Miss U.S. Latina National Competition in Miami, Florida
The National Pageant begins on July 28th through July 30th, 2025
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Shelters urging residents to keep pets safe during Fourth of July
THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Fourth of July is the busiest weekend for lost pets entering shelters, primarily due to the loud noises and flashing lights from fireworks, which can frighten pets and cause them to run away. Many animal shelters and animal control facilities report a 30% to 60% increase in lost pets, according
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Indio police using drones to catch illegal firework users this Fourth of July
INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) Â – The Indio Police Department (IPD) is cracking down on illegal fireworks this Fourth of July, and this year enforcement is taking flight. Officer Felipe Escalante said the department is deploying several drones to help identify and respond to firework violations. “The entire city,” Escalante said. “When people are calling in illegal
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Living Healthy: A focus on men’s heart health during ‘Men’s Health Awareness Month’
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – June is “Men’s Health Awareness Month,” and when it comes to heart health there are some clear differences between men and women. Cardiologist Dr. Jignesh Patel says men are less likely to take care of their high blood pressure, and men also tend to have uncontrolled hypertension that puts them
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Palm Springs International Shortfest “Aria”
Catch “Aria” Saturday, June 28th at 2 p.m.
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Free Microchip & Vaccination Clinic at Coachella Valley Animal Campus on Sunday
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – The Riverside County Department of Animal Services (RCDAS) reports that data released by “Shelter Animals Count” shows the Fourth of July as the busiest weekend for lost pets entering shelters. RCDAS is offering a free Microchip & Vaccination Clinic ahead of the holiday to help reunite any wayward furry friends with
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Living Healthy: HIV clinics brace for uncertainty as Congress weighs spending bill, medicaid cuts
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) As Congress finalizes a sweeping new federal spending bill, healthcare providers are sounding the alarm over what could be at stake for HIV prevention programs. At the center of the concern: possible Medicaid cuts. Clinics that offer free or low-cost HIV services—like PrEP, Doxy-PEP, and same-day testing—say even minor funding changes
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Maroon 5 brings their ‘Moves like Jagger’ to the Coachella Valley
COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ)– Grammy Award winning band Maroon 5 announced they will bring their U.S. arena tour to Acrisure Arena this upcoming October. This show is set to take place on October 8th with tickets for this anticipated event going on sale June 27th, following the release of their new single and music video
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Prepare your car ahead of Fourth of July travel surge
THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – If you’re planning to hit the road for a vacation, make sure your car is ready to go. With the Fourth of July approaching, AAA estimates 4.3 million Southern Californians will travel by car during the holiday weekend. With temperatures climbing, summer road trips can take a toll on your
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Cathedral City restaurant temporarily closes after fear from ICE operations tank business
CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) — Monarca Mexican Restaurant in Cathedral City is closing it’s doors for a week due to “unforeseen immigration circumstances” and safety concerns for the community, according to restaurant owners. Owners say those concerns have stopped customers from showing up and spending money due to fear of local raids. Earlier this month,
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