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Firefighters in Palm Springs face a number of challenges as they roll out to calls day in and day out. Among those issues are staffing shortages and aging infrastructure, like outdated fire stations. Firefighter engineer Brandon Wright explained that these issues can be draining for firefighters. When stations are short-staffed, some firefighters could be forced
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One year ago today, three firefighters were killed in a helicopter crash while battling the Broadway Fire in Cabazon. Two of the three men were senior firefighters, Cal Fire Division Assistant Chief Josh Bischof, 46, and Cal Fire Captain Tim Rodriguez, 44. Helicopter Pilot Tony Sousa, 55, also died in the line of duty. Bischof
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Vice President and Democratic Presidential nominee Kamala Harris has announced her VP pick, Tim Walz. Residents from across the Coachella Valley shared their thoughts about it. Some were surprised Harris chose the Minnesota Governor, others admitting they don’t know much about him. According to an NPR national poll, 71% of Americans were unfamiliar with Walz
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Michael’s House, a provider of addiction treatment and recovery services, has announced a new initiative to distribute Naloxone to unhoused individuals in the community. Naloxone can reverse opioid overdoses; it’s considered a life-saving medication. By distributing it, Michael’s House aims to reduce overdose fatalities and offer a lifeline to some of the more vulnerable people.
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La organización “One Future Coachella Valley” ha estado trabajando con el Colegio Del Desierto, la Universidad de California – Cal State San Bernardino – Palm Desert campus y con el sistema de universidad UC Riverside, para asegurarse que los estudiantes sean exitosos. A nivel nacional los datos indican que el 70% de los trabajos requieren
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Students in the Palm Springs Unified School District begin their new school year on Wednesday, and there will be some changes this new school year that families will need to know. District Superintendent Dr. Tony Signoret says construction is in full swing at several schools to modernize facilities. He says everyone should prepare for delays and plan their transportation routes ahead of time. Signoret
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The Excessive Heat Warning remains in place until 11 this evening, as highs are again expected to push near 115 degrees. In addition, monsoonal moisture is pushing in from the East, which means higher dew points and humidity. Wednesday is the day we’re most likely to see some isolated thunderstorms due to that increased atmospheric
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The Desert Mirage Rams are ready to suit up and line up for the upcoming 2024-25 season. “We just want to punch people in the mouth, we want to hit, we want to do our jobs, and we just want to win,” Rams sophomore guard Carlos Garcia said. Competing in the new Sun Valley League,
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Coachella Valley native and world-renowned boxing trainer Joel Diaz has been in many big fights. His most recent was certainly one of his biggest. Diaz was in the corner for Israil Madrimov, the 29-year-old from Uzbekistan who suffered a loss by unanimous decision to Terence Crawford on Saturday at BMO Center in Los Angeles. Crawford
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Riverside County reported its first human case of West Nile virus of the year last week. The case is in western Riverside County; there are no reports in the Coachella Valley yet, according to the county. This comes after the Coachella Valley Mosquito & Vector Control District detected the virus in mosquitoes in Indian Wells
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Updated Post: El estado ha ofrecido ahora una extensión para reportar los beneficios de reemplazo de CalFresh hasta el 27 de agosto para los cuatro incendios: Hawarden, Eagle, Macy, y Nixon. Original Post: CalFresh es el programa de asistencia alimentaria más grande del estado de California y los beneficios se entregan atravez de una tarjeta
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