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With increasing school shooting threats across the nation — Coachella Valley schools, law enforcement agencies and other organizations are ramping up security measures and mental health support to ensure student safety. Recently, Riverside County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a 17-year-old from Cathedral City accused of a school violence threat posted online. In a statement to News
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The Palm Springs Unified School District is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month by honoring the cultures and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities. To commemorate this occasion, the district is organizing assemblies that will showcase the colorful fashion, music, and art of these cultures. On Wednesday, Vista Del Monte Elementary School hosted assemblies for students in
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Firefighting helicopters based at Redlands Municipal Airport have been hindered throughout the day after unauthorized drones were spotted flying over the fire. Drones pose a safety risk to helicopter crews. Fire officials are asking the public to not fly their drones as crews continue to work to contain the wildfire. Following two drone intrusions that
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As of 3:30 Tuesday afternoon, the Line Fire has burned 39,111 acres. While not as gusty as yesterday, a wind of 9 MPH is being reported in Big Bear, which remains under an Evacuation Warning. Find the latest updates here. The low-pressure system that brought gusty winds to the start of the workweek is still
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Palm Desert libero Sienna Acosta is this week’s student-athlete of the week. “She has been working really, really hard this off-season,” head coach Melissa Walker said. “So being able to see that improvement this year for us, it’s been such a huge blessing, and I’m really excited for her this year.” Sienna Acosta, a libero
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Check Out Peter’s full, in-depth interview with Mayor Pro Tem Ron deHarte Palm Springs Mayor Pro Tem Ron deHarte and several others were recently named in a public records request from councilmember Christy Holstege. They said she is targeting them in light of the Riverside County District Attorney’s investigation into whether Holstege has been living
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Today, colleges across the country are working in an effort to help get students registered to vote. Here in the valley, College of the Desert and Cal State San Bernardino Palm Desert Campus have registration services for their students and the community. College of the Desert’s Social Justice Club has arranged for non-partisan volunteers to
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Justin Timberlake is coming to the Coachella Valley in January on the latest stop of his world tour. Timberlake will perform at Acrisure Arena in the Greater Palm Springs area on Monday, January 19. TICKETS: Tickets for the newly added shows will be available starting with Verizon and Citi (details below) on Wednesday, September 18
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About 4,000 fire personnel have worked to battle the Line Fire. The fire has burned more than 39,000 acres, injuring at least three firefighters, damaging four structures and destroying one. Get Updates on the Line Fire Here Captain Kidd, a Cathedral City firefighter, is one of the firefighters who has been on the front lines.
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La organización TODEC se dedica a ayudar a la comunidad migrante y en particular a los campesinos de la región. TODEC Legal Center es un salvavidas para los inmigrantes y sus familias, Durante casi cuarenta años, TODEC ha sido un centro que aboga por sus comunidades ayudando a un centenar de personas. “La señora Luz Gallegos
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Temps remain well below average today, as was the case yesterday when highs only hit 88. An area of low pressure developing along the Northern Pacific coast will keep us below normal through the bulk of the week. Most of the Western U.S. will feel the cooler temps today through Thursday. A Windblown Dust Advisory
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Congratulations to Shadow Hills standout Brandon Peffers, earning the most votes over the weekend in our play of the week poll. Peffers’ interception helped preserve the shutout for Shadow Hills who defeated Desert Hot Springs 7-0 in a marquee Week 4 matchup.
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Evacuation orders were downgraded to warnings in some areas impacted by the Line Fire, including Running Springs. Check Out: Resources for those impacted by three major SoCal wildfires(Includes interactive evacuation maps & shelter information) “I’m glad to be home. It was a long week,” said Angela Jobe, a Big Bear resident. For many residents who
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A Wind Advisory remains in effect until midnight for the San Gorgonio Pass and Northern Coachella Valley. Due to the gusty winds, blowing sand and dust is likely. A Windblown Dust Advisory is in place through Tuesday. The passing trough of low pressure is responsible for the gusty winds and is also the reason for
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Palm Springs residents are questioning the motive behind a temporary pause of the city’s Human Rights Commission. The Palm Springs Human Rights Commission is undergoing an overhaul and a city council member is facing scrutiny for her alleged role in that decision. “It seemed a little bit heavy-handed and punitive, in my opinion, and that’s
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