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Valley-Wide Employment Expo brings dozens of employers under one roof this morning
The 28th Valley-Wide Employment Expo is on September 20, where many Coachella Valley employers will set up shop and look to hire more employees. It’s 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Fantasy Springs Casino Special Events Center. There are a variety of employers who will be at the expo varying from careers in hospitality,
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Gusty and dusty condition prevail
A First Alert Weather Alert will be in effect from Noon today until Midnight Thursday night as winds will increase dusty conditions lowering visibility and reducing air quality. Wind gusts are likely to reach 30+ m.p.h. Winds will be accompanied by cooler temps as an area of low pressure to our North pushes more fall
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Student Athlete of the Week – Madison Siva
“The main reason I came to this school was because of their sports program,” said senior golf captain Madison Siva. “She is a gritty player. She tries her best and she doesn’t let a whole lot bother her,” said head coach Debbie Koyama. “I think the most important shot is the next one. So, if
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Master Plan to expand Palm Springs Int’l Airport gets community feedback
The community is getting in on the planning process for the future of the Palm Springs International Airport. They want to preserve its iconic past, while keeping up with increasing tourism throughout the Valley. It’s all part of the Master Plan to expand and grow the airport. “For anybody that flies out in the height
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Future of ‘Forever Marilyn’ statue could be decided in March 2024 ballot
The future of the location of Palm Springs’ “Forever Marilyn” statue could end up on the March 2024 ballot. Palm Springs City Attorney Jeffrey Ballinger confirmed to News Channel 3 that a group wanting to keep the statue in its current location wants to put an initiative measure on the March 5th, 2024 ballot. This
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One person dead after Palm Desert wreck on Hovley Lane near Washington Street
Update 9/20/23 The person who died in the crash was identified as Connie Ramirez, 72, of Palm Desert. “Based on the preliminary evidence, it appears Ramirez was attempting to turn south into the parking lot when she was struck by the vehicle that was traveling eastbound,” the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office wrote. “Alcohol or drug
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Spanish Walk residents are asking for more help from the city of Palm Desert
A number of Spanish Walk community members in Palm Desert say they are still struggling to find support weeks after Tropical Storm Hilary severely damaged their homes. “It is very sad to come in here and see my house the way it is.,” said Lydia Duran, Spanish Walk resident. Lydia Duran’s home in Spanish Walk is
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Feria de empleo para el valle de Coachella este miércoles en casino Fantasy Springs
De acuerdo al Departamento del Desarrollo del Empleo, la tasa del desempleo en el condado de Riverside aumento a 5,4%, mientras que en algunas áreas del este del valle de Coachella esa cifra se duplica, tal es el caso de Mecca con 13,1% y Coachella con 11,4%. Por lo que la feria de empleo del valle de Coachella
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Insider Blog: An update on California’s climate legislation this session
As California’s 2023 legislative session comes to a close, there are a number of bills relating to climate legislation which have passed and are awaiting the governor’s signature to become law. One of the bills which has been talked about the most is the Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act. This bill would require corporations with
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Algunos vecinos en Mecca piden topes para controlar la velocidad cerca de una escuela
Los vecinos dicen que el exceso de velocidad es un problema creciente.
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Air quality remains a focus, with stronger winds arriving midweek
We are continuing to closely monitor the air quality again in the valley this week as windblown dust can quickly deteriorate air quality and visibility. While not as pronounced as Monday night, breezy conditions are still expected this evening. A First Alert Weather Alert has been issued for Wednesday and Thursday. We are tracking the
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Insider Blog: Why the Coachella Valley sees so many dusty days
We here in the Coachella Valley frequently see days with gusty conditions but also air quality and visibility concerns. The usual culprit for these hazy days is a pollutant known as PM10 (Particulate Matter 10). The 10 refers to the size of the particles in micrometers or microns. PM10 often includes things like small pieces
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California regulators orders Arrowhead bottled water to stop drawing from some mountain springs
BY ADAM BEAM AND AMY TAXINUpdated 1:30 PM PDT, September 19, 2023 SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California regulators on Tuesday ordered one of the country’s oldest bottled water brands to stop using some of the natural springs it has relied on for more than 100 years to market its products throughout the western U.S. Arrowhead bottled water traces
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Breezy and dusty conditions continue
Winds speeds are moderate, but will be gustier this evening. Because of the gusty winds, air quality remains mainly in the “MODERATE” range this morning, and will likely stay there throughout the day. We are enjoying both cooler and drier conditions, with dew points retreating into the 40s. Highs will be well below average, in
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