On university campuses, in public sector jobs, and government contracting, the policy called “affirmative action” could be coming back in California if voters approve Proposition 16. It would clear the way to for state and local governments, universities, and other public entities to grant preferences based on race, sex, color, ethnicity and national origin. Ward
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The Smoke Advisory for the Valley has been extended as smoke continues to filter in to our skies. Because of the smoke, our Air Quality is quite poor today, in the “Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups” range, and getting worse. Elsewhere, Tropical Storm Sally is threatening the Gulf Coast, specifically the City of New Orleans, and
Continue ReadingPresident Trump is visiting California on Monday. He’s expected to meet with politicians and fire officials to be briefed on the fires that continue to burn up and down the state. He’s expected to speak at noon. Watch live coverage here: The president will be visiting McClellan Park in Sacramento County, a former U.S. Air
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Police were investigating the cause of a collision that left a motorist dead early Monday morning on Interstate 10. The California Highway Patrol said a car and box truck collided shortly before 1:30 a.m. in the freeway’s westbound lanes between Date Palm Drive and Bob Hope Drive. The car’s driver was pronounced dead at the
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INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams ran through their tunnel and into empty SoFi Stadium for the very first time amid sparkling fireworks, flashing lights and the prerecorded cheers of fans watching from home. So this isn’t the Hollywood ending that anybody pictured on a landmark night for professional football’s return to Los
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Temperatures were a bit warmer today. The high temperature in Palm Springs was two degrees higher than yesterday. High pressure is in control, keeping our temperatures above average. The warming trend continues into the start of the week, but temperatures stay below 110°. Air quality is still a concern due to the El Dorado Fire
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WHITEWATER, Calif. – Conservancy officials at Whitewater Preserve are seeing help to restore parts of the area that were burned by the Water Fire in August. “It did burn much of our wetlands, which is a very unique habitat– multiple species of endangered birds that we look after,” assistant manager Lucas Wilgers with Whitewater Preserve
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Mirim Lee won her first major championship title on Sunday at the 2020 ANA Inspiration. After an eagle on 18 to force a three-way playoff, Lee defeated Brooke Henderson and Nelly Korda, the co-leaders into the final round. “I don’t consider majors any different from regular tournaments and moving forward, whenever I go to a
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The San Bernardino National Forest San Bernardino National Forest posted on their twitter (@SanBernardinoNF) that evacuation orders, warnings, and restrictions have been lifted in Yucaipa, Oak Glen, and Mentone. Orders remain for Mountain Home Village, Forest Falls, Angelus Oaks and Seven Oaks. Highway 38 is closed from Bryant St. to Onyx Summit. They said, “We
Continue Reading Saturday, Palm Springs reached a high temperature of 103°. This is one degree above the average of 102°. Today, temperatures will feel very similar. There is a ridge of high pressure in place keeping temperatures just a touch above the average. The smokey conditions overhead are also helping to regulate temperatures. A Smoke Advisory, from
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Temperatures are staying a couple degrees above seasonal all week long. Smoke from wildfires across California continues to impact air quality. The South Coast Air Quality Management District has extended a Smoke Advisory through Sunday afternoon. A ridge of high pressure is keeping temperatures slightly above seasonal, but will stay below 110° this week. This
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. – On Friday Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 2147 into law, which helps clear the path for some inmate firefighters to attain careers in the field post-prison. “I brought this piece of legislation appropriately I thought here today, that will give these future firefighters and emergency personnel a chance by getting them
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HENDERSON, KORDA LEAD WITH ONE ROUND TO GO AT ANA INSPIRATION The leaderboard at the ANA Inspiration is absolutely packed with power names and inspiring stories heading into Sunday’s final round. Young stars Brooke Henderson and Nelly Korda are tied for the lead at -12 with one round to go. Lexi Thompson, seemingly always in contention on the Dinah Shore Tournament
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Riverside County Sheriff Deputies arrested 2 people suspected of being involved in a robbery in Thousand Palms. 38-year-old Francisco Leyva of Thousand Palms and 19-year old Nicholas Diaz of Coachella were taken into custody following a robbery investigation. Left: Nicholas Diaz, Right: Francisco Leyva The robbery happened Thursday, in front of the Circle-K at Ramon
Continue Reading Friday, Palm Springs reached a high temperature of 100°. This after spending two days below triple digits. The average for this time of the year is 102°. A ridge of high pressure builds this weekend and it will keep temperatures a bit above average. This ridge of high pressure is expected to stick around through
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The Padres-Giants game Friday in San Diego was postponed following a positive test for COVID-19 in the San Francisco organization. pic.twitter.com/zvi73dab1b— San Diego Padres (@Padres) September 12, 2020 Update from Major League Baseball: pic.twitter.com/cOm4nLoY06— San Diego Padres (@Padres) September 12, 2020 MLB also says Saturday’s game has been postponed. You can find more on this
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A downtown Palm Springs restaurant owner is speaking out, saying the new Palm Canyon Drive closure is hurting his business. David Mariner, owner of The Village (previously known as Village Pub), took to Facebook Live earlier this week furious at the new two-block closure, which stretches from Tahquitz Canyon Way to Baristo Rd. As of
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NELLY KORDA LEADS THROUGH 36 HOLES AT ANA INSPIRATION First-round leader Nelly Korda continued her solid play on Friday, carding a bogey-free 67 to take a two-stroke lead at -11 midway through the second round of the 2020 ANA Inspiration. After starting on No. 10, Korda recorded par saves at holes 2 and 3 from
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El Condado de Riverside reportó 205 nuevos casos desde el jueves. Esto eleva el número total de casos a 55.073. Muertes y recuperacionesEl condado reportó 9 muertes adicionales desde el jueves, con lo que el total a 1,103.Durante las últimas 24 horas, el condado de Riverside reportó 437 recuperaciones adicionales. El número total de recuperaciones
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