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As temperatures rise, so do electric bills as air conditioners work overtime. According to PG&E, a typical residential bill includes: Energy costs (50%) Energy delivery (40%) Public purpose programs (10%) Experts are predicting the average U.S. electric bill between June and September to be $719, up 8% from last year and the highest average in

With students going back to school, some groups are at risk of mental health challenges. The National Center for Education Statistics found that 58% of public schools reported the percentage of students seeking school-based mental health services had increased since the last school year. And the Harris Poll found that 71% of parents across the

The family of Delfino Guadalupe Lopez Fajardo gathered to host a candlelight vigil in his honor. ‘“He’s a great, great person,” said Fernando Lopez, his brother. “He’s a hard worker. He has great family, and we want him back. This is very sad. This is very bad for our family and everybody misses him.” In a

As Vice President Kamala Harris continues to rally for support throughout the nation, local resident Linda Paulding recalls a time in her life where she worked closely with the young attorney as she entered the world of politics. “She would come to our church, Third Baptist Church, in San Francisco and I was an usher

Seven people were displaced after a fire damaged their home in Coachella Tuesday afternoon. The fire was reported at around 4:10 p.m. on the 53400 block of Calle Amigos. CAL FIRE confirmed the first responding units reported a structure heavily involved from the front, including the roof. Fire crews at the scene said the fire

Flu season is upon us. The CDC recommends that everyone 6 months of age and older, with rare exceptions, should get an influenza (flu) vaccine in September and October. Doctors from the Desert Care Network say the best time to get the vaccine is within the next 3 weeks. As of May 2024, the national

Indio received a roughly $8.9 million state grant to fund fiber and broadband improvements in underserved areas, the city announced today. The money, which comes from the California Public Utilities Commission’s Federal Funding Account, will specifically target “last-mile fiber connectivity,” according to a statement from city officials. The CPUC previously approved $237 million in third-

This Labor Day Weekend was expected to be the busiest on record for the roads and the skies. According to the American Automobile Association, domestic travel was estimated to be up 9.5% compared to last year. AAA also says the busiest times were in the early evening hours on Thursday, Friday, and Monday. Air travel

Business is booming for restaurants in the mountainous community of Idyllwild where tourists enjoyed their long three-day weekend full of festivities and fun. The unincorporated community took full advantage of the holiday drawing in both regulars and full-time visitors.  Businesses like the Sunflower Bakery and Cafe have sold out of their delicious pastries all weekend

A person was found dead after first responders recovered a vehicle submerged in the canal in the North Shore area over the weekend. The crash was first reported Sunday at around 12:45 p.m. near 70th Avenue and Sea View Way. According to the California Highway Patrol, the vehicle was found overturned on its side and

Update: September 2, 2024 – 6:45 p.m. The fire is now 30% contained and 650 acres burned with minimal growth observed since Monday morning, according to CAL FIRE. Update: September 2, 2024 – 5:30 p.m. All evacuation warnings are being lifted in the Poppet Flats area after it was issued yesterday for that 517-acre brush

Labor Day weekend marks the unofficial end to summer and for many tourists its a final opportunity to enjoy a quick getaway. Palm Springs has been ranked as a top travel destination for the holiday by multiple publications, including Forbes Travel Guide, TripAdvisor, and Conde Nast Traveler. Typically, the long weekend translates into a boost