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Sexual Health Awareness Month, DAP Health providing free testing services
September is Sexual Health Awareness Month. According to DAP Health, there are over 12,000 people in Riverside County living with HIV. While living with HIV has become a manageable condition, it doesn’t mean the epidemic is over. While there are tools to end transmission, people are becoming HIV positive daily. And STI treatment and testing
Continue ReadingCA State Assembly approves statewide clothing recycle program
The California State Assembly approved legislation Wednesday that would establish a statewide clothing program paid for by clothing companies, known as the Responsible Textile Recovery Act. If signed by the governor, clothing companies would be required to create a nonprofit organization by 2026 that would set up hundreds of collection sites at thrift stores, begin
Continue ReadingPolitical sign thefts under investigation; Sun City neighbors call for accountability
Neighbors in Sun City Palm Desert are telling News Channel 3 an investigation is underway after they say a number of political sign were stolen. Neighbors are now calling for accountability after the string of alleged thefts left several dozen homeowners without their Harris-Walz signage. “Does that make a difference? Do you think that this is
Continue ReadingThe excessive heat continues into Friday
Highs topped out at 116 degrees yesterday, tying a previous record for the date. Today will just as hot, but the record is 122, so it’s unlikely we will get that hot. Highs will be in the higher one-teens this afternoon. Take precautions against overheating today, and be mindful that the excessive can be especially
Continue ReadingEl Colegio del Desierto organiza sesiones de información en su búsqueda de un nuevo presidente
El Colegio del Desierto está buscando una persona con la combinación adecuada de experiencia, conocimientos, habilidades y capacidades para dirigir el distrito hacia un mayor éxito de los estudiantes y la eficacia institucional en general. El colegio está colaborando con AGB Search, una empresa especializada en identificar a los mejores candidatos para puestos ejecutivos en la
Continue ReadingRecord heat for Palm Springs amidst Excessive Heat Warning
Palm Springs has tied the record high temperature for today’s date. This was a record set in 1955 and has been replicated in 2020 and now 2024. A high of 116° means we are feeling temperatures 10° above normal for the date. More heat is expected tomorrow. An Excessive Heat Warning is in effect for most of
Continue ReadingLocal middle school addresses safety concerns following multiple fights
Administrators at James Workman Middle School are addressing safety concerns on campus following a recent string of fights involving students since the new school year began on August 7. Jamie Avena, whose sixth grade daughter is a student at the school, reached out to News Channel 3 after writing a letter to the superintendent at
Continue ReadingFirebirds super-fan family raising money to bring home mother who suffered a brain aneurysm in Texas
It’s been two weeks since Melissa Garcia-Wolensky, a Palm Desert mother, has seen her family. The 38-year old has been stuck recovering at a Texas hospital after she suffered from a major medical episode last month. Now, her family is raising money to pay for a medical plane to bring her home. Wolensky suffered from
Continue ReadingWeather Insider: The risk of wildfires on homes and infrastructure
Wildfires are one of the biggest threats to both people’s homes and vital infrastructure, and the risks of being impacted by wildfires are only increasing thanks to climate change. In fact, a research paper from 20321 found that at least 2/3 (two-thirds) of the increase in fire weather across the US in recent decades can
Continue Reading14-year-old student suspect in Georgia school shooting that left 4 dead will be booked tonight, officials say
By Isabel Rosales, John Miller, Nick Valencia, Dakin Andone and Sharif Paget, CNN Winder, Georgia (CNN) — The 14-year-old suspect in the fatal mass shooting at a Winder, Georgia, high school will be booked Wednesday night, Georgia Bureau of Investigation Director Chris Hosey said at an evening news conference. Colt Gray will be charged with
Continue ReadingCoachella Valley Local and State Candidate List Released
Coachella Valley residents are preparing to cast their votes — as local elections approach. Riverside County recently released the full list of all local and state candidates. Palm Springs In Palm Springs — 2 longterm coucilmembers are running for different offices — leaving their positions open. Councilmember Lisa Middleton, representing district 5 — is running for
Continue ReadingLatest heat wave and what it could mean for your electric bill
As temperatures rise, so do electric bills as air conditioners work overtime. According to PG&E, a typical residential bill includes: Energy costs (50%) Energy delivery (40%) Public purpose programs (10%) Experts are predicting the average U.S. electric bill between June and September to be $719, up 8% from last year and the highest average in
Continue ReadingFirebirds add defenseman Turner Ottenbreit; 12-U Junior Firebirds take tournament title
The Coachella Valley Firebirds signed defenseman Turner Ottenbreit for the 2024-25 season. Ottenbreit returns to North America after one season in the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL), playing with the Kunlun Red Star in Beijing, China. Before his time overseas, Ottenbreit spend four seasons with the AHL’s Iowa Wild and part of one season with the
Continue ReadingSe realiza una vigilia en Idyllwild para Delfino Guadalupe Lopez Fajardo
Una vigilia se lleva a cabo en Idyllwild para el hombre extraviado. Se trata del señor, Delfino Guadalupe Lopez Fajardo o mejor conocido como “Lupe” quien fue visto por última vez el 15 de agosto. Su familia no pierde las esperanzas y lo siguen buscando. Pese a que tienen pistas de Lupe, surgió una luz
Continue ReadingDealing with the challenges of going back to school, suggestions from the Betty Ford Center
With students going back to school, some groups are at risk of mental health challenges. The National Center for Education Statistics found that 58% of public schools reported the percentage of students seeking school-based mental health services had increased since the last school year. And the Harris Poll found that 71% of parents across the
Continue ReadingExcessive heat warning in place today through Friday
An Excessive Heat Warning is in place from 11 this morning through Friday evening as temps soar into the mid one-teens. A broad ridge of high pressure extends across the Western U.S., keeping highs well above average through the end of the week. Please heed the usual heat precautions as we endure this late-season heat
Continue ReadingFamily of missing Idyllwild man hosts candlelight vigil at The Red Kettle
The family of Delfino Guadalupe Lopez Fajardo gathered to host a candlelight vigil in his honor. ‘“He’s a great, great person,” said Fernando Lopez, his brother. “He’s a hard worker. He has great family, and we want him back. This is very sad. This is very bad for our family and everybody misses him.” In a
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