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Tied the Record (Again)

Palm Springs tied the previous daytime high record this afternoon for a second day in a row, hitting 117 degrees this afternoon. That ties the record of 117, most recently hit in 2019 and 2015. The first year we reached 117 on this date was in 1927. And 117 is likely not the high for

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Heatwave Strikes SoCal

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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Early Morning Quake

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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2020 Palm Springs International Shortfest announces festival winners

The 2020 Palm Springs International ShortFest announced its Festival juried award winners from the 332 shorts films that were part of the Official Selection.  A number of those films were made available online to screen from June 16-22.  Awards and cash prizes worth $25,000 including 5 Academy Award® qualifying award will be presented to the winners. Oscar® Qualifying Awards: The

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