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How CVUSD is meeting community needs to feed kids over the summer
The summer break can be challenging for families who rely on school lunches during the academic year. Coachella Valley Unified School District is addressing this need by providing free lunch to anyone 18 and under at three mobile park communities, including La Chicanita in Thermal, Mountain View Estates in Thermal and St. Anthony Mobile Home Park in Mecca. Meals are available — in air-conditioned school buses — on weekdays from 10 a.m. to noon through July...
Hearing on Alleged Embezzler’s Bail Reduction Request Postponed
At the request of the defense, a judge Thursday postponed a bail review hearing for a Nuevo man accused of stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from seniors whom he persuaded to give him money to invest in a bogus profit-making venture. Toby David Smith, 59, was arrested on July...
Over 1,000 homes and businesses lose power in Indio
A power outage has impacted more than 1,000 properties in Indio on Thursday night as temperatures hover in the low triple digits. Cooling centers in the Coachella Valley:Feeling the effects of that summer heat? Tips to stay cool, safe during triple-digit days. Imperial Irrigation District initially reported an outage on...
Remembering Elisabeth Brown, a visionary in Orange County land conservation
Elisabeth ‘Liz’ Brown, biologist and inspirational Orange County advocate for open space and wildlife habitat protection, died peacefully on July 6 at the age of 81. A beloved figure in the Southern California environmental community, she served as president of Laguna Greenbelt, Inc. from 1985 to 2019. During that time, she played invaluable roles in collaborative efforts and legal battles protecting wilderness around Laguna Beach, establishing organizations to manage those lands, and creating programs for public access.
Scorching Weekend Ahead: High Temps and Humidity in Coachella Valley, Cooler Beach Retreats
The Coachella Valley is bracing for extreme heat this weekend, with temperatures hitting 117°F in Palm Springs and 118°F recorded in 2020. The high-pressure system is driving up temperatures and humidity, with minimal relief expected. In contrast, Laguna Beach offers cooler conditions and potential surfing opportunities despite fog and rip currents. The Comfort Air seven-day forecast indicates persistent high temperatures and uncomfortable overnight lows, with a slight drop in highs expected early next week.
Global IT Outage Disrupts Coachella Valley Services, Affects Air Travel and Healthcare
A global IT outage, originating from a disruption at cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike, has significantly impacted residents in the Coachella Valley. The issue, which affected Microsoft systems worldwide, caused delays in air travel, healthcare, and municipal services. Palm Springs International Airport experienced significant delays, while Eisenhower Health had to cancel and delay surgeries. Local cities like Indio and Cathedral City also reported service disruptions. CrowdStrike’s CEO apologized and took full responsibility for the outage. The incident led to a significant drop in CrowdStrike and Microsoft stocks.
These Are 5 The Most High Taxes Cities In California – Upcoming Overview, Check Here!
WFCN – To make sense of California’s complex tax system, you need to know how different cities’ people are hit with varied amounts of taxation. To better understand the factors that go into determining the tax rates in these five locations and how they impact locals, we’ve compiled some data.
Northern California residents seeing vole infestations
Homeowners across the region are seeing more rodents in their yards. It’s a critter that’s not as well known — voles. KCRA 3 first heard about the problem in El Dorado Hills, where people were trapping anywhere from 40 to 70 voles a day. However, it's actually...
Insurance nightmares: Homeowners on their worst coverage struggles
California’s insurance crisis became very real this spring for Duncan Brown, president of the homeowners association for an apartment complex in downtown San Jose. Farmers Insurance had provided the HOA’s insurance for years. But in March, the company abruptly said it would not renew the policy as part of its pullback from the state.
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