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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

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

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

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

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

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

UPDATE 7/2 10:48 A.M.: Meyers says Uber has reactivated his driver account following News Channel 3’s reporting on the incident. INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A 72-year-old rideshare driver says he was violently attacked by a passenger. Bill Meyers says the assault happened late last month near Villanova Drive and Amherst Drive, just off Miles Avenue

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Health experts are encouraging men to get screened for prostate cancer as cases continue to rise nationwide. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says prostate cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer deaths among American men, behind lung cancer. Nearly 300,000 new cases are expected to be diagnosed this