Calling MOOOM! The Iowa State Fair’s annual Mom Calling Contest is back, and these kids brought their best—and funniest—mom calls to the mic! From Fortnite updates to snack emergencies, apparently everything is a five-alarm situation when you’re a kid. 8-year-old Vivien Sullivan of Ankeny took home first place, a blue ribbon and $5! Would your kid win this contest? 👀 #IowaStateFair #MomCallingContest #Iowa #StateFair #KidsBeingKids #FunnyKids #Mom #FamilyFun #ViralVideo #NBCPalmSprings

☕️ Social Time with Thalia & Jerry

It’s that time of year again! It’s the start of the 2026 Friday Night Lights season, and you can see all the action here on NBC Palm Springs and nbcpalmsprings.com #fnl #fridaynightlights🏈 #football #nbcpalmsprings

UPDATE: The San Bernardino Sheriff’s Department have confirmed that one person has died and another two were injured after a home explosion on Ocotillo Rd in Twentynine Palms. Security camera video from a nearby neighbor captured the dramatic blast around 8:28 p.m., followed by a fire that brought a massive emergency response from fire and law enforcement agencies across the Morongo Basin. The burning structure has been confirmed as a residence at 6427 Ocotillo Ave. The cause of the explosion remains under investigation and the San Bernardino Sheriff’s Arson/Bomb Detail team is conducting the investigation. Tune in to our evening newscasts for the latest information.

A little galaxy far, far away… meets the debate over surveillance cameras. 👀 A man dressed as Darth Vader spoke at a San Diego City Council meeting this week, telling members the emperor is a “fan of Flock,” the company behind license plate-reading cameras facing scrutiny across the country. The moment came as communities debate the balance between public safety, technology and privacy. #SanDiego #FlockCameras #LicensePlateReaders #Surveillance #Privacy #StarWars #DarthVader #California #LocalNews #NBCPalmSprings

From Jackie and Shadow to the next generation. Millions watched the beloved Big Bear bald eagle family. Now, following Jackie’s death, conservationists are working to protect and track the young eagles who could represent the future of the species. See the full story at NBCPalmSprings.com. #BaldEagles #BigBear #WildlifeConservation #NBCPalmSprings #southerncalifornia

The Palm Springs Police Department opened its doors to its surveillance center to give the public a firsthand look at how they use flock cameras across the city. After a look behind the scenes, we asked residents about their impression of the technology. Make sure to tune in to our 5 and 6 p.m newscast for all the details.

🌊 Southern California lifeguards are bracing for bigger surf, stronger currents and more people in the water as El Niño approaches. Newport Beach lifeguards say they’ve already responded to a record number of rescues this year — including 1,000 rescues in just seven days. Now, with warmer water and potentially larger swells ahead, they’re urging beachgoers to check conditions before getting in. ⚠️ Bigger waves can mean bigger risks, especially when rip currents are involved. Read the full story at NBCPalmSprings.com #ElNino #SouthernCalifornia #Lifeguards #NewportBeach #RipCurrents OceanSafety BeachSafety CoachellaValley NBCPalmSprings

Our Maria Noble Valdez visited the Rancho Mirage Library and Observatory and spoke with event organizer, Eric Cunningham about the big ideas coming here on August 25th💡! Tune in at 5 and 6pm tonight to learn all about the event. #tedxtalks #ranchomirage #coachellavalley #760 #nbcpalmsprings

☕️ Social Time with Thalia & Jerry. Do you have an accent?