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South Coast Air Quality Management District has issued a Windblown Dust Advisory for the Coachella Valley and San Gorgonio Pass through Wednesday morning. As of 3:15 p.m., air quality readings were ‘good.’ The First Alert Weather Team will be tracking conditions closely. Winds will strengthen into the evening and night with gusts near 20-25 MPH
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Desert Healthcare District (DHCD) announced Monday morning that Dr. Conrado Bárzaga will no longer serve as their CEO. Local elected leaders quickly came to Dr. Bárzaga’s defense. Congressman Raul Ruiz, M.D. (D, CA-25) issued a statement saying he was “shocked and dismayed” over the dismissal, calling the change “sudden.” Dr. Ruiz is asking the Board to reconsider.
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Update 9/25/23 The now-former deputy has been charged with two felonies by the the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office. Charges include possession of narcotics for sale, transportation with the intent to distribute narcotics, and the enhancement of possession of a firearm while in commission of those felonies. Jorge Oceguera-Rocha was arraigned today at the Banning
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Officials with the City of Coachella are in the process of writing an ordinance that would provide guidance to street food vendors and food truck operators. Currently, the City does not have an ordinance and code enforcement does not do full enforcement. Vendors operate under SB-946, a state law passed by then Governor Jerry Brown
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A student panel with about seven high school students of color will speak about their experiences being a student in Palm Springs Unified School District at the 2nd Annual Diversity and Racial Equity Conference. The conference is on September 30, 2023, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Palm Springs Convention Center. The event
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California Highway Patrol pursued a big rig truck Sunday night, slowing down I-10 traffic for at least three hours. CHP vehicles trailed behind the slow-moving big rig and closed down on ramps to prevent more cars from entering the freeway. Westbound traffic was slowed significantly. The police pursuit started in Los Angeles County and ended up
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The JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort and Spa in Palm Desert is now the first hotel in the valley to become a Certified Autism Center, or a ‘CAC’. The CAC certification is given by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards. The certification is earned by businesses and organizations that complete online training
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Community members are invited to attend College of the Desert’s listening sessions this week. The listening sessions were introduced by Laura Hope, who has been serving as interim President and Superintendent of College of the Desert since July 1. Hope says the sessions are the college’s way of getting the community’s input on important issues
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The morning began with temps in the 70s for most of the Valley, and we’ll warm up in the upper 90s, near our seasonal norms today. Air quality remains an issue, and likely will be most of the week. To start the day, our AQI was in the “Good” or “Moderate” range. A trough of
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9-24-23 Update: Gene Autry Trail is now open at the wash 9-21-23 Update: Vista Chino is now open at the washThe city of Palm Springs has shut down N Gene Autry Trail and Vista Chino at the Whitewater Wash due to low visibility Wednesday night. Both roadway, key roads in and out of Palm Springs,
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It’s beginning to feel like fall in the desert. High pressure presently dominates over the region, bringing dry air in from the west and seasonable temperatures for daytime high temperatures. Each afternoon and evening, light winds stir up sand and dust, especially for areas in the west and mid valley around I-10. Here’s a look
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Two local men recall their experience as young boys whose parents subjected them to Conversion Therapy as the 2023 Palm Springs LGBTQ+ Film Festival hosts a discussion. Scott Cruz is a part of the LGBTQ community and shares his experience on his social media platform with hopes of healing people from their traumas. Curtis Galloway
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Dry air from the west continues to blanket California, making for clearer skies and mild conditions. Temperatures in the 90s have been seasonably warm. Winds remain breezy as we make it into the late afternoon and evening. 10-15 mph sustained winds keep conditions mild but continue to toss sand and dust into the atmosphere, reducing
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The Flying Doctors and the Coachella Valley Unified School District hosted a free health fair clinic at the Desert Mirage High School from 8 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. This event is open to families without health insurance. If you do have insurance, you can still come and see what resources work for you and/or your
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Community leaders and organizations are coming together for the 8th annual ‘Positively Aging Project’ conference. The conference, which is typically held near National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day, was originally created to promote discussions on how to improve the lives of older individuals with HIV. The conference will feature AIDS and gay rights activist Peter
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Coachella Valley now sits at the top of the DVL after an impressive win over the previously undefeated Deset Hot Springs. Week 6: Desert Hot Springs – 21@Coachella Valley – 47FTwentynine Palms – 0@Cathedral City – 15FYucca Valley – 56@Banning – 0FDesert Mirage – 0@Indio – 28FPalm Verde Valley – 22@Palm Springs – 35FLa Quinta
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