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California Highway Patrol responded to the I-10 overpass at Cook Street in Palm Desert following a crash. The incident this morning involved a Riverside County Sheriff’s Department motorcycle and a black Honda. Officials confirmed the driver of the vehicle was released from the scene, while the deputy was taken to a local hospital with non-life
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Over the weekend, a pick up truck and trailer were stolen from Coachella Valley High School’s Agricultural Department. The theft resulted in a damaged fence off of 55th Ave and Van Buren Street. Agricultural department head, Kevin Sleeper, shares what this weekend’s theft at CVHS means to him. “It’s hurtful. And it takes all that
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We now know who will headline Sundays at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. Organizers Goldenvoice announced on Twitter Wednesday morning that The Weeknd will join Swedish House Mafia to fill the void left by the absence of rapper Ye, also known as Kanye West, who pulled out from the show this week. The
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Highs yesterday hit 94, and we expect similar conditions today. A ridge of high pressure over the Western U.S. will keep the heat coming through Saturday, with heat peaking on Friday at the 100 degree mark, first time since last October we’ve experienced triple digit heat. A couple of advisories of which to be aware:
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An advisory group to California policymakers is warning that climate change is a growing challenge for the state and will require increasing amounts of attention and resources. California’s Legislative Analyst’s Office published six reports Tuesday “intended to help policymakers think about how climate change will impact various sectors and, consequently, what key corresponding policy and
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“I always have been a baseball fan, Mom and Dad watching Dodger games at home since I was little. Also t-ball with all of my friends.” Robbie Katrenich is a Palm Springs indian that has been grinding for his senior year in on the diamond. “He is that quiet leader, leads by example. Not a
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The heat is on! Temperatures continue to climb higher each day this week, approaching 100° by Friday. That would be the first time this year! The average for the week is 85° but Palm Springs will be soaring 10-15° above normal. Just to our west, a Heat Advisory will take effect on Wednesday as temperatures climb to
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Constant images of death and destruction in Ukraine flood social media and news outlets. Ukrainian officials now reporting more than 400 civilians bodies have been found. So some eighth-grade students at James Workman Middle School in Cathedral City made a safe space to talk about the war in their classroom. “It helps relieve anxiety. It feels more safe in
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In a 5-0 vote on Tuesday, the Board of Supervisors voted to extend the curfew for large events to 4 a.m. from 2 a.m. in unincorporated communities in the eastern Coachella Valley. “Historically, many of the events surrounding the Coachella and other events out there have lasted a little longer as far as the stopping
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Drowning prevention advocates are reminding the public about water safety and steps people can take to prevent drowning incidents, especially involving children. Since mid-March, Riverside University Health System has recorded 7 total drowning incidents so far this year, including one adult death. More than 100 incidents were reported last year, including 6 child deaths and
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A tentative agreement was reached today in negotiations between the union representing Southern California grocery workers and stores including Ralphs and Vons/Pavilions/Albertsons, avoiding a potential strike. KABC reports that the tentative agreement was reached Monday evening. According to the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union, the agreement includes significant wage increases, guaranteed hours for
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The Riverside County Board of Supervisors is meeting Tuesday morning to add an amendment to the “temporary events” ordinance that limited the number of events in unincorporated communities. Ordinance No. 348 was put in place to regulate the number of events being held in unincorporated communities of Eastern Coachella Valley after numerous complaints from the
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Highs yesterday hit 91 in Palm Springs and today the trend will take us warmer still. A ridge of high pressure will continue to expand and bring warming through Saturday that will likely bring the first triple digit day of the year. A Heat Advisory goes into effect tomorrow at 11 a.m. and will last
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The California Highway Patrol issued a Sig Alert Tuesday morning for Interstate 10 eastbound lanes in Cabazon near the Haugen Lehmann exit due to a crash involving two big rig semi trucks. There was no immediate word on injuries from the 4:28 a.m. collision but traffic was backed up for five miles to the Desert
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The Legends of the LPGA announced Sunday that they will be hosting a Legends of the LPGA Tour tournament in the Coachella Valley in spring 2023. The tournament, the “Legends Tour Desert Championship” will feature Legends Tour players competing in a 36-hole team event format preceded by 2 days of Pro-Am competition. The tournament will
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Many people have been wondering about a homeless encampment in Banning. You may have seen it driving east into the valley, right off the I-10 freeway just before Hargrave Street. On Monday, city and state officials and police served an eviction notice to those who live there. Dozens of tents line the street. Many of
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