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Local students receive August ‘Do the Right Thing’ awards
Local students were recognized with this month's "Do the Right Thing" award which is a partnership between Palm Springs Police Department and News Channel 3. Congratulations to Jayden Lara, Oddis Lewis, Aiden Henley-Embrey, Ti'Anah Castro, Mateo Gastelum-Herrera, and Damian Gutierrez. The students were chosen for their positive attitudes and contributions to the community. If you The post Local students receive August ‘Do the Right Thing’ awards appeared first on KESQ.
Local water agencies gear up to meet new state water conservation goals
Water conservation remains a top priority in California, where drought is a recurring problem. A new state regulation adopted by the State Water Resources Control Board in July aims to make more cuts in the next several years. The 'Making Conservation a California Way of Life' regulation will take effect beginning in January, with every water The post Local water agencies gear up to meet new state water conservation goals appeared first on KESQ.
La Quinta and Indio to host remembrance events in honor of Marine Cpl. Hunter Lopez
On Aug. 26, 2021, local Marine Corporal Hunter Lopez was among 13 U.S. servicemembers killed during a suicide bombing attack at the Kabul Airport during evacuations in Afghanistan. Watch: Marine Cpl Hunter Lopez’s parents share his story Monday will mark three years since the attack. (Top row left to right) Maxton Soviak, Kareem Nikoui, David Espinoza, The post La Quinta and Indio to host remembrance events in honor of Marine Cpl. Hunter Lopez appeared first on KESQ.
DA investigation says Palm Springs councilmember lives outside district, violating municipal code
The Riverside County District Attorney has sent a letter to the Palm Springs city attorney, saying Council member Holstege has been violating the city's municipal code, claiming she's lived outside the district she represents (4) for many years and that the city must fix it. Although the letter doesn't specifically state which home they've determined The post DA investigation says Palm Springs councilmember lives outside district, violating municipal code appeared first on KESQ.
Living Desert Zoo and Gardens to host a job fair on Aug. 24
Have you ever wanted to work at a zoo? Now could be your chance as the Living Desert Zoo and Gardens in Palm Desert is hosting a job fair this weekend. The Living Desert job fair will be held on Saturday, Aug. 24 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the zoo, located at 47900 The post Living Desert Zoo and Gardens to host a job fair on Aug. 24 appeared first on KESQ.
First day of school for CVUSD students
Coachella Valley Unified School District students headed back to school today! Over 16,000 students will begin classes this morning, and administrators are excited to welcome them back. The district's superintendent, Dr. Frances Esparza, has been preparing for the school year all summer. She has created a 100-day plan to visit with teachers, students and parents The post First day of school for CVUSD students appeared first on KESQ.
First day of school for CVUSD students
Coachella Valley Unified School District students headed back to school today! Over 16,000 students will begin classes this morning, and administrators are excited to welcome them back. The district's superintendent, Dr. Frances Esparza, has been preparing for the school year all summer. She has created a 100-day plan to visit with teachers, students and parents The post First day of school for CVUSD students appeared first on KESQ.
Renova Energy resumes operations, onboarding a portion of their staff
Renova Energy exclusively spoke to News Channel 3 Wednesday, telling us they are resuming all services and bringing back some of its workforce. We were the only crew at Renova's Corporate Center on July 19, when Renova Energy's Founder and CEO, Vincent Battaglia shared that he had to make the difficult decision to furlough the majority of Renova's staff after The post Renova Energy resumes operations, onboarding a portion of their staff appeared first on KESQ.
NVISION Latino Film and Music Festival in Palm Springs announces 2024 lineup
The NVISION Latino Film and Music Festival unveiled the complete lineup today for the upcoming 10th annual edition of the Coachella Valley event. The festival, held from Oct. 10-12 at the Palm Springs Art Museum, includes four feature-length projects and 35 short films, according to a statement. The selected crop of movies showcase themes such The post NVISION Latino Film and Music Festival in Palm Springs announces 2024 lineup appeared first on KESQ.
CVAG’s ‘Arts and Music Line’ will create a unique active transportation corridor to Coachella, Stagecoach
Festival-goers could soon have a new way to get to the Empire Polo Club during Festival Season. The Coachella Valley Association of Governments is developing a new project called the 'Arts and Music Line'. The project is a 9-mile bike route that will improve the cycling experience and safety for all users along Avenue 48, The post CVAG’s ‘Arts and Music Line’ will create a unique active transportation corridor to Coachella, Stagecoach appeared first on KESQ.
Deputy briefly hospitalized after in early morning crash in Yucca Valley
A San Bernardino County Sheriff's deputy was released from the hospital after a traffic collision Wednesday morning in Yucca Valley. The agency said the deputy was involved in a single-vehicle collision in his patrol car just before 5:30 a.m. in the area of Twentynine Palms Highway and Sage Avenue. The patrol unit overturned and ended The post Deputy briefly hospitalized after in early morning crash in Yucca Valley appeared first on KESQ.
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