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Driver dead after rollover crash on WB I-10 east of Coachella
Update 5/30/23 The driver was identified 32-year-old Rex Orton of Desert Hot Springs Original Report 5/29/23 One person is dead after a pick-up truck rolled over on the westbound Interstate 10 near Coachella. The crash was reported at 6:13 p.m.Westbound Interstate 10 near Milepost 63 which is a couple of miles east of the Dillon
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Wind remains for now, calmer and warmer conditions ahead
Windy conditions are set to continue as a low pressure system off the coast moves inland. Calmer mornings and windier afternoons and evenings are expected through Wednesday. Peak gusts could reach over 30 mph in some valley areas as winds strengthen. Strongest gusts will remain in wind prone areas near the San Gorgonio pass and
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Wind remains along with mild-for-May temperatures
The wind isn’t done with us yet. Low pressure off the coast of California will move inland through Wednesday, keeping onshore flow steady and temperatures cooler than normal. No wind alerts have been issued at this time. Still, gusts around the valley floor will exceed 30 MPH at times, with stronger gusts expected in the
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Firebirds fall on road to Admirals in Game 3 of Western Conference Finals
The Coachella Valley Firebirds lost 3-1 to the Milwaukee Admirals in Game 3 of the Calder Cup Western Conference Finals. The Firebirds still lead the series 2-1. Both teams were evenly matched in a scoreless first period. Shane Wright got the Firebirds on the scoreboard first early in the second period. BIRDS LEAD 1-0🔥 pic.twitter.com/YtapmzVrCf—
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Veterans for Peace & AMVETS Post 66 host 17th annual Memorial Day Awards
American Veterans (AMVETS) Post 66 in Palm Springs along with Veterans for Peace (VFP) hosted the 17th annual Memorial Day luncheon and award a number of recipients with special honors today at Cimarron Golf Resort in Cathedral City. The following recipients will be honored at today’s luncheon: Donald Beck: Silver Helmet AwardWendy Allaire: Daughter of
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Decenas de familias se dieron cita en el cementerio para conmemorar el Día de los Caídos
La conmovedora ceremonia contó con la presencia de veteranos de las diferentes ramas del servicio militar.
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Locals honor fallen heroes for Memorial Day in Coachella
The Coachella Valley Public Cemetery District and the Indio Post 739 American Legion is honored to celebrate local fallen heroes at its annual Memorial Day ceremony. The event was held on Monday, May 29, 2023, at 9 a.m. at the cemetery in front of the Wall of Honor. Activities started at the cemetery when the gates
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Downtown Palm Springs memorial remembers valley’s fallen heroes
A tribute to the valley’s fallen heroes in downtown Palm Springs is offering the chance to pause, reflect and truly remember the solemn essence of Memorial Day. The display, situated at the Village Green Heritage Center, features posters of dozens of locals who served, protected and made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. Each post
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Wind remains for Memorial Day
Conditions will take on a similar pattern to yesterday’s as winds lighten briefly and strengthen by this evening. If you have any Memorial Day plans this evening, it is best to anticipate some wind with sustained gusts between 15-30 mph. Peak gusts will range from 40-60 mph near area mountains and passes. Lighter winds are
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Historian Memorializes Fallen Heroes at Palm Springs’ Memorial Day Flower Drop
It was a day of remembrance across the nation and here in the Coachella Valley. We attended the Palm Springs Air Museum’s 26th Annual Memorial Day service where one historian is helping memorialize local fallen heroes. “Memorial Day for me personally is a time to reflect on people like Ming who didn’t come home, on
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Boy scouts kick off Memorial Day commemoration at cemetery
Boy Scouts from Troops 1701 and 451 were up bright and early to start flag planting at the Coachella Valley Public Cemetery District for Memorial Day. Every year members of the boy scouts take to the cemetery to find the names of buried veterans and place an American Flag at the grave. The cemetery is
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Neighborhood Heroes: Local prepares for trip to do humanitarian work in Ukraine
As the war in Ukraine ravages on, a local Palm Springs resident is packing his bags and heading to Ukraine for humanitarian work. Nicholas Campell of Palm Springs will be on a plane in a few days to spend two months helping people in Ukraine. Campbell said, “Being of service to your fellow man is
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Firebirds and Admirals fly out to Milwaukee for game three of the Western Conference Finals
The Firebirds are coming off of two straight wins at home against the Milwaukee Admirals. We had the chance to speak to the team before they left to Milwaukee to face the Admirals for game three of the Western Conference Finals. Firebirds Coach, Dan Bylsma expects a neck to neck battle on Monday. “In order
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Locals are spending the weekend crowding grocery stores to prepare for Memorial Day
Locals are spending the weekend crowding grocery stores to prepare for Memorial Day bar-b-que’s According to ‘data assembly’, your memorial day essentials are costing nearly 9 percent more than last year. Shoppers are still buying their hamburger buns, hot dog buns, and condiments for their barbeques. Shoppers we spoke to say they are scaling down the
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