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A heatwave is impacting the region, and temperatures are on the rise. The First Alert Weather Team has issued a First Alert Weather Alert for dangerous heat and reduced air quality in the Coachella Valley. The Excessive Heat Warning from the National Weather Service remains in effect through Wednesday night. High heat can lead to
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The Excessive Heat Warning has been extended until Friday evening as highs remain near 115. There is also an Air Quality Alert thanks to increased Ozone levels along with other pollutants. There is also a Wildfire Smoke Advisory from the South Coast Air Quality Management District until noon as smoke from nearby wildfires contributes to
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A Desert Hot Springs man is behind bars, accused of leading a pursuit while intoxicated. The chase ended when he crashed into two gas pumps in Indio. Investigators said around 3 a.m. Saturday, the suspect was seen running a red light in Cathedral City. Officers tried to pull him over but said he took off.
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Cal Fire says three of the four fires that have been burning in Riverside County may soon be coming to an end. At the command center in Beaumont, all the firefighters were set up to have round the clock fire support. “We have approximately 200 firefighters that are out right now,” says Cal Fire Lucas
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While some people went home after evacuations, a few pets were still at a pet evacuation center. As people were cautioned to leave their homes, folks were looking for emergency locations for their pets. Care and reception center set up for evacuees at Beaumont High School, 39139 Cherry Valley Boulevard, Beaumont. Animal Services will be at
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It is hot out there, but it was not stopping locals from shopping at the Certified Farmers’ Markets of the Coachella Valley in Palm Springs. Farmers from San Bernardino County and Riverside County showed up with their farm to table produce and goods. A lot of them are family run. The owner of Perris Farm has a
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A local business and cat adoption center is without air conditioning after their h vac went out. It will cost them thousands to fix. The community has fought to keep the doors of Frisky Business Cat Cafe open with their support. On Friday afternoon, the owner of Frisky Business Cat Cafe, Claire Rogers, heard a loud sound
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“The smile‘s you see in the participant’s faces, the energy that they give you, it’s just something you can’t say no to.” Kendra Smith is the heartbeat of the adaptive programs for the Desert Recreation District. They offer nearly every sport you can think of during the summertime all across the Coachella Valley. “They
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The heat is cranking dangerously high this weekend, so finding things to do to stay indoors will be necessary. Here are some local activities and locations to help you stay cool all weekend long: Berger Foundation Iceplex offers skating lessons, league play, camps, clinics, and public skating sessions. The iceplex calendar has the latest events
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During heatwaves, you’ll often hear meteorologists mention that a ridge of high pressure is responsible for the high temperatures. You also may have heard of a heat dome. What do all these terms mean and how does higher pressure lead to higher temperatures? Credit: NOAA Just about all of the earth’s weather takes place in
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As the summer temperatures continue to soar, cooling centers have opened their doors across Palm Springs, offering a respite from the scorching heat. From kids to seniors, residents are flocking to these centers, seeking relief from the sweltering weather. “Most people don’t have a place to come and cool off; they may not have air
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As we enter a weekend of extreme heat, it’s important to keep yourself, and your pet, from experiencing heat stroke or heat exhaustion. At the Palm Desert Civic Center Dog Park, a local woman says she comes every day because “grass is key” when wanting to get her dog exercise even when it is hot.
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Following the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) green light of a new drug proven to slow the progression of Alzheimer’s, this is bringing hope to some patients and their caregivers. “When we first meet the newly diagnosed person who comes to ACV there’s this look, this question of where do we go, what do
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With the hot weather here to stay, how are you staying cool? As people plan to participate in one of the many outdoor activities happening this weekend it’s important to listen to your body. Some general symptoms of heat-related illnesses include heavy sweating, painful muscle cramps, extreme weakness, fatigue, nausea, and vomiting. Identifying these warning
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The Excessive Heat Warning remains in place until 8 p.m. Tuesday as temperatures continue to climb. An Air Quality Alert is in place as Ozone and other pollutants collect at the surface underneath the ridge of high pressure over the region. Be aware of the symptoms of heat-related illness, and call 911 if necessary, these
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Despite the extreme heat on Thursday, vendors still set up shop for Villagefest. Dozens of vendors and people were ready for a hot night. “People of all walks of life. We’ve got families, couples, you have tourists, locals, like everyone,” said Ian Santos, owner of Los Angeleaves. It’s Santos’ first summer selling at the street
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