SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Covered California announced on Wednesday that those looking for health insurance through the state-operated marketplace now have until midnight of Feb. 9, 2024, to enroll. The previous deadline was set for the end of January, but due to increased demand and recent difficulty getting ahold of Covered California representatives, the open-enrollment period has
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Starting Thursday, tens of thousands of passengers are expected to travel through Palm Springs International Airport and the airport is on track to set a new record. PSP officials project more than 40,000 people will depart from the airport from Thursday through Dec. 26. That’s about 7,000 passengers taking to the skies each of those
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Riverside County 4th District Supervisor Manuel Perez is speaking with News Channel 3 about a recent newspaper article that falsely claimed he decided to resign as supervisor due to illness. That editorial was published online in the Desert Review in Imperial County. The same article also endorsed State Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia to take Perez’s place
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The stress of the holidays can be tough for people struggling with substance addictions, but there are solutions. The Betty Ford Center said people with addiction issues need to have a plan before they enter social situations where they may be tempted to relapse. That includes having a plan to leave either with their own
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The new “Palm Springs Surf Club” is set to open on January 1. The 21-acre park will feature a state-of-the-art pool that churns out waves ranging from two to seven feet catering to surfers of all abilities. Developers said it cost about 80 million dollars to overhaul the old Wet n’ Wild Park into the
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Palm Springs swore in its new mayor on Thursday. Jeffrey Bernstein is the city’s 25th mayor. The council rotates the position of mayor yearly. Ron DeHarte is the city’s new Mayor Pro Tem, meaning he will be mayor next December. Bernstein, was elected to the council last November and represents district two. He spoke with
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On Thursday, Palm Desert City Councilmember Karina Quintanilla became the city’s first Latina and youngest female mayor. Just a few hours before her big moment, she hosted a “Celebration of Gratitude” at Civic Center Park. News Channel 3’s Peter Daut spoke with Quintanilla about making history and her goals for Palm Desert. “My goals are
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The holiday shopping season is underway and local police want to make sure your gifts make it under the tree and not in the wrong hands. News Channel 3’s Peter Daut spoke with Palm Springs Police Chief Andy Mills who said this time of year there’s an increase in vehicle break-ins and package thefts and
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More than a dozen schools throughout the Coachella Valley have received thousands of dollars worth of grants for their music programs. “Palm Springs Friends of Philharmonic” distributed $70,000 as part of its 50th anniversary celebration. The money will be used to purchase new musical instruments and to boost school music programs. Marine Mitze, the executive
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Martha’s Village & Kitchen Thanksgiving Day 5k is an annual, family-friendly run/walk fundraiser on El Paseo in Palm Desert. The goal is to raise awareness about the organization’s services, and to provide funds to support its mission to end hunger and homelessness in the Coachella Valley. About 5,000 people are expected to attend this year’s
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U.S. syphilis cases are rising, including congenital syphilis, and doctors warn they’re struggling to find a crucial antibiotic. And that includes here in our valley. According to the CDC, reported cases of syphilis among babies in the U.S. increased more than 200 percent from 2017 to 2021. In Riverside County, public health officials say in
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You might have seen her on our evening newscasts last night. We wanted to officially introduce you to the newest member of our KESQ team, Tori King. Tori joins us as an anchor and reporter and we wanted to give her a warm welcome to the station. Follow Tori on Social Media: Facebook: @Tori King
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The Palm Springs Food and Wine Festival, an international celebration of cuisine and community, will get underway tomorrow with restaurant and winery tastings, sippings, pairings, live jazz and celebrity chef demonstrations. “From creative tasting experiences to celebrity chef dinners and engaging cooking classes, our events bring together the finest ingredients, flavors, and people to create
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Valley Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz introduced legislation that he says would save lives by expanding access to opioid-reversal drugs, including Narcan, in schools. It’s called the “Helping Educators Respond to Overdoses” or ‘HERO Act.’ Ruiz and Congressman Adam Schiff co-authored the bill, which would also provide critical training for school staff.. and educate students on
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Does it ever annoy you that on Halloween there are some people who steal entire bowls of candy? Well, a NASA engineer turned YouTube star decided to do something about it. Mark Rober’s videos often get tens of millions of views. In his latest video, which will make its debut tonight on Jimmy Kimmel Live
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Valley doctors are warning of a comeback in mpox cases in Southern California. And in light of Greater Palm Springs Pride this week, they want to make sure people are vaccinated and take precautions. This month, two new cases were reported in Riverside County, the first since July. And there are 10 new cases in
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Greater Palms Springs Pride kicks off this week with a variety of events leading up to Sunday’s parade. And this year’s theme is political. It is “Drag Now, Drag Forever,” which is in response to anti-drag bills and anti-LGBTQ extremism across the nation. Pride events include a block party, Latin event, and a festival. Last
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Congressman Mike Johnson was elected as the Speaker of the House. We reached out to Republican Rep. Ken Calvert and Democrat Rep. Raul Ruiz to get their reaction to Johnson’s election. While both Calvert and Ruiz said they are relieved the house is back open and can get back to voting on important bills, they
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Update 10/26/23 The Palm Springs City Council approved a 45-day moratorium on new cannabis dispensaries. Original Report 10/24/23 The Palm Springs City Council could vote Thursday to temporarily bar new cannabis dispensaries while considering bigger changes for an industry some council members think has become oversaturated and unsustainable. That change could include a major reduction
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