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Rising temperatures through the week
Monday provided a seasonable start to the week with highs near 109°. A ridge of high pressure will be expanding west, bringing big-time heat to the Coachella Valley through the upcoming weekend. An Excessive Heat Warning will take effect Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. for areas highlighted in bright pink. “Extreme heat will significantly increase the
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Suspect crashes into Riverside County Sheriff’s vehicle during pursuit in Rancho Mirage
A Riverside County Sheriff’s deputy was involved in a crash during the pursuit of a suspect Monday morning in Rancho Mirage. The incident started at around 9:05 a.m. when deputies responded to an armed robbery call in the area of Ramon Road and Vista Del Oro in Thousand Palms. Authorities said deputies arrived and learned
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The heat is on in the desert, and outdoor workers are still getting the job done
Outdoor workers say that these hot summers are challenging, but they are prepared to get the job done. They make accommodations like having extra water to hydrate, finding shady areas to take breaks, and even bringing out canopies. “The heat does not stop him from washing/detailing cars and getting new clients even in the summer
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Excessive heat in the forecast all week long
An Excessive Heat Warning goes into effect Tuesday morning and will last through Sunday evening. The result will be highs pushing well into the one-teens through the weekend. A broad ridge of high pressure is the culprit, and it’s spreading Westward. During this period of extreme heat, please be cautious about the time you spend
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A new youth basketball camp in the desert called CHAMP
There is a basketball camp that kicks off at 4 pm on July 9th at the College of the Desert called CHAMP. A local man started this nonprofit to give the youth of the valley an opportunity to play basketball and learn life skills at an early age. The camp ranges from eight to fourteen.
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Average Temperatures Today, Above Average Starting Tomorrow
Temperatures across the Coachella Valley today are hovering around the seasonal average. This will likely be the last day of temperatures under 110°F for at least a week. Winds have been slightly elevated today and will continue to be breezy in some areas this evening. This is helping to keep the valley a degree or
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John H. Furbee Aquatics Center opening in Desert Hot Springs ahead of heat wave
After some delays the John H. Furbee Aquatics Center is opening Monday in Desert Hot Springs, just ahead of the heatwave. “Our residents, a lot of them don’t have pools in their homes. So we love having this pool available to our residents to swim in and just have a great sense of community, and
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Seasonably warm now, heat wave ahead
Today will feel like a typical day in July as temperatures rise near the seasonal average (108°). Breezy winds, which will pick up this evening, could make temperatures feel a bit cooler today. Big changes are ahead as a ridge of high pressure builds over the region. Temperatures are set to push above 110° by
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Suspect arrested, another at large following stolen vehicle pursuit
California Highway Patrol confirmed one suspect was arrested, and another is still at large after a stolen vehicle pursuit on the I-10 Saturday evening. Officials said the incident began as a pursuit out of the San Gorgonio area. The pursuit stretched down the I-10 freeway and ended in Thousand Palms. According to CHP, the suspect
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Another heat wave on the way
Temperatures remain seasonably warm through the weekend. Expect occasionally breezy conditions but overall quiet weather. A warming trend starts next week as a ridge of high pressure builds over the region. An Excessive Heat Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service for temperatures as hot as 117° starting Tuesday and lasting through Sunday
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Indio’s Second Saturdays music festival is underway
The city of Indio hosts Second Saturdays Take Center Stage music festival off Indio Boulevard and Smurr Street. The music festival features multiple local bands. There are games, food trucks, and pop-ups to enjoy. The event is free, but the organizers advise you to bring money if you would like to purchase food and drinks.
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Tips on beating the heat as we prepare for an extreme heat wave
As we prepare for another heatwave next week, tourists find ways to stay cool while walking these desert streets. Local businesses have misters running throughout the day. Servers are making sure their guest have lots of water. Families are enjoying ice cream in the shade and inside ice cream shops. Employees of local businesses say the heat isn’t
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Homicide investigation underway in Indio after overnight shooting
One person is dead and 3 others are wounded from an early Saturday morning shooting in Indio. According to Indio Police they got a call just after Midnight of a shooting incident on the 41-900 block of Napoli Street. Indio Police Spokesman Ben Guitron confirmed to News Channel 3 that once officers arrived on scene
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Six dead after plane crashes near French Valley Airport
Six people were killed in a plane crash early Saturday morning near French Valley Airport in Murrieta. The plane had departed from Las Vegas and crashed just after 4 a.m. Riverside County Sheriff’s deputies said they found the aircraft completely on fire when they arrived on the scene. Cal Fire said the fire from the
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Seasonable conditions for now, heat wave ahead
Temperatures will stay near the seasonal average (108°) through this weekend. If you have plans to spend time outdoors, it’s best to do so earlier on in the day and before the start of the work week as changes are ahead. This weekend’s breezy winds will help keep conditions on the cooler side before next
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