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Conversion therapy survivors react to Supreme Court ruling on Colorado ban
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (386+ words) PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) The founder of a national conversion therapy survivors organization says the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to side against Colorado's ban on the practice has left survivors feeling hopeless but urged the community not to treat the ruling…...
Greater Palm Springs Pride announces theme for 2026 celebration
3+ day, 5+ hour ago (702+ words) Greater Palm Springs Pride announces theme for 2026 celebration'kesq.com PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) - Greater Palm Springs Pride announced today that the theme for this year's Pride celebration is "Be Included." "Through our year-round efforts to educate the public, advocate for…...
Takeaways from the Supreme Court decision on Colorado law banning ‘conversion therapy’ for trans and gay minors
4+ day, 11+ hour ago (1355+ words) 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…...
Cathedral City hosts inaugural 'Festival of the Arts"
1+ week, 10+ hour ago (276+ words) 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…...
'Empower and Employ' Transgender Resource Fair in Palm Springs today
1+ week, 13+ hour ago (444+ words) PALM 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…...
Cathedral City's LGBT+ Days Pride celebration had record-breaking attendance
1+ week, 3+ day ago (212+ words) CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif.(KESQ) - Planning was underway today for next year's Cathedral City LGBT+ Days after this year's Pride celebration drew record-breaking attendance and had a significant increase in vendor sales. " "This 10th anniversary wasn't just a celebration of how far…...
Cathedral City closes out LGBTQ plus days with bed races
3+ week, 6+ day ago (79+ words) Cathedral City closes out LGBTQ plus days with bed races'KESQ CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) - Cathedral City is closing out its LGBT plus days celebration with the popular bed race and parade, where participants will race decorated beds. The grand marshal…...
Cathedral City celebrates 10th anniversary of LGBT+ Days
4+ week, 1+ day ago (191+ words) CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) - Cathedral City LGBT+ Days is celebrating its 10th anniversary from March 68, 2026, bringing a weekend of pride, entertainment, and community events. The milestone celebration marks a decade of honoring LGBTQ+ visibility and unity in the Coachella Valley. The…...
Advocates react to Supreme Court gender identity ruling
1+ mon, 11+ hour ago (124+ words) Advocates react to Supreme Court gender identity ruling'KESQ COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) - The U.S. Supreme Court has blocked part of a California policy that limits when parents are told if a student changes their gender identity at school. In a split…...
Cathedral City previews 10th anniversary of LGBTQ+ days
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (229+ words) CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) - Cathedral City is kicking off its 10th annual LGBTQ+ Days celebration " and this year promises to be bigger than ever with special performances from LGBTQ+ celebrities, pool parties, rallies, drone shows, and more. Festivities kick off Friday…...