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California DMV offices resume driving tests with new protocols
Behind-the-wheel driving tests are back in action starting today at California DMV’s. These tests were suspended mid-March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “It was kind of a bummer because, like, obviously I want to drive by myself,” said Emilio Madrigal, a local high school student who was taking his written test at the Palm Desert
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Staying warm Saturday with a short break from the triple digits on the way
The average temperature in Palm Springs Friday through Sunday is 105°. Temperatures for Friday and Saturday will be warm and a few degrees above seasonal. Even with a trough of low pressure over Southern California, temperatures in the desert remain warm and conditions remain dry. For the San Bernardino mountains, an isolated shower was seen
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Cool-Down starts this Weekend!
Above average temperatures linger through today and even tomorrow, but daytime highs will adjust downward by Sunday. Breezy to moderately gusty winds will help to usher in those cooler temps. Winds will gust to 30 mph in the usually windy spots. Winds are helping the air quality improve by clearing smoke and other pollutants from
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4 men convicted for murder of Palm Springs art dealer granted a new trial
There are new developments in the 2008 murder of a retired Palm Springs art dealer killed for his money. Four men convicted in the murder of Clifford Lambert have been granted a new trial. The case garnered national attention as the story of how the plan to kill Lambert was hatched and executed. (Left to
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OPEN 4 BIZ: Bliss Chakra Spa offers holistic treatments with new safety measures
Spas are one of the last businesses in California’s four-stage reopening plan to welcome back guests. Morning anchor Angela Chen checks out Bliss Chakra Spa in Palm Desert to learn more about the day spa’s unique treatments and the new safety protocols in place.
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Poor air quality from Thermal mulch fire causes concerns
Air quality is still an issue from the mulch fire that began Wednesday morning in Thermal, especially for those living nearby. “I just want better for my kids,” said Linda, resides a block away from Avenue 58 and Van Buren Blvd in Thermal The smell of smoke is still in the air at Linda’s home.
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Staying warm for now but a cool down is on the way
A lower air quality index (AQI) number than monitors were reporting yesterday evening but the still the Coachella Valley is in the ‘unhealthy for sensitive groups’ category. A Smoke Advisory, issued by the South Coast Air Quality Management District, remains in effect through the afternoon due to the mulch fire burning in Thermal. Despite the
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Heat and Smoke to wrap up the Week
A Smoke Advisory was issued yesterday for the Valley by the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) which will last at least this afternoon as a mulch fire near Thermal continues to funnel smoke into the Valley. High pressure over head keeps highs above average, closing in on 110 again today as it circulates
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Smoky conditions reduce air quality across valley
Whether you’re in the east or west valley, hazy conditions can be spotted along with the smell of smoke. Looking west along I-10 in Indio, the sky appears a milky white making the mountains in the background disappear. Air quality has been reduced to ‘unhealthy’. South Coast Air Quality Management District has issued a smoke
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Clouds and Humidity to Accompany the Heat Today
We’ll see partly cloudy skies today, which will likely keep us below 110 degrees, but it will still be hotter than normal and humidity will be higher than normal as well, impacting how it feels outside. The higher dew points will also impact Swamp Cooler performance today. High pressure remains in place off the Baja
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A week of consistently warm afternoons
Like yesterday, we are feeling the heat across the Coachella Valley! High temperatures range from 106°-109°, as of 3:30 p.m. A subtle increase in cloud cover through the evening hours can be expected along with a northwest breeze 10-15 MPH. The same ridge of high pressure that has been building over the west continues is
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Persistent Heat and a touch of Humidity
Highs hit 110 yesterday and will match or exceed that again this afternoon under a strong ridge of high pressure that will linger over the region through Saturday. Beneath that dome of high pressure, a bit of moisture is trapped at the surface, causing dew points to be a bit higher than we’re used to
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