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Incredible conditions continue to start the weekend
The incredible weather we've been experiencing across the Coachella Valley will continue into this weekend. Yesterday, we saw a high of 103°F in Palm Springs; similar below-average temperatures are expected Saturday and Sunday, too!. The temperatures aren't the only good news, though. We're staying dry in the desert –...
Desert Air returns to Palm Springs w/ Kaytranada, Jamie xx, Club Heat: Tove Lo & SG Lewis
Desert Air will touch down at the Palm Springs Air Museum and Palm Springs Surf Club on November 15-17, 2024. Desert Air, a journey into the future of electronic music amongst the great expanse of the Mojave, is presented by Goldenvoice and Splash House. The festival will bring a mix of avant garde tastemakers and genre-bending DJs to two of the region’s most idyllic open-air venues.
Palm Springs International Comedy Festival Honors 'Celebrating Laughter' With Stanley Kramer Award
The Palm Springs International Comedy Festival has announced that the documentary "Celebrating Laughter: The Life and Films of Colin Higgins" will receive the 'PSICF Stanley Kramer Mad World Comedy Award' at this year's festival. The award recognizes the film's director, Nicholas Eliopoulos, and its star-studded cast including narrator Cybill Shepherd,...
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.
Desert Recreation Foundation Celebrates Major Funding Milestones And Awards Financial Assistance Scholarships for Recreation
The Desert Recreation Foundation is thrilled to announce significant financial support for the Desert Recreation District’s programs across the Coachella Valley. This support underscores the Foundation’s commitment to securing funding and ensuring that quality recreational opportunities are accessible to all who otherwise would not be able to participate.
Fire hits historic Southern California baseball field seen in Hollywood movies
ONTARIO, Calif. (AP) — Fire has destroyed the wooden grandstands at a historic Southern California baseball field that appeared in “A League of Their Own” and other movies. Firefighters responded at 11:25 p.m. Thursday to a report of a fire at Jay Littleton Ball Park in the...
The future of the annual Hispanic Chamber Commerce Statewide Convention.
Officials with the California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce have already started conversations on what to expect for next years convention and are using examples from this year's convention to improve.
State scientists approved a historic contract. Will other state workers follow their lead?
After the state’s first public sector strike and affiliating with the UAW, scientists who work across the state approved a contract with several new provisions and raises for all members.
California looks to build more teacher housing to boost recruitment, retention
Efforts to build affordable housing for teachers in California are gaining steam as the state’s cost of living rises and schools look for ways to recruit and retain staff within their communities. Earlier this month, for instance, Jefferson Elementary School District, a K-8 district in San Mateo County, announced...
Valley Democratic applaud Harris' DNC speech, Republicans criticize it
As Vice President Kamala Harris took the stage in Chicago on Thursday night, Central Valley Democrats were there to welcome their new candidate."It was electrifying. It was exciting," Estella Kessler said. "I have never, and I've done a lot of campaigns, seen as positive as I saw this week," Doug Kessler said.The Kesslers are delegates from Selma, and the husband and wife were at the United Center this week for the Democratic National Convention. The Kesslers were part of California's nearly 500 delegates."California was smack in the middle, right in front of the stage," Estella said. "There's a lot of...
Interest Rate Cuts Won’t Necessarily Help Bay Area’s Notorious Housing Market
Prospective homebuyers could soon see interest rates drop thanks to a cut to the Federal Reserve’s key benchmark, but some experts say tight supply and overwhelming demand are still likely to lead to a tough market for those in California. On Friday, Fed Chairman Jerome Powell signaled that the...
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