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ShortFest returns to Palm Springs, 310 films to be screened at The Regal Theater
ShortFest begins tonight! The festival is returning to Palm Springs for its 30th year. The week long short film festival will feature over 300 films this year that were produced around the world. Films are all shorter than 40 minutes, and some are as short as one minute. To see screening times for films, head
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Cooler than normal today, heating up by the weekend
Highs yesterday stayed in the 90s (98), and today we’re likely to get into the lower triple digits. Air quality concerns remain a factor with smoke and windblown dust as well. A Windblown Dust Advisory remains in effect until 8 p.m. today Cooler than normal conditions will stay with us through today, then we’ll see
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El incendio de maleza de Palm Springs quema 350 acres con una contención del 50%
Dos bomberos sufrieron heridas en la cabeza mientras luchaban contra un incendio de matorral que quemó 350 acres en Palm Springs el lunes. Por la noche, el incendio estaba contenido en un 50%. El incendio denominado “Tuscany Fire” está ardiendo cerca del bloque 2500 de City View Drive, cerca de la calle Tramview Road. Se
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Tracking windblown dust and wildfire smoke
Smoke from nearby wildfires, like the Tuscany Fire, will be seen and smelled in the Coachella Valley. Smoke density will likely increase through the evening hours. A Windblown Dust Advisory is also in place for the low desert as blowing sand and dust creates visibility issues for drivers. The gusty conditions will subside Tuesday, and
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Man sentenced to 15 years for fentanyl overdose of Cathedral City teen
A man convicted in the fentanyl overdose of a 16-year-old Cathedral City resident was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison. The incident took place on December 9, 2022, when Cathedral City Police Officers and Cathedral City Fire Department responded to a fentanyl (drug) overdose involving a 16-year-old. The teen was transported to Desert Regional
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Coming out: Experts highlight mental health challenges and resources for LGBTQ youth
Coming out can present a multitude of emotions for individuals in the LGBTQ+ community. While it can be an exciting time in a person’s life, it can also be filled with uncertainty. Dr. Jill Hingston, Director of Behavioral Health Services at the LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert in Palm Springs, has for many years
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Palm Springs LGBTQ+ history celebrated at Welwood Murray Library
Palm Springs is a hub for the LGBTQ+ community. During national Pride month, the Welwood Murray library has put up a display that recognizes LGBTQ+ leaders in the area. The exhibit is made up of donations gifted by folks in the Palm Springs community. “The Archive has been fortunate to receive several donations of meaningful
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Cooler and windy to start the week
An area of low pressure accompanied by a frontal zone means gusty winds and lowered visibility today. Highs across the Western U.S., including here in the Valley will be lower than normal after a very hot weekend. Here, that means highs near 101, a few degrees below normal. Winds will ease into midweek, and highs
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Firebirds lose to Hershey Bears 5-2 in Game 2 of Calder Cup Finals
The Coachella Valley Firebirds lost to the Hershey Bears 4-2 in Game 2 of the Calder Cup Finals. The Bears struck first by Ivan Miroshnichenko and held the Firebirds scoreless in the first period. Coachella Valley answered quickly in the second period with a goal from Luke Henman. flick of the wrist 🔥 tied game
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Cooldown has begun and continues into the workweek
An Air Quality Alert remains in place through this evening and into Monday morning. It will expire at 6 AM Monday. This alert is specific for windblown dust as a result of elevated evening winds. However, increased ozone and smoke from nearby fires are also contributing to decreased air quality this evening. A cooldown has
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Crews battle 20-acre brush fire late Friday night in Cathedral City
Updated post at 3:30 a.m. on Saturday: An official with Cathedral City Fire Department said crews were called out for a brush fire with a rapid rate of spread at the south end of Perez Road and south of Highway 111. When firefighters arrived, they saw about a 20-acre fire moving towards a national monument,
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A sizzling start to the weekend
An Excessive Heat Warning remains in place through 8:00 PM this evening. The average high temperature for today is 104°. Highs today are roughly ten degrees above average. Be sure to ALWAYS practice heat safety when out and about in the heat. An Air Quality Alert also remains in place through 6 AM Monday as
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Firebirds defeat Hershey Bears 4-3 in Game 1 of Calder Cup Finals
The Coachella Valley Firebirds defeated the Hershey Bears 4-3 in Game 1 of the Calder Cup Finals. Down 1-0 early in the first period, the Firebirds answered with two goals of their own from forwards John Hayden and Ryan Winterton. TIED GAME 1-1 pic.twitter.com/1Ov5FG0fZD— y – Coachella Valley Firebirds (@Firebirds) June 14, 2024 Birds take
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Excessive heat warning remains through Saturday evening
The First Alert Weather Team is tracking a hot start to this Father’s Day weekend as daytime highs climb into the one-teens. An Excessive Heat Warning remains in place for the Coachella Valley through 8 PM Saturday. If you do plan to spend time outdoors today, try to head out earlier while practicing heat safety
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Union representing Food4Less employees holding rally in efforts to renegotiate contract
Southern California Food4Less workers are ready to strike if negotiations with their parent company, Kroger aren’t successful. The United Food and Commercial Workers Union held a rally Friday in Moreno Valley. Union members did authorize a strike should negotiations next week fail to reach an agreement. Seven regional United Food and Commercial Workers Unions representing Food4Less workers
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