Coachella Valley Lakers to open inaugural season on Nov. 6

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) - The Coachella Valley Lakers are set to play their first-ever home game at Acrisure Arena on November 6, officials announced on Friday. The CV Lakers will officially tip off their inaugural season at Acrisure Arena on Friday, November 6 against the Salt Lake City Stars. The 2026-27 campaign will feature

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Week 2 of high school football headlined by handful of exciting local matchups

COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) -- We're on to Week 2 of the high school football season, headlined by some intriguing local matchups. WEEK 2 GAME SCHEDULE - All games at 7pm unless changed Friday 8/28 Coachella Valley (0-0) at Rancho Mirage (1-0) Yucca Valley (0-1) at La Quinta (0-0) Desert Hot Springs (1-0) at Xavier

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Palm Springs man who assaulted girls across region facing over 20 years in prison

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) - A Palm Springs man who sexually assaulted multiple girls throughout Riverside, Los Angeles and San Diego counties, enticing them with illegal drugs and using them to make child pornography, is facing more than 20 years in state prison when he's sentenced in October. Jesse James Garcia Airada, 29, pleaded guilty Tuesday

Beaumont man who beat, starved child to death sentenced

RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) - A Beaumont man who severely beat his girlfriend's 4-year-old daughter, as well as starved the child for weeks until she died, was sentenced today to 18 years in state prison. Tyler Lawrence Finley, 30, pleaded guilty last week to murder and three counts of child cruelty, along with sentence-enhancing allegations of

Valley heat sends visitors to Idyllwild

IDYLLWILD, CALIF. (KESQ)- As hot and humid conditions continue across the Coachella Valley, some residents and visitors are heading to higher elevations for a break from the desert heat. Idyllwild, located in the San Jacinto Mountains, offers cooler temperatures just a short drive from the valley. For local businesses, the change in weather can also

The Living Desert renews autism-friendly certification

PALM DESERT, Calif. — (KESQ) — The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens has renewed its Certified Autism Center™ designation through IBCCES, reaffirming its commitment to accessible and inclusive experiences for autistic guests and their families. The zoo, home to more than 600 animals representing 141 species, first earned the certification in 2022. For the renewal, at

New HIV research raises hope for potential cure strategy

THOUSAND PALMS, CALIF. (KESQ)- A new study led by researchers at Oregon Health & Science University⁠ is raising hope that scientists could be getting closer to a new way of eliminating HIV. The research was led by Dr. Jonah Sacha and Dr. Nancy Haigwood of OHSU, with collaborators working at the Oregon and California National

National Breastfeeding Month highlights support for new moms

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) - August is National Breastfeeding Month, highlighting both the benefits of breastfeeding and the challenges some new moms face. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has set a goal of 42% of mothers exclusively breastfeeding through six months. The latest rate is 29.8%, according to the CDC. Desert Regional