PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – With tens of thousands of valley residents struggling right now to put food on the table due to the delay of federal benefits, members of a Palm Springs Facebook group have launched a food drive to help. The large Facebook community “Gay Men of Palm Springs” has teamed up with
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Desert Regional Medical Center’s Comprehensive Cancer Center is considered a game changer for our valley when it comes to cancer treatment, and this week, it’s marking 35 years with a special event. Since 1990, the Center has provided advanced cancer care, research, and treatment to patients here in the Coachella
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert is hosting an Open House and Food Drive on Friday from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at its Food Bank in Palm Springs. This marks one year since the Food Bank relocated to its expanded location at 2901 East Alejo Road, and officials
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EL CENTRO, Calif. (KESQ) – The Imperial Irrigation District just approved a major repowering project to upgrade its electrical system. Equipment dating back to 1968 will be replaced with new generators, increasing energy production and efficiency. IID says it’s important to take action to create a more reliable electrical grid for the future. The total
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Greater Palm Springs Pride kicks off this week, with a variety of events on the days leading up to Sunday’s big parade. An estimated 200,000 people are expected to attend the four-day celebration, which begins on Thursday. From free block parties, to entertainment, to a variety of activities, there’s truly
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – Right now, an estimated one in eight households in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties experience food insecurity, with rates expected to climb even higher during the current government shutdown. And now, the Lifekind Foundation is trying to serve a thousand local families through its “Thanksgiving Basket Initiative.” The Foundation is
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – The Living Healthy Expo is the premier health and wellness resource in the valley, uniting business and community partners to educate and serve the public. This free event is taking place on Saturday, November 1st, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Cathedral City Community Amphitheater located at 68526
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – October is National Liver and Liver Cancer Awareness Month. Doctors say right now, tens of millions of people in the U.S. suffer from some form of liver disease, with many of them not even knowing. Doctors say the disease can be caused by a variety of things, including infections, alcohol
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – Health officials with Riverside University Health System — Public Health (RUHS-PH) are warning Riverside County residents about the risk of contracting rabies, particularly from bats. Bats are the most common source of rabies in the state, according to the California Department of Public Health. So far this year, 22 rabid bats
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – New Palm Springs Unified School District Superintendent Dr. Marcus Funchess is reflecting on his first 100 days in office. Dr. Funchess will be giving an in-depth report on the district and its future at Tuesday’s Board of Education meeting. He says the district needs to focus on developing a multi-year
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Springs Public Library Foundation announced Monday it has launched a $7 million capital campaign toward the library’s renovation project. “A New Chapter: Revitalizing Our Palm Springs Public Library” is a fundraising campaign in support of the library’s multimillion-dollar renovation. Construction on the $52 million project is already underway.
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LOS ANGELES, Calif. (KESQ) – A third case of a potentially deadlier strain of Mpox has been detected in nearby Los Angeles County. And with Greater Palm Springs Pride approaching, local doctors are concerned. Health officials say none of the men who contracted the disease had traveled outside of the U.S. where the strain is
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A popular Palm Springs car wash is about to hold a two-day fundraiser to support public safety organizations. Desert Hand Car Wash on South Palm Canyon is raising money for the Palm Springs Police and Firefighters Associations. The business is encouraging people to get their car washed there on Thursday,
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News Channel 3 has reported on the $275,000 sponsorship shortfall for this year’s Greater Palm Springs Pride. But local organization DAP Health says it is working to ensure the LGBTQ+ community is seen, heard, and affirmed. DAP Health is not only a major rainbow sponsor for this year’s Pride, but it is also sponsoring “Cathedral
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The national nonprofit “Human Rights Campaign” announced that the city of Palm Springs and the Transgender Health and Wellness Center will receive awards at an upcoming event. The “HRC Palm Springs Garden Party” raises funds to support the organization’s work to defend, protect, and advance equality for LGBTQ+ Americans. The
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Palm Springs officials will unveil a large-scale art installation from its sister city in Mexico next week during a public ceremony celebrating international cultural exchange, it was announced today. Â Â Mexican artist Daniel “Mestiz” Valero, from San Miguel de Allende — Palm Springs’ official sister city — will begin installing
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – In the Coachella Valley, this time of year can be tough for people who suffer from allergies. Doctors say they’re now seeing more patients and that dust, grass and weed pollens are to blame. Many golf courses cut down to reseed this time of year.. increasing the amount of particles
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – After a nationwide search, the Palm Springs Art Museum has found its next director close to home. Christine Vendredi had been serving as the interim executive director since Adam Lerner stepped down earlier this year. News Channel 3’s Peter Daut spoke with Vendredi about her new role and her goals
Continue ReadingThe nonprofit “Friends of Joshua Tree” is concerned that if a government shutdown happens this week, it would negatively impact the park, similar to what happened the last time there was a shutdown. So, if there is another shutdown, the organization is now urging officials to keep the gates of the park locked. “The parks
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PALM SPRNGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Local doctors want to raise awareness about diabetes related complications that are often missed, especially wounds that are hard to heal. They say most diabetics do not treat their wounds effectively. According to the American Diabetes Association, more than 38 million Americans live with diabetes, and roughly 30 percent of
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