“We talk all the time about this being a historical city. This is history,” said Palm Desert Area Chamber of Commerce President Randy Florence. “That’s what I love about this course is you can feel it when you come on here. I’m so pleased with what Lindi and the team are doing to rebuild this
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Xavier Prep girls water polo, Palm Desert girls soccer and Yucca Valley girls basketball are all champions in their respective sport and local league. 1-2-3! Congrats to @XCPAthletics girls water polo🤽♀️ @pdhsofficial girls soccer⚽️and Yucca Valley girls basketball🏀All three are respective league champions! 🏆@B_Btr_2day_wMrK @CoachJohnsonYV @XavierPrepHS @PDAztec_Zink @MyYuccaValley @KESQ @Jesus_G_Reyes @baileyarredondo pic.twitter.com/MGIuLbLVlI— Blake Arthur (@BlakeArthur24)
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The Aztecs have made history! No. 3 ranked Palm Desert wrestling won their first CIF-SS D1 title on Wednesday night after defeating top-ranked Temecula Valley 37-35. Congrats to @PalmWrestling! @pdhsofficial https://t.co/DMFfU0SEpI— Blake Arthur (@BlakeArthur24) February 3, 2022 PD pulled out a narrow victory on the road, exemplifying their true talent, toughness and character as a
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Ron Francis is one of the greatest hockey players of all time. Admitted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2007 and a Stanley Cup champion in 1991 and 1992, the 58-year-old Canadian is now hoping for similar success off the ice. Sports Director Blake Arthur had the privilege of talking with Francis one-on-one at
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“Oh, she is an amazing athlete,” said La Quinta swimming head coach Stephanie Henderson. “Amazing person.” Emmi Von Scherr is a senior at La Quinta and is a triple threat to the athletic program. One of their top runners, accomplished swimmers, and water polo standouts. In other words, a natural-born athlete. “Ever since I was
Continue ReadingBy Ben Morse, CNN Seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady officially announced his retirement from the NFL on Tuesday. The 44-year-old, arguably the greatest NFL quarterback of all time, announced the news on social media. “I have always believed the sport of football is an ‘all-in’ proposition — if a 100% competitive commitment isn’t there,
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Legendary skateboarder Tony Hawk traveled to La Quinta on Monday to preview the new “X Park.” The “X Park” is a state-of-the-art skatepark located on the corner of Dune Palms Road and Westward Ho Drive, right across the street from La Quinta High School. The park is set to open in mid-March, however, it was
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INGLEWOOD (CNS) – The Los Angeles Rams will be the second team in NFL history to play a Super Bowl in its home stadium thanks to a 20-17 victory over the San Francisco 49ers today in the NFC championship game at SoFi Stadium. Rams going to the Ship. pic.twitter.com/HBLaCZ5stg— Blake Arthur (@BlakeArthur24) January 31, 2022 Matt Gay
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At the Cheer Pros California State Championship on Saturday, the Palm Desert varsity cheer team took first runner-up. Hundreds of teams throughout California competed in different categories. Palm Desert put on a wonderful performance that secured them first runner-up. The Aztecs led by captains Drew Durrett, Drew Sickenbergher and Erin Stenzel. They and their squad
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La Quinta boys soccer is now 6-0-3 in the Desert Empire League and has claimed the outright league title. The Blackhawks beat their biggest rival Palm Desert on Thursday night in double overtime. LQ trailed 1-0 at half but came back to win the game 2-1. Head coach Scott McKee said via text message following
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Eric Solis was born and raised in our desert. He attended local elementary schools, Indio high school and even college at COD. Now, as a successful business owner, founder and CEO of MOVO, he’s supporting a race car with the hopes winning and helping his business. “We’re so excited to be part of Daytona this
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Today marks two years since the helicopter carrying Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gigi, and seven others crashed in the Calabasas hills. None survived and today a statue was placed at the crash site honoring Kobe and Gigi. Medina Sculpture and Design put the statue on display and carried all 160 pounds of its weight to
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The Coachella Valley arena name has been revealed. The arena will be named the Acrisure Arena, officials revealed on Wednesday. The arena’s developer, the Oak View Group (OVG), announced they agreed to a 10-year naming rights agreement with fintech leader Acrisure. The financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed. Let’s do this #PalmSprings. 🤟
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“But when she steps on the mat she is like Incredible Hulk. She is so mean and so ferocious that when you are standing in front of her, you are going to feel her,” said Xavier Prep wrestling assistant coach Ricardo Jimenez. This is Elissa Jimenez. A senior at Xavier Prep that has had her
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We finally got a look at the Coachella Valley Firebirds’ first-ever jersey. The team presented the jersey at a news conference Monday morning at the Palm Springs Air Museum. The jersey prominently features the Firebirds’ red, orange and deep navy logo with a fierce-looking bird breathing fire. The secondary logo on the jersey is a
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Posting a final round of 64 to shoot (-23), Hudson Swafford takes home The American Express for the second time here in the desert. A winner in 2017, Swafford shot a 66 and 64 over the weekend to secure the title. Swafford was electric down the stretch scoring an eagle on 16 and birdie on
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Three days down, and one more to go for The American Express Tournament. Gusty winds didn’t stop fans from making their way to the PGA West courses. “My favorite part was watching them get into the hole on number 17 where they have to hit it onto the island,” said attendee Kaylee Spasov. Players were
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A group at The American Express that was having maybe more fun than we were, was the First Tee of the Coachella Valley. All throughout the tournament the First Tee youth members were everywhere to be seen. Getting the opportunity to group up with the pros and be walking scorers for each of their rounds.
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World No. 4 Patrick Cantlay is the solo leader in La Quinta after two rounds of play at the American Express. The So-Cal native came into second round play tied for the lead after shooting 62 on Thursday at La Quinta Country Club. On Friday, playing the Nicklaus Tournament course at PGA WEST, Cantlay carded
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“Yeah, no question this is a golf-rich part of the country and certainly the Coachella valley and the city of La Quinta. Lot of golf fans here, lot of golf fans from Southern California or the inland empire, and all up and down the West Coast,” said tournament director Pat McCabe. “And pulling numbers we
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