Palm Springs rang in the Fourth of July with its annual “All-American Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular.” You can watch a replay of it in the player below: There are still several Independence Day celebrations taking place over the weekend. Check Out: Fourth of July events happening around the Coachella Valley
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A First Alert Weather Alert has been issued by the First Alert Weather team as potentially record-breaking temperatures impact the Coachella Valley on Friday and Saturday. High temperatures today are so far slightly cooler than initially expected, however, that is because more moisture moved in than expected. Since water can hold onto heat more, high
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The Fourth of July is almost here! Check our list of events for Desert Cities below: Palm Springs Thursday, July 4, “Family-Friendly Pool Party at the Palm Springs Swim Center,” 405 S. Pavilion Way, featuring water games, inflatable slides, pool side music, and great food, 3 p.m. – until the fireworks conclude. Thursday, July 4,
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Fourth of July is different for everyone, especially those with noise sensitivity. Noise sensitivity affects all kinds of people, from those with autism to those with PTSD. Those who experience noise sensitivity can easily become upset, agitated and even anxious when they hear fireworks. Hiding from the loud noise is almost impossible, and in many
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An Excessive Heat Warning continues for the region until Wednesday as temperatures soar into the one-teens through the period, with a chance to reach 120 or higher. We are also under an Air Quality Alert with the potential for deteriorating air quality as ozone builds up beneath the ridge of high pressure. Make sure you
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With high temperatures expected this 4th of July, people are looking for ways to celebrate that keep them cool. The Palm Springs Swim Center is hosting a “Family-Friendly Pool Party,” at 405 S. Pavilion Way. It will feature water games, inflatable slides, pool side music, and great food, from 3 p.m. until the fireworks end.
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On July 1, Border Patrol tracked a vehicle traveling westbound on the I-10 at Chiriaco Summit and found a suspect holding possession of a large stash of illegal firearms. Border Patrol agents investigated a 22-year-old man from Phoenix, who was the only occupant in the vehicle. The Riverside Sheriff’s Office confirmed the suspect had a
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A 20-year-old man pleaded guilty today to an amended charge of assault with a semi-automatic firearm in the shooting of a 32-year-old Coachella resident. Judge Melissa Hale sentenced Jeraldo Mederos to 14 years in state prison Wednesday at the Larson Justice Center in Indio after the defendant entered his guilty plea. Mederos, who previously pleaded
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Former Firebirds assistant coach Jessica Campbell is making NHL history as its first full-time female assistant coach. Campbell was hired as the assistant coach of the Seattle Kraken, joining former Firebirds’ head coach Dan Bylsma’s staff. “During our tenure in Coachella Valley, I saw firsthand Jessica’s commitment to player development,” Bylsma said. “Her ability to
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The Fourth of July celebration getting an early start Wednesday at Coachella’s Bagdouma Park. There were about 6,000 people in attendance who had to brave the heat before the night’s breathtaking show. It was an evening filled with live music, carnival rides, and plenty of treats as folks waited for a sparkling sky filled with
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With Excessive Heat Warnings in place for much of California, including right here at home, people are looking for ways to beat the heat this 4th of July. This week and weekend will see potentially record-breaking temperatures in excess of 120 degrees. There are many ways to stay safe in these dangerous temperatures. Some of
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Nick Chaney is on the road to recovery after recently receiving an emergency heart transplant that saved his life. Back in April, the 17-year-old Cathedral City High School graduate came home from a school trip to San Francisco complaining that he could not breathe and that he could feel his heartbeat. He was diagnosed with
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The Excessive Heat Warning has been extended yet again. It is now in effect through Wednesday, July 10th. Temperatures in the low desert will continue to heat up throughout the holiday. Record temperatures will be infringed upon in the days ahead, not just in the afternoons but also in the mornings. First Alert Weather Alert
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The Palm Springs Section 14 Survivors and their descendants, led by attorney Areva Martin, announced that they have proposed a formal counteroffer of $42 million to the City of Palm Springs today. Section 14 is a one-square-mile tract previously held by the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, adjacent to downtown Palm Springs. The area
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The last of four suspects in a stabbing at a Desert Hot Springs hotel pleaded guilty today to multiple charges. Jaime Eduardo Reynaga, 39, pleaded guilty to assault causing great bodily injury and first-degree burglary Wednesday at the Larson Justice Center in Indio. He is scheduled to be sentenced Aug. 8, according to court
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Highs continue climb (115 yesterday), and may top out as high as 122 before the heatwave ends. An excessive heat warning remains in effect, now until Tuesday of next week for the entire region. During this extended period of extreme heat, follow all of the usual heat precautions to avoid heat-related illness or injury. Records
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Wednesday, July 3. marks the fifth anniversary of the signing of the CROWN Act Legislation, which prohibits race-based hair discrimination. People who choose to wear natural or protective hairstyles, like braids and locs, cannot be denied employment or educational opportunities under the CROWN Act, which stands for “Create a Respectful and Open World for Natural
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A new playground at Victoria Park. It’s just one of the projects provided through Measure J funds in Palm Springs. But, projects like these could soon hit a roadblock if changes aren’t made. In 2011, Palm Springs voters approved Measure J. It’s paid for through a 1 cent sales tax increase to maintain local community
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El Centro Sector agents assisted San Bernardino Police Department and Riverside County Sheriff’s Office in a joint operation arresting 51 subjects. Officers seized: $325,000 20 stolen vehicles 20 rifles and handguns and ammo 425 pounds of methamphetamine 48 gallons of liquid methamphetamine $8 million worth of recovered stolen cargo 1 operational meth lab
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