By John Fritze, Devan Cole, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court on Tuesday endorsed a religious counselor’s challenge to Colorado’s ban on “conversion therapy” for gay and transgender minors, saying it likely violates the First Amendment, handing the LGBTQ community another setback in a decision that will reverberate in nearly half the country. The 8-1
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – As festival season approaches in the Coachella Valley local Congressman, Rep. Raul Ruiz, M.D. (D) 25th District is pushing new legislation aimed at protecting the hundreds of thousands of people attending events like the Coachella Valley Music and Arts and Stagecoach festivals. Ruiz introduced the “Protecting Outdoor Concerts Act,” which would require
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LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) — Despite some speculation on its future, the American Express golf tournament will return to the desert for the 2027 PGA Tour season. Organizers announced the tournament will be held on Jan. 18-24 in La Quinta. American Express executive director Pat McCabe told News Channel 3’s Blake Arthur earlier this year
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Every year, there are over 6,600 garage fires according to the U.S. Fire Administration. A garage fire in Desert Hot Springs left two adults and two children displaced last weekend. Captain Dominic Pulsipher with Riverside County fire sat says garage fires are among the top five calls CAL FIRE responds
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A Marine was detained after TSA agents discovered an explosive round at the Palm Springs International Airport on Monday afternoon. Police said a live 25mm explosive round was found during the airport screening process, in his checked luggage. The discovery prompted a coordinated response involving TSA, the Palm Springs Police
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BANNING, Calif. (KESQ) – An ex-substitute teacher from the Coachella Valley who perpetrated lewd acts during online contact with a female student, as well as sexually assaulted another woman, was sentenced to six years in prison on Monday. Edward Noel Alvarado Valadez, 31, of Coachella was convicted earlier this month of exhibiting harmful matter to
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SAN DIEGO, Calif. (KESQ) – Record high temperatures across Southern California were an anomaly throughout March. According to climate researchers, the same atmospheric anomalies that drove the historic heat wave have also been driving trends in the oceans off the California coast. Record high sea surface temperatures have been measured at the Scripps Pier in
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JOSHUA TREE, Calif. (KESQ) – A 48-year-old woman was killed in a rollover crash over the weekend in Joshua Tree. According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash happened on Saturday when the driver, identified as Sheri Williams of Joshua Tree, drove off the dirt road at a speed greater than 55 miles per hour
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Harry Barrett will depart his role as Executive Director of Aviation for the Palm Springs International Airport at the end of May, officials announced Monday. Barrett is set to become Assistant Director of the Sacramento County Department of Airports. He will remain in his role through May 21, 2026, to
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Palm Springs residents and community members will be able to tour Fire Station No. 1 today and share feedback on the station’s proposed modernization. An open house will take place from 4 to 6 p.m. Monday at 277 N. Indian Canyon Drive. The public will be able to meet Fire
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – It’s a new push to tackle traffic gridlock across the Coachella Valley. A petition is calling for changes along Interstate 10, near Jefferson Street. petition.pdgDownload Ashley Pena, petition creator, said her effort focuses on one of the busiest stretches for drivers, the Jefferson Street interchange. “I am a commercial driver for AutoZone.
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UPDATE 3/29: RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – Sheriff Chad Bianco’s investigation of the 2025 Prop 50 special election has been put on hold, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office. In a statement to News Channel 3, Bianco’s office said, “We are on hold because of the politically motivated lawsuits and court filings.” According to Robert
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – The Boys and Girls Club of Cathedral City brought the community together Sunday for its 14th Annual Sammy’s International Meatball Festival, a local fundraiser focused on supporting youth programs across the Coachella Valley. Held at the club’s campus, the event featured a wide range of participants including professional chefs, amateur
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A new short film made its debut at the Palm Springs Cultural Center this week, bringing a personal poem to life on the big screen. “Name Tag,” written by Crystal Harrell and directed by Kent Kay, follows an emerging poet as she navigates self-doubt and the challenges of self-expression. What
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – An annual tradition in Palm Springs returned to Ruth Hardy Park on Sunday! The Palm Springs Fire Foundation invited families to participate in its annual Easter Egg Hunt. Eager kids and their parents lined up at 9:00 a.m. to fill their baskets with the thousands of easter eggs that dotted
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Artificial intelligence is slowly becoming the norm in classrooms, workplaces, various industries and in everyday life. Research has found our use of artificial intelligence can have negative impacts on the environment. “A lot of people think that AI comes out of their laptop. It doesn’t happen there. It happens in
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – Thousands of people gathered in Palm Springs on Saturday as part of a nationwide “No Kings” protest movement taking place across the United States. Large crowds filled the streets near City Hall, with organizers estimating more than 6,500 people attended the Palm Springs rally. The demonstration stood out as one
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Cathedral City hosted its inaugural Festival of the Arts at its Community Amphitheater on Saturday. The event started at 10:00 a.m. and was scheduled to wrap up at 5:00 p.m. Dozens of artists displayed their art for curious crowds to browse and purchase. Organizers said for some, this may be
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – Hundreds of people are expected to attend multiple “No Kings” protests across the Coachella Valley on Saturday, with events planned in several cities including Cathedral City, Palm Springs, Palm Desert, and Indio. Organizers say interest is already high. In Palm Springs alone, more than 700 people have signed up to
Continue ReadingPALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Transgender Health & Wellness Center is hosting Trans Pride 2026 “Empower and Employ” resource fair in Palm Springs today. Organizers say to expect resource booths, performances, food trucks, a youth zone and more. The event runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Demuth Community Center in Palm Springs
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