Cathedral City hosts free Minería Symphony Orchestra of Mexico music festival

CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ)  - Palm Springs Friends of Philharmonic (PS Phil) presented a "first-of-its-kind" Latin-American music festival in Cathedral City on Sunday. Minería Symphony Orchestra of Mexico taking center stage at 5 p.m. The event also featuring performances including the Cathedral City Ballet Folklórico Dancers, Cathedral City Royal Jazz Band, Mariachi Arco-Iris de Los Angeles and

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Local students take a stand against antisemitism in Rancho Mirage

RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) - Middle and high school students in the Coachella Valley gathered Sunday at the Tolerance Education Center to discuss the rise of antisemitism and explore ways to combat hate in their communities. The event provided students with a safe space to learn, share personal experiences, and engage in conversations about tolerance

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Desert Dominance: World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler wins American Express by four shots

LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) -- It was only a matter of time for World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler. Making his 2026 season debut and sixth start at the American Express this week, Scheffler won the tournament by four shots, finishing at 27 under par. Scheffler shot rounds of 63, 64, 68, and 66. The 29-year-old

Southwest Arts Festival celebrates last day in Indio

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) - The Southwest Arts Festival is taking place at the Empire Polo club in Indio this weekend. The festival features art from over 200 artists and live music. The event is hosted by the Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce and the Indio Chamber of Commerce, with tickets starting at $25. The

Fire Crews Knock Down RV Fire in Desert Hot Springs

DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. — Firefighters responded to an RV/structure fire in Desert Hot Springs Saturday afternoon that exposed two nearby vehicles, CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire officials said. Crews were called to the area of Driscoll and Dillon roads. Firefighters were able to contain the fire and knock it down shortly before 2 p.m. No

UPDATE: Renova Energy employees report layoffs after acquisition announcement

UPDATE 1/24 PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) - News Channel 3 has received several reports that between 20-30 employees have been given layoff notices at Renova Energy. It comes after News Channel 3 confirmed exclusively, the company will be acquired by investor-backed Mycrogrid. Renova Energy CEO Vincent Battaglia said the acquisition will restructure the departments, and

Palm Springs Health Run & Wellness Festival looks to inspire healthy lifestyles in 2026

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Springs Health Run & Wellness Festival returned to Ruth Hardy Park in Palm Springs Saturday morning. Hundreds of runners, curious attendees, and health experts gathered by 8:00 a.m. as the event kicked off. A number of races and fun runs started throughout the morning, including a 1K, 5K, and

Man killed by federal agents in Minneapolis identified as 37-year-old U.S. citizen

By Ivan Pereira, ABC News (ABC NEWS) — As investigators continue to gather evidence on Saturday about the second fatal shooting this month of an American citizen in Minneapolis at the hands of a federal agent, more information is emerging about the victim, Alex Pretti. Pretti, 37, worked for the Minneapolis VA Health Care System