Month: July 2016

The South Coast Air Quality Management District has the Coachella Valley & the San Gorgonio Pass under “Moderate” air quality conditions as of 7/31 at 3 PM. Conditions reached hazardous levels on Saturday, after the passing of a dust storm on Friday night. Sam Atwood from SCAQMD says it’s important when storms like these come

Dozens of teams will hit the basketball court in memory of 6-year-old Desi Cechin. In her honor, the first Ballin’ for Desi basketball tournament fundraiser will kick off this Saturday at Shadow Hills High School in Indio on July 30 at 8 a.m. Desi loved watching her brother and sister play basketball. It cheered her

Swimming, boating or engaging in any other form of recreational activity in Lake Elsinore has been declared off-limits due to a dramatic rise in what toxic algae throughout the lake. The city of Lake Elsinore ordered the entire body of water closed Thursday after the Southern California Coastal Water Research Project determined that the presence

It’s monsoon season and motorists in the region are being reminded to stay prepared for possible storms. Ken Williamson, owner of Palms to Pines Auto, urges motorists to check their tires and windshield wipers. All it takes is 6 to 12 inches of standing water to hydroplane. In the event that you are hydroplaning, Williamson

UPDATE: 5:59 p.m. While Kephyan Sheppard has brought many together as Pastor of the Word of Life Center in Desert Hot Springs, he’s also spent time as Chaplain of the Desert Hot Springs Police Department. “First and foremost is prayer for our officers,” Sheppard said. “I think a lot of people don’t understand how tough

Drowning is the third leading cause of death among children younger than one, and two thirds of those cases happen between May and August. That’s why some parents are turning to swimming lessons when their children are infants. Babies as young as six months are taught to survive in water by learning how to float.

Almost 900 customers were without power just before 10 AM this morning. IID says its all thanks to the work of metal thieves who have been causing employees and rate payers problems. “If they’re going to a system that is unstable because the copper wiring has been removed, they don’t know what they’re getting into

The Palm Springs Police Department said a driver has died after crashing into a palm tree near the intersection of E. Ramon Road and S. Indian Canyon Way on Friday morning. There was only one vehicle involved in the crash, and officers said it’s likely the driver suffered a medical emergency prior to the collision.

Traffic slowed on eastbound I-10 Thursday afternoon after three cars crashed, including a CHP patrol SUV. The collision happened just east of Monterey Avenue. According to the driver one of the vehicles, he was driving in the slow lane when two CHP patrol SUVs came up fast from behind. He tells us that one tried

Una organizacin local busca ayudar a los veteranos de guerra pero necesita de su ayuda. Actualmente la organizacin denominada Soldiers Organized Services, SOS por sus siglas en ings prove transporte a los infantes de marina desde y hasta Twentynine Palms. Ahora, la entidad antes mencionada desea proveer el mismo servicio para los hombres y mujeres

The search continues Friday for a man wanted on a $2 million warrant for armed robbery out of San Bernardino. Kevin Pille, 23, was the passenger in a white Hyundai four-door sedan that failed to stop at the Highway 86 Border Patrol checkpoint near Salton City at 10:25 a.m. Thursday. Border Patrol agents and Riverside

UPDATE: 6:36 p.m. It’s the dog days of summer for Michael and Aubrey Williams, and their furry friend Oliver. “He still gets ancy to go outside, but we can’t take him out for most of the day because it’s too hot,” Williams said. “So, we try to at least find shady spots to stay outside

A recent financial study is suggesting that a national restaurant decline may be on the way in the coming months. We reached out to local restaurant owners and residents to see if the forecasted restaurant recession has hit our community. Tony Marchese, business partner at Trio in Palm Springs, says this summer has been better

A valley organization is asking for your help. Soldiers Organized Services, or SOS, is hoping to expand its services, wanting to give rides to veterans needing to go to Loma Linda Hospital and other local doctors’ appointments. “We’re starting to provide veterans in our community rides to local doctors’ offices, a couple of rides a

A family wanted to say thanks to the Palm Springs Police Department by delivering a hand-written letter and snacks to officers at the station on Thursday morning. The letter and snacks were dropped off by 4-year-old Alberto Zambrano II, and PSPD Chief Bryan Reyes tweeted out a big THANK YOU to the Zambrano family via

La iglesia Sword of the Lord Ministries por cuarto ao consecutivo repartira mochilas repletas de tiles escolares totalmente gratis a los nios del Valle de Coachella. Ms de 1,000 mochilas sern distribuidas a las pequeos que asistan con sus padres a la iglesia ubicada sobre la cuadra 72055 Corporate Way en la ciudad de Thousand

The federal government is making new changes to help lower income people get access to solar power. The White House released the Clean Energy Savings for All initiative to expand residential solar use coast to coast. The initiative aims to help low income people get solar panels. In California, the property-assessed clean energy or PACE

UPDATE 6:02 p.m. Dr. Wayne McKinny fought for many children around the world for more than three decades. He said some patients remain fresh on his mind. “Working with the orphans and trying to get them placed,” McKinny said. “I always said that I was the biggest stud in Saigon, because 15 minutes after meeting

UPDATE: AP- A Chinese rocket re-entered the atmosphere near California late Wednesday night around the same time many people shared video on social media of a mysterious bright object streaking across the night sky. U.S. Strategic Command spokeswoman Julie Ziegenhorn wouldn’t say if the rocket ever posed danger to people on the ground. She says

Coachella Mayor Steven Hernandez will deliver the State of the City address today during a business expo organized by the Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce. Hernandez is expected to discuss Coachella infrastructure, public safety, economic development, and upcoming city projects during an event that will include a free business expo at the Spotlight 29