PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Springs International ShortFest announced its programmed lineup. Sponsored by the City of Palm Springs, this 31st edition is set to welcome audiences at the Festival Theaters at 789 E Tahquitz Canyon Way from June 24-30.  In all, the festival will screen 51 curated programs showcasing 311 films from 64 countries and

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Coachella Valley kids can enjoy free swim lessons this summer, thanks to a grant awarded to the Desert Recreation District by Kaiser Permanente. “Operation Splash” aims to equip local families with lifesaving water safety skills. The $85,000 grant will provide thousands of children in low income neighborhoods with free swim lessons,

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Several Palm Springs city officials, hospitality leaders and half a dozen College of the Desert culinary students will travel to San Miguel de Allende in Mexico next month to strengthen relations with its sister city, participate in their food and wine festival and provide students the opportunity to train under

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Doctors say cases of congenital syphilis are climbing – now at numbers that are the highest the U.S. has seen in decades. The disease can cause abnormalities and even death to newborns. In 2023, nearly 3,900 cases of congenital syphilis were reported in the United States, which is a huge

LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) – A dedication ceremony is being held on Wednesday in La Quinta for the new Corporal Hunter Lopez Memorial Post Office Building. The Coachella Valley native was one of 13 servicemembers killed in the 2021 attack at the Kabul airport in Afghanistan. News Channel 3’s Peter Daut spoke with Hunter’s parents,

COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley Public Cemetery District honored our valley’s fallen heroes during a special ceremony on Memorial Day.  CVPC Trustee Dr. Bruce Underwood says the turnout this year was better than previous years. News Channel 3’s Peter Daut spoke with Dr. Underwood about CVPC and why it’s important for the

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – According to a new study, Palm Springs International Airport generates 2.5 billion dollars into our regional economy, while supporting more than 18,000 jobs. The “2025 Economic Impact Study” was commissioned by the airport, which also found that PSP generated 864 million dollars in wages paid, with 382 million dollars in

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – City officials are urging residents and business owners to take part in a pair of important surveys aimed at finding ways to improve the Palm Springs Economic Development Strategic Plan. One of the surveys is specifically designed for business owners while the other is for those who live, work, or

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Greater Palm Springs Restaurant Week is about to return, offering residents and visitors ten days of special offers at restaurants throughout the Coachella Valley. The annual event is being held from May 30th through June 8th. For every reservation booked online through dinegps.com, one dollar will be donated to FIND

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Marsha P. Johnson LGBTQ+ Youth Drop-In Center is at risk of shutting down after $500.000 in funding was just pulled. For the past year, the Drop-In Center in Palm Springs has been a safe space for Coachella Valley teens, offering safety, support, and community. It’s run by the Transgender

California Senate leader Toni Atkins is hoping to be the state’s first female and LGBTQ governor. The San Diego Democrat made history as the first out lesbian to be assembly speaker, as well as the first woman and LGBTQ person to lead the senate. Atkins is hoping her long resume in elected office, coupled with

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and there are new mental health services and resources here in the valley. The organization “Sycamores” is working with the county to provide emergency support to those in need. Its “Mobile Crisis Response Teams” respond 24 hours a day, seven days a week to people having a mental-health or

RIVERSIDE COUNTY, Calif. (KESQ) – More than 6,000 children in Riverside County will spend time in foster care this year, and dedicated court appointed special advocate (CASA) volunteers can change their lives. May is “Foster Care Awareness Month,” and the organization Voices for Children has an urgent need for CASA volunteers. While social workers, attorneys

RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – Coachella Valley Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz is inviting the public to attend a town hall in Rancho Mirage on Saturday afternoon. It’s for the House Democratic Caucus Steering and Policy Committee, which helps to shape the party’s legislative agenda. There will also be a special surprise guest. The event begins

WASHINGTON, D.C. (KESQ) – Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-41) is cosponsoring a bill to allow Canadian citizens who own or lease a residence in the U.S. to extend their stay from 182 days to 240 days per year. Calvert joined together with Rep. Laurel Lee (R-FL-15), Rep. Greg Stanton (D-AZ-4), and other House members to cosponsor

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KESQ) – Assemblyman Jeff Gonzalez (R-Indio) announced Monday that AB 1145, also known as Tristin’s Bill, passed out of the Assembly Transportation Committee with bipartisan support, and is moving on to the Appropriations Committee. The bill is now one step closer to becoming law and bringing much-needed safety oversight to dangerous mountain highways

It’s a deadly crisis gripping communities across the nation, and the Coachella Valley is no exception. Tuesday is National Fentanyl Awareness Day, and the DEA is teaming up with local agencies to raise awareness about the dangers of fentanyl and the staggering impact it’s having on families. Fentanyl is now considered the greatest drug threat

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Springs Plaza Theatre Foundation will be hosting a community presentation looking at the theatre’s history and the progress of its restoration. The free event will be at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, April 27, at the Palm Springs Convention Center at 277 North Avenida Caballeros. Valley icon and celebrity

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Dining Out For Life is all about eating, drinking, and giving back. The annual fundraising event for community based organizations serving people living with or impacted by HIV is this Thursday, April 24. Organizers at DAP Health say every bite helps them to fund vital services. The event also supports

In the fight for the U.S. House, Democrats are hoping rockstar power will help to oust long-serving valley Republican Rep. Ken Calvert. Tim Myers, a Grammy-nominated former bassist for the band “One Republic,” announced he will challenge Calvert in the 41st District. At a time when there are fewer competitive House contests nationwide, Democrats consider

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Friends of the Desert Mountains and local partners, including the Bighorn Institute, are continuing efforts to protect endangered desert Bighorn sheep by educating hikers about the risks posed by off-leash dogs. The desert Bighorn sheep habitat ranges from the San Jacinto Mountains to south of the U.S.-Mexico border, with the

MENIFEE, Calif. (KESQ) – A national nonprofit organization is seeking everyday citizens here in the Coachella Valley to volunteer in helping people who are in a traumatic crisis. It’s called “Trauma Intervention Program,” and it brings emotional aid to survivors and those in crisis. Rancho Mirage was the first city in the valley to embrace

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Local state Assembly Member Greg Wallis is pushing to make solar energy the official state energy source. He announced one of his new bills – Assembly Bill 1334 – on Tuesday at the Living Desert Zoo and Gardens. California has several dozen state symbols, including the official state crustacean and

RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – There are concerns there could be numerous aftershocks In the wake of Monday’s Magnitude 5.2 earthquake near Julian in San Diego County. Seismologists say an earthquake of this size has an 89% chance of being followed by an aftershock greater than a 3.0 magnitude in the next week. The chance of

RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – April is Alcohol Awareness month, a time to bring attention to struggles associated with alcohol. According to the Centers for Disease Control, about 178,000 people die each year from excessive alcohol use, making alcohol the fourth leading cause of preventable death in the United States. Experts at the Betty Ford