Monkeypox risks for service industry workers
There is some concern that the recent outbreak of monkeypox within the U.S. may pose a potential issue for those in the service industry. The White…
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Chance for storm development in high elevation areas as monsoon moisture increases
Monsoon moisture is trickling back into Southern California today. Humid conditions can be expected as dew points remain elevated into the late 40s…
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Sunshine returns to the desert this weekend
Storm cells moved farther east of the Coachella Valley to areas in the high desert such as Twentynine Palms and Joshua Tree. The NWS Phoenix issued a…
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Local veterans react to the Senate approving the PACT Act
The Senate approved the PACT act bill on Tuesday by a bipartisan vote of 86-11. The PACT Act is now being passed on to President Biden for approval.…
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Oswit Land Trust acquires 30 acre property for conservation purposes
Oswit Land Trust acquired a piece of land adjacent to the south Lykken trail. The organization sought to purchase the nearly 30 acre property, that…
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Friends of the Desert Mountains awarded funding for its youth outdoor education program
Friends of the Desert Mountains was recently awarded the Environmental Connections por Vida grant during the Anderson Children’s Foundation’s annual…
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What do conservationists at the Living Desert do in extreme heat?
The conservation team at the Living Desert Zoo and Gardens works year-round to protect the local ecosystem. In a recent blog post by the Living…
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Heightened humidity increases the chance of isolated thunderstorms
Seasonable temperatures will persist through the work week as humidity steadily increases. Dew point temperatures will be in the 50s and 60s in most…
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Slightly cooler temperatures and increased humidity this weekend
Temperatures are slowly decreasing following an Excessive Heat Warning that expired yesterday evening. This Excessive Heat Warning was caused by a…
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Excessive heat warning in effect through this evening
An Excessive Heat Warning is in effect until 8 p.m. this evening. A ridge of high pressure has sent temperatures above the seasonal average. As…
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College of the desert working to restore student self-service platform
College of the Desert has restored their phone systems and website after a “computer network disruption” that prevented students and faculty from…
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Two hospitalized after rollover hit-and-run crash in Indian Wells
Two people were hospitalized after a rollover crash in Indian Wells Thursday evening. The crash happened on Fred Waring and Colony Cove at…
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Traffic shut down for 11 hours, dentist office evacuated after a natural gas line is damaged in Palm Springs
Update 8:15 p.m. After a nearly 11-hour closure, Sunrise & E Ramon is back open. Crews worked for hours to safely stop the flow of natural gas in…
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Above seasonal average temperatures will persist through the week ahead. High temperatures will stay near 110°. Overnight low temperatures will stay…
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A steady warming pattern can be expected this weekend. Temperatures will be above seasonal norms following a week of mild conditions. Daytime highs…
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Car crashes into Subway in Desert Hot Springs, 4 people hospitalized
Multiple people were injured when a car crashed into a Subway restaurant in Desert Hot Springs Thursday morning. The crash happened at the Subway on…
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Gradual warming throughout the week
Below average temperatures can be expected for the beginning of the week. Most areas will see temperatures at the lower end of the triple digits…
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Cooler temperatures and drier conditions this weekend
Today’s temperatures will be slightly cooler than yesterday’s. Breezy conditions can be expected on the warm and clear night ahead. Winds will…
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Tatum Larsen
Tatum Larsen is a Southern California native who has always been a lover of reading, writing, and keeping in close touch with the ongoings of the…
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Higher humidity at the start of the warm week ahead
Temperatures are expected to stay 5-10° above the seasonal average for this time of year across the Coachella Valley. The National Weather Service…
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