COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — Cub Swanson is calling it a career, fighting for the final time after 22 years as a professional mixed martial artist. “Killer Cub” is 30-14-0 in his UFC career, with 15 of them being dubbed as Fight or Knockout of the Night. The boss @DanaWhite knows that the UFC is
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — The Firebirds fell Friday night on the road in Ontario to the first-place Reign by a final score of 4-1. Jakov Novak scored the only goal for Coachella Valley in the defeat. It’s the second straight loss for Coachella Valley, who remains 4th in the division at 39-24-5-0 with 83
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MECCA, Calif. (KESQ) – Carlos Mendoza is a high school senior from Mecca, and he has been going to the Boys and Girls Club of the Coachella Valley in his community for nearly 11 years. It’s a place he said has changed his life. “When I was eight or seven years old, my mom brought
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LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) – A 400-acre private residential community and club in La Quinta will include an 18-hole golf course designed by renowned golf course architect David McLay-Kidd and anticipated to be completed in 2028. Developed by Meriweather Companies, a private resort real estate development firm, the Coral Mountain Desert Club — described as
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — The Coachella Valley Firebirds fell to the Henderson Silver Knights on Wednesday night at Acrisure Arena by the final score of 3-1. Mitchell Stephens scored the lone goal for Coachella Valley in the defeat. Click HERE to view the game’s full box score. The Firebirds are now 39-23-5-0 with five games
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – In recognition of the Coachella Valley High School girls soccer team’s Division 5 championship, the Coachella City Council will discuss the possible approval of a “Keys to the City” ceremony during tonight’s council meeting. After winning 17 regular season games and advancing to the California Interscholastic Federation championship, the Lady
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Joaquin Sterling is a senior thrower for Shadow Hills High School track and field, and he is the latest student-athlete of the week. “He wants to be the best,” head coach Richie DeTamble said. “He doesn’t want to be fifth in the state. He wants to be number one.” Sterling is
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — “Jack Hires, age 96 years young (laughs),” said Jack Hires. Jack Hires is a snowbird who lives at Sun City – Palm Desert, where he also plays golf, doing so at a level that many older players dream about. In golf, shooting your age, or below, is quite the feat. But
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THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) – Ivan Angulo is a freshman at Coachella Valley High School, and a star wrestler. The sport can be vigorous under the lights and on the mat, but CVHS wrestling head coach Mario Guardado said that’s where Ivan thrives. “I just want everybody to know that Ivan is one of those special
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COCOACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley Firebirds have sealed their spot in the Calder Cup Playoff after the Tucson Roadrunners fell to the Henderson Silver Knights 5-4 in regulation. There were three scenarios the Firebirds could have to reach the postseason, just needing one to come true on Saturday. Another option was for
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — The Coachella Valley Firebirds defeated the Abbotsford Canucks on Friday night at Rogers Forum by the final score of 2-0. John Hayden scored a shorthanded goal in the second period while Cooper Marody added an insurance marker in the game’s closing minutes to put Coachella Valley up 2-0 in the
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Local UFC fighter Cub Swanson last fought in December of 2024, an impressive knockout victory over Billy Corantillo. Many thought, including Cub himself, that it would be the final fight of his career. But “Killer” Cub is set to fight again, taking on Nate Landware at UFC 327 on Saturday,
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – The La Quinta Blackhawks are looking for a Desert Empire League title this year, and they’re on track to be able to reach it. The Blackhawks haven’t finished first in the DEL since the 2022-23 season. The Blackhawks mercy ruled the Palm Desert Aztecs in the fifth inning with a
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — The Ontario Reign showed why they’re the team to beat in the Pacific Division on Wednesday night at Acrisure Arena. The first-place Reign routed the Firebirds 7-0 for the largest loss in franchise history. It’s the fifth time this season the Firebirds have allowed six goals or more. Firebirds suffer
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LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) — Despite some speculation on its future, the American Express golf tournament will return to the desert for the 2027 PGA Tour season. Organizers announced the tournament will be held on Jan. 18-24 in La Quinta. American Express executive director Pat McCabe told News Channel 3’s Blake Arthur earlier this year
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Sayuri Toledo is a senior pitcher for Cathedral City High School softball and she is the latest student-athlete of the week. “She doesn’t give up,” Israel Diaz, head coach, said. “She’s very strong. There’s no end to her.” Toledo has been playing softball since she was four years old, and
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INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Easter Bowl, hosted at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden, just wrapped up another year of hosting junior champions in the desert. The tournament closely follows the BNP Paribas Open, giving juniors in the USTA Level 1 tournament the chance to play on the same hard courts as the professionals. Ellery
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley Firebirds have evolved into a solid and strong team in the last few games, especially defensively. The Firebirds have now won five straight games and swept the No. 3 San Jose Barracuda with a win on Sunday 4-1. The game at Acrisure Arena started tense, much like Saturday
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley Firebirds have earned a four-game winning streak after defeating the San Jose Barracuda on Saturday 4-2. The Firebirds came into the game ranked No. 6 in the Pacific Division facing the No. 3 Barracuda. Nikke Kokko was a defensive powerhouse for the Firebirds at Acrisure Arena, making 40
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Aryna Sabalenka has continued her dominancy on the hard court with a Miami Open women’s singles title win against Coco Gauff on Saturday. Sabalenka came into the Miami Open full of confidence and excitement after her recent engagement, a new dog and winning her first-ever title at the BNP Paribas Open
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