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Will winter rains bring a spring ‘Super Bloom’ to the desert? We asked wildflower experts.
Southern California has gotten a fair amount of rain this year but has it been enough to see a super bloom here in the Coachella Valley? Experts say that a super bloom, or the swift and fragile development of native wildflowers, has the best likelihood to develop after a series of well-spaced rainfall over the
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First Alert Weather Alert extended: flood concerns continue through this morning
The First Alert Weather Alert has been extended through this morning as flood concerns continue. A Flood Advisory is in effect for the Whitewater River and Coachella Storm Water Channel through 9:44 a.m. Due to the heavy rainfall surrounding the Coachella Valley, we will continue to see significant flow resulting in road closures. A Wind
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Storm preparation ahead of the Palm Springs International Film Festival
The First Alert Weather team has been tracking an incoming storm system that will bring rain to the Coachella Valley. A First Alert Weather Alert has been issued for Thursday ahead of the storm. The incoming storm is expected to coincide with preparations for the 34th annual Palm Springs Film Festival. Though rain is on
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Local impact of Southwest Airlines cancellations
Southwest Airlines cancellations have continued to affect travel across the U.S. The cancellations were prompted by severe winter weather, according to the airline. Southwest Airlines announced the cancellation of nearly 70% of outgoing flights, with many departing flights marked as “unavailable” until December 31. According to FlightAware, the airline cancellations have hit close to home
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Interview with new Palm Springs Mayor Grace Garner
Grace Garner is the new mayor of Palm Springs. Garner is Palm Springs’ first-ever Latina mayor. She spoke with News Channel 3’s Peter Daut about the recent close election, the issues facing palm springs, and her goals for the upcoming year. Be the first to know when news breaks in Coachella Valley. Download the News
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Documentary about Jewish fighters during the Holocaust being screened in Palm Desert
As Hanukkah approaches, the Jewish community everywhere is concerned about the rise in antisemitism. Meanwhile, “Four Winters,” a documentary about Jewish fighters during the Holocaust, is being screened this week at Tristone Cinemas in Palm Desert. News Channel 3’s Peter Daut spoke with the head of the Mensch International Foundation, Steven Geiger, who plans to
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Public Safety Power Shutoffs: What you need to know
Southern California Edison wants to let you know why and when power could be shutoff in your neighborhood during Public Safety Power Shutoffs, or PSPS. PSPS occurs when weather conditions such as high winds or dry heat create a high risk for fires, and company shuts off power in your area to prevent ignition. Weather
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College of the Desert announces 2023 NASA NCAS Program
College of the Desert is collaborating with NASA for the NASA Community College Aerospace Scholars (NCAS) program. For a fourth consecutive year, College of the Desert will be hosting the program for all eligible U.S. citizens and College of the Desert students from all majors. The free program consists of two phases. Phase I will
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Ballot observers survey the ongoing counting process in Riverside County
Nearly a week after election day, the Riverside County Registrar’s Office says that approximately 84,000 vote-by-mail and 10,000 provisional ballots still need to be processed This includes ballots that were postmarked on or before the general election day This put an even tighter squeeze on some candidates who were tied up in a neck and
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Xochitl Peña discusses the Desert Water Agency’s turf rebate programs
The drought is an ongoing issue we’ve been talking about for a while now and it’s not going away. Xochitl peña with the Desert Water Agency to discuss rebate programs to remove grass and save on water. On Wednesday, Palm Springs approved a turf rebate program with DWA. More information will be posted at dwa.org/city and at yoursustainablecity.com Get the
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Meet the candidates: Indian Wells
Indian Wells Voters have new and familiar faces on the ballot for city council. There are three seats up for grabs this year. Five candidates are vying for the two open seats for a full four-year term. Dana Reed Ivan Moad Bruce WhitmanToper TaylorDouglas Hanson Two candidates are running for one open seat for a two year
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Gorgeous Halloween weather with big changes for midweek
A First Alert Weather Alert is posted for Wednesday and Thursday, with gusty winds, showers and a big drop in temperatures expected. There is also the threat of snow above 6,000′ in our local mountains. Today will be a fantastic day and evening for Halloween, with highs near 87 and Trick-or-Treat temps in the 70s!
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Crimson Energy Storage announced in Blythe
The operation of Crimson Storage was announced in Blythe by Axium Infrastructure and Canadian Solar, which are subsidiaries of Recurrent Energy and CSI Energy Storage. According to representatives of the project, it is the world’s largest single phase energy storage and the second largest energy storage project currently operating. Crimson Storage is a controllable, constant
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The City of Palm Springs releases a staff report regarding short-term rental moratorium
The Palm Springs City Council released a staff report regarding a possible short-term rental ordinance which will be decided upon next Monday, Oct. 17. The interim urgency ordinance will establish a temporary moratorium on the issuance of vacation rental permits within the City of Palm Springs. According to the staff report, California’s Zoning and Planning
Continue ReadingDesert Recreation District offers Senior Programming at the Indio Teen Center
Manny Marrujo from the Desert Recreation District joins News Channel 3 to discuss new programming for Seniors at the Indio Teen Center.
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