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Palm Desert city council is set to discuss redistricting options this week, following the passage of Measure B by the majority of voters in November. Measure B proposed switching from two city council districts to five, but new documents reveal that several other options will be considered by the council, despite the voter support. Although
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Indio might be the most passionate school and fan base here in the desert. Rajah baseball has emphasized the family environment this season and who else better to lead that charge than twin brothers Isaiah and Josh Mendoza. โThey came in the program two years ago and ever since itโs been a coach’s dream. They
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College of the Desert is inviting the public to check out The Tiny House on Wheels. The completed tiny home started as an in-class competition for eighteen first-year architecture design students at the school. Students conducted case studies to better understand recreational vehicle regulations, researched the materials and equipment needed and came up with designs
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High temperatures peaked in the upper-90s this afternoon, which will result in a warm evening with temperatures cooling into the mid-80s around 8:00 p.m. Warmer-than-normal temperatures have been consistent for the past five days, and that count will only increase through the upcoming weekend. A ridge of high pressure will expand east for the latter
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By FARNOUSH AMIRI, MATTHEW LEE, AAMER MADHANI and LOLITA C. BALDOR WASHINGTON (AP) โ A ground assault by the Taliban killed the Islamic State militant who spearheaded the August 2021 suicide bombing at the Kabul airport that left 13 U.S. troops and about 170 Afghans dead during the chaotic U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, U.S. officials said Tuesday.
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The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office has identified a pedestrian who was killed in a collision with a semi-truck Monday night in Indio. In a press release, authorities stated the victim was a 40-year-old woman from Thermal named Blanca Quevedo. The collision occurred around 10 p.m. near Jackson St. and the I-10 Freeway going eastbound. Firefighters
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The Riverside County District Attorney’s (DA) Office is hosting two vigils this week to honor victims who lost their lives at the hands of others. The vigils haven’t been held since April 2019 because of the coronavirus pandemic. In honor of National Crime Victim’s Rights Week, the first vigil will be held on Tuesday at
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A weak front is moving out, with high pressure moving in over the next few days. That will increase temps significantly heading into the weekend. We topped out at 97 yesterday and today will be quite similar. Over the course of the week, highs climb back into the triple digits for only the second time
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Two longtime rivals, CV and Indio, met Monday on the softball field in a highly anticipated league game with championship implications. The Lady Arabs won 3-0, clinching a share of the league title and improving to 13-0 in the DVL. Meanwhile, the Lady Rajahs are now 12-1 and will look to avenge their loss later
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Last week, IB students at Cathedral City high school held their annual basketball game, put on students with special needs. This is what it's all about. So pure and beautiful. I always enjoy covering this amazing event, which goes beyond sports.Last week, IB students at Cathedral City HS put on their annual basketball game for
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A warm afternoon with highs in the upper 90s will be followed by a warm evening for dinner plans. Temperatures will cool into the mid-80s after 7:00 p.m. Wind speeds will strengthen through the evening hours, with the typical wind-prone locations expecting gusts of 30+ MPH. A dry forecast paired with an abundance of sunshine
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Daniel Arredondo, a custodian at Amistad High School in Indio, is in the running for the Tennant Custodians are Key award. The award recognizes the work of K-12 custodians across the United States. Out of 1,400 nominees, Arredondo is now one of 12 finalists. The grand prize winner, who will be chosen in May, will
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The City of Palm Springs is taking steps towards potentially providing reparations to minority families for the destruction of land known as Section 14 in the downtown area over 50 years ago. The city council this Thursday is set to consider a more than $500,000 contract with a team from Columbia University for a year-long
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As thousands of festival attendees start to head home on Monday after weekend two of Coachella, another round of traffic is expected. Lockdown hours for those staying on the Indio Polo Club’s grounds ended at 2 a.m. on Monday. That’s where the Music and Art Festival, Coachella took place the last two weekends. During the
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