As winds go up, so do asthma complications. The asthma rate in Coachella Valley is higher than the national average, with disparities across the region. According to CalMatters, about 12% of the valley population has been diagnosed with asthma, compared to the national average of 7%. That’s about 41K adults, about 11K children. Asthma can
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Gusty winds resulted in road closures at the Whitewater Wash overnight, and those roads remain closed this morning. The Wind Advisory for the Coachella Valley expired early this morning, and in fact earlier than originally anticipated. The Windblown Dust Advisory remains in place until 9 a.m. A quick moving trough is now pushing East of
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AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — After all that buildup, it’s been all Dodgers so far. Freddie Freeman homered for the third straight game and Walker Buehler pitched another World Series gem as Los Angeles beat the slumping New York Yankees 4-2 on Monday night for a 3-0 lead in the Fall Classic. With
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Officials at Palm Springs Aerial Tramway were gearing up for the 2024 Thanksgiving holiday weekend. Â A special holiday schedule was planned for Thursday, November 28th through Sunday, December 1st. Officials said each day during that time period, the first tram up was set for 8:00 a.m. and the last tram down was set for
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A First Alert Weather Alert has been issued as we continue to track the impacts of gusty winds here on the valley floor. A Wind Advisory is in place through 9 AM Tuesday as we track winds gusting upwards of 50 MPH on the valley floor. An Air Quality Alert is also in place this
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According to National Institutes of Health, recent estimates indicate that the majority (74.0%) of substance abusers admitted in treatment center began substance use at the age of 17 or younger and 10.2% initiated use at the age of 11 or younger. One of the efforts to combat this is Red Ribbon Week, an alcohol, tobacco, smoking, and
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As Coachella Valley residents brace for strong wind gusts Monday and Tuesday, schools are also monitoring the winds to protect their students. As of Monday morning, students at Palm Springs Unified School District schools are not being affected by the winds. “At this time, we have not required our school sites to bring outdoor activity
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Greater Palm Springs Pride kicks off this week with a variety of events on the days leading up to Sunday’s parade. This year’s theme is “Be You.” News Channel 3 anchor Peter Daut spoke with the president of Pride, Ron deHarte. For more on this year’s Palm Springs Pride weekend, click here.
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The future of America and the Coachella Valley is on the hearts and minds of many voters this election. Across the state and at the local level, many races are at a dead heat. Leading up to Nov. 5th, some voters tell us they are ready to vote, but anticipation of how the election will
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A SIG alert was in place for more than an hour after a pickup truck hauling a trailer overturned on the eastbound side of I-10 near Whitewater. The crash was first reported at around 1:45 p.m. on the I-10, west of the Seminole Drive exit. According to the California Highway Patrol, the #3 and #4
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The Palm Desert Community Center has been undergoing renovations for nearly a year, and construction is nearing completion. The Desert Recreation District expects the center to reopen this December. The facility has updates throughout, including renovations to the lobby, a new multipurpose room, improvements to the basketball court, an activities room, and an exercise room.
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One of two former Riverside County Superior Court clerks indicted for mishandling privileged information connected to a criminal case pleaded guilty today to conspiracy to commit a crime. Michelle Valdez, 59, of Thousand Palms admitted the felony count in a plea agreement with the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office. No charges were dismissed. The admission
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The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office is continuing a financial crimes investigation involving a teacher’s alleged misuse of Coachella Valley Unified School District funds. The investigation began on Oct. 15, according to the Sheriff’s Office. Authorities said there is no threat to staff or students. There was no word on whether any arrests have been made.
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The city of Palm Springs has a new director of Parks and Recreation. Nicholas Gonzalez was named the new director of the department on Monday. Gonzalez will begin his new position on Monday, Dec. 9. Gonzalez works as the city of Ontario’s Recreation and Community Services Director, a position he’s held since 2020. He has
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October is Mental Health Awareness Month. It’s no secret that younger generations are open about their mental health and the struggles they may face. But for Gen X and baby boomers, talking about trauma and feelings can be taboo. “We never talked about anything outside of the house, you know, all of our family stuff stayed in the
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A female pedestrian in dark clothing was killed Sunday night when she was struck by a vehicle while running on the Redlands (10) Freeway in Whitewater.  The woman was first spotted at 7:49 p.m. Sunday walking in the center divider of the eastbound 10 Freeway west of Haugen-Lehmann Way, according to the California Highway Patrol.
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People from all around the Coachella Valley gathered for DAP Health’s 2024 Health Equity Walk Saturday morning. The big event kicked off at Ruth Hardy Park in Palm Springs and helped raise money to support individuals served by DAP Health around Southern California. Volunteers cheered and waved as participants crossed the finish line. This year’s
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A Wind Advisory will be in effect from 11 a.m. today through tomorrow at 9 a.m. and the First Alert Weather Team has issued a First Alert Weather Alert from this morning until 1 p.m. tomorrow. Winds could reach 45 to 50 m.p.h. In addition to the Wind Advisory, there is a Windblown Dust Advisory
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Thousands of people gathered Sunday for Palm Desert’s 60th Annual Golf Cart Parade, a cherished event for residents. The event offers fun for the whole family, including a kid zone, food vendors, beer gardens, and a marching band. For Coachella Valley’s Gloria Bonillas, the day is about more than the parade—it’s a celebration of family.
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Reynas del Valle is hosting an early DÃa de Los Muertos event for families at Rancho Escondido on Sunday. DÃa de Los Muertos is is Mexican holiday that honors loved ones who have passed. During the event, there will be traditional performances by local youth equestrian team Escaramuza Reynas del Valle. A mariachi band will
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