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Local immigrant non-profit welcomes launch of “Keeping Families Together” program

August 19, 2024 10:59 AM Jennifer Franco

Beginning Monday, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will begin accepting requests for the Keeping Families Together process. The Biden administration’s “Keeping Families Together” initiative is aimed at addressing and reversing some of the more controversial aspects of immigration enforcement from previous years, particularly those that resulted in family separations at the U.S.-Mexico border. Those who

Indio starts construction of Street Shadowalk Project

August 19, 2024 9:56 AM Luis Avila

Jackson Street Shadowalk is a project that city officials say will enhance and upgrade Jackson Street, adding 11,000 square ft of shade structures between Kenner Avenue and Avenue 45. The project will also repair and replace concrete sidewalks, driveways, curbs and corner ramps. Concrete work begins August 19 and is set to complete October 4.

Local high school girls flag football quadruples in growth after one season

August 18, 2024 9:14 PM Kenji Ito

Girls flag football here in the valley has grown rapidly, creating an opportunity for girls who want to try something new. “We’re just excited to be out doing something that maybe they thought they couldn’t do before and now they know they can do it and they can excel at it,” Palm Desert head coach

Young voters discuss key issues ahead of Democratic National Convention

August 19, 2024 6:10 AM Allie Anthony

There are less than 80 days until the 2024 presidential election. The Democratize National Convention is tonight, and the party will select their official candidate to run against former President Donald Trump. Young voters will make the difference in the election. Some of the key issues in the election include immigration, the economy, and women’s

Humidity strikes again, cooler late this week

August 19, 2024 5:55 AM Patrick Evans

A little heat and a touch of humidity to begin the week, as monsoonal moisture makes a return through midweek. The moisture lingers through Wednesday, then a strong trough moves through Thursday, bringing cooler and drier conditions. Today, we continue to monitor an Excessive Heat Warning in Imperial County and the eastern portion of Riverside

A cool and comfortable close to the weekend

August 18, 2024 4:19 PM Spencer Blum

Winds this evening are going to be a bit weaker than last night. However, the direction of the winds, coming from the San Gorgonio Pass, will help to dry us out throughout the evening. The extra moisture in the valley today is keeping temperatures very mild and comfortable, with highs mostly below 105°F. Temperatures tomorrow

Staying seasonable on this summer Sunday

August 18, 2024 3:00 AM Gavin Nguyen

Conditions were pleasant yesterday in the Coachella Valley with our high temperatures at or near our seasonal average in August. The good news is – we’ll be treated to more of the same today! Dry air over the Pacific is working its way northeast right now. Palm Springs is right on the edge of that

Coachella Valley Venezuelans join worldwide demonstrations opposing the country’s current president

August 17, 2024 11:13 PM Bianca Ventura

Roaring crowds took to Venezuela’s capital, Caracas on Saturday. The demonstrators were made up of Venezuela’s opposition, a group that’s claiming the victory of Edmundo González Urrutia against the current president Nicolás Maduro. Venezuela’s National Electoral Council, whose members are loyal to the ruling party declared Maduro the winner in late July by more than

High school football preview: Desert Christian Academy Conquerors

August 17, 2024 7:19 PM Kenji Ito

The Desert Christian Academy Conquerors are coming into their 2024 season ready to give it their all. “When we come out here, we try and give it our all,” Conquerors senior quarterback Jaden Herling said. “No matter what happens, no matter what’s happening in every game, whether we’re up big, it’s a really close game,

Pet adoptions free this weekend at annual “Clear the Shelters” adoption event in Palm Springs

August 17, 2024 11:13 AM Gavin Nguyen

The Palm Springs Animal Shelter is holding its annual Clear the Shelters event this weekend. All adoption fees during this event are covered by Silvercrest in an effort to help relieve the overcrowding crisis at the shelter. That includes any fees to spay, neuter, and microchip the animals – or any other medical fees. “No

Feeling seasonable with a touch of humidity

August 17, 2024 4:12 PM Spencer Blum

It’s continuing to feel incredibly seasonable here in the Coachella Valley. We have a touch of humidity in the air today with dew points across the valley predominantly in the 50s. As a result of the general weather pattern, we can look forward to a bit of a breezy evening, with gusts upwards of 25mph.

Local Black-Owned Business opens store in Palm Desert

August 17, 2024 6:23 PM Shay Lawson

August is Black business month — an opportunity to support and celebrate Black-owned businesses across the country. Good Neighbor Trading Post — a new Black-owned store in Palm Desert celebrated its grand opening Saturday. It’s a curated collective featuring more than 35 local vendors including art, clothing and jewelry shops all in one location on

Seasonable temperatures in store for the weekend

August 17, 2024 3:00 AM Gavin Nguyen

Temperatures this weekend during mid-August feel like … well, mid-August! We’re hovering right around our seasonal average of 109° throughout the weekend. The Coachella Valley is seeing a little bit of moisture today. Dew point temperatures this morning will be in the 40s and 50s for most of the valley. We dry out this evening,

High school football preview: Palm Desert Aztecs

August 16, 2024 6:39 PM Kenji Ito

The Palm Desert Aztecs are looking forward and bounce back after finishing fourth in the DEL last season. “We’re just looking to improve,” Aztecs head coach Rudy Forti said. “Last year, we went 2-8, and just every day, we’re trying to get better, so that’s what we’re looking for. Just improvement day in and day

Returning to Panorama neighborhood one year after Tropical Storm Hilary

August 16, 2024 6:10 PM Karen Devine

“So, I get a phone call from my battalion chief that says, hey, chief, we need you to come back. We’ve had a major event in the Panorama neighborhood,” said Cathedral City Fire Chief Michael Contreras. Tropical Storm Hilary brought rushing water and mud flow into the Panorama neighborhood in Cathedral City. Resident John Trad

Splash House Weekend 2 Boosting Palm Springs Tourism during August

August 16, 2024 6:57 PM Shay Lawson

Splash House Weekend 2 is in full swing from August 16-18th. The event provides a considerable boost to Palm Spring’s local economy — drawing visitors and stimulating business for hotels, restaurants and other service providers in the region. In 2022, the festival had a $20 million-dollar economic impact across the three weekends with more than

La organización TODEC ayuda a los trabajadores de protecciones laborales con el programa DALE

August 16, 2024 8:14 PM María García

Con el programa acción diferida para aplicación del trabajo o por sus siglas en inglés DALE es un programa estatal que fue implementado localmente por la organización TODEC de este año, los trabajadores pueden recibir acción diferida del departamento de inmigracion. “Hay una oportunidad de una protección contra una deportación y permiso de trabajo”, dijo

Splash House weekend one shows strong safety record as first responders gear up for weekend two

August 16, 2024 11:30 AM Jennifer Franco

Locals and visitors alike are getting ready to bask in the sun and enjoy live music during weekend two of Splash House. The poolside music series spanning across three Palm Springs resorts will take place August 16-18. Weekend one of the three-day festival has been deemed a success in terms of safety, with Palm Springs

Monsoonal moisture comes creeping back in

August 16, 2024 4:16 PM Haley Clawson

The touch of humidity that we’re feeling today is being drawn in from the south thanks to the ridge of high pressure that is moving to our east. We’ll continue to feel higher humidity in the morning, with some relief into Saturday afternoon. The main surge of moisture looks to arrive on Wednesday, with dew

Transformation at Trilogy: La Quinta golf club expected to re-open this November after major restoration project

August 16, 2024 5:53 PM Blake Arthur

As we reported back in January, the HOA at Trilogy Golf Club in La Quinta voted to purchase the club for just over 6 million dollars, fighting to keep their course which was on the brink of being lost after going bankrupt in 2022. Since then, the golf club has undergone a full revival, saving

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