Author: KESQ

Haley Meberg

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ)– The Coachella Valley Firebirds announced the team’s 2025-2026 regular season schedule on Thursday.

Caught up with Firebirds VP of Hockey Operations @TroyBodie on the 2025-2026 schedule release. No new opponents this year, but there will be new start times, as the organization says they took into consideration suggestions from the fans. @KESQ @KenjiitoKESQ @Qassignmentdesk pic.twitter.com/6icFpRbTBE

— Blake Arthur (@BlakeArthur24) July 11, 2025

The Firebirds open their season against the San Diego Gulls Friday, October, 10 at 7 p.m. at Acrisure Arena.

Throughout this 72-game season the Firebirds will go head-to-head with all teams in the Pacific Division as well as one out-of-division team, the Texas Stars. 

The 2025-26 #CVFirebirds schedule has landed 🔥

More info: https://t.co/eb3ZSTg6b1 pic.twitter.com/4W0cEIXgUr

— Coachella Valley Firebirds (@Firebirds) July 10, 2025

Starting this season, weekday home games are set to begin at 6:30 p.m., Friday night games will begin at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday home days will begin at either 3 p.m. or 5 p.m. depending on the game. 

Their season is set to close late April at Acrisure Arena marking a total of 36 home games.

Last season the Firebirds ranked fourth in the Pacific Division with a record of 37 wins and 25 loses having fans eager to get back in the stands for the upcoming 2025-26 matchups. 

Scheduled dates and times are subject to change. 2025-26 season tickets are currently on sale at https://cvfirebirds.com/. More information about individual tickets, themes and promo nights will be released on the site at a later date. 

Stay with News Channel 3 for more Firebirds updates.

FULL SCHEDULE (all times Pacific, home games in bold)

