PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley Firebirds are ready to head into the 2026 Calder Cup Playoffs, especially after earning home ice advantage on Saturday in San Diego. The Sunday game against the Abbotsford Canucks did not go the Firebirds way with a 4-2 loss. Luckily for Coachella Valley, the game wouldn’t have
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – For their final game of the AHL regular season against the Abbotsford Canucks, the Coachella Valley Firebirds hosted Fan Appreciation Day, recognizing the support of the community. Many schools brought students to the game, including classes from Coachella Valley Unified School District who also performed outside the arena before the game.
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – What a beautiful weekend it has been in the Coachella Valley! Temperatures have climbed into the low 90s so far, a few degrees above our seasonal average of about 87°F. We’re set to see a warm start to the workweek before a midweek cooldown. Winds this weekend have been nice
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RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – Sunnylands is hosting its annual free family day to explore the beauty of the desert. Organizers say it will be a day filled with activities focused on desert plants, wildlife, and art. The event is open to the public from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission and parking are free.
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – It’s a calmer and warmer weekend compared to the first weekend of Coachella! Winds remain calm this evening and most of Sunday, which means if you’re camping at Coachella, you won’t be encountering any wind-related problems at the campground. Winds appear to pick up again for Sunday around dinnertime, but
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – As Weekend Two of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival continues, the impact is being felt far beyond the Empire Polo Club, especially when it comes to parking and shuttle traffic. Across the valley, shuttle stops are drawing large crowds of festivalgoers along with long lines of cars. In
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Drone soccer is growing in popularity in the Coachella Valley, and especially within the Palm Springs Unified School District. It’s a sport that was created in 2016 in South Korea, and PSUSD brought it to its students in 2019. The PSUSD Director of Education Technology, William Carr, said it’s been an
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley Firebirds have secured home ice advantage and the No. 4 spot in the Pacific Division after a 6-4 win Saturday against the San Diego Gulls. It was a difficult game in the first period as the Gulls went up 2-0, and the Firebirds struggled to net any of
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – This year, the Xavier Prep Saints are the Kings of Cook Street. This season, the Saints went undefeated in league play and have just one match loss overall for an 11-1 record. Xavier Preps domination included two wins against its arch rival Palm Desert, who is a notorious powerhouse program.
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Headliner Sabrina Carpenter brought on special guest Madonna Friday night at the second weekend of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio. During the headliner set, The Queen of Pop joined Sabrina Carpenter to perform two of her biggest hits, “Vogue” and “Like a Prayer” along with a new
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Kenny Wu was sentenced to two counts of first-degree murder for the deaths of his wife and another man outside a Palm Desert hotel in 2022, after a jury found evidence of stalking, domestic violence, and infidelity leading to the fatal confrontation.
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RIVERSIDE COUNTY, Calif. (CNS) – The unemployment rate in Riverside County declined marginally through the winter season amid a mix of payroll losses and gains, according to figures released today by the California Employment Development Department. The countywide jobless rate in February, based on preliminary EDD estimates, was 5.4%, compared to 5.5% in January. According
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ)-A man reportedly attacked a person with a machete early Friday morning, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department. The altercation was reported just after 7:30 a.m. in the area of Ramon Road and Via Eduardo Road in Thousand Palms. Deputies said when they arrived on scene, they found the victim who
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LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) – A man was arrested Friday afternoon, following a pursuit that began in La Quinta and ended near Desert Hot Springs. Investigators said the man was a wanted suspect. He was reportedly spotted in the area of Avenue 48 and Adams Street after 3:00 pm. Deputies said they attempted to pull
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Our breezy winds this morning are beginning to gradually ease this afternoon, with winds diminishing more significantly tonight. High temperatures today are noticeably cooler—only climbing to the low 80s. We’ll see a noticeable uptick tomorrow heating up to the lower 90s Saturday. Warm and dry conditions linger through the weekend, with Sunday highs a few
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — The College of the Desert golf team is putting together a special season. With four wins on the season, the Roadrunners are rolling, on their way to a conference title and have a legitimate shot at winning state. Five of the players on the Roadrunners’ roster are from local high schools,
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) — Shadow Hills throwers coach Javier Martinez is this month’s One Class at a Time award recipient. KESQ News Channel 3 Sports Director Blake Arthur visited practice to surprise Martinez, with Walter Clark making a $777.77 dollar donation to the Knights coach, rewarding his positive impact on local student-athletes. Shadow Hills Throwers
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – As Coachella’s second weekend gets underway, thousands of festivalgoers are returning to the Empire Polo Club with wind and dust creating new health concerns.Medical professionals say preparation is key, especially with long hours spent outdoors. Dr. Julie Puzzo, Associate Medical Director of the Emergency Department at JFK Memorial Hospital, says hydration
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — La Quinta softball is demolishing DEL opponents this season. The Lady Blackhawks are 11-0 in league play, outscoring teams 141-3 over that 11-game span. La Quinta softball is DOMINATING the DEL this season. The Lady Blackhawks are 11-0, outscoring league opponents 141-3.1⃣4⃣1⃣ – 3⃣‼️Sheesh! LQ – what, what?! LQ –
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