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Brightline West $3B grant signed, puts Vegas to Southern California project on track
The Federal Railroad Administration signed an agreement that sends $3 billion to the Nevada Department of Transportation for Brightline West’s planned high-speed rail project from Las Vegas to Southern California. Brightline CEO Michael Reininger in a press release called the signing a “historic commitment that will jumpstart the high-speed rail industry in America,...
Palm Springs Homeless Navigation Center Phase 2 complete, expanding resources
A number of state and city officials were out in Palm Springs on Monday for a ribbon-cutting ceremony marking completion of the second phase of the Palm Springs Navigation Center, operated by Martha's Village and Kitchen. The second phase of the facility will house residents in 80 independent, prefabricated modular transition units, according to a The post Palm Springs Homeless Navigation Center Phase 2 complete, expanding resources appeared first on KESQ.
Residents affected by Airport Fire considering legal action against Orange County
Three weeks after the Airport Fire erupted, the blaze has burned more than 23,000 acres across Orange and Riverside counties -- and now many of those impacted by the flames are planning to file a lawsuit.The fire was 95% contained as of Monday. However, it has left a path of destruction along the way. Nearly 200 structures were destroyed or damaged.Emily Pincin with the Kent | Pincin law firm is representing people who are looking to sue Orange County.Eight firefighters were hurt -- including two critically -- when the fire truck they were in rolled over while returning from a...
Magnitude 2.7 earthquake rumbles Malibu area overnight
A small earthquake with a magnitude of 2.7 rattled through the Santa Monica Mountains in Southern California early Wednesday morning. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake struck around 1:45 a.m. approximately 3 miles from Malibu. The epicenter was located in the same area where a 4.7 magnitude earthquake hit less than a month ago on Sept. […]
Line Fire flareup causes smoke smell in parts of Coachella Valley
Smoke could be smelled in the air in some portions of the Coachella Valley as a result of increasing activity at the Line Fire burning some 45 miles west in the mountains north of Highland.The increased fire activity led the South Coast Air Quality Management District to issue a wildfire smoke advisory for a swath of Riverside and San Bernardino counties stretching west from the San Gorgonio Pass to Fontana and Ontario. ...
Southern California braces for heat and fire risks through Thursday
Temperatures in Southern California will be intense in the coming days, creating dangerous fire conditions through Thursday, according to the National Weather Service. Temperatures are expected to peak around 108 degrees in some valleys, with fire risks heightened in the mountains, NWS said. Heat Advisories and Red Flag Warnings have been issued for parts of […]
Two hikers rescued after heat illness while on a trail in Palm Springs
Two hikers were rescued from a trail in Palm Springs after experiencing heat illness. The incident was first reported at around 12:50 p.m. on Frank Bogert Trail, located at Andreas Hills Drive. According to the Palm Springs Fire Dept., two hikers were unable to finish the hike due to heat illness. A stokes basket was The post Two hikers rescued after heat illness while on a trail in Palm Springs appeared first on KESQ.
Multiple cities to pay more for county animal control services
The Board of Supervisors today approved a series of cost increases to contracts with five cities that rely on the Riverside County Department of Animal Services for animal control enforcement and shelter space. In a 5-0 vote without comment, the board cleared the changes sought by the department in its agreements with the cities of The post Multiple cities to pay more for county animal control services appeared first on KESQ.
Wildfires in California have burned 1 million acres so far this year. Heat wave poses more risk
CALIFORNIA, USA — The total acres burned in California this year surpassed 1 million as spiking temperatures Tuesday added to the challenges facing firefighters struggling to contain a stubborn blaze in the mountains northeast of Los Angeles that flared up over the weekend. Evacuation orders were expanded again Monday...
Excessive heat warnings issued, Ventura County temps to soar up to 20 degrees above normal
Triple-digit temperatures are expected in several local spots, as a high pressure system brings hotter-than-normal conditions to Southern California this week. The forecast calls for temperatures to peak on Wednesday with highs up to 20 degrees above normal in parts of Ventura County. Conditions may cool slightly Thursday and Friday and then heat...
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