At least one person died Tuesday after a crash in the far southeastern Coachella Valley, according to California Highway Patrol. The crash happened around 11:45 a.m. at the intersection of Harrison Street and 68th Avenue, which is located in an agricultural area between Vista Santa Rosa and the Salton Sea, about a mile south of […]
In a holiday meteorological twist, this Easter is set to be colder than last Christmas was in the Coachella Valley as the remnants of the atmospheric river that drenched much of Southern California this weekend will likely bring more rain to the Coachella Valley later Sunday. The National Weather Service is forecasting a high of […]
Get your eclipse glasses ready and plan out your viewing experience for next month’s solar eclipse. Unlike the partial eclipse last October, the April 8 one will completely block the sun. While California will not be among the 13 states part of the 115-mile path of totality, the Great American Eclipse is something you can’t […]
In recent weeks, Coachella Valley Unified School District issued — and rescinded — reduction in force notices to educators due to the district’s decision to cut positions funded by expiring pandemic relief grants, known as ESSER. School districts across the country have until Sept. 30 to obligate those remaining monies, and prepare for a future […]
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Peak wind speeds surpassed 70 mph in parts of the Coachella Valley Saturday as the area and surrounding deserts were subject to powerful gusts that closed roadways, mucked up the air quality and sent plumes of dust into the air in areas. While most of the valley saw significant wind, the biggest gusts were recorded […]
From the archive: This series originally published in The Desert Sun in October 2017. The frequency and nature of the presidents’ visits to the desert reflect the unique character of the Coachella Valley’s resort communities, providing respite from the political spotlight, a place to unwind and relax and even a stunning backdrop for gatherings of world […]
A powerful winter storm that is threatening to inundate Southern California for days is expected to start dropping rain throughout the Coachella Valley late Sunday night, according to the National Weather Service. Most valley residents woke to a gray Sunday as clouds began to sweep in from a major “Pineapple Express” storm already beginning to […]
Job fair season is near for prospective educators. While the teacher shortage in California pre-dates the COVID-19 pandemic, local school districts in the Coachella Valley continue to expand their efforts in recruiting highly qualified teachers. At Desert Sands Unified and Palm Springs Unified school districts, prospective applicants have two upcoming events in February to interview […]
A 22-year-old woman was charged Thursday with stabbing her mother to death in Coachella earlier this week. Marilyn Alisa Cardenas pleaded not guilty to the murder charge during an arraignment Thursday afternoon at the Larson Justice Center in Indio. Her mother, Elba Estrada, 53, died on Sunday. At 5:50 p.m. that day, sheriff’s deputies were […]
Coachella Valley Unified School District and Coachella Valley Teachers’ Association reached a tentative deal on its compensation package on Tuesday, Dec. 19. The teachers’ union had declared an impasse in contract negotiations about two weeks ago with the California Public Employment Relations Board. The settlement provides union members — consisting of classroom teachers, counselors, teachers […]
An early winter storm that inundated coastal communities on Thursday made its way to the desert in the early morning hours Friday, threatening to flood and close streets as holiday travel concerns mount. Check back here for the latