The BISSELL Pet Foundation's "Empty the Shelters" campaign is offering free adoptions for dogs and cats at the Coachella Valley Animal Campus through July 26, helping pets find homes while creating space for more animals in need.

Palm Desert resident Mel Barton celebrated his 104th birthday surrounded by family, friends, and fellow residents at Bella Villaggio. The celebration featured a heartfelt tribute from his daughter and some simple life advice from the centenarian himself.

A commercial building housing a candy store caught fire Sunday afternoon in Coachella. Firefighters brought the blaze under control in about an hour, and no injuries were reported.