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UPDATE 7/31/23 7:30 p.m. The Bonny Fire had no growth today, as firefighters continued reinforcing handline around the fire perimeter and mopping up hot spots, Cal Fire announced. The fire is now 30% contained. It’s expected to be fully contained by Aug. 7. Evacuation Orders were reduced to Evacuation Warnings in the area north of
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This afternoon we continue to watch for potential storms in our surrounding mountains. Around 3 p.m. a cell popped up south of Cathedral City, and clouds have been billowing over San Gorgonio Mountain. Dew points have been elevated in the 60s across the valley floor. Storm chances increase for Monday afternoon, especially in areas of
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The Berger Foundation hosted its first adaptive skate event at the Iceplex in thousand palms. Local families say It was a really good time being out on the ice and staying cool, but overall, seeing those smiles and their family members face their fears on the ice. Almost 80 people came out to participate throughout the day. Officials
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UPDATE 7/30/23 9:30 a.m. Edward Gonzales, a 60-year-old man from Indio was identified as the victim. Riverside County Sheriff’s Office is continuing to investigate the circumstances of the death. UPDATE 7/26/23 5:17 p.m. A person was found dead today in a vehicle on a dirt road by Interstate 10 near Chiriaco Summit. Officers responded
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Temperatures are set to lower closer to the seasonal average through the beginning of the upcoming work week. An influx of monsoonal moisture is behind the cool down and the increased chances for thunderstorm activity. The chances for isolated thunderstorms over mountain and high desert communities is expected to increase this afternoon. Monday looks to
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An Excessive Heat Warning remains in effect for the Coachella Valley from the National Weather Service through 8 p.m. Saturday night. Additional monsoonal moisture will limit daytime high temperatures over the next few days while creating muggy conditions. A few raindrops have already made their way to the valley floor Saturday afternoon. Chances for thunderstorm
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The 2023 high school football season is right around the corner and officials are still needed. A major part of the game, referees are some of the unsung heroes who sanction the sport while ensuring safety and fairness on the field. If there are no officials, there are no games. Referees are a necessity in
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Today marks the final day of our heat wave as temperatures have the potential to reach up to 117°. An Excessive Heat Warning remains in place for the valley due to these above-normal temperatures. The First Alert Weather Alert is also tracking the valley’s air quality as the Bonny Fire continues to burn to our
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7/28/23 Update 8:30 p.m. The Sunset Fire was reported fully contained at 7:09 p.m. Friday, according to Cal Fire. 7/28/23 Update 3:40 p.m. Investigators determined the cause of the fire was arson. A 45-year-old man was arrested and faces multiple counts of arson as well as possession of methamphetamine. 7/28/23 Update 1:30 p.m. The Sunset
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The Riverside County Emergency Management Department is working with the City of Desert Hot Springs at a resource assistance center at Desert Hot Springs High School. The center opened Friday, July 28, for families impacted in last week’s fire at a mobile home park in Desert Hot Springs. The center is expected to be open
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A local family is warning everyone about how deadly the heat can be after they said it claimed the life of a loved one. Lucio Lerma is mourning the loss of his younger brother Ronald Lerma, also known as Ronnie, who was homeless. The 52-year-old died last Saturday in Coachella during the excessive heat warning. “Hopefully, this will help others
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Un hombre de Salton City ha sido acusado de múltiples cargos de agresiones sexuales violentas, anunció el viernes la Oficina del Fiscal de Distrito del Condado de Imperial. Philip Warren Carter, de 32 años, fue arrestado por la Oficina del Sheriff del Condado de Imperial el 19 de julio. Los investigadores de la Oficina del
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Se pide a la comunidad que ayude en la búsqueda de un anciano de Coachella de 81 años desaparecido desde hace varios días. Salomón Rojas Moreno fue visto por última vez el miércoles cuando salía de su casa, ubicado sobre la calle Juliana Drive alrededor de las 11 de la mañana. La familia dijo que
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The Excessive Heat Warning has not been extended and is still set to expire on 8PM tomorrow (Saturday). Temperatures as high as 117° are possibly during this time. A heat advisory also remains in place for our friends to the west. Monsoon season is really starting to ramp up across the southwest United States. We
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Two people are in the hospital to after a pursuit in Indio ends with a crash near Interstate Ten on Friday afternoon. According to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, a deputy spotted a reported stolen car in the area of Fred Waring Drive and Adams Street just before 11:30 a.m. Deputies attempted a traffic stop,
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Three people were ejected from a vehicle following a car crash Thursday night in Indio. The collision occurred at around 9:05 p.m. on the Indio and Coachella city borders off Ave. 48 and Calhoun Street. Indio Police told News Channel that the ejected occupants were in a silver Honda and all three persons were taken
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