Palm Desert, CA

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Coachella Valley Firebirds captain John Hayden scored the game-winning goal with just nine seconds remaining in regulation to lift the Firebirds to a 2-1 victory over the Colorado Eagles on Wednesday night at Acrisure Arena. JOHN HAYDEN TO GIVE US THE LEAD WITH 8 SECONDS LEFT IN THE 3RD PERIOD https://t.co/E3XtW7klhz The post John Hayden’s late goal lifts CV Firebirds past Colorado Eagles 2-1 appeared first on KESQ.

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) -- The Desert Athletic Conference cross country finals featured several standout performances, including individual championships for Palm Desert's Marina Avila and Indio's Jonathan Hernandez. Avila, a standout at PDHS, captured the DEL girls individual title, finishing ahead of the rest of the field to cap a strong season. Avila credited her The post Avina, Hernandez finish first at Desert Athletic Conference cross country finals appeared first on KESQ.

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) - Days after animal care workers at The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens walked off the job, questions remain about the ongoing labor dispute between employees and management. News Channel 3 is speaking with union employees about their concerns, the ongoing contract negotiations, and what they say needs to change moving The post Living Desert animal care workers speak out amid ongoing labor dispute appeared first on KESQ.

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) - Two City Council seats are up for grabs in Palm Desert this Election Day, as voters decide who will represent Districts 4 and 5 for the next four years. Tuesday's election marks a significant milestone for the city, completing Palm Desert's transition to a five-district City Council system. Four candidates The post Election 2026: Palm Desert voters decide two City Council seats in final transition to district-based elections appeared first on KESQ.

PALM DESERT, Calif (KUNA) - El zoológico y jardín botánico Living Desert lamenta la pérdida de Kali, una querida guepardo de 12 años que fue sacrificada la semana pasada tras ser diagnosticada con insuficiencia renal y una gran masa en el cráneo. Living Desert anunció la noticia en redes sociales, indicando que la salud de Kali The post El zoológico y jardín botánico Living Desert lamenta la pérdida de Kali, una querida guepardo appeared first on KESQ.

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley Lakers hosted a media day at Acrisure Arena on Monday ahead of the start of their inaugural season. The Lakers will host the Salt Lake City Stars on Friday Nov. 6 to kick off the NBA G League season. The Lakers started training camp Oct. 26 and The post Coachella Valley Lakers gear up for start of inaugural season appeared first on KESQ.

PALM DESERT, CALIF. (KESQ) - The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens is mourning the loss of Kali, a beloved 12-year-old cheetah who was compassionately euthanized last week after being diagnosed with kidney failure and a large mass in her skull. The Living Desert announced the loss on social media, saying Kali's health began declining in The post The Living Desert mourns the loss of beloved cheetah, Kali appeared first on KESQ.

El conflicto laboral en el Living Desert continúa y el pasado fin de semana, los trabajadores encargados del cuidado de los animales volvieron a manifestarse frente al zoológico ubicado en Palm Desert para exigir mejores salarios, mientras continúan las negociaciones que llevan más de tres años. La primera protesta ocurrió en mayo pasado, cuando algunos The post Trabajadores de The Living Desert vuelven a protestar para exigir mejores salarios appeared first on KESQ.

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) Coachella Valley veteran who recently took an Honor Flight to Washington, D.C., is sitting down with News Channel 3 to share the trip, just over a week before Veterans Day. Honor Flight Network flies veterans to the nation’s capital free of charge to visit the memorials dedicated to their service. The The post Coachella Valley veteran shares his Honor Flight journey ahead of Veterans Day appeared first on KESQ.

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — Halloween celebrations are getting an early start at The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens, with dogs joining their humans for a day of costumes and treats. The zoo’s first Dog Day Halloween celebration, “Pups & Pumpkins,” takes place Friday, Oct. 30, beginning at 9 a.m. A costume parade led by The post Costumes, candy and canine companions kick off Halloween at The Living Desert appeared first on KESQ.