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I-10 traffic backed up following Cabazon wreck
Interstate 10 was backed up in the westbound lanes through Cabazon Friday morning following a 3 vehicle wreck that blocked traffic lanes. There was no immediate word on injuries, but westbound traffic was backed up for at least two miles toward the I-10 Highway 111 interchange following the collision reported at 8:05 AM. The California
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Several days of triple digits start this weekend
Triple digits return to the Valley this weekend, and look to stick around a while. Today we’ll like come in just shy of 100 degrees. Tomorrow and Sunday are the hottest days we expect to see for the next several days, with temps hovering near 105. A ridge of high pressure will stay in place
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Governor Newsom announces new inflation relief package
Governor Gavin Newsom announced a proposed $18.1 billion inflation relief package on Thursday, that would put money back in Californian’s pockets. There were many components to the proposal which included: $11.4 billion for tax refunds to help address inflation.$2.7 billion for emergency rental assistance.$1.4 billion to pay past-due utility bills.$157 million to waive childcare fees
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Healthcare workers at JFK Memorial Hospital treated to free frozen custard
Some health care workers at JFK Memorial Hospital in Indio got a sweet treat Thursday. Rotary Club of Indio Sunrise and Woman’s Club of Indio set up the event which dished out frozen custard to the workers. The organizers say that they wanted to honor their Healthcare Heroes as a thank you for their hard work throughout the
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RivCo pediatrician explains tips for parents struggling to find baby formula
The shortage of baby formula is being felt nationwide. The Out-of-Stock rate jumped to 43% this week, according to retail inventory experts, Datasembly. This, after the FDA shut down major manufacturing facility Abbott Nutrition, and recalled three of the company’s major brands of powdered formula amid salmonella concerns. For months, stores have been struggling to
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I-Team goes in-depth on money and politics
We’re less than three weeks away from the June primary and some local races are beginning to take shape. Candidates are stepping up their fundraising games to get their message out ahead of June 7. Visit Our “Your Vote” Section for Election Coverage TV ads are hitting the airwaves, people still working on putting signs up,
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Thursday: Warming trend begins
A high of 88° was recorded in Palm Springs — 7 degrees warmer than Wednesday. While it was a warmer day across the Coachella Valley, highs were still below average for the date. Expect warm but comfortable conditions for the remainder of this evening. A ridge of high pressure will continue to build over Southern
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COD vs. Saddleback playoff baseball preview
College of the Desert baseball will have its biggest challenge yet of its historic season. The Roadrunners claimed their 7th Inland Empire Athletic Conference championship and have moved onto the second round of CCCAA playoffs against #1 Saddleback (32-8). “The motto is why not us,” said second baseman Dalton Thomas. “We obviously are here for
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Palm Springs city council reviewing police department’s military equipment use
Leaders in Palm Springs were reviewing policies about Palm Springs Police Department’s military equipment use Thursday evening. City council members then voted 5-0 to table a vote on authorizing a military equipment use policy. Police departments now have to publicly share written policies about what’s in their arsenals and how equipment can be used. PSPD
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May Modernism Week and Netflix’s Queer Eye Bobby Berk presents Casa Tierra in Palm Desert
Modernism Week has partnered with designer and Emmy-nominated host of Netflix’s Queer Eye Bobby Berk to kick off their May Modernism Week event. The centerpiece of this weekend long event is Casa Tierra, a new project in Palm Desert designed and created by Bobby Berk and team of Interior Designers like Paula Oblen from Hotelements. May
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Protest at Palm Desert High School forces lockout on campus
A call from the Palm Desert High School Assistant Principal went out around 11:30 am alerting parents that a student protest has forced school officials to call a lockout on campus. A lockout means no visitors on campus at this time. Desert Sand Unified Spokeswoman Mary Perry says “approximately 100 students peacefully walked to the
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Local Links: Footloose Reflexology Massage brings cultural values to business
Footloose Reflexology Massage brings its cultural beliefs to the Coachella Valley to help relieve people of pains they may have. Sun Ng and her business partner Grace took over the business from their former boss in 2011. By 2012 the two were opening up their second shop. Ng said that the services offered at Footloose
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Mobile home destroyed by fire in Thousand Palms
Cal Fire crews were able to contain a fire that destroyed a mobile home Thursday morning in Thousand Palms. The fire was reported at approximately 7:46 a.m. on the 73000 Block of Boca Chica Trail. According to CAL FIRE, crews found the mobile home heavily involved in fire when they first arrived on scene. Firefighters
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Things start to heat up form here…
Today will remain fairly mild with highs near 90, but significant warming is expected through the weekend and into next week. The Jet Stream will track farther North and warmer temps start to flow in through the weekend. Highs will be well into the 100s, increasing the fire danger in already dry conditions. We’ll be
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CDC warns parents of new hepatitis outbreak found in some children
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is actively investigating 109 cases of rare hepatitis that has infected children under 10-years-old across the country. Some of these cases date back to as early as October 2021. As of right now, the CDC said about two dozen states and territories reported the suspected cases. The
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Wednesday: Coolest day of the week; 100°+ this weekend
With a high temperature of 81° this afternoon in Palm Springs, this Wednesday is the coolest day of the week. An average high for the date is 93°. Enjoy the mild air now because a big warm-up will be quick to arrive. This evening will provide cool temperatures and clear skies. A breezy west wind
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Palm Springs Police honor fallen officers with memorial ceremony
Wednesday was the start of National Police Week. The Palm Springs Police Department honored its fallen officers with a special memorial ceremony outside of its headquarters. PSPD Chief Andy Mills was one of many officials who made remarks honoring the lives of four Palm Springs police officers who were killed in the line of duty. Officer
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