Desert Hot Springs Police were investigating a Saturday traffic collision that sent two people to the hospital and officers searching for the driver of an off-road utility vehicle who reportedly left the scene. The crash happened just before 2:30 pm in the area of Palm Drive and 20th Avenue. Police say the driver of a
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Following a long and slow summer, Palm Springs’ local businesses are bouncing back this winter season as local events drive tourism to the downtown area. This weekend, the city of Palm Springs is hosting the downtown Christmas tree lighting, the Festival of Lights Parade and the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway annual tree lighting ceremony. The
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Santas enjoyed the sunny weather in Palm Springs Saturday despite an extremely local snow forecast at the Santa Paws 5K. DJ Rulis was spinning the Manilow as Santas and elves took photos at the step and repeat while others registered for the annual event and holiday favorite. 560 Santas gathered outside Temple Isaiah to let out some energy and support Guide Dogs
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Imagine getting what you paid for…but moments later..learning you paid far too much for what you wanted. That’s what happened to one man in Palm Springs buying tickets to a concert at the McCallum theater online, and now he wants the community to know about his mistake. When you google – McCallum Theater tickets –
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Thousands turned out on Friday evening to watch the “Skellington Holiday Parade” in Coachella and enjoy the fun filled activities afterward. The streets were packed and the atmosphere was festive as the sparkling floats and displays entertained the crowds. Dancers and cheerleaders, including the Arabs, marched by as well as Skellington himself, along with Oogie
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Today, we’ve reached highs in the low 80s, with gusty winds across the region, especially in east-west passes, creating elevated fire weather risks through the early part of the week. Temperatures will be in the low 80s again tomorrow, driven by continued offshore flow and high pressure over the region. A dip in temperatures is
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The International Tamale Festival is returning to Indio this weekend from Saturday to Sunday! Recognized by the Guinness World Records as the Largest Tamale Festival, this iconic event will once again draw tamale enthusiasts from near and far, as vendors compete for the coveted title of ‘Best Tamale’ in three delicious categories: Traditional, Vegetarian, and
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The 25th Annual Memorial Golf Tournament is underway at the Indian Canyons Golf Resort. This year, the golf tournament is honoring Community Service Officer Nick Griego, who was killed in a motorcycle crash Thanksgiving Day. All proceeds from the event will be dedicated to supporting the Griego family. The Palm Springs Police Officer’s Association hosts
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. – UPDATE: Palm Springs International Airport held a Master Plan presentation and Q&A event Thursday night, offering the public an opportunity to provide valuable input. Key topics discussed included increasing baggage claim capacity, creating a Customs and Border Patrol facility for international flights, and expanding terminal space. The terminal is currently in the
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This week, local residents had the chance to voice their opinions about new changes coming to the Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) at a Master Plan Open House. According to Harry Barrett, Jr., the Executive Director of PSP, the public open house gave residents the opportunity to hear about the progress made during the master
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High pressure remains in place today, and highs will again top out in the 80s. Yesterday we hit 86! There are a couple of concerns this morning. A dense fog advisory covers all Coastal areas of SoCal this morning until 9. And the “No-Burn” day has been extended through today due to very poor air
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Another fantastic day across the Coachella Valley with lots of sun and daytime highs well above average. We’ll see a clear and mild conditions overnight with even overnight lows unusually mild. Above-normal temperatures continue for the Coachella Valley as we remain under the influence of high pressure through Friday and Saturday, with highs reaching into
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The Coachella Valley Firebirds defeated the Texas Stars on Thursday night at Acrisure Arena by the final score of 6-4, scoring three goals in the final five minutes of the game. Big win for the Birds tonight over the Stars as the power play breaks out with 3 goals. Ben Meyers had 3 of his
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Families searching for the perfect Christmas tree this holiday season may be in for a shock: prices are up. According to the American Christmas Tree Association (ACTA), Christmas tree prices have increased in 2024. ACTA says the average price of a real Christmas tree is up 10% more than last year. Aerni Family Christmas Trees,
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A 53-year-old man suspected of driving under the influence in a three-vehicle collision that killed three Escondido residents last year in Palm Springs was held to answer today. Shawn Michael Kirkpatrick will stand trial for three felony counts of DUI gross vehicular manslaughter and a felony count each of DUI alcohol causing great bodily injury,
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A proposed 750,000-square-foot fulfillment center project in Palm Springs cleared a major hurdle on Wednesday. The Palm Springs Planning Commission voted to move ahead with the project with a number of conditions. Some of those conditions deal with concerns about air quality because of increased truck traffic. The center would be built near Indian Canyon
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With Thanksgiving in the rear-view window, those celebrating this holiday season are getting ready to put up their Christmas decorations. However, with increasing residential fires in the month of December, local fire departments want residents to know these key safety guidelines before hanging up their lights. Candle-burning, cooking, faulty electrical wiring and dry Christmas trees
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