Dew point temperatures are very elevated across the Coachella Valley. Palm Springs had a peak dew point of 75° during the 6 o’clock hour this morning. That resembles what’s more frequently felt in Miami than in Palm Springs. This is quite ‘soupy’ by our desert standards. Relief is on the way! It will still be
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Palm Springs Unified School District is back to school today! Thousands of students will begin their school year this morning, from kindergartners to High Schoolers. The district has been preparing for the 2024-2025 year all summer, and they’ve had facility on 28 school campuses for weeks. Palm Springs Unified prides themselves on their academic excellence,
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As students return to school, experts say it’s important that families discuss bullying and harassment prevention with their students. New data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicates significant health disparities, among LGBTQ+ high school students, who report higher rates of violence, poor mental health and suicidal thoughts and behaviors than their peers. Nearly 3
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Oswit Land Trust announced Wednesday it has acquired 639 acres of in Indio Hills, CA. It was purchased for $4 million with the help of grants from US Fish and Wild Service. The property, known as Happy Valley, is known for its diverse flora and fauna, and is the last remaining alluvial fans in the
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Monsoonal moisture is flowing into the Valley, elevating dew points and humidity, and giving us a chance for afternoon thunderstorms throughout the region. Soupy conditions will provide the moisture necessary to generate some mountain and high desert storms as we heat up this afternoon. An Air Quality Watch due to blowing sand is up this
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The past four years have been an emotional journey for Lupita Gutierrez and her family after they found out about a rare genetic condition affecting two of their children. Her 14-year-old son, Rolando, has to undergo routine testing after doctors determined he is experiencing bone marrow failure. Since getting the news, the family and their
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The USGS reported several earthquakes in Kern County on Tuesday night. One of the largest ones was reportedly a 5.2 Magnitude earthquake, reported at 9:09 p.m. near Lamont, California. It was followed by a 4.5 Magnitude earthquake about a minute later, also in Lamont. There was no immediate word on any damage or injuries from
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The Excessive Heat Warning for the Coachella Valley is scheduled to expire at 11 PM. The ridge of high pressure will still be in charge of our weather but at least we’ll catch a break from the extreme temperatures. Monsoonal moisture will still flow into Southern California on Wednesday, bringing a slight chance for overnight
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In a 6-1 vote, the Desert Healthcare District and Foundation board members agreed to add Tenet Health’s billion dollar lease proposal to the November 5th ballot. It comes after they agreed to add a resolution to their August 6th meeting agenda. The meeting was open to the public, and took place at 5:30 p.m. inside
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The Cathedral City Lions are giving their all in practice and are prepared to give the same energy for their first game of the 2024-25 season. “Just work every single game, make every single game a fight, no matter what the scoreboard says,” Lions senior quarterback Cristian Crittenden said. “At the end of the day,
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De acuerdo con el Distrito de Agua del Valle de Coachella, la agricultura es el segundo sector que más contribuye a la economía local. Aunque los trabajadores agrícolas ponen comida en nuestros platos, muchos pasan desapercibidos. Algunos grupos locales están colaborando para mostrar su apoyo a los trabajadores agrícolas. Jasmin Zendejas, es una trabajdora del
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Firefighters in Palm Springs face a number of challenges as they roll out to calls day in and day out. Among those issues are staffing shortages and aging infrastructure, like outdated fire stations. Firefighter engineer Brandon Wright explained that these issues can be draining for firefighters. When stations are short-staffed, some firefighters could be forced
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One year ago today, three firefighters were killed in a helicopter crash while battling the Broadway Fire in Cabazon. Two of the three men were senior firefighters, Cal Fire Division Assistant Chief Josh Bischof, 46, and Cal Fire Captain Tim Rodriguez, 44. Helicopter Pilot Tony Sousa, 55, also died in the line of duty. Bischof
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Vice President and Democratic Presidential nominee Kamala Harris has announced her VP pick, Tim Walz. Residents from across the Coachella Valley shared their thoughts about it. Some were surprised Harris chose the Minnesota Governor, others admitting they don’t know much about him. According to an NPR national poll, 71% of Americans were unfamiliar with Walz
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Michael’s House, a provider of addiction treatment and recovery services, has announced a new initiative to distribute Naloxone to unhoused individuals in the community. Naloxone can reverse opioid overdoses; it’s considered a life-saving medication. By distributing it, Michael’s House aims to reduce overdose fatalities and offer a lifeline to some of the more vulnerable people.
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La organización “One Future Coachella Valley” ha estado trabajando con el Colegio Del Desierto, la Universidad de California – Cal State San Bernardino – Palm Desert campus y con el sistema de universidad UC Riverside, para asegurarse que los estudiantes sean exitosos. A nivel nacional los datos indican que el 70% de los trabajos requieren
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