As the Coachella Valley and much of Riverside County are seeing temperatures soar, the County is providing a list of cooling centers for residents to turn to to beat the heat. Below is a list of those locations and hours of operation: Coachella Senior Center 1540 7th St Coachella 92236 Mon-Fri 8:00 AM – 3:30 […]
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More triple-digit temperatures are expected in Riverside County Wednesday — one day after daily heat records were shattered in three county communities, including Palm Springs, where the mercury hit 119 degrees on the second day of a heatwave. The previous record high for June 15 in Palm Springs was 116 degrees in 1961, according to […]
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With temperatures hitting triple digits, the Palm Springs Fire Department Friday urged hikers to take a series of precautions while exploring local trails. Hikers are advised to begin their journeys prior to 9 a.m., when temperatures are cooler, and avoid hiking alone. Cellphones or GPS devices should be taken for safety reasons. When on the […]
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A fire sparked within a homeless encampment in Desert Hot Springs Friday charred five vehicles before firefighters were able to gain the upper hand. The non-injury blaze was reported about 2:40 p.m. in the area of Verbena and Ironwood drives and was contained an hour later, according to the Riverside County Fire Department. Ten engine […]
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Riverside County Animal Services is caring for a small dog that was left inside a hot car in Palm Desert Thursday. Veterinary Services staffers said they were stunned the 3-year-old, male Chihuahua was not overheated. Then they discovered the contents of his crate: two frozen burritos and five, wrapped, drumstick-shaped ice cream cones. “It really […]
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Wednesday is the last day to attend the Quick Quack Car Wash Holiday Lane Drive-thru in Desert Hot Springs. Quick Quack will donating a portion of the Holiday Lane proceeds to Martha’s Village and Kitchen. Car wash staff is following coronavirus safety protocols by wearing masks and limiting contact with customers. You can visit Wednesday […]
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PALM DESERT (CNS) – As a blistering heat wave continues to generate high electricity demand statewide, the Imperial Irrigation District Monday urged its customers to conserve power, warning that failure to do so could result in blackouts. “During this time of intense heat that is affecting all of the state, we ask our customers to […]
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As we continue to face triple-digit temperatures and humid conditions, cooling centers across the Coachella Valley are a resource that many people rely on. “We’ve seen a little bit of an increase because of the added heat, usually we’ve got a full house and tonight we have a full house as well, and we’re just […]
