Kristen Outlaw

Palm Springs International sent out a Thanksgiving travel alert ahead of the holiday week. It was expecting 34,000 passengers during the week of Thanksgiving. Peak days during the holiday week were expected on Tuesday, Wednesday, and the Sunday following Thanksgiving- with the busiest times between 10:00 a.m. through 2:00 p.m. PSP recommended travelers to arrive

A driver was transported to the hospital following a crash on Interstate 10 eastbound, in Palm Desert near Washington Street. CHP investigators confirm it was reported after 12:30 p.m. after the vehicle overturned into the center divider. The crash caused a backup for eastbound traffic as crews worked to clear the scene. The condition of

The Empire Polo Grounds in Indio was gearing up for ‘Magic of Lights’. The holiday event was in its third year. It was expected to feature dozens of light displays – made up of more than two million dazzling lights. In addition to a holiday lights experience, organizers said attendees could check out the Holly

Fire crews quickly responded to a small brush fire near Beaumont Monday afternoon. It was reported around 3:00 p.m. on eastbound Highway 60 and Jack Rabbit Trail. First-arriving crews reported the fire was burning at a moderate rate of spread in light flashy fuels. The number 3 lane was closed during the incident. Cal Fire

Riverside County Sheriff’s deputies were investigating a two-vehicle crash in Indian Wells. It was reported in the area of Cook Street and Highway 111 after 8:00 p.m. on Thursday. Investigators said one of the drivers was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries; Cal Fire officials reported major injuries. Alcohol and drugs did not appear

There was no word on the cause of a house fire that broke out overnight. Cal Fire reported crews were called out Tuesday around 2:40 a.m., to a home located off Calle Avila in Coachella. Firefighters reported seeing flames coming from the back of the main structure, as well as downed power lines. The fire

The U.S. Geological Survey reported a swarm of earthquakes in the Brawley area on Saturday. A few dozen quakes, ranging between magnitudes 2.5 to 3.9, were reported throughout the day. The largest one recorded (at the time of this report) was a magnitude 3.9 earthquake, which struck around 4:00 p.m. Nearby, the USGS reported a

Updated Post at 7:30 p.m.: Cal Fire said the forward progress of the fire had stopped at seven acres. Firefighters were expected to remain on scene for 2-3 more hours. Updated Post at 5:15 p.m.: Cal Fire said no evacuations or injuries were reported. Original Post: Firefighters had a busy Saturday afternoon battling a brush