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Locals react to new Palm Springs ordinance regulating public sleeping and homeless encampments
This week, Palm Springs city councilmembers voted to pass an ordinance that will establish a process for reducing sleeping and homeless encampments in public areas. Mayor Jeffrey Bernstein, Mayor Pro Tem Ron deHarte and Lisa Middleton voted in favor of the ordinance. Councilmember Christy Holstege voted to abstain while councilmember Grace Garner voted against. According
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SCE customer concerned about planned maintenance outages in triple digit temperatures
A Southern California Edison customer is concerned about her home, as well as her neighbors after the power company announced a six hour planned outage in the middle of triple digit temperatures. “The temperatures are really high. I think we’re in the high 80’s in the house currently, since the air conditioning has been off,”
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Palm Desert to decide toย opt-into opioid settlement agreement, use fundsย on treatment for homeless
The City of Palm Desert will vote on Thursday on whether or not it will opt into a $1.2 billion settlement with Kroger. The agreement, which was pushed last year by California Attorney General Rob Bonta, is a multistate settlement in which Kroger could pay up to $1.2 billion. California has been given up to
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Weather Insider: Excessive Heat Warnings Explained
Excessive Heat Warnings are a dime a dozen here in the Coachella Valley in the summer months. However, given that the climate varies widely from place to place, it’s up to the local National Weather Service offices to determine if an Excessive Heat Warning should be issued. They use HeatRisk to help make that call.
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2024-2025 FAFSA application, advice for students
The FAFSA for the 2024-2025 award year is now open. The application for federal student aid can grant students more than $7,000 in financial aid that can be used at any college of their choice. The FAFSA is aimed at students eligible for federal student loans, grants, or federal work-study, and often qualifies them for
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Vista Fire: 2,936 acres with 59% containment
UPDATE 7/21/2024: The Vista Fire remains at 2936 and is now at 89% containment. There are 237 personnel assigned to the fire. Wildland firefighting is an inherently dangerous profession. Steep terrain and erratic winds significantly heighten that danger. During the Vista Fire, firefighters were met with steep terrain in predominantly east-west drainages, causing upslope drafts
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Kroger Releases List of Grocery Stores it Plans to Sell Amid Merger Plans, 4 in the Valley
Kroger continues to work to merge with Albertsons, two of the largest chains of grocery stores. The company says the merger would help them compete with large, nonunionized rivals like Amazon and Walmart. But Kroger is currently facing federal government opposition. Of all 579 stores the company announced it would divest from nationwide, if the
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Plans to bring first food truck park to La Quinta’s Old Town to be reconsidered by Planning Commission
A proposed plan to bring the first food truck lot to La Quinta’s Old Town Village could be one step closer to possibly becoming a reality. An 18-month temporary use permit was previously approved, allowing for the use of two food trucks to operate in a vacant lot along Avenida Bermudas and Main Street. That
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Excessive heat and humidity compound discomfort, First Alert Weather Alert continues
The heat and humidity continue, with the Excessive Heat Warning still in effect through Friday evening. A First Alert Weather Alert coincides with that timing. An Air Quality Alert also remains in effect through 7 p.m. this evening, and may be extended by the South Coast Air Quality Management District. Heat begins to subside by
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First Alert Weather Alert: The combination of heat and humidity makes for an uncomfortable day
The notorious ridge of high pressure that has been impacting our weather since last week is still enjoying its time over the Western United States. Temperatures 10ยฐ+ above normal are expected to persist through Thursday. The (what feels like) always thereย Excessive Heat Warningย remains in effect for the Coachella Valley until Friday night. Riverside and San
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Palm Springs delays vote on new tree trimming policy after mixed reaction from residents
Update The Palm Springs City Council delayed its vote on the new policy, citing opposition to the plan. The policy will be discussed again at a future meeting. Original Report Walking along Palm Canyon Road, you’ll find several palm trees. And you might notice their signature ‘skirts.’ But those skirts could change if a new
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Summer energy conservation: preparing for power outages
Summer heat can be dangerous and cause power outages. In sweltering summer heat, air conditioning is crucial. But extreme heat causes more people to use their air conditioning systems, putting higher demand on the power grid. Supply cannot always keep up with demand, overloading the electrical grid. SoCal Edison is working to prevent power outages,
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Residents demand better communication from SCE after power outage at mobile home park
Residents at Desert Sands Mobile Home Community in Cathedral City are still coping with the aftermath of a power outage over the weekend that left them in the dark and without air conditioning amid an excessive heat warning for nearly 48 hours. Some residents stayed at hotels and others were forced to throw away groceries
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Rep. Ruiz urges Veterans to complete PACT Act claims before Aug. 14 deadline
This year’s deadline to file claimsย for PACT Act benefits through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is fast approaching for military Veterans and their families. The PACT Act was signed into law two years ago on Aug. 20, 2022,ย expandingย VA health care and benefits for Veterans exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange, and other toxic substances.
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First Alert Weather Alert continues through Friday as extreme heat remains
A First Alert Weather Alert is still in place heading through Friday thanks to the Excessive Heat Warning continuing through the same time. An Air Quality Alert from the South Coast Air Quality Management District remains in place through later this morning, too. High pressure hovers over the entire Western U.S. and will through the
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