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Growing calls for transparency over Palm Springs pausing Human Rights Commission
Palm Springs residents are questioning the motive behind a temporary pause of the city’s Human Rights Commission. The Palm Springs Human Rights Commission is undergoing an overhaul and a city council member is facing scrutiny for her alleged role in that decision. “It seemed a little bit heavy-handed and punitive, in my opinion, and that’s
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Impact Grant: Street Life Project
News Channel 3 and the H.N. and Frances C. Berger Foundation presented another Impact Grant to a local nonprofit working to improve lives and help those in need. A $7500 charitable gift was recently awarded to Street Life Project, which aims to provide hope to the hopeless, and inspire life change. For more than a
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Law enforcement recruitment declines, calls increase for more secret service support
Following an apparent assassination attempt of former President Trump over the weekend, what would be the second attempt in about 60 days, more concerns about the Secret Service and their resources. Representative Ro Khanna releasing a statement on X saying “The secret service must come to Congress… tell us what resources are needed to expand
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Gusty and cooler, smoke eases a bit
A Windblown Dust Advisory is up for the Valley through tomorrow morning as stronger winds push sand and dust into the air. Air Quality readings have dropped through the pass and into Palm Springs. AQI in the “Unhealthy” range for a small portion of the Valley this morning, so limit your exposure to the outdoors
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Line Fire impact on San Bernardino National Forest ecology, forcing wildlife to flee
The Line Fire continues to burn through the San Bernardino National Forest. Drew Farr, U.S. Forest Service Resource advisor, said wildfire is part of the ecology of the forest. “The forest is adapted to respond to events like this so the fire itself, the forest will recover from that,” Farr said. “There’s a lot of
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Tracking strong winds ahead of a sharp drop in temperatures
This evening we are tracking the long-awaited uptick in our winds. We are also tracking mild temperatures and drier conditions compared to yesterday. As a result of the expected gusty winds, an Air Quality Alert has been issued for the Coachella Valley for the risk of windblown dust and sand through 9 AM Tuesday. As
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Stronger winds, cooler temperatures, and wildfire smoke ahead
Palm Springs barely saw triple-digit heat yesterday, with the high temperature being recorded at 100°. Sunday looks to drop below the triple-digit mark, but if not, Monday will certainly bring much cooler temperatures. Wildfire smoke remains a concern here in the Coachella Valley. The Smoke Advisory from the South Coast Air Quality Management District remains
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BLSS: Week 4 high school football scores and highlights
It’s week 4 of the local high school football season! Several games were canceled this week due to air quality concerns from Southern California wildfires, however, we did still have several games played Friday night. Friday, September 13 Shadow Hills – 7@Desert Hot Springs – 0FSultana – 8@La Quinta – 29FRamona – 27 @Rancho Mirage
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Tracking some big changes in the forecast
It was a bit sticky outside today, but temperatures were very comfortable with a high of 100°F. In the days ahead, we are still monitoring air quality concerns in relation to the three major fires across Southern California. We are also tracking some BIG changes in our temperatures for next week, however, it will take
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Officials hold Big Bear community meeting, residents voice concerns amid Line Fire
Officials organized a community meeting for Big Bear residents on Saturday. It began at 7 p.m. and took place at North Shore Elementary. The meeting was live streamed on social media. San Bernardino National Forest, San Bernardino County Fire Protection District, San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, Cal Fire San Bernardino/Inyo/Mono Unit and Cal Fire Incident
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Three teens stabbed in Palm Desert, two in critical condition
Three minors were stabbed following an assault involving a group of teenagers Friday night in Palm Desert. The incident was first reported at around 9:45 p.m. when the three victims were dropped off at the Hovley Soccer Park, located along Hovley Lane between Cook Street and Portola Avenue. The stabbings are believed to have happened
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Keeping an eye on air quality as temperatures continue to drop
While air quality in the Coachella Valley has been improving since the worst of the wildfire smoke on Tuesday, we’re still seeing and smelling the smoke as the Line Fire continues to burn. The Smoke Advisory from the South Coast Air Quality Management District is set to expire tonight, but could be extended yet again
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La ciudad de Coachella le trae el evento anual “Fiestas Patrias” este domingo
El evento se celebrará el domingo 15 de septiembre de 2024 de 3pm a 10pm en el Rancho Las Flores Park de Coachella y es gratuito para el público. El evento anual “Fiestas Patrias” es una gran celebración del Día de la Independencia de México, que conmemora el grito de independencia el 16 de septiembre
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Improving air quality along with cooling temperatures
Smoke is not as dense as we’ve seen the past several days, but it will still spill over the mountain as the Line Fire burns. The Smoke Advisory has been extended yet again, and it is now in place through Saturday night. An incoming trough of low pressure will aid in temperatures continuing a cooling
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San Bernardino Air Tanker Base plays critical role in Southern California’s fight against wildfires
Firefighters on the ground and in the air are battling three major wildfires in Southern California. The Airport, Bridge and Line Fires have burned more than 110 thousand acres in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties. The Line Fire burning closest to us in the San Bernardino National Forest has burned just over 38
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Big Bear zoo animals find refuge in the desert as smoke from Line Fire threatens air quality
Dozens of zoo animals from Big Bear are being temporarily housed at The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens in Palm Desert. Big Bear remains under an evacuation warning due to the Line Fire. Staff at The Living Desert received a call from staff at the Big Bear Alpine Zoo early Wednesday asking for help evacuating
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Coachella Valley leaders gather to discuss current state and outlook for the future
The Ninth Annual All Valley Mayors, County and Tribal Chairpersons Luncheon is taking place Friday in Indian Wells. All nine valley mayors, county supervisor and tribal chairs will be in attendance. According to the Greater Coachella Valley Chamber, the event will “address a comprehensive range of topics crucial to [the] thriving business community.” Topics such
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