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DCA student athlete commits to play college soccer in SoCal
The coronavirus pandemic has changed a lot in the sports world, especially for high school seniors with the goal of playing at the next level. Desert Christian Academy soccer standout Aidan Scott did not let the change in recruiting trends stop him. Scott signed his letter of intent Thursday to play at Vanguard University in
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Si Woo Kim outlasts Patrick Cantlay, takes title at 62nd American Express
Si Woo Kim has done it in the desert. Kim, ranked 96th in the OWGR, outlasted Patrick Cantlay to win the American Express at 23-under par. Si Woo Kim claims another Stadium. 🏆The 25-year-old wins @TheAmExGolf, his 3rd TOUR title. pic.twitter.com/DITKIETVut— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) January 25, 2021 The 25-year-old Korean shot a final round 64,
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Number of American Express volunteers down a quarter from previous years
Many things are different about this year’s American Express tournament, including the number of volunteers. Head volunteer Rob Appel said his committee normally has 45 to 50 people to help with crowd control and player security. This year there are only 9. Most volunteers in his committee are veterans, with two rookies, Appel said. “We’re
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American Express: With no spectators, PGA West homeowners have best seat in the house
When the golf course is your backyard, life is good. That’s the case for many homeowners at PGA West in La Quinta this weekend. The American Express announced in November that there would be no ticketed spectators at this year’s tournament due to state and county health guidelines regarding the coronavirus. That means the only
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‘Charity is everything’ Tony Finau, Phil Mickelson talk American Express Charity Challenge
For the first time ever, the American Express golf tournament in La Quinta will not have the three-day pro-am. In its place was the first-ever Charity Challenge. Two of the top 30 golfers in the world, alongside celebrity partners, battled it out on the back nine of the PGA West Pete Dye Stadium course. The
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American Legion hosting fundraiser for family who lost 5-year-old son to brain cancer
The American Legion of Indio is holding a fundraiser on Sunday to benefit the family of a 5-year-old boy who succumbed to brain cancer. Carlitos Hernandez had an inoperable brain tumor called a pontine glioma, which has no cure. Those close to 5-year-old Carlitos Hernandez say he always had a smile on his face. “You’d
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Record temperatures and Red Flag Warnings
As the Bonita burns near Mountain Center (updates on the air and here on KESQ.com) winds are gusting and highs are reaching record peaks. Dew points remain bone dry, so the Red Flag Warning remains in effect until 4 PM today. Above average temperatures dominate the Western US, and will last through the weekend. Palm
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Cathedral City short-term vacation rental raided, 431 marijuana plants seized
Riverside County Cannabis Regulation Task Force obtained a search warrant to investigate a possible illegal marijuana grow operation at a home on Obergon Court in Cathedral City Thursday morning. John Hall, a spokesperson for the District Attorney’s office, confirmed that the Cannabis Regulation Task Force served a search warrant. No arrests were made but agents
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