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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — Let Freedom Ring, and Tails Wag! Animal Samaritans invites the community to celebrate independence and unconditional love by giving a shelter pet their forever freedom. Join Animal Samaritans for a star-spangled Pet Adoption Event at PetSmart in Palm Desert on Saturday, July 5th from 11am to 1pm, the address is

DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The City of Desert Hot Springs is hosting a fireworks spectacular for its residents and visitors July 5th. Mayor Scott Matas said it’s a time to celebrate independence and recognize community members who make Desert Hot Springs special. The event held at Mission Springs Park is an annual tradition

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Hundreds of people gathering in Palm Springs to celebrate Fourth of July. Events kicking off with a splash at the Palm Springs Swim Center, where a pool party helped attendees beat the heat. From the pool to the baseball field. The Palm Springs Power facing off the Power Summer Collegiate

Here’s some celebratory events happening around the Coachella Valley for the holiday weekend!  Palm Springs Thursday, July 3, enjoy the Fourth of July weekend “Kick-Off Party at Villagefest,” located at Downtown Palm Springs, Tahquitz Canyon Way and Palm Canyon Drive to celebrate the patriotic weekend with games, live music, arts and crafts and snow cones

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — President Trump has signed his Big Beautiful Bill and some local servers could be cashing in on the ‘no tax on tips’ incentive. The incentive was one of the President’s key campaign promises, drawing in voters with the promise to take home more cash. Beginning the 2026 tax year, tip-reliant

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Indio Police Department is seeking the help of the community to identify the person responsible in a series of recent burglaries at businesses around the city. They say the suspect in the burglaries is described as a black male adult around 5’8″ to 6’0″, wearing a dark hoodie with an emblem

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Pyro Spectaculars is putting together a colorful fireworks display for the Palm Springs Department of Parks and Recreation “All American” Fourth of July events Friday night. Robert Bronner, a pyrotechnic operator, said it takes nearly 20 hours to set up over 600 shells for the big display – something they

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – It’s the Fourth of July and Palm Springs is ready to welcome nearly 10,000 people between its three events. The Department of Parks and Recreation has planned a weekend full of fun festivities for all residents and visitors. All city organizers are urging people to attend fireworks shows Friday night rather

DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — The owners of a Desert Hot Springs home are asking the community for help in finding homes for dozens of pets abandoned in the home by squatters. Betty Kerr, the real estate agent representing the home, says the property owners recently won an eviction case against a family member

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A new bill designed to keep you from being drugged is now in effect. Bars across the state must now have a stack of lids available to protect drinks from being spiked. If you want a lid to protect your drink, just ask. The law, which went into effect Tuesday,

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – California Highway Patrol is reminding residents and visitors about staying safe during July 4th, especially as over 72 million Americans are forecasted to travel throughout the weekend, according to AAA. While CHP and residents say traveling is good for everyone, officers say it raises concerns over traveler safety. Because of the

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Two people were hospitalized after a hit-and-run crash involving a semi-truck and an SUV Thursday morning on Interstate 10 in Indio. The crash was first reported at around 11 a.m. on the eastbound side on the I-10, west of Monroe. According to the California Highway Patrol, an SUV was traveling in