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First Alert Weather Alert Day: Scattered Showers, Gusty Winds, Dropping Snow Levels Overnight to Saturday AM
A significant weather system is moving into the region, bringing cooler temperatures, gusty winds, and the possibility of mountain snow and light rain. As an upper-level trough approaches, low clouds have already developed across Southern California, extending into parts of the inland valleys. Showers are expected to taper off by Friday evening for our neighbors
Continue ReadingPalm Springs Council approves Section 14 settlement
Update11/14/24 – 8:06 PM After comments of support, Palm Springs Council members publicly submitted their votes to show a 5-0 unanimous approval of the settlement. Original Report 11/14/24 – 4:20 PM The Palm Springs City Council is set to vote tonight on a proposed settlement with the Section 14 Survivors group, a historic step in
Continue ReadingPalm Desert water polo to compete for CIF-SS championship
Palm Desert’s boys water polo team is title bound. The Aztecs advanced to the CIF-SS Division 5 championship after defeating Garden grove 10-9 in the semifinals. Former Student Athlete of the Week William Walz scored the game-winning goal with a second left in the game. PD will play Warren on Saturday, Nov. 16 at Mt.
Continue ReadingCOD women’s soccer wins first conference championship, make playoffs for first time since 1998
The College of the Desert women’s soccer team is enjoying one of their most successful seasons in program history. COD went 15-2-3 in the regular season and earned a playoff berth for the first time in 26 years. The College of the Desert Women's Soccer team is having a historic season winning the conference title
Continue ReadingIt’s National Anti-Bullying week: experts say it’s a good time to remember to have open communication with your kids
The CDC says 15 percent of high schools and nearly 30 percent of middle schools report bullying incidents at school at least once a week. A local counselor says there are signs parents should look out for. “A change of appetite looking for a change of behavior. Maybe they’re really happy and all of a
Continue ReadingCollege of the Desert breaks ground on long-delayed Palm Springs campus
College of the Desert and local leaders gathered to break ground on the long-anticipated Palm Springs campus after nearly two decades of planning and development. The event took place Thursday afternoon at the campus site, at 2300 E. Baristo Road. The new campus will offer state-of-the-art facilities and educational opportunities for prospective students across the
Continue ReadingFirst Alert Weather Alert: Cooler temps, gusty winds and a chance of mountain snow for portions of the Coachella Valley
Your First Alert Weather Team is issuing a First Alert Weather Alert for a significant weather system will affect Palm Springs and the surrounding region starting tonight, bringing cooler temperatures, increased winds, and a small chance of showers. While the Wind Advisory is posted for areas like Barstow, Palm Springs won’t be under that advisory,
Continue ReadingFirst Alert Weather Alert tonight and tomorrow
A significant front arrives later this evening, increasing winds, cooling us off and bringing a small chance of spotty showers in the Western Coachella Valley. Plus there’s the threat of 1″ to 3″ of snow in mountain communities above 5,500 feet. A Wind Advisory is posted for tomorrow around Barstow, and while we’re not under
Continue ReadingIndio cross-country denied qualification for CIF-SS postseason despite DVL titles due to bylaw
The Indio boys and girls cross-country teams have been denied qualification into the CIF-SS postseason despite being Desert Valley League champions. CIF states in their yearly handbook that leagues must fill at least four full teams to be valid for automatic qualification into the postseason. Visited Indio high school today to get reaction from their
Continue ReadingPSUSD reopens Family Engagement Center
This morning, Palm Springs Unified School District is reopening their Family Engagement Center! This has center has been transformed into a space to provide expanded services for District families. There are programs for both children and adults, even a class to prepare people to become U.S. Citizens. Today, you can tour the center and take a
Continue ReadingMinor shot near Bagdouma Park in Coachella
A minor was rushed to the hospital after being shot near Bagdouma Park in Coachella. The shooting was reported just before 7:00 p.m. in the area of 51st Avenue and Mecca Street. “Upon arrival, deputies located a subject suffering from injuries consistent with a gunshot wound,” reads an email from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office.
Continue ReadingMan twice convicted in 2008 Palm Springs murder seeks retrial
A convicted murderer awaiting sentencing in a case we’ve been following since 2008 has requested a new trial. If the trial is granted, it would be the third time Daniel Garcia would face a jury in the case. Garcia, who is awaiting sentencing for his role in the murder of Palm Springs art dealer Clifford
Continue ReadingTODEC Legal Center preparing for the deportations of immigrants
Here in Riverside county, TODEC Legal Center, is bracing for a surge in deportation cases affecting residents who are in the process of applying for citizenships. Trump has listed mass deportations and the cut back of temporary legal status for millions of immigrants as his top priorities. California immigrant rights organizations are responding with promises
Continue Reading‘Section 14 Survivors’ reach $5.9M deal with the city of Palm Springs
“Section 14 Survivors” and the city of Palm Springs might be closer to the resolution of a decades-long debate. According to the city and the “Section 14 Survivors” group, both parties reached a settlement agreement of 5.91 million in direct financial compensation for “the losses sustained by former residents and their descendants.” “The City Council
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