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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – Vanessa’s Kitchen is a La Quinta-based meal prep business, run by Vanessa Ayon. While she works to help people in the Coachella Valley, she’s also made a large impact on the boxing community in Indio. Tito and Leo Sanchez are professional boxers, originally from Cathedral City. They are brothers who have

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Amelio Chio is a local runner pursuing his passion and lifelong dream. From being a standout at Cathedral City high school, to College of the Desert, to a few more colleges after that, Chio had a successful career. But it’s not over yet. Chio is chasing his biggest achievement to date

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Springs Power defeated the Inland Valley Legends to win its fourth consecutive championship title in the California Premier Collegiate League. The Power played Game 1 against the Inland Valley Legends on the road at California Baptist University on Saturday. The Power ultimately fell 6-4 in Game 1 of

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – The 2026 FIFA World Cup has come to an end, with Spain defeating Argentina 1-0. Local fans at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino said it’s been a match they’ve been waiting to watch. Heading into the World Cup Final, fan had a variety of predictions for which team could take it all.

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – In the summer, there are not a lot of places athletes can go in the Coachella Valley to get out and play. For Miguel Sanchez, it’s something that has been a challenge growing up in the valley. He said he may not be on a basketball team, but he still wants a

THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Tri-Valley Little League softball all-stars have taken the Southern California State Tournament championship title in Hemet. The team, based in Yucca Valley, advanced to the state tournament after winning the District 58 championship. After competing in the senior league bracket, Tri-Valley defeated Fontana Elks on Thursday 11-7. Their state title,

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Springs Power are gearing up for the California Premier Collegiate League playoffs, and are in search of their fourth consecutive league title. “I always tell my guys like, there’s nothing that’s more fun in any level of baseball than to win the last game of the season,” field manager,

CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Gear It Forward Inc. is continuing to make youth sports accessible for families in the Coachella Valley. What started as a company providing sports equipment to local youth, has now evolved into free training sessions for anyone who needs it. In April, News Channel 3 brought you the story of

YUCCA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – The Tri-Valley Little League all-star softball team has a chance to take the Southern California title this week, and now they are just one game away. The Tri-Valley senior team, based in Yucca Valley, competed in the District 58 championships and won the title. This booked their ticket into the Southern

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Tennis continues to be a growing sport in the Coachella Valley, but some local clubs believe there should be more done for youth athletes. For TTC Palms at Shadow Mountain Resort and Club in Palm Desert, they’re working to expand their racket sports program, and implement more competitive pathways for

YUCCA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – Little league teams are making waves in the desert, as they wrap up district championships and head to sectionals. The Tri-Valley Little League 12U baseball team, based out of Yucca Valley, is heading to the California Section 9 Tournament this week. This comes after the team earned the District 58 title

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Springs Power are heading into the California Premier Collegiate League playoffs once again, as they look for their fourth consecutive league title. The Power faced the Inland Valley Legends Friday night, in a back-and-forth matchup. Palm Springs needed a win against the Legends or in its next three

DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Desert Hot Springs 10U Softball All-Star team is making history in its community, and reaching an new level of play. The 10U team earned the District 58 Championship title this summer, and earned the first-ever championship banner for Desert Hot Springs Little League. Now the team is on a

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – The FIFA World Cup is heating up as teams complete the round of 16, and local fans could not be more excited to watch the matches. Sunday’s watch party highlighted Mexico taking on England in Mexico City. It’s a matchup in one of the most historic stadiums, Estadio Azteca, and a game

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Springs Power spent the Fourth of July, as they always do, with the Palm Springs community. Not only did fans get to spend the holiday with fireworks, hot dogs and nachos, they also got to see a great ballgame. The Palm Springs Power defeated the PSCL All-Stars 11-3

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – The Desert Dawgs 11U All-Stars are dominating baseball this summer, winning back-to-back championship titles. After winning the district tournament and, now, the regional tournament, the Dawgs are headed to the Southern California Championship tournament. The team, affiliated with the Palm Desert Youth Sports Association and sponsored by Fiesta Ford, said their

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Gordon ZawTun is a name local youth tennis players know well. He was a coach with over 40 years experience in the sport, who died unexpectedly in April. “He was so passionate about tennis and his kids,” Rosie Casals said. “He was teaching not only on the tennis court ,about how

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Javier Vasquez has grown up playing baseball in the Coachella Valley. He was a pitcher for La Quinta High School, and now plays for College of the Desert. “I probably started [playing] when I was six,” Vasquez said. “I’m 19 now. So, it’s about 13 years of playing ball, and

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Spain and France are favored to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and it’s safe to say some local athletes are split on who they think will take it all. As of Friday, betting platforms reported France had jumped ahead of Spain as the overall favorite. As of Sunday, FanDuel’s