PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — Thousands of people spent the Fourth of July at the Palm Springs Air Museum, where historic aircraft, patriotic flyovers and military history highlighted the holiday celebration. The museum’s annual Independence Day event featured more than 70 historic aircraft on display, with several vintage warplanes, including the P-51 Mustang and C-47 cargo
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) — A 75-year-old woman is dead after she was hit by a vehicle on the Fourth of July in Indio. Around 10:58 p.m. on Saturday, the Indio Police Department responded to a report of a crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian at the intersection of Golf Center Parkway and Avenue 44. Upon arrival,
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) — All lanes are back open after a crash on Date Palm Drive left at least one man injured Saturday afternoon. A two-car crash happened just before 4:00 p.m. at the intersection of Via Colusa and Date Palm Drive. The collision blocked all southbound lanes as crews worked to clear the
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Update (7/3/26) The suspect, Adolfo Suarez Lopez, 50, was arrested on Thursday by Mexican authorities in Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico. Authorities said Lopez was turned over to the Riverside County Gang Impact Team at the San Ysidro Port of Entry and was later booked into the Robert Presley Detention Center. Jail records show he is
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ)- The biggest grilling day of the year, the Fourth of July, it is also the busiest day for grill-related fires. 71 percent of grill for the holiday, followed closely by Memorial Day and Labor day. Grill fires cause an average of 10,600 home fires and 150 million in property damage every year.
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LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) – It’s been over 20 years since La Quinta resident Richard Birdsall fought his homeowner’s association to keep up a 22-foot flag pole and American flag. This Fourth of July, Birdsall says he’s proud of his fight to fly the nation’s flag, which he first raised after September 11, 2001. But
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Fourth of July celebrations recognizing America’s 250th birthday are planned across the Coachella Valley. The July 4 falls on a Saturday this year, and some municipalities plan to host pyrotechnics spectaculars immediately before and after that date. On July 2, Coachella is scheduled to host a spectacular after sundown in Bagdouma Park, 51-251 Douma St.
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Idyllwild residents are paying more than ever for wildfire insurance, with many insuring for less than their homes are worth due to high costs, while others are choosing to accept the risk of not being insured.
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The Palm Springs Air Museum is preparing to celebrate the Fourth of July with a unique event honoring 250 years of friendship between France and the United States. The museum’s Allies In Liberty Celebration takes place Saturday, July 4, featuring a day of family activities, aviation history and a special French-American cultural exchange. French diplomats
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — Federal immigration officials have significantly increased enforcement efforts nationwide, with sources saying Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested about 10,000 people over a five-day period. According to the report, ICE is now aiming to make at least 2,000 arrests per day as the Trump administration continues its immigration crackdown. The
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The City of Palm Springs is celebrating Independence Day with three days of family-friendly events, culminating in its annual Fireworks Spectacular on the Fourth of July. The celebration includes a kickoff at VillageFest on Thursday. Today there will be a free Dive-In Movie Night featuring The Sandlot. The city will
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As Independence Day celebrations begin, fire officials are reminding the public that the Fourth of July is one of the busiest times of the year for firefighters, with many emergency calls involving fireworks-related injuries and fires. According to Cal Fire, the holiday consistently brings a spike in burn injuries, particularly among children. Officials are encouraging
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Firefighters quickly contained an RV fire that broke out earlier Friday afternoon in Indio. Cal Fire reports the fire began at approximately 12:52 p.m. at Mary Lane and Madison Street, with firefighters arriving at the scene shortly after. Initially crews believed the fire may have spread to a single-story family dwelling nearby.
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – Thousands of residents from across the Coachella Valley gathered at Coachella’s Bagdouma Park Thursday evening for the city’s annual Independence Day celebration. The free event features music, rides, food vendors, a pie-eating contest, and the much anticipated fireworks show painting the night sky red, white and blue. For many, the annual
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – A Judicial Council of California assessment places the need at 111 judges for Riverside County, but the county currently has 75 judges and 14 judicial officers, leaving it short 22 judgeships. This shortage can contribute to prolonged legal proceedings. At the same time, there is frustration over the pace of justice in some cases that have
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ)- A record number of people are expected to travel over the Fourth of July weekend, and downtown Palm Springs are hoping that means a boost in customers. According to AAA, they say more than 72 million people are expected to travel this holiday weekend, which would set a new record. Shops
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – Animal shelters across the Coachella Valley are preparing for one of their busiest times of the year as fireworks celebrations often lead to a spike in lost pets. Loud fireworks can frighten dogs and cats, causing many to panic, jump fences, slip out of collars, or bolt through open doors
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – The California Highway Patrol is increasing patrols across the state for the Fourth of July holiday weekend after last year’s holiday period saw more than 850 speed-related crashes statewide. CHP Officer David Torres says officers will be watching for speeding, aggressive and impaired drivers. The Maximum Enforcement Period runs from
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – A 45-year-old Palm Springs man was arrested after allegedly leading officers on a pursuit in a stolen vehicle and being involved in a hit-and-run crash, authorities announced. Detectives from the Palm Springs Police Department Special Enforcement Unit were in the 68800 block of East Palm Canyon Drive in Cathedral City
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PALM SPRINGS (CNS) – Palm Springs officials invited local residents to share their input regarding the way in which a mayor is chosen as part of a series of meetings starting later this month. The meetings will be held throughout the city, with the first set to take place from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. July 22
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