Day
Date
   Time
Visiting Team
@
Home Team

Fri
10/10/25
7:00 PM
San Diego
@
Coachella Valley

Sat
10/18/25
6:00 PM
Colorado
@
Coachella Valley

Sun
10/19/25
4:00 PM
Coachella Valley
@
Bakersfield

Wed
10/22/25
7:00 PM
Coachella Valley
@
San Jose

Fri
10/24/25
6:00 PM
Coachella Valley
@
Calgary

Sat
10/25/25
5:00 PM
Coachella Valley
@
Calgary

Thu
10/30/25
6:30 PM
San Diego
@
Coachella Valley

Sat
11/1/25
6:00 PM
Colorado
@
Coachella Valley

Wed
11/5/25
6:30 PM
Colorado
@
Coachella Valley

Fri
11/7/25
6:00 PM
Coachella Valley
@
Tucson

Sat
11/8/25
6:00 PM
Coachella Valley
@
Tucson

Tue
11/11/25
6:30 PM
Bakersfield
@
Coachella Valley

Sat
11/15/25
7:00 PM
Coachella Valley
@
Bakersfield

Sun
11/16/25
3:00 PM
Abbotsford
@
Coachella Valley

Fri
11/21/25
6:00 PM
San Diego
@
Coachella Valley

Sun
11/23/25
3:00 PM
Calgary
@
Coachella Valley

Fri
11/28/25
7:00 PM
Coachella Valley
@
San Diego

Sat
11/29/25
6:00 PM
Texas
@
Coachella Valley

Wed
12/3/25
6:30 PM
Texas
@
Coachella Valley

Sat
12/6/25
7:00 PM
Coachella Valley
@
Abbotsford

Sun
12/7/25
4:00 PM
Coachella Valley
@
Abbotsford

Tue
12/9/25
6:00 PM
Coachella Valley
@
Calgary

Thu
12/11/25
6:00 PM
Coachella Valley
@
Calgary

Wed
12/17/25
6:30 PM
San Jose
@
Coachella Valley

Fri
12/19/25
7:00 PM
Bakersfield
@
Coachella Valley

Sat
12/20/25
6:00 PM
Coachella Valley
@
Bakersfield

Sat
12/27/25
6:00 PM
Abbotsford
@
Coachella Valley

Sun
12/28/25
5:00 PM
Coachella Valley
@
Henderson

Wed
12/31/25
5:00 PM
Bakersfield
@
Coachella Valley

Fri
1/2/26
7:00 PM
Coachella Valley
@
San Diego

Sat
1/3/26
6:00 PM
Coachella Valley
@
Ontario

Wed
1/7/26
6:30 PM
Henderson
@
Coachella Valley

Sat
1/10/26
6:00 PM
Henderson
@
Coachella Valley

Tue
1/13/26
5:00 PM
Coachella Valley
@
Texas

Wed
1/14/26
5:00 PM
Coachella Valley
@
Texas

Sat
1/17/26
6:00 PM
Coachella Valley
@
San Diego

Sun
1/18/26
5:00 PM
Abbotsford
@
Coachella Valley

Wed
1/21/26
6:30 PM
San Jose
@
Coachella Valley

Fri
1/23/26
7:00 PM
Ontario
@
Coachella Valley

Wed
1/28/26
6:30 PM
Colorado
@
Coachella Valley

Fri
1/30/26
7:00 PM
San Diego
@
Coachella Valley

Sun
2/1/26
3:00 PM
Coachella Valley
@
Ontario

Wed
2/4/26
7:00 PM
Coachella Valley
@
San Jose

Fri
2/6/26
7:00 PM
Coachella Valley
@
Henderson

Sat
2/7/26
6:00 PM
Coachella Valley
@
Henderson

Fri
2/13/26
7:00 PM
Tucson
@
Coachella Valley

Sun
2/15/26
3:00 PM
Tucson
@
Coachella Valley

Wed
2/18/26
6:30 PM
Coachella Valley
@
Bakersfield

Fri
2/20/26
6:05 PM
Coachella Valley
@
Colorado

Sat
2/21/26
6:05 PM
Coachella Valley
@
Colorado

Thu
2/26/26
6:30 PM
Henderson
@
Coachella Valley

Sat
2/28/26
6:00 PM
Bakersfield
@
Coachella Valley

Wed
3/4/26
7:00 PM
Coachella Valley
@
Henderson

Sat
3/7/26
6:00 PM
Calgary
@
Coachella Valley

Sun
3/8/26
3:00 PM
Calgary
@
Coachella Valley

Fri
3/13/26
7:00 PM
Ontario
@
Coachella Valley

Sat
3/14/24
6:00 PM
Coachella Valley
@
Ontario

Wed
3/18/26
10:30 AM
Coachella Valley
@
San Jose

Sat
3/21/26
6:05 PM
Coachella Valley
@
Colorado

Sun
3/22/26
6:00 PM
Coachella Valley
@
Colorado

Wed
3/25/26
6:30 PM
Calgary
@
Coachella Valley

Sat
3/28/26
6:00 PM
San Jose
@
Coachella Valley

Sun
3/29/26
3:00 PM
San Jose
@
Coachella Valley

Wed
4/1/26
6:30 PM
Ontario
@
Coachella Valley

Fri
4/3/26
7:00 PM
Coachella Valley
@
Abbotsford

Sat
4/4/26
7:00 PM
Coachella Valley
@
Abbotsford

Wed
4/8/26
6:30 PM
Henderson
@
Coachella Valley

Fri
4/10/26
7:00 PM
Coachella Valley
@
Ontario

Sat
4/11/26
6:00 PM
Ontario
@
Coachella Valley

Tue
4/14/26
7:00 PM
Coachella Valley
@
San Jose

Sat
4/18/26
6:00 PM
Coachella Valley
@
San Diego

Sun
4/19/26
3:00 PM
Abbotsford
@
Coachella Valley

Click here to follow the original article.

Haley Meberg

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ)– The legendary Sir Paul McCartney is kicking off his tour in the Coachella Valley at Acrisure Arena later this year. 

His 19 date “Got Back” USA Tour is set to begin September 29 and will feature iconic songs from The Beatles to Wings to solo hits. 

The iconic Paul McCartney brings his ‘Got Back’ tour to the USA 🇺🇸

From The Beatles to Wings to solo hits—experience the music that defined decades, live at Acrisure Arena in Greater Palm Springs on September 29. Sign up now for first access to tickets!

Sign up at… pic.twitter.com/2gOwigv2M8

— Acrisure Arena in Greater Palm Springs (@AcrisureArena) July 10, 2025

Presale and VIP Packages will be available to the public starting July 15 at 10 a.m. local time before general tickets go on sale July 18 at 10 a.m. via Ticketmaster.com

Following its opening at the Acrisure Arena, the tour will move on to Las Vegas and continue throughout the country before closing at the United Center in Chicago late November.

This isn’t McCartney’s first trip to the Coachella Valley. In 2009, the former Beatle headlined the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio. He returned to the Empire Polo Club in 2016 for Desert Trip.

McCartney, 83, is one of the two last remaining Beatles, along with Ringo Starr who recently celebrated his 85 birthday with the help of local students.

Click here to follow the original article.

