Firefighters responded to a fire that was confined to the garage area of a home in Coachella Tuesday morning. The fire was reported just before 11:00 a.m. near the intersection of Calendula Avenue and Hibisco Street. CAL FIRE confirmed the structure was a single-story, single-family dwelling. The first arriving unit reported smoke coming out of
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TODEC no sólo celebrará sus 40 años de ayuda a la comunidad, también están proporcionando una clÃnica de vacunación, con el fin de ayudar a la seguridad pública de la comunidad. TODEC Legal Center se dedica a ayudar a la comunidad migrante y en particular a los campesinos de la región. En el pasado, han
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Fire crews contained an attic fire at a home in Palm Desert today,  displacing seven residents, fire officials said.   The blaze was reported shortly after 7:15 a.m. in the 40300 block of Sagewood Drive, according to a statement from the Riverside County Fire Department. It took firefighters less than two hours to extinguish the flames
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Two hikers were rescued from the Pushawalla Palms Trail, north of Thousand Palms. The call came out at around 9:30 a.m. this morning on the trail, which is located just off Thousand Palms Canyon Road. Authorities said one of the hikers was in need of medical aid. The hikers were airlifted off the trail. They
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Over the weekend, Governor Gavin Newsom signed a law banning all plastic bags at grocery stores starting in 2026. Consumers who don’t bring their own bags, will be asked if they want a paper bag. This isn’t the first time the state has banned plastic bags. In 2014, Governor Jerry Brown signed a plastic bag
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Highs capped out at 109 yesterday and we’ll likely see that again this afternoon. A large ridge of high pressure will keep us 5-10 degrees above normal through the end of the week. The Jetstream has marched well to the North, pulling the cooler air with it, so the warmth will stick around through the
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Disturbing details are emerging from the U.S. Border Patrol as multiple cases of suspected child smuggling and trafficking were discovered near the Coachella Valley. News Channel 3 anchor Karen Devine spoke with Gregory Bovino, the chief Border Patrol agent from the El Centro Sector about how they were able to determine three young children were
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Coachella Valley defeated rival Indio in 4 sets on Monday night. The Arabs were led by senior star Leslie Delgado who was the best player in the match. Senior star Leslie Delgado leads Coachella Valley over Indio in 4 sets tonight. Arabs are 3-0 in DVL this year, while the Rajahs fall to 2-1. It's
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The LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert is growing its footprint and services in Palm Springs thanks to a donation of more than 33,000 square feet of land. The land is located across from the center’s current building on Palm Canyon and was donated by Arnold Kassoy. The center says this will allow the organization
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Palm Springs Pride, the yearly event that celebrates diversity and inclusion in the Coachella Valley, needs more volunteers. Event organizers say tens of thousands of visitors attend the event each year. They say they need significant volunteer support to make sure the festival stays safe and organized. Last year, 320 volunteers helped staff the event.
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A mental competency trial will be held in November for a 44-year-old man accused of ambushing and killing a 30-year-old Riverside County sheriff’s deputy responding to a domestic violence call, prosecutors confirmed today. Jesse Ceazar Navarro of Lake Elsinore is charged with murder of a peace officer, attempted murder of a peace officer, special
Continue Reading A ridge of high pressure is building over the West Coast today, resulting in warmer temperatures than last week. The ridge will continue to track inland, keeping temperatures warm for the first week of fall. Above-normal temperatures will be present throughout the week. The next chance for some relief looks to arrive early next week.
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Suicide rate in the Coachella Valley exceeds the county, state and country, according to a Desert Healthcare District and Foundation report in 2021. Rancho Mirage, Palm Springs, and Desert Hot Springs have the highest rates. Suicide is the 10th largest cause of death nationally. Here in the valley there are about 19.4 suicides for every
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Highs hit 103 on Sunday, and we’re expecting even warmer conditions into the work-week. High pressure building in across the Western U.S. will keep temps about 5 degrees above our seasonal average of 100. The Jet Stream is arching up far to the North, allowing the ridge of high pressure to dominate the forecast all
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After a one-week delay due to the nearby Line Fire, Oktoberfest festivities have resumed in full swing, drawing eager crowds ready to enjoy the event. The annual festival held in Big Bear, known for its authentic German beer and live music, was postponed last weekend as firefighters worked to contain the blaze. Organizers praised the
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Temperatures are warmer today compared to yesterday. This is expected given the warming trend across Southern California thanks to high pressure. These numbers are valid for 4:00 PM Sunday afternoon. Temperatures will continue to warm into early next week. Highs tomorrow will likely be one of the warmer days of the week. We can look
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Today is the autumnal equinox, officially marking the beginning of fall! However, our temperatures are doing quite the opposite of falling; instead, we’re tracking a warm-up as we round out the weekend. Palm Springs recorded a high temperature of 96° yesterday. Our temperatures continue to warm for Sunday – it’s a great day to enjoy
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