20%
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Fly or drive? What Labor Day travel could cost from the Coachella Valley
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — With Labor Day weekend approaching, travelers across the Coachella Valley are weighing not just where they want to go, but how much they are willing to spend to get there. For some, higher gas prices are not enough to cancel a trip altogether. Reuben Sanchez said he is still planning
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Respiratory virus season has arrived. Here’s what to know about flu, Covid-19 and RSV vaccines this fall
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — There’s a bit of a chill in the air, pumpkin spice in your coffee and children back to school — which means the threat of respiratory viruses like Covid-19, influenza and RSV is looming. Some respiratory illnesses have arrived already. Seasonal influenza activity is still low at the national
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Indio teacher Juanita Garcia receives One Class at a Time award
INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – For more than 20 years, Indio High School teacher Juanita Garcia has been showing up for her students. Today it was her turn to be surprised: a classroom visit she didn’t expect and a gift that left this teacher speechless. News Channel 3’s Dakota Makinen has this month’s One Class at
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