Jesus Reyes

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Global luxury group Kering is the new presenting sponsor of the Palm Springs International Film Awards.

The Palm Springs International Film Society has announced its multi-year partnership with Kering on Thursday. As part of the sponsorship, Women In Motion, Kering’s acclaimed program spotlighting women in the arts and culture, will present two Talking Pictures during the festival’s opening weekend.

The 2026 Film Awards will take place Saturday, January 3rd, with the 37th annual festival scheduled for January 2-12, 2026. Film Awards tables and festival passes go on sale August 1.

“We are honored to welcome Kering as the Presenting Sponsor of the Palm Springs International Film Awards,” said Festival Chairman Nachhattar Singh Chandi. “Kering is more than a global leader in luxury—it’s a force for cultural change. Their commitment to artistic innovation and amplifying diverse voices aligns perfectly with our mission. This partnership celebrates the power of storytelling and the global impact of film.”

“We are thrilled to partner with the Palm Springs International Film Festival and Awards as part of Kering’s long-standing commitment to supporting cinema and celebrating creative talent,” said Laurent Claquin, Chief Brand Officer of Kering. “In honor of its 10th anniversary, Women In Motion made its debut at the Festival this year with two powerful conversations — one with the cast of Emilia Pérez, and another with Angelina Jolie. Through this initiative, we not only recognize women’s contributions to culture, but also create a space to amplify their voices, spark dialogue, and inspire future generations.”

Palm Springs International Film Festival is one of the first stops during Awards Season – nearly all honorees at the 2025 Film Awards went on to receive Academy Award nominations.

Adrien Brody (Desert Palm Achievement Award, Actor), Kieran Culkin (Breakthrough Performance Award, Actor), Mikey Madison (Breakthrough Performance Award, Actress) and Zoe Saldaña (Vanguard Award) went on to win Oscars in their respective acting categories.

The festival also screened numerous Oscar winners including “I’m Still Here” (Best International Feature), “Flow” (Best Animated Feature Film), and “No Other Land” (Best Documentary Feature). Best Live Action Short winner “I’m Not a Robot” screened at the 2024 Palm Springs ShortFest.

At last year’s festival, Women In Motion supported two Talking Pictures, featuring Angelina Jolie for her role in “Maria,” and “Emilia Pérez” actors Karla Sofia Gascón, Zoe Saldaña, Selena Gomez, Edgar Ramírez and director Jacques Audiard.

Launched in 2015 at the Festival de Cannes, Women In Motion has become a vital platform with the aim of shining a light on women in all aspects of filmmaking, both in front and behind the camera. Through its support of the Palm Springs international Film Festival, Kering deepens its commitment to amplifying the contributions of women in the film industry and celebrating creative voices.

For more information on the Palm Springs International Film Festival, visit www.psfilmfest.org or call (760) 969-7533 or toll free (800) 898-7256.

Click here to follow the original article.

Kendall Flynn

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Desert Regional Medical Center is set to offer a class for the community Thursday morning teaching them to stay fit and keep a healthy heart in triple-digit heat.

Cardiac Rehab staff will be offering blood pressure checks and advice for health and wellness in the summer months. The program is centered around live demonstrations of ways to stay fit but from air-conditioned places.

Many people in the Valley enjoy outdoor fitness activities like golf, pickleball or going on a walk. But, many don’t know that spending time outside can be detrimental to cardiac health, as your heart works harder to cool you down.

Stay with News Channel 3 to hear what Valley residents and visitors need to know to keep their heart healthy in the triple-digit heat.

Click here to follow the original article.

María García

CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Authorities have identified the two men killed in Thursday morning’s deadly big rig crash on Interstate 10 in Cathedral City.

According to the Riverside County Coroner’s Office, the victims are Francisco Sicairos Leon, 58, of Desert Hot Springs, and Miguel Macias, 49, of Santa Ana. Police said one of the people killed in the crash was in the rear passenger seat without a seatbelt.

Both men died at the scene after a westbound semi-truck veered across the center divider and overturned into eastbound lanes near Date Palm Drive around 6:40 a.m., crashing into five vehicles.

CHP Officer David Torres confirmed Friday morning that the driver of the big rig was badly injured but did survive. Torres said the driver did not suffer a medical emergency, did not have a blown-out tire, and was not under the influence of drugs or alcohol at the time of the crash.

Investigators are still working to determine why the truck swerved into oncoming traffic.

CHP revealed on Friday that three people suffered major injuries. Two other people were involved in the crash but were not hospitalized.

