Palm Desert is offering a limited number of drive-up COVID-19 testing appointments in August and September. The city partnered with he Desert Recreation District and Borrego Community Health Foundation to help set up testing closer to the city. Appointments are available between 6:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. on August 6and August 20 and on September
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The Palm Springs Gay Men’s Chorus may not be able to perform, but it can still perform kind acts! It is helping two schools prepare their students for the return to school, be it virtually or not, with a supply drive! You can find out more at www.psgmc.com
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The new school year for Coachella Valley Unified School District is right around the corner. Classes begin Thursday, August 13. The district and the Coachella Valley Teachers Association continue to negotiate over whether it should be mandatory for educators to teach from a classroom. Many district officials believe teachers should provide virtual instruction physically from
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As we deal with another heatwave that’s expected to stick around until the weekend, there are some health risks you should watch out for while social distancing. “oh, this heat is,” Sandra Hughs, from Indio. “Its just really muggy, sticky and hot.” “You’re probably seeing it,” said Darcey Deetz. “My sweat.” It’s definitely a day
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The coronavirus testing site located in the Indio fairgrounds shut down early on Thursday and plans to close at 10 a.m. Friday and Saturday “due to extremely hot weather.” Riverside County’s Public Health Officer Dr. Cameron Kaiser made the announcement via social media this morning, just about a half-hour ahead of the 10 a.m. closure
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Highs will climb to near record (and near all-time record) levels as we move into the weekend. Both a Heat Advisory and an Excessive Heat Warning are in place through Saturday. Highs could match the 121 degree reading we hit on July 12th. These temperatures are dangerous for people and pets, so take serious precautions
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Desert Hot Springs Police confirmed a shooting investigation was underway Thursday morning in the city and that they’d found an abandoned car with a bullet hole in it. A spokeswoman, Doria Wilms, told KESQ News Channel 3 officers were on the scene on West Drive between First Street and 2nd Street. West Drive was closed
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Coachella Valley police were investigating two unrelated shootings early Thursday morning, one in Coachella, the other in Rancho Mirage. Neither were fatal. In a statement, the Riverside County Sheriffs Department said deputies found victims who were shot at while riding bicycles in the area of Calle Camacho and Avenue 52 at approximately 12:45 a.m. They
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Heather Siani is a homeschooling Indio mother of three. She is also a charter school teacher at Mission Vista Academy. She says she is well aware of the anxiety that many parents are feeling right now as they make hard choices about the upcoming fall semester. “A lot of parents are concerned with the amount
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Did you feel it? A minor 4.2 magnitude earthquake struck in the Los Angeles area (1 mile north of Pacoima). The shaker registered an initial 4.5, but was revised downward to a 4.2 magnitude by USGS seismologists. Residents north of Los Angeles felt the shaking when the quake struck at 4:29 a.m. There were no
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A sharp earthquake shook the Los Angeles area at 4:29 a.m. today. The U.S. Geological Survey reported a 4.2 Magnitude earthquake was centered one mile north of Pacoima. There were no reports of any damage or injuries, but San Fernando Valley residents said they felt the quake as a sharp jolt. The temblor struck at
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UPDATE – 2/26/21 The city of Palm Springs has lifted its curfew, allowing restaurants, bars, wineries, and breweries to remain open until 2 a.m. Latest Story: Palm Springs restaurants, bars, wineries, & breweries can stay open until 2 a.m. Original Story – 7/29/20 The city of Palm Springs is extending its new late-night restaurant closure
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Police asked residents in a Palm Springs neighborhood to stay inside and lock their doors amid a search for two suspects who took off running after a car rolled over into the driveway of a home. It happened before 10 p.m. on Desert Way in Palm Springs, off of Sunny Dunes Road. Neighbors said police
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En el dia de hoy el condado reportó 249, esto eleva la cantidad total de casos hasta 36.159. Hasta el momento se han realizado 361.065 pruebas, 1.494 nuevas pruebas desde ayer.La tasa de duplicación era de 27,7 días a partir del 28 de julio. Este es el número total de días que tarda el número
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Former Division I football player Tim Brasic has been named the new athletic director at Desert Chapel Christian School in Palm Springs. Brasic is a pastor, who played quarterback at the University of Illinois from 2002 to 2006. Starting in his final two seasons. Brasic said he’s excited to bring his experience in athletics to
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You can watch the launch live starting at 4:50 a.m. below: A new era of Mars exploration is expected to begin tomorrow with the anticipated launch of the Perseverance rover, which was built at Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena and is billed as the most technologically advanced machinery ever sent to the Red Planet. The
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Porcupine Creek, a private golf club in Rancho Mirage, will be undergoing a major redesign to turn it into a six-star world-class luxury health spa/golf facility. The facility will now be know as the Porcupine Creek Retreat. Porcupine Creek Retreat will have several amenities including 50 guest bungalows, an 18-hole golf course, unique dining experiences,
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Esta Noche: Despejado, la mínima alrededor de 85. Viento del sur de 5 a 10 mph y luego llegará del noroeste.Jueves Soleado y calor, la máxima alrededor de 118. Viento ligero y variable que llegará del sureste de 5 a 10 mph.Por la Noche: Despejado, la mínima alrededor de 89. Viento del noroeste de 5
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