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Humidity loosens its grip on the Coachella Valley
Radar isn’t as active around Southern California as it was yesterday but when you step outside you can still feel the moisture in the air. A few cells have developed in the High Desert, near Twentynine Palms, but the bulk of the action remains in Arizona. Good news — relief is on the way! Dew
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CSUSB Palm Desert secures $79M for new student center building in state budget
Palm Desert is one step closer to having the valley’s first stand alone college campus. California State University, San Bernardino Palm Desert Campus is expected to be awarded $79 million in the state’s budget plan – the full amount requested to build a new student center building which would expand programs and resources. Jason Davalos, a
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Volcadura en Palm Springs, el conductor resulta con heridas leves
Una aparatosa volcadura provocó la movilización de la policía, bomberos y paramédicos ayer a las 10:30 de la mañana cerca de la calle Sunrise en Palm Springs ya que el conductor de una camioneta trató de evitar atropellar a un animal que se le atravesó, pero el vehículo se volcó, por suerte el hombre resultó
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Agentes de la Patrulla Fronteriza realizan importante decomiso de droga en Indio
Agentes de la Patrulla fronteriza realizaron un gran decomiso de drogas; todo inició cuando le ordenaron detenerse al conductor de un auto que circulaba por la I-10 cerca de la calle Golf Center Parkway en Indio, de inmediato inspeccionaron el vehículo y un perro entrenado de la Unidad K-9 olfateó el narcótico que estaba en
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Lower humidity with temperatures warming up
The haze you saw outside yesterday was related to increased ozone a.k.a smog which was the cause of low air quality. Air quality has returned to the moderate zone in the Coachella Valley. Read more about ozone here. Humidity is considerably lower than yesterday with dew points in the 30s and 40s. Monsoonal moisture is beginning
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State budget proposal includes $15M toward affordable housing development in Coachella Valley
Rent prices are going up year after year. “I’m already tapping into my savings just to get by to pay for rent,” said resident Kassandra Loureiro. Loureiro, like so many others, is experiencing these significant price increases firsthand. “It went from like $1400 to $1800, and then now that I’m gone it went up to
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See how much you’d receive under the state’s proposed ‘Inflation Relief’ rebate
Millions of Californians may be eligible to receive an ‘Inflation Relief’ rebate payment. Valley residents, like many Californians are looking for relief. “It’s not only gas prices. You look, and inflation is going up everyday. I think something major has got to be done,” says Alibaba Farzaneh, who was pumping gas in Palm Desert. One
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Fourth of July firework preparations in light of new water restrictions
Fourth of July firework celebrations come as local water agencies start enforcing state-mandated water restrictions. Starting earlier this month, daytime watering is no longer allowed. More: State-mandated water restrictions, what Coachella Valley residents need to know “So with the new watering restrictions, I expect many people probably have grass that’s getting a little brown or dried out,”
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‘This is about to explode’: Monkeypox exposure reported in Palm Springs raises questions about county’s preparedness
Health providers at a Palm Springs STI clinic says Riverside County public health is not ready for a rise in Monkeypox cases after a patient there reported possible exposure to the virus. Dr. Phyllis Ritchie, CEO and Founder of PS Test in Palm Springs, said a patient last Thursday reported receiving a notification from Los
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Monday: Humid conditions with reduced air quality
The haziness you see outside is related to increased ozone a.k.a smog. Air quality has been reduced with a pocket of ‘Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups’ being recorded in the west valley. The rest of the Coachella Valley currently has a reading in the ‘moderate’ category. Read more about ozone here. There’s no doubt it’s a
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3 killed, at least 50 injured after Amtrak train traveling from LA to Chicago derails in Missouri
You can watch special live coverage from our sister station ABC17 KMIZ in Missouri: Authorities said three people were killed and at least 50 were injured when an Amtrak train traveling from Los Angeles to Chicago derailed in Missouri. Amtrak officials say the train struck a dump truck in Mendon, Missouri, causing “several cars” to
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Ribbon-cutting ceremony held for new entrance at Betty Ford Center marking start of transformation project
Monday was a historical day for the Betty Ford Center in Rancho Mirage. Officials gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate its new entrance. The ceremony marks the beginning of the center’s $30 million transformation project which will see the center undergo a major facelift. “Today represents so much, but we’re just thrilled to open
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Check out the Low Key Comedy Show coming to Agua Caliente on July 1st
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Palm Springs Police Officer Diaz revives man after opioid overdose
Palm Springs Police Department carries Narcan to support various emergency calls. In this case, an unresponsive man due to an opioid overdose in Palm Springs was revived by Officer Diaz using Narcan. The Narcan carried by PSPD officers is a nasal spray used to treat opioid-related emergencies. The unresponsive man had shallow breathing and was
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Valley air thick with humidity today
The view from the Top of the Tram this morning showcased the humidity and haze. Dew points will be in the 50s and 60s throughout the day, with a small chance of spotty thunderstorms this afternoon thanks to the very high moisture levels. The monsoonal flow will keep us under humidity conditions into tomorrow before
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Are fireworks legal in your city? We’re helping you celebrate a safe Fourth of July
Independence Day is just around the corner, and we’re answering any questions you may have when it comes to using fireworks throughout the valley. Riverside County Sheriff’s Department is reminding people that illegal fireworks can result in injury and property damages. Their ‘You Light It, We Write It’ campaign is holding people accountable for all
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Leaders share why they support reproductive rights throughout California
Jen Carter didn’t know how impactful her ‘Women in Wine’ Fundraiser for Planned Parenthood would be when she planned it a year ago. Over a hundred people gathered in Bouchet in Palm Springs to show their support. All proceeds from the fundraiser went straight to the organization. Among them was Planned Parenthood, Donor Relations Manager,
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