The crash blocked all eastbound lanes and led to a multi-vehicle collision. Several other people were injured, though the number and severity of injuries have not been confirmed.

By 9:00 a.m., lanes 1 and 2 reopened, but full access wasn’t restored until 2:20 p.m. as CHP officers investigated and crews cleared the scene.

The cause of the crash remains under investigation. Stay with News Channel 3 on-air and online for live updates.

Click here to follow the original article.

Katie Boer

It’s another scorcher in the Coachella Valley today, though not quite as extreme as yesterday.

Thermal and Indio broke daily high temp records yesterday–reaching 120°F. Palm Springs came close to tying a record, with a high of 119°F. 

Temperatures remain dangerously hot about 10 degrees above average, with extreme heat warnings and heat advisories still in effect through sunset.

The strong ridge of high pressure that’s been fueling our intense heat, is expected to weaken slightly by Friday. That means a very minor cooldown is on the way, though highs across the desert will still run several degrees above normal for this time of year.

By the weekend and into early next week, expect minor day-to-day changes—hot, but not record-breaking. Temperatures will hover just above mid-July averages across the lower deserts. Normal temp for today through the end of the month sits right at 109 degrees.

Some moisture from the Gulf is creeping in, which could bring a tiny bit relief and potentially raise humidity levels slightly.

Looking further ahead at the extended forecast, there’s a slight hint of monsoon moisture returning mid to late next week, which could mean a very slim chance of isolated showers or thunderstorms by Wednesday or Thursday. At this point it’s still to far out and too slim to include in the forecast.Stay hydrated and cool—we have a lot of hot summer days yet to go.

Click here to follow the original article.

Cynthia White

CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Cathedral City firefighters were called out to a single-story building at about 10:45 p.m. Wednesday night, finding it completely in flames by the time they arrived.

Firefighters determined that the building in the 32000 block of Date Palm Drive, near Via Olivera and across from the Cathedral Village Shopping Center, was unoccupied.

Roads surrounding the structure were closed as firefighters worked the blaze, but have since reopened.

Craig Sanborn, Cathedral City Battalion Chief, told News Channel 3 that crews were able to knock down the fire in about 30 minutes, and no nearby structures were affected.

No injuries were reported, and the fire is under investigation.

Click here to follow the original article.

Blake Arthur

COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – More children will be spending time in the pool to cool off in these current hot temperatures.

It’s important to remember safety protocols to keep kids safe – Drowning is the number one cause of accidental death in the home for children age five and under.

While survival skills in the water are important for every child, local Infant Swimming Resource (ISR) Certified Instructor David Heil reminds adults that they have a responsibility, as well.

Heil says, “The number one thing is lack of supervision, so even when there’s a number of adults around, somebody has to be keeping an eye on the children. Because what happens is everybody thinks someone else is watching.” He also recommends dressing kids in high visibility swimsuits that clash with the bottom of the pool.

Heil has been teaching ISR through “Coachella Valley Infant Swim” since 2014. For more information or to sign your child up for swim classes with Coachella Valley Infant Swim, visit cvinfantswim.com.

Click here to follow the original article.

Peter Daut

THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – News Channel 3’s John White sat down with local Rep. Ken Calvert (R) 41st District on Tuesday to ask him questions on a wide-range of issues.

On Wednesday, Peter Daut was able to speak with the valley’s other local Congressman, Rep. Raul Ruiz, M.D. (D) 25th District to get his take on the passing of the Big Beautiful Bill and other issues set to affect his District.

Click here to follow the original article.

Shay Lawson

THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ)  – In extreme heat, the risk of serious health issues like heatstroke and heart problems increases, particularly for older adults.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), people 65 and older are more prone to heat-related health problems.

Dr. Esfandiar Nasr, MD at Kaiser Permanente, said there’s several reasons for this.

“Over the years, there are certain things that decrease, such as our blood flow in our skin, our ability to sweat and sometimes the way we recognize we’re thirsty,” Dr. Nasr said. “A lot of our older adults have chronic conditions. With chronic conditions comes more risk, more medication.”

Dr. Nasr is breaking down the warning signs and sharing vital recommendations to stay safe.

“If compared to your baseline, you’re feeling a little more agitated, a little more restless, and then coupled with a little bit of confusion, headache, lightheaded and dizziness, these are all of the earlier signs, maybe even nausea,” Dr. Nasr said. “Pay attention to your body. If you’re a little slower getting around, try to run your errands earlier in the day or later in the evening.”

For more safety advice stay with News Channel 3 at 10 and 11 p.m. for the full report.

Click here to follow the original article.