Keeping pets safe during Fourth of July fireworks

COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ)- As families get ready to celebrate the Fourth of July, veterinarians are reminding pet owners to prepare for the holiday before the fireworks begin. News Channel 3 is speaking with Dr. Michael Hyder of VEG ER for Pets about common Fourth of July pet emergencies, ways to help keep pets calm,

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Shelter dogs from Coachella Valley among 100+ found dead at Northern California “no-kill” shelter

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — Authorities with the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office say deputies have found mass graves containing the remains of more than 100 dogs on the grounds of an animal sanctuary in northern California The sheriff's department says an investigation into reports of animal cruelty and fraud at Miranda’s Rescue Animal Sanctuary, located at

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Events canceled for the week at Palm Springs Cultural Center as crews survey damage

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – At the Palm Springs Cultural Center, both the feeling of uncertainty and the smell of smoke lingered in the air after a fire in the attic damaged the building over the weekend. The leadership team at the Cultural Center said they had pulled promotions for events that were scheduled this

Supplies collected for earthquake victims in Venezuela

CATHEDRAL CITY, CALIF. (KESQ) – Following the recent earthquakes that devastated the population of Caracas, Venezuela, a family in Cathedral City has organized an event to collect food and personal hygiene products to donate to the victims. The collection center is located at 68100 Tortuga Road, Cathedral City, CA 92234. Now today, they are accepting

Fourth of July celebrations spark reflection ahead of Nation’s 250th Birthday

COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — As Americans prepare to celebrate the Fourth of July, a broader national conversation is emerging about how the country should mark its upcoming 250th birthday, with opinions varying on what the milestone should represent. Across the Coachella Valley, Independence Day traditions like backyard barbecues, neighborhood gatherings, and community fireworks shows

SCE’s wildfire recovery program offers $700 million to over 5,000 fire victims

Southern California Edison's Wildfire Recovery Compensation Program has offered over $700 million to over 5,000 people affected by the Eaton Fire, with the program open to homeowners, renters and business owners through Nov. 30, 2026.

Splash House unveils 2026 lineups featuring The Chainsmokers, Alison Wonderland, Foster The People DJ Set, and more

Palm Springs' premier poolside music festival, Splash House, returns with two weekends of electronic music and After Hours performances at the Palm Springs Air Museum. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Splash House (@splashhouse) Splash House is set to make its highly anticipated return to Palm Springs in August of 2026, unveiling

Palm Springs International ShortFest Announces Award Winners

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — The 32nd Palm Springs International ShortFest wrapped up Sunday with its annual awards ceremony, recognizing outstanding filmmakers from around the world and distributing $30,000 in cash prizes across multiple categories. The awards ceremony was held at the Hilton Palm Springs, where more than a dozen films and filmmakers were honored