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July 13, 2026
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CV Weekly: America’s 250th Celebrated Valley-Wide & New Emergency Vet Opens in Rancho Mirage

By Desert Biz Connect

✨ Last Week Around the Valley

🎆 America's 250th Birthday — Valley-Wide Celebrations


The Coachella Valley rang in the nation's semiquincentennial in spectacular fashion, with cities across the desert hosting fireworks, drone shows, concerts, and community gatherings over the July 4th weekend.



    • Palm Springs kicked off the festivities on July 2 with a VillageFest party, followed by a "Dive-In Movie" night at the Palm Springs Swim Center on July 3, and a full day of activities at Sunrise Park on July 4 — capped off with a fireworks spectacular at 9:15 PM.

    • Palm Desert celebrated at Civic Center Park with a kids' zone, food trucks, a live performance by the Swing Cats Big Band, and a 20-minute fireworks display synchronized to patriotic music.

    • Indio hosted its third annual Independence Day Bash at the Empire Polo Grounds, featuring live entertainment, a beer garden, and a drone show at 9:30 PM — with double the capacity of previous years.

    • Rancho Mirage — Agua Caliente Casinos delivered a fireworks and drone show with a drive-in experience featuring music and games.

    • Coachella held an early celebration on July 2 at Bagdouma Park with live music, food vendors, and fireworks.

    • Desert Hot Springs commemorated the 250th anniversary with a fireworks spectacular at Mission Springs Park on July 5.


Sources: NBC Palm Springs | Desert Dream Homes

🌡️ Extreme Heat Warning


The valley braced for an Extreme Heat Warning from July 7–9, with temperatures soaring between 114 and 117°F and overnight lows remaining in the 80s. As the week progressed, monsoonal moisture began moving in, bringing increased humidity and isolated chances of showers and thunderstorms. Stay hydrated, check on neighbors, and take advantage of cooling centers when temperatures spike. Read more at KESQ.

⚾ Palm Springs Power Baseball


The Palm Springs Power collegiate baseball team had a stellar week, extending their winning streak to nine games with a 7-6 victory over Southern Nevada on July 7. The regular season wraps up July 17, with CPCL playoffs set for July 18–19 — the team is chasing their fourth consecutive championship! Follow the Power at palmspringspowerbaseball.com.

🎭 CVRep Summer Cabaret Series


Broadway veteran Emily Skinner dazzled audiences at the Coachella Valley Repertory (CVRep) in Cathedral City on July 9 as part of the 2026 Summer Cabaret Series. The series continues Tuesdays and Thursdays through July 30 at the CVRep Playhouse (68510 East Palm Canyon Drive, Cathedral City), featuring performers including Robert Yacko, Sarah Uriarte Berry, Davis Gaines, and more. See the full lineup.

🏙️ Cathedral City Community Updates



    • Cathedral City received a $4.5 million state grant from Proposition 64 funding to strengthen cannabis enforcement and neighborhood protection.

    • The city is gathering community feedback on its Septic-to-Sewer Planning Project affecting the Whispering Palms, South City, and Papaya and Pomegranate neighborhoods — residents have until July 22 to submit their survey responses.

    • The Free Summer Kids Movie Series, a partnership between the Cathedral City Parks and Community Events Commission and the Mary Pickford Theatre, continues every Friday in July.


Source: Discover Cathedral City

🌮 Tacos, Tequila & Chavelas Festival


The Tacos, Tequila & Chavelas Festival brought festive flavors to Coachella during the week of July 6–13. A great reminder of the vibrant food culture thriving in the eastern valley!

📅 Coming Up This Week


Here's what's happening across the Coachella Valley this week (July 13–19, 2026):

🗓️ Recurring Weekly Events




    • Open Mic Mondays at The Roost Lounge — Monday, July 14 | 6:00 PM

      The Roost Lounge, Cathedral City

      theroostcc.com/events


    • Tastes & Sounds of Cathedral City — Tuesday, July 14 | 5:00 PM

      Cathedral City Community Amphitheater, Cathedral City

      discovercathedralcity.com


    • Karaoke Tuesdays at The Roost Lounge — Tuesday, July 14 | 6:00 PM

      The Roost Lounge, Cathedral City

      theroostcc.com/events



    • Palm Springs VillageFest — Thursday, July 16 | 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

      Palm Canyon Drive, Downtown Palm Springs

      villagefest.org


    • Free Thursday Nights at Palm Springs Art Museum — Thursday, July 16 | 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

      Palm Springs Art Museum, 101 Museum Dr, Palm Springs

      psmuseum.org


    • Indian Wells Certified Farmers Market — Thursday, July 16 | 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM

      44-175 Washington St, Indian Wells, CA 92210

      cvcfm.org/indian-wells



    • Concerts in the Park — Palm Desert — Thursday, July 16 | 7:00 PM

      Palm Desert Civic Center Park, 43900 San Pablo Ave, Palm Desert

      engagepalmdesert.com/concerts


    • Poolside BBQ at Indian Wells Resort — Thu–Sun | 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

      Indian Wells Resort Hotel, Indian Wells

      indianwellsresort.com/events


    • Rancho Mirage Certified Farmers Market — Friday, July 17 | 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM

      Rancho Mirage Community Park, 71-560 San Jacinto Dr, Rancho Mirage

      certifiedfarmersmarkets.org


    • Indio Night Market — Friday, July 17 | 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

      Riverside County Fairgrounds, Indio

      desertbiz.net/events


    • La Quinta Summer Golf Experience — Saturday, July 18 | 7:30 AM

      Trilogy Golf Club at La Quinta, 60151 Trilogy Pkwy, La Quinta

      lqgolftour.laquintaca.gov


    • Palm Springs Certified Farmers Market — Saturday, July 18 | 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM

      Palm Springs Pavilion, 401 S Pavilion Way, Palm Springs

      certifiedfarmersmarkets.org


    • Indio Farmer's Market — Saturday, July 18 | 9:00 AM

      Corner of Towne Street and Bliss Avenue, Indio, CA

      gcvcc.org

🌟 Special Events This Week




    • Sewing Class — Wednesday, July 15 | 1:00 PM

      Indio Senior Center, 45700 Aladdin St, Indio, CA 92201

      indio.org


    • Wishes Interlocking Rings Jewelry Workshop with Kieu Pham Gray — Thursday, July 16 | 1:30 PM

      Old Town Artisan Studios, 78046 Calle Barcelona, La Quinta, CA 92253

      oldtownartisanstudios.org


    • Palm Springs Desert Art Luxury Fair — Friday, July 17 | 10:00 AM

      Civic Center Campus, 78495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA 92253

      Tickets on Eventbrite


    • David Spade — "I Got A Feel For It" — Saturday, July 18 | 8:00 PM

      The Show at Agua Caliente Casino, 32-250 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage

      aguacalientecasinos.com


    • CVRep Summer Cabaret Series — Tuesdays & Thursdays through July 30 | 7:00 PM

      CVRep Playhouse, 68510 East Palm Canyon Drive, Cathedral City

      discovercathedralcity.com

📆 View the full Coachella Valley events calendar at desertbiz.net/events →

🏪 Newly Added to Our Directory


These local businesses recently added their listings to Desert Biz Connect. Whether you've known them for years or are discovering them for the first time, we're glad to have them in our community directory!




    • Tax Fluential Solutions — Indio | Accounting & Tax Services

      Looking for tax and accounting help in the eastern valley? Tax Fluential Solutions recently added their listing to our directory.
      Find them on Desert Biz Connect →


    • Hammer 'N Nails — Palm Springs | Home Services

      Hammer 'N Nails recently added their listing to Desert Biz Connect. If you're looking for home services in the Palm Springs area, check them out.
      Find them on Desert Biz Connect →


    • Millers Glass Tinting Solutions, Inc. — Palm Springs | Construction & Contractors

      Millers Glass Tinting Solutions recently added their listing to our directory. A great local resource for glass and tinting needs.
      Find them on Desert Biz Connect →


    • Desert Elite Implant — Palm Desert | Dental Services

      Desert Elite Implant recently added their listing to Desert Biz Connect. Looking for dental implant services in Palm Desert? They're now listed.
      Find them on Desert Biz Connect →


    • Diamond Demolition — Palm Springs | Construction & Contractors

      Diamond Demolition recently added their listing to our directory. A local contractor resource now available on Desert Biz Connect.
      Find them on Desert Biz Connect →


🔍 Explore the full Desert Biz Connect business directory →

🆕 New to the Valley


Here's what's genuinely new or newly expanded in the Coachella Valley business scene this week:




    • Casa De Silvia — La Quinta (New Location Opening)

      The beloved Mexican brunch spot that originally called downtown Indio home since 2017 has opened a brand-new location in La Quinta at 47875/47885 Caleo Bay, Suite A106. Known for their chilaquiles, pan dulce french toast, and house-made horchatas, Casa De Silvia brings a warm, intentional dining experience to the west valley. The Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce has a ribbon-cutting ceremony scheduled for July 2026. Open daily 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM (closed Wednesdays).

      casa-de-silvia.com | GCVCC Events


    • Rancho Mirage Animal & Emergency — Rancho Mirage (New Business)

      The Coachella Valley now has a new 24-hour veterinary emergency and critical care hospital in Rancho Mirage, located near The River at 71950 Highway 111. Led by Dr. Meredith Kennedy and Dr. Cathy Gilabert, the clinic offers emergency surgery, advanced diagnostics, overnight hospitalization, and compassionate care at accessible prices. The Rancho Mirage Chamber of Commerce is hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, July 14, 2026.

      ranchomirageanimalemergency.com | Rancho Mirage Chamber


Know of a new business opening in the Valley? Let us know at desertbiz.net/submit!

🤝 Ways to Serve the Community


Looking to give back this summer? Here are some local organizations where you may be able to make a difference:




    • FIND Food Bank — Coachella Valley

      According to their website, FIND Food Bank is currently welcoming volunteers for multiple programs, including Homebound Delivery Drivers (ages 18+), Warehouse Sorting (ages 17+), Community Food Distribution (ages 18+), and Teen Volunteer shifts (ages 14–17). Contact Juan Perez at [email protected] or 760-542-2176 ext. 132.

      findfoodbank.org/volunteer-opportunities


    • Coachella Valley Housing Coalition (CVHC) — Indio

      According to their website, CVHC is currently welcoming volunteers to tutor youth, assist with office tasks, help with housing construction, and share skills like computer instruction or music. Submit a Volunteer Application and Waiver Form to Volunteer Coordinator Fabiola Valenzuela.

      cvhc.org/volunteer


    • Palm Springs Animal Shelter / Desert Wildlife Center — Palm Springs

      According to their website, the Palm Springs Animal Shelter is currently welcoming volunteers for a wide range of roles — from dog and cat socialization to administrative support, event help, fostering, and TNR clinic assistance. Get started by creating a profile at their volunteer portal.

      psanimalshelter.org/support/volunteer


    • Coachella Valley Conservation Commission (CVCC)

      If you're interested in getting involved with habitat maintenance, invasive species removal, or land monitoring in the valley, reach out to the CVCC to explore current opportunities.

      Contact: [email protected] | cvmshcp.org/volunteering


    • United Way of the Desert

      Check with United Way of the Desert to see if they're currently connecting volunteers with local community projects — they serve as a hub linking groups with resources across the valley.

      Learn more about voluntourism in Greater Palm Springs

📬 Stay Connected with CV Weekly


CV Weekly is your community roundup for everything happening in the Coachella Valley — from local news and upcoming events to new businesses and ways to give back. We publish every Monday to keep you in the loop all week long.



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