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Highs today will still be below normal, but warmer conditions are on the way. This morning we remain under an Air Quality Alert for windblown dust, but that will expire shortly. In addition, an Excessive Heat Watch will be in place for the weekend in areas to the East of the Valley as highs increase.
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The Riverside County Emergency Management Department, in coordination with the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services, county departments, local, state, and federal agencies, and other organizations, opened a three-day-only local assistance center for residents and businesses impacted by tropical storm Hilary. The center is at the Cathedral City Library, located at 33520 Date Palm Drive.
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Hoy el condado de Riverside proclamó una emergencia.
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We remain under an Air Quality Alert from the South Coast AQMD. This is for the risk of windblown dust reducing air quality as a result of gusty winds. The alert is scheduled to expire Wednesday morning at 8 AM. We are continuing to monitor air quality and wind around the low desert. As we
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Rajahs girls volleyball doesn’t rebuild, they reload. And this season is senior Joselin Martinez’s time to shine. “I expect for her to have some great, amazing, memorable plays out there,” said Indio head coach Meagan Nolasco. “Some great kills. She’s a force at the net with her big block. So, I expect her to be
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Las autoridades han identificado a tres residentes de Escondido que murieron en una colisión de tres vehículos este fin de semana que podría haber sido causada por las condiciones polvorientas y la mala visibilidad en Palm Springs. La oficina del forense del condado de Riverside los identificó el lunes como Yovani Aguilera Tapia, de 32
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Palm Springs resident and veteran burner Lani Garfield has been attending Burning Man since 2008. This was the 13th year that she made her way out to the northern Nevada desert with members of her camp to converge with tens-of-thousands of others at Black Rock City. “I love everything about Burning Man. The culture. The
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After residents voted in favor of ‘Measure B’ in the November 2022 election, the City of Palm Desert is drafting a five district map. Now in a first of its kind opportunity, the city is asking residents to weigh in on the new city council district lines. Palm Desert City Clerk, Anthony Mejia said, “Under
Continue Reading Authorities have identified three Escondido residents who were killed in a three-vehicle collision this weekend that might have been caused by dusty conditions and poor visibility in Palm Springs. The Riverside County coroner’s office identified them on Monday as 32- year-old Yovani Aguilera Tapia, and 29-year-olds David Losacco and Millicent Lewis. “As we prioritize the
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Riverside County proclaimed a local emergency in response to the breach of the retaining berm at the Lawson Dump Site on Torres Martinez tribal land near Thermal. The area was hit hard by a storm that struck the Coachella Valley on Friday. Flooding was reported across the Coachella Valley, but in particular Mecca, Coachella, Thermal,
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On Tuesday, there were two major efforts in Sacramento to fight for more criminal punishments for fentanyl dealers. One was led by parents, the other by Republican lawmakers in the State Assembly. Parents and those who lost loved ones to fentanyl held a press conference to announce a new statewide initiative specifically targeting dealers. The
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Nonprofit Hanson House Foundation is on a mission to provide friends and families visiting valley residents in treatment for trauma, cancer, or critical care with affordable housing. The nonprofit aims to provide comfortable and affordable accommodations staffed by volunteers. Guests can access two kitchens, a donation-stocked pantry, a large dining room, and laundry facilities to minimize the financial impact on
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The South Coast Air Quality Management District issued an Air Quality Alert for the Coachella Valley due to Monday’s gusty winds. The South Coast AQMD says soil moisture, recent rainfall, humidity, forecasted winds and historical data are used to determine if an Air Quality Alert needs to be called. The South Coast AQMD says they
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Republican lawmakers in the California Assembly will attempt to force a floor vote on Alexandra’s Law on Tuesday, which would create penalties for fentanyl drug dealers. Alexandra’s Law is a proposed law named after Alexandra Capelouto, a 20-year-old woman from Temecula who died of fentanyl poisoning in 2019. This law was originally filed by a
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An Air Quality Alert remains in place until 8 a.m. tomorrow thanks to fine dust and silt from drying floodwaters that gets easily spread by the wind. As of this morning, Air Quality remains in the “Good” or “Moderate” range, but the First Alert Weather Team will continue to monitor AQI readings. Winds are expected
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