Several groups hosted watch parties for their favorite Presidential nominee, as the two candidates Former President Donald Trump, and Vice President Kamala Harris, squared off in their first debate Tuesday night. At least five different watch parties were held for different groups to attend. Some of the republican gatherings included watch parties at Jackalope Ranch
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Kristina, a mother of two from Cathedral City, is shocked and upset about an educational video her 11-year-old daughter was shown during a history lesson at James Workman Middle School. “There were scenes in there that were not age-appropriate for the children,” according to Kristina. She added that there was “a warning that was issued
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Wildfire smoke and ash from the Line Fire has been apparent to residents across the Coachella Valley. The South Coast Air Quality Management District continues to extend a Wildfire Smoke Advisory due to fires burning in Los Angeles, Orange, and San Bernardino counties. The Palm Springs Unified School District says it is monitoring the air
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Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump met for their first presidential debate Tuesday. You can watch the full debate below: Key takeaways from a debate that featured tense clashes and closed with a Taylor Swift endorsement Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump and Kamala Harris faced each other on the debate stage Tuesday night for the first
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A 23-year-old man pleaded guilty today to multiple charges for giving a fatal dose of fentanyl to his 17-year-old girlfriend in an unincorporated area near Desert Hot Springs two years ago. Michael Garcia entered guilty pleas at the Larson Justice Center in Indio to felony counts of willful child cruelty and giving a minor a
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As expected, the Smoke Advisory has been extended again, now in place through Wednesday. This has the potential to be extended through the week, depending on fire activity from the various wildfires around Southern California. Air quality ranges from ‘Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups’ in the low desert to ‘Unhealthy’ in the High Desert. Gusty winds,
Continue Reading Varios grupos están organizando reuniones de vigilancia para su candidato presidencial favorito, mientras los dos candidatos, el expresidente Donald Trump y la vicepresidenta Kamala Harris, se preparan para enfrentarse en su primer debate. Quédese con Telemundo 15 para ver el reportaje completo sobre las reacciones de los dos partidos a las 11 de la noche.
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A 34-year-old man suspected of stabbing a person in downtown Palm Springs Tuesday morning was arrested. The stabbing was reported at around 5:40 a.m. on the 400 block of E Arenas Road, near El Segundo. Police said a man called asking for help but was unable to provide specific details. “Upon arriving at the scene,
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A fire destroyed two homes and left two people injured in Desert Hot Springs Tuesday morning. The fire was reported at around 5:35 a.m. on the 66800 block of Estrella Avenue, east of Mesquite Avenue. CAL FIRE officials said the fire started at a single-story home and spread to the house next door. Two people
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Smoke from nearby wildfires including the Line Fire in San Bernardino County continues to infiltrate the Valley, reducing air quality and creating respiratory issues. Air Quality has dropped to “Moderate” or “Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups” levels here in the Valley. There are also Excessive Heat Warnings in the Inland Empire and areas West of the
Continue ReadingUpdate 9/9/24 – 11:30 p.m. The fire has burned 25,813 acres. Containment remains at 3%. Update 9/9/24 – 6:30 p.m. Containment has grown to 5%. Update 9/9/24 – 6:00 p.m. The fire has burned 23,714 acres. Containment remains at 3%. An update from fire officials will be held at 6:00 p.m., you can it live
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The Coachella Valley is no longer under an Excessive Heat Warning, but Riverside County east and west of the low desert is until 8 PM Tuesday. Still, high temperatures this afternoon Smoke density is expected to increase over the mountain and desert areas through this evening. Check the current air quality where you are here.
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Update – 10:45 p.m. The fire burned 54 acres and is 100% contained. Update – 4:45 p.m. Forward progress has been stopped Update – 4:25 p.m. The fire grew to 50 acres, however, forward progress has been slowed, officials said. Original Report – 3:50 p.m. Riverside County Fire Department crews are working to contain a
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A probationer accused of gunning down a Mecca man outside his home was acquitted today of first- and second-degree murder counts, and jurors were unable to reach a verdict on a voluntary man slaughtercharge. Gilbert Contreras Martinez Jr., 36, of Coachella, is accused in the 2018 death of 40-year-old Hugo Nunez. Jurors convicted him of
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Police released the photo of the vehicle of a man suspected of following and harassing a student walking to Desert Hot Springs High School Monday morning. The incident happened at around 9:00 a.m. in the area of Via Loreto and Pierson Boulevard. The student told authorities that she was walking to school when she noticed
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A group of scouts and other volunteers helped local Eagle Scout candidate Andrew Nelson install a “reflecting bench” on the top of the popular “Cross Hike” in Palm Desert over the weekend. The scouts carried the bench, which weighed over 200 pounds, up the trail. It took about five hours to install. The bench is
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Poor air quality has prompted the South Coast AQMD to extend the Wildfire Smoke Advisories in effect until Tuesday at 11:59 PM. for parts of San Bernardino, Riverside, Orange, and Los Angeles Counties. The decision is in response to two wildfires in the region. The Line Fire, between Highland and Running Springs, has burned more than 20,000 acres and
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