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Big rig knocks down utility line in Cathedral City, homes and roadways are impacted
Cathedral City emergency crews are on scene in a neighborhood that is dealing with downed cable lines across roadways and several homes. Cathedral City Fire was called to the area of Avenida Del Yermo North of Vega Road around 10am due to a big rig crash that struck the lines toppling them down across several
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West Nile Virus detected in Coachella Valley for the first time in 2024
Mosquito traps in Coachella turned up batches of the insects carrying West Nile virus, prompting expanded efforts to eradicate the pests, which evidently haven’t infected any area residents so far, officials said today. The Coachella Valley Mosquito & Vector Control District placed mosquito collectors in the vicinity of Genoa Street and Avenue 53 that
Firebirds defeat Wranglers 7-5 in exciting Game 3; Coachella Valley takes 2-1 series lead
The Coachella Valley Firebirds won Game 3 of the Calder Cup playoffs Wednesday by a score of 7-5 in an exciting game. The Firebirds are now up 2-1 in the series, with a chance to close it out Friday at home. Firebirds defeat the Wranglers 7-5, the most goals in a playoff game for Coachella
Bicyclist killed in Cathedral City hit-and-run collision overnight
A bicyclist was struck and killed late Wednesday night by a hit-and-run driver in Cathedral City. Police and firefighters were called to the scene shortly after 11:00 p.m. at Landau Boulevard at Ramon Road near the Palm Springs Lanes bowling alley. The woman killed was initially identified only as a 31-one-year-old from Palm Springs. Firefighters said she was pronounced dead at
Indian Canyon Dr. reopens. All three Palm Springs Whitewater wash crossings now open
Update: May 9, 2024 – 9:08 AM Indian Canyon Drive was reopened to traffic Thursday morning at 9:07 a.m., according to Palm Springs Police. The reopening followed several days of a closure due to blowing sand, and means all three major Whitewater wash crossings are now open again easing congestion and access issues in and
Harvey Milk Diversity Breakfast to honor LGBTQ advocate Stuart Milk
The Harvey Milk Diversity Breakfast will be held at the Palm Springs Convention Center at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday. Stuart Milk, Harvey Milk’s nephew, will be honored at the breakfast for his efforts towards global LGBTQ rights. This will be the 12th Annual Breakfast set to honor the life of Harvey Milk, an LGBTQ activist
Fans get fired up as Calder Cup playoffs return to Acrisure Arena
Firebirds fans were happy to be back at Acrisure for the first home game of the Calder Cup playoffs. Our crews heard from fans as they defended Firebirds’ territory Wednesday night in a neck to neck game. The Firebirds surely reached new heights while kicking off their first home playoff game. “The Firebirds are the best team
18 people taken to hospital after ‘chemical’ odor at Bobby Duke Middle School in Coachella
18 people were taken to the hospital as a precaution after reports of a “chemical” odor at Bobby Duke Middle School in Coachella left several students and people on campus feeling ill. The report first came in around 11:15 a.m., prompting Cal Fire to issue a full response from their hazmat materials team. Prior to