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Breezy & Warm Through Saturday with Santa Ana Winds & Small Cooldown Ahead
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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Indio’s International Tamale Festival featuring more than 40 types of tamales
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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Palm Springs Police Association dedicates annual golf tournament to fallen officer
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 International Airport hosts public Master Plan presentation
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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Palm Springs Int’l Airport hosted Master Plan Open House
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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Mild conditions again today, with cooler temps on the way into next week
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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Soak Up December 80s—Cooler 70s Make a Comeback by Sunday
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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Ben Meyers’ hat trick lifts Firebirds over Stars in 6-4 comeback victory
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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The cost of Christmas tree prices climb, local families adjust
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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Suspect in Palm Springs triple vehicular manslaughter case held to answer
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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Palm Springs fulfillment center clears hurdle, but not done deal yet
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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Holiday fire safety: What to know before putting up your lights
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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Fundraiser set up for family after sudden death of local 8th grade student
Editor’s Note: An earlier version of our social media post reported that the student died at the school. This was inaccurate. The article has been updated with the correct information. A fundraising page has been set up to help the family of a local middle school student who died earlier this week. Gavin Fournier, a
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What local police departments are doing to keep holiday celebrations safe
Following a shooting in Coachella on Wednesday, near a tree lighting event, News Channel 3 is speaking with local police departments to find out what they’re doing to keep crowds safe during holiday events. Lieutenant Gustavo Araiza with PSPD says his department is equipped to handle any holiday gatherings. “When something like this happens in
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69-year-old killed in crash on Highway 62 in Desert Hot Springs
One person was killed in a crash on Highway 62 in Desert Hot Springs late Wednesday morning. The crash was reported at around 11:30 a.m. on SR-62 near Indian Canyon Drive. The California Highway Patrol said a Toyota Yaris crashed into the rear of a Lincoln SUV. The driver of the Yaris, identified as a
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Mild today with cooler temps on the way
Highs remain in the 80s through the weekend, then we’ll see a significant drop in daytime highs. High pressure is protecting us from any major changes through the weekend, but into next week, a series of storms to our North will bring in cooler and windier weather. A No-Burn remains in place today for areas
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80s Continue Thursday But “Cooler” Temps Arrive Next Week
Happy Wednesday! The Coachella Valley continues to experience well above-average temperatures due to high pressure aloft and weak offshore flow, with highs likely reaching the low 80s. This pleasant pattern will continue through the weekend, making for mild and warm conditions across the region. We could start to see some changes by early next week,
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La iluminación anual del árbol de navidad de la ciudad de Coachella se llevó a cabo hoy
La ceremonia comenzó con presentaciones de canto por el coro de la preparatoria del valle de Coachella seguido por un grupo de ballet, también un reconocimiento especial a nuestros héroes de la ciudad. “Venimos cada año y las niñas participaron en el programa de ballet y es bonito convivir con la comunidad en este evento
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