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The city of Desert Hot Springs renamed a street in honor of Desert Hot Springs High School valedictorian Nari Rodriguez. Dozens took part in the 2023 valedictorian street naming ceremony on Friday. Mayor Scott Matas said over 300 students are graduating tonight in desert hot springs but Rodriguez takes the top spot. “I’m very grateful to
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A bit of high pressure this weekend is aiding in our temperatures warming to the daily average for the date. Enjoy the warmth and weaker winds this weekend because it will be short-lived! The next low-pressure system is set to arrive early next week, bringing cooler air back into the desert. While that does mean
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A 19-year-old man who allegedly gunned down a young motorist as the victim drove past Banning High School, where a graduation ceremony had ended, was charged today with first-degree murder and other offenses. Daveyon Dickee Lee Woodley of Banning was arrested Wednesday, minutes after the alleged attack. Daveyon Dickee Lee Woodley Along with murder, Woodley
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Highs today will lag below normal, but we’re looking at triple digits for the weekend. An area of low pressure just to our East is encouraging some breezy conditions today. The cooler air is thinning out as we head toward tomorrow. Whatever your outdoor plans, expect midday temps to be fairly warm, and try to
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Contact in the Desert is a UFO conference starting on Friday that addresses alien phenomena and research behind the possibility of extraterrestrial life. The conference is taking place at the Renaissance Esmeralda Resort and Spa from June 2 to June 4. The focus of this year’s conference is to explore what is next when it
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An increased security presence was at the Banning High School graduation on Thursday night, following a deadly shooting near the school last night. “Safety is our number one priority,” Terrence Davis, the Superintendent of Banning Unified School District. Davis said it’s vital that students and staff feel protected at all times. “We value that because
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Local nonprofit Parkinson’s Resource Organization (PRO) is the Coachella Valley Spotlight recipient for June. PRO is dedicated to improving the quality of life for families and individuals affected by Parkinson’s disease through education, support, and practical resources. The organization was created over 30 years ago by founder and president Jo Rosen. She made PRO when
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Update 6/11/23 Congratulations to our Student-Athlete of the Year winners: Marjourie Lopez of Shadow Hills High School Tristan Mulahusejnovic of Palm Desert High School Original Article: Blake Arthur and Bailey Arredondo have featured local high school seniors throughout the 2022-2023 school year with the “Student-Athlete of the Week” segment. From this year’s seniors who were
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Ready-to-eat meals were stolen from Food Now, and they are hoping to restock their storage. The ready-to-eat meals are stored in backpacks to be distributed to children and their families. On May 22, 2023, their distribution center was burglarized. Not only were the meals stolen, but a few shopping carts were also taken, including a
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It’s an annual tradition in Cathedral City. Two high school students now have streets named after them next to their schools. Cathedral City High School student Priscila Marquez and Landon Kuykendall from Mt. San Jacinto High School received the honor on Thursday. Both were recognized for their academic excellence and their bright futures. “It makes me feel really good
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Un pequeño, pero apasionado, grupo de manifestantes se posicionó hoy en el corazón de la ciudad de Coachella.
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Air quality around the Coachella Valley as of 3 p.m. was ‘good’. Still, a Windblown Dust Advisory is in effect through 6 a.m. Friday as winds strengthen again this evening. Credit: MGN Image Id: 581219 Gusty winds will be present once again tonight, but weaker than yesterday and for a shorter period of time. Winds
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As the warmer months arrive in the valley, Martha’s Village and Kitchen is opening its overnight shelter to provide much-needed resources for individuals without homes in Palm Springs. For those facing homelessness in the valley, it’s often the little things that can make a world of difference. A simple shower, some snacks, and a cool
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Update 6/1/23 Police confirmed a man was killed in the shooting and a 19-year-old suspect is in custody. The victim was identified by police as Austin House, 20, of Cabazon. He suffered several gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene. Charges have not been officially filed against the suspect yet, however, he is
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