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The Barracks Bar, an LGBTQ+ bar in Cathedral City, is scheduled to close permanently on Sunday, August 4th, but the details behind the closure are unclear. The Barracks Bar was a staple of the gay community, opening its doors for the first time in 1992 as “Wolf’s”. The bar later changed its name to Barracks, and
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Much like residents in the Coachella Valley yesterday, Idyllwild residents noticed the smoke from the Nixon Fire, which is burning in south Riverside County. Joel Feingold, a longtime resident of Idyllwild and a volunteer for its Mountain Community Patrol, says the smoke caused some concern yesterday. “Anytime we can clearly see smoke billowing just over
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Se mantiene un aviso de humo, ya que el incendio “Nixon” sigue amenazando la calidad del aire en toda la región y el cual puede ser dañino para las personas que sufren de enfermedades respiratorias. Un doctor nos da consejos importantes para mantenernos seguros durante incendios forestales y se recomienda revisar la calidad del aire.
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California’s worsening homeless crisis has led local city governments throughout the Coachella Valley, along with Riverside County, to work on multi-pronged solutions over the years to address the problem. A point-in-time county taken in December 2023 estimated that more than 180,000 people were experiencing homelessness in California —up 6% from 2022. Last week, Governor Gavin
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A Smoke Advisory is in effect for Riverside County mountains and deserts due to elevated fine particle pollution levels from wildfire smoke. Through Wednesday morning, the Coachella Valley is also under a Windblown Dust Advisory for sand and dust blown aloft during gusty conditions. Our weather pattern remains warm and dry through Wednesday. A ridge
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In June, Big Lots announced it would be closing dozens of stores around the country, citing inflation, cost of goods, and competitive and economic pressures. They had said about 35-40 stores would close, but the number is looking far bigger. In California alone, 60 stores are expected to close, according to their websites. One of
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For the last 15 years, we have waited to see what would become of two-and-a-half blocks of prime property in downtown Palm Springs. Now, it’s finally taking shape along the desert skyline. With millions of dollars invested into the completion of the project, the Thompson Palm Springs is finally ready to make its debut in September. New Channel 3’s Angela Chen got
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Highs will once again top out near 110 degrees, so expect a near-normal day, with the potential for some smoke pollution form the Nixon Fire burning in the mountains South of the Valley. A Smoke Advisory as well as a Windblown Dust Advisory are both in place for the Valley thanks to the potential for
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The U.S. Marine who died on Sunday after a vehicle rollover at the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center in Twentynine Palms has been identified. According to a statement released by the Marine Corps Combat Center, Staff Sergeant (SSGT) Jerry L. Betzold died on July 28, 2024, following a vehicle rollover that took place while
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Breezy to gusty west winds will be felt around the desert, mainly along I-10, through the night. Gusts will reach near 30 MPH for the more wind-prone communities. Due to the potential for windblown sand and dust, an Air Quality Alert is in effect for the Coachella Valley through Wednesday morning. We get to maintain
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Through the end of June and into July, homicides in the Coachella Valley doubled the total of the previous five months to start the year. As of June 23rd, there were five homicides in the Coachella Valley; from June 30th to now, six more have been added to that total, which now stands at eleven
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The FBI warns cryptocurrency scams targeting older people continue to be a growing problem nationwide, including here in the Golden State. The agency’s latest internet crime report shows more than 6,000 people fell victim to that type of crime in 2023, compared to nearly 5,000 a year prior. Victims lost more than $740 million last
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The start of the school year is just around the corner! It’s an exciting time for many, but the upcoming school year can create anxiety for students. Times of transition can be tough, and according to Psychology Today, can create anxiety. To ease the transition, it’s crucial to help your student establish routines and habits
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The atmosphere has dried out nicely, and we should see that continue through the early part of this work week before monsoonal moisture returns. An Air Quality Watch is up for the Valley through Wednesday morning thanks to the potential for some blowing sand and dust. We are also tracking an Odor Advisory from the
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California Highway Patrol is recruiting.The department is looking for folks ages 20-35 who meet the requirements and qualifications necessary to apply.CHP offers benefits like an excellent salary, full medical benefits, and a defined benefits retirement program.The department ensures the safe, legal, and efficient use of the state’s highway system, and they promote driver safety.
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Twentynine Palms hosted a class to help prepare its residents for possible natural disasters in the future. Experts with Team Rubicon, a volunteer disaster response program lead the class. During the free session residents learned how to prepare for disasters like heavy rain and flash flooding. Team Rubicon also provided a tutorial on how to protect a
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Carrie Bates said she knows the mental health challenges athletes face because she experienced her own addiction issues in the past. Bates was a three-time Olympic gold medal winner in swimming at the 1984 Olympics. She now works as an outreach manager for the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation. Bates said the intense pressure to perform and
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