With an extreme heat warning in place for the next week throughout the Coachella Valley, heat-related illnesses should be on everyone’s mind. Temperatures are expected to surpass 115 degrees all week, according to our First Alert Weather team. According to the county’s health department, there have been 237 heat-related emergency department visits so far this
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A SIG alert has been issued on the westbound side of Interstate 10 east of Dillon Road near Coachella after a crash involving a big rig. The crash was reported just before 9:20 a.m. According to the California Highway Patrol, the #1 lane on the roadway will be closed for 5 to 6 hours for
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The extreme heat that the Coachella Valley has been experiencing recently has not only impacted residents but businesses. In an effort to avoid the heat, less people are likely to be out and about during the day. This can be especially troublesome for outdoor shopping and dining centers like Downtown Palm Springs. But just how
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We hit 115 on Independence Day, and will likely be hotter through the week and most of next week. An Excessive Heat Warning remains in effect for the Valley through Wednesday. A First Alert Weather Alert is in place today and tomorrow due to the potential for severe – possibly record – heat. An Air
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4th of July celebrations aren’t over yet. The City of Indio invites the community to its Independence Day Block Party in Downtown Indio on Friday, July 5, 2024, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. It’s a free, family-friendly event with food trucks, carnival games and live music. The night will end with a patriotic drone
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UPDATE: As of 7:30 A.M. on July 5, the Nason fire is fully contained at 65 acres. —————————————————————————————— UPDATE: As of 9:54 P.M. the Nason fire has reached 40 acres and is now 50% contained. —————————————————————————————— A vegetation fire broke out in Moreno Valley tonight. Cal Fire responded to reports of a brush fire at
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Palm Springs rang in the Fourth of July with its annual “All-American Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular.” You can watch a replay of it in the player below: There are still several Independence Day celebrations taking place over the weekend. Check Out: Fourth of July events happening around the Coachella Valley
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A Riverside County animal control officer rescues two dogs this morning that were stuck in the Gage Canal. Around 7 A.M., Riverside County Animal Services received a call from a woman, Carolyn Badger, that was walking her dog with her husband when they noticed two dogs trapped in the canal. “All of a sudden we
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The Fourth of July is almost here! Check our list of events for Desert Cities below: Palm Springs Thursday, July 4, “Family-Friendly Pool Party at the Palm Springs Swim Center,” 405 S. Pavilion Way, featuring water games, inflatable slides, pool side music, and great food, 3 p.m. – until the fireworks conclude. Thursday, July 4,
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A Palm Springs police officer and his K-9 partner found 18 pounds of meth in a vehicle during a traffic stop Wednesday night. Details on the bust were limited but the Palm Springs Police Dept. shared a photo of Officer David Etchason and his K-9 partner Hylas at the bust.
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A western Riverside County man was arrested for allegedly embezzling approximately $1 million from numerous victims who invested their money with him, authorities said today. On April 17, deputies from the Perris station received a call about possible embezzlement. The caller said a large sum of money was invested in 2022 but without any returns
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Firefighters were able to contain a fire at a mobile home in Cabazon Thursday morning. The fire was reported just before 10:00 a.m. on the 52000 Block of Esperanza Avenue in Cabazon. According to CAL FIRE, the first arriving crews reported a single-wide mobile home fully involved with fire. The fire was contained by 10:27
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Fourth of July is different for everyone, especially those with noise sensitivity. Noise sensitivity affects all kinds of people, from those with autism to those with PTSD. Those who experience noise sensitivity can easily become upset, agitated and even anxious when they hear fireworks. Hiding from the loud noise is almost impossible, and in many
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With high temperatures expected this 4th of July, people are looking for ways to celebrate that keep them cool. The Palm Springs Swim Center is hosting a “Family-Friendly Pool Party,” at 405 S. Pavilion Way. It will feature water games, inflatable slides, pool side music, and great food, from 3 p.m. until the fireworks end.
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On July 1, Border Patrol tracked a vehicle traveling westbound on the I-10 at Chiriaco Summit and found a suspect holding possession of a large stash of illegal firearms. Border Patrol agents investigated a 22-year-old man from Phoenix, who was the only occupant in the vehicle. The Riverside Sheriff’s Office confirmed the suspect had a
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A 20-year-old man pleaded guilty today to an amended charge of assault with a semi-automatic firearm in the shooting of a 32-year-old Coachella resident. Judge Melissa Hale sentenced Jeraldo Mederos to 14 years in state prison Wednesday at the Larson Justice Center in Indio after the defendant entered his guilty plea. Mederos, who previously pleaded
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Former Firebirds assistant coach Jessica Campbell is making NHL history as its first full-time female assistant coach. Campbell was hired as the assistant coach of the Seattle Kraken, joining former Firebirds’ head coach Dan Bylsma’s staff. “During our tenure in Coachella Valley, I saw firsthand Jessica’s commitment to player development,” Bylsma said. “Her ability to
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The Fourth of July celebration getting an early start Wednesday at Coachella’s Bagdouma Park. There were about 6,000 people in attendance who had to brave the heat before the night’s breathtaking show. It was an evening filled with live music, carnival rides, and plenty of treats as folks waited for a sparkling sky filled with
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On Friday, July 5, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office- Indian Wells will conduct an enforcement operation focused on drivers suspected of violating the hands-free cell phone law. Drivers are not allowed to hold a phone or electronic communications device while operating a vehicle under current law. This includes talking, texting, or using an app. Using
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The City of Palm Desert will offer a Sensory Safe Space during the Independence Day Celebration fireworks display tomorrow for the Fourth of July. This space is made available for Veterans and those with sensitivities to fireworks or other loud noises. Those interested are invited to the Portola Community Center, located at 45480 Portola Road.
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