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Weather Insider: The warmest winter on record for the continental United States
A new report from NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) has found that the 2023-2024 meteorological winter was the warmest on record for the continental United States. As a reminder, meteorological winter runs from December through February. The average temperature for the season was 37.6°F – 5.4° above average. This was the warmest winter on
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East valley ranch owners close to finalizing new event facility ordinance with Riverside County
Discussions on a new land-use ordinance for events at rural properties in the Coachella Valley have picked back up between the Riverside County Planning Department and ranch owners in the east. Last April, the Board of Supervisors voted to start the process of amending the County’s noise ordinance in response to concerns about enforcement from
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Weakening wind tonight; rain and snow move into the picture
The gusty winds felt this morning have weakened, and it is now just breezy for Thursday night. As a result, air quality has improved across the Coachella Valley. Now, the focus shifts from wind to wet weather! A Winter Weather Advisory is now in effect for San Bernardino and Riverside County mountains for elevations above
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First Alert Weather Alert: Stronger winds arrive
Blowing sand and dust has impacted parts of the Coachella Valley throughout the day. We will continue to monitor air quality through this evening as the winds taper off. While winds will continue to diminish throughout the evening, some lingering breezes or gusts are possible. Today, Palm Springs saw a gust of 45 MPH. This
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BNP Paribas presents four CVHS students with $20K scholarships
Four tennis players from Coachella Valley High School are over the moon. They’ve each earned a $20,000 scholarship from BNP Paribas for college. The students were presented the scholarships at a special ceremony with BNP Paribas officials at the school on Thursday. The students are Nevaeh Robles, Kamila Cortes Ramirez, Jose Arreola, and Miguel Gonzalez. Jose
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Un hombre de 32 años muere en un accidente con un camión con remolque y un árbol en la I-10 en Cabazon
Un hombre de Menifee de 32 años murió en un accidente que involucró un camión con remolque y un árbol a lo largo de la Interestatal 10 en Cabazon el miércoles por la noche. El accidente ocurrió en el lado oeste de la I-10, al oeste de Main Street, alrededor de las 6:30 p.m.
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Investigation deepens into deadly Elks Lodge fire that left 3 dead, one injured
Update 3/14/24 2:55 p.m. A second person was identified by the coroner’s office. Josee Vanbuskirk, 37, of Wasilla, Alaska / Cathedral City was pronounced dead at the scene. The third person killed in the fire remains unidentified as the coroner seeks to notify next of kin. Update – 3/11/24 9:05 PM On Monday, the Riverside
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Fashion Week El Paseo to host international designs and highlight local shops
Fashion Week El Paseo, presented by Agua Caliente Casinos, is returning to Palm Desert. The event begins Friday, March 14, and concludes on March 21. Pieces from designers such as Max Mara, Simon Ungless, Leon Klaassen Bus, Cynthia Rowley, and Scooter LaForge will be featured. Local shops will also participate in the event. Chrissy’s on
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Dozens of graffiti reports elicit ‘quick response’ from Palm Springs Police
Palm Springs police are prioritizing a rapid response to cleaning up vandalism throughout the city. On Tuesday our newsroom saw 9 reports on the city’s website showing the history for their active calls for service. Then Wednesday, about 10 additional online reports were filed detailing more instances of graffiti throughout the city. “Typically, we like to
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Riverside County Supervisors vote not to separate Coroner’s office from Sheriff’s Department
The Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday not to separate the coroner’s office from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, based on an Executive Office recommendation that was criticized by multiple members of the public. “With trust needing to be really shored up and rebuilt, and community trust so vital to all county services, particularly
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