Taylor Begley, Author at KESQ

Eisenhower Health launched donation hotline for personal protective equipment

March 27, 2020 5:56 pm Taylor Begley

Since coronavirus struck the Coachella Valley, hospitals have been filling up and supplies running short. But that’s when the community stepped…

Local community arts center creating face masks for medical professionals

March 26, 2020 1:24 pm Taylor Begley

CREATE Center for the Arts has been closed to the public since March 19, after Gov. Gavin Newsom’s stay-at-home order. But, the Palm Desert community…

Slight chance for rain tonight and again mid-week

March 22, 2020 8:31 pm Taylor Begley

A low pressure system is bringing us cooler than normal temperatures, along with the chance to see some rain and snow for our local mountains. Most…

Chances for rain and mountain snow to end the weekend

March 21, 2020 9:36 pm Taylor Begley

Temperatures are staying below seasonal average for Sunday, with more of that cloud cover moving in. Chances for rain join us from Sunday night into…

CDC recommends coping with stress and anxiety by exercising regularly

March 20, 2020 10:21 pm Taylor Begley

With gyms shut down due to the coronavirus, Valley residents are finding new ways to get their exercise. “I’m getting out as much as I can. I’m…

High school athlete comes up with clever at-home workout

March 15, 2020 9:21 pm Taylor Begley

With school and sports canceled, Jelly Hernandez, a member of the Shadow Hills track and field team, came up with a creative at-home workout. She…

Local athletes continue to train, despite suspension of sports

March 14, 2020 7:23 pm Taylor Begley

Despite the suspension of organized sports across the country, athletes here in the Coachella Valley are still training to perfect their craft. Local…

College of the Desert spring sports season postponed due to coronavirus

March 12, 2020 9:44 pm Taylor Begley

The California Community College Athletics Association (CCCAA) Board of Directors has voted to postpone spring sports indefinitely due to coronavirus…

Coachella youth soccer team wins Cal South State Cup

March 8, 2020 11:36 pm Taylor Begley

The Coachella FC youth girls soccer team won the Cal South State Cup earlier this month, overcoming two, two-goal deficits in the championship game.…

Reigning Champion Bianca Andreescu withdraws from BNP Paribas Open

March 7, 2020 10:50 pm Taylor Begley

The 2019 Women’s Singles Champion and World No. 4, Bianca Andreescu will not defend her title at Indian Wells. The 19-year-old Canadian cites a…

BNP Paribas Open hosted annual Kids Day

March 7, 2020 6:46 pm Taylor Begley

Activities at the BNP Paribas Open kicked off on Saturday with the annual Kids Day event. It was a day filled with activities for the whole family,…

Wild Cards awarded for 2020 BNP Paribas Open

March 7, 2020 5:46 pm Taylor Begley

INDIAN WELLS, Calif., March 7, 2020 – Eleven Americans were among those awarded main draw wild cards into the 2020 BNP Paribas Open, to…

Student-Athlete of the Week – Karina Ojeda

March 4, 2020 12:23 am Taylor Begley

“I just love the adrenaline rush,” said Karina Ojeda. “You run and everyone is cheering for you.” Karina Ojeda is the reigning league champion in…

Shadow Hills wins first CIF Basketball Championship in program history

March 1, 2020 3:03 pm Taylor Begley

The Shadow Hills Knights are CIF-SS Division 3A Champions. The boys basketball team defeated Price High School of Los Angeles on Saturday by a score…

Two-time champion Kim Clijsters returns to Indian Wells

February 27, 2020 9:43 pm Taylor Begley

After seven years away from the Tour, Former World No. 1 Kim Clijsters is making her return this year, including a return to the BNP Paribas Open.…

U.S. Olympic Softball Team defeats No. 1 UCLA at the Mary Nutter Classic in Cathedral City

February 23, 2020 10:16 pm Taylor Begley

The final day of the Mary Nutter Classic at Big League Dreams in Cathedral City was highlighted by the match up between the U.S. Olympic Team and No.…