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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — For many baseball players, they dream of playing Major League Baseball. But for Travis Moniot, that dream has evolved. “If you’d rather play Banana Ball or in the big leagues, 162 games or on the weekends in sold-out stadiums and do what we do, I’m 99% positive you’ll say you’d
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — College of the Desert is getting a facelift for its athletics teams, specifically football and soccer. The $38.5 million dollar project is part of a phased development plan identified in the 2020 Athletics Facilities Feasibility study. This first phase involved the demolition of the existing football stadium to make way
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — The Coachella Valley Firebirds announced Wednesday that the team has signed defenseman Gustav Olofsson to a one-year American Hockey League contract. Olofsson, 31, returns to the Firebirds after appearing in 48 games during the 2025-26 season, recording 32 points (4 goals, 28 assists) and led all Coachella Valley skaters in +/- with
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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
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — Don’t look now, but we are just four Fridays away from the return of high school football. In 29 days, the new high school season will kick-off, and will be doing so under a new conference. The Desert Athletic Conference will debut not just for football, but for all high
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THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley High School girls soccer team received championship rings recognizing their historic 2025-2026 season. The Lady Arabs team was presented with the championship rings during Thursday’s Coachella Valley Unified School District board meeting. “To see all the support we got specially because it was the first time the whole
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — With the sizzling summer months here in our desert, pools are a popular place to cool off. But safety is always a concern, especially with children. That’s where Elise Stein comes in. A former star athlete turned coach, Stein is giving back to the local community, while pursuing her passion
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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
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Season Ticket Memberships are officially live for the inaugural Coachella Valley Lakers season at Acrisure Arena. Fans can now lock in their seats, enjoy exclusive member benefits, and be there from day one as the newest chapter of professional basketball begins in the desert. Beginning this fall, Acrisure Arena will
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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
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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.
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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
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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,
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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,
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – The head coach of the Coachella Valley Lakers has been moved to the NBA side, leaving their G-League affiliate without a head coach ahead of its debut season in the desert later this year. Zach Guthrie, coach of the then South Bay Lakers, is now a Lakers assistant coach and
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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
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif, (KESQ) – Acrisure Arena has announced an additional set of college basketball games coming to the Coachella Valley. This marks the return of the Acrisure Series, with a doubleheader set over the holidays. The Gonzaga Bulldogs and Michigan State Spartans men’s and women’s basketball programs will meet up for the major doubleheader
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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
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley Firebirds have hired Scott Ford as their new assistant coach. Ford spent the last two seasons as an assistant coach for the NHL’s Columbus Blue Jackets. Prior to his stint in Columbus, Ford coached for nearly a decade with the AHL’s Milwaukee Admirals and was behind the
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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
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