Crews from Cal Fire responded to a fire at an apartment complex in Desert Hot Springs Sunday afternoon. The fire happened at the Kelly Villas at 13285 Mesquite Avenue Two units in the two-story complex caught fire. The call went out at 1:53, and the fire was “knocked down” at 2:19. Four adults and three
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Riverside County health officials released new data Sunday afternoon, showing the changes in case numbers for Covid-19, or coronavirus. The mapping program used by the county indicated a newly recorded death in La Quinta. This is the first death recorded for a resident in that city. However, a San Diego man, 25, died in La
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A Riverside County inmate has died “from what appeared to be complications related to COVID-19,” the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office said in a news release. The inmate passed away at a hospital less than a week after being taken by ambulance from the Larry D. Smith Correctional Facility in Banning. The inmate has not been
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It’s typically a magical time at The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens during this time of year. Not only did they have big plans to celebrate its 50th year here in the desert, but administrators were also excited to introduce the community to their new interactive Australia exhibit. However, with a pandemic on our hands,
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Yesterday, Palm Springs got one degree shy of the record. The high temperature reached 103° and the record was 104° set back in 1926. Today’s record is much higher, 109°. We will remain below the record today and below the average of 87°. The reason temperatures continue to stay warm is because of a ridge
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Riverside County health officials are encouraging Coachella Valley seniors to remain in their homes during the current heat wave and to use air conditioning to stay cool. The county’s system of cooling centers has not been activated, but triple-digit temperatures are predicted for the weekend in the Coachella Valley and eastern Riverside County. “Please blast
Continue Reading Temperatures are staying in the triple digits for most of this upcoming week. That’s about 15° above seasonal average. Today, Palm Springs came up just one degree short of the record high set back in 1926. An Excessive Heat Warning remains in effect for the Coachella Valley through Sunday evening, with temperatures up to 105°
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Late Saturday afternoon the city of Palm Springs announced that they were extending the order that encompasses short term lodging until May 31st, 2020. The release says it is in an effort to contain the spread of Covid-19. Short term lodging establishments include hotels, vacation rentals, timeshares and homeshares. In addition, the order allows the
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The City of Palm Springs sent out a press release Saturday detailing a new “supplementary order” adopted by city officials, aimed at stopping the spread of coronavirus in grocery stores and drug stores. The news release appears below: “In an effort to protect the health and safety of grocery and retail drug store workers and
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Riverside County health officials provided the latest update on coronavirus cases, deaths, hospitalizations, and recoveries over the last 24 hours. Cases The total number of cases has jumped from 3,315 to 3,409 showing an increase of 94 cases in the past 24 hours. There are now 117 deaths up five from Friday. The county also
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According to Cal Fire one person is dead after a Saturday afternoon collision on Highway 62. The wreck was reported just before 12:30 p.m. on the highway’s northbound lanes at Pierson Boulevard. Fatality Traffic Collision: RPT @ 12:20 p.m. Pierson Blvd. X Hwy 62 in Desert Hot Springs. Passenger vehicle and motorcycle. 2 victs; 1
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Riverside County health officials are encouraging Coachella Valley seniors to remain in their homes during the current heat wave and to use air conditioning to stay cool. The county’s system of cooling centers has not been activated, but triple-digit temperatures are predicted for the weekend in the Coachella Valley and eastern Riverside County. Officials are
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The Coachella Valley is under an Excessive Heat Warning through 6 p.m. Sunday. This means temperatures are expected to be between 100° and 105°. This is for all areas highlighted in pink. During these times it’s important to remember the differences in signs, symptoms, and action for heat illness. If you are experiencing symptoms of
Continue Reading A ridge of high pressure will dominate the weather pattern this weekend and again next week. This ridge of high pressure, for Saturday, will leave temperatures near 15° above seasonal average. The average for Palm Springs today is 87°. The record high temperature for Palm Springs today is 104° set back in 1926. We will
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We continue to bring you answers to coronavirus questions. News Channel 3’s Caitlin Thropay spoke with Chief Medical Officer at Eisenhower Health, Dr. Alan Williamson who provides us answers. Question: How critical is it for people to get tested for coronavirus even if they are not experiencing any symptoms? Answer: “Today is it critical that
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“‘Oh my! How are we going to go about postponing various wishes.’ But how are we going to keep hope and inspiration in the minds of those that are being postponed,” said CEO of Make-A-Wish of Orange County and the Inland Empire, Gloria Crockett. Enter social media. Using the hashtag, “#WishesAreWaiting,” people from around the
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“The buckets never stop.” That’s the motto of Caleb Gervin, who is widely regarded as the best basketball player in valley history. Ask anyone around town about @GervinCaleb."GOAT of the valley.""Best this valley's ever had. And it's not close.""Averaged 32 a game senior year with 3 guys guarding him."He could hoop. But now he will
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As the state of Georgia re-opens salons, gyms, and other non-essential businesses on Friday. Some local hairstylists are pushing for salons to remain closed. “So wait with us and we will be waiting for you,” said Read Brown. This is a message from Read Brown, a Palm Springs salon owner, who united with hairstylists from across
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Por segundo día consecutivo, las ciudades del valle han experimentado temperaturas en los tres dígitos. La ciudad de Thermal y Palm Springs han roto el récord de temperaturas máximas. Una Advertencia de Calor Excesivo está en vigor hasta la noche del domingo Con temperaturas de hasta 105°. Palm Springs podría fácilmente romper su récord el
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A federal judge has denied a civil liberties group’s petition to have Riverside County’s prohibitions against in-house religious services rescinded based on alleged constitutional violations, saying there was no “palpable invasion of the plaintiffs’ free exercise of religion.” The San Francisco-based Center for American Liberty filed its civil rights lawsuit on April 13, challenging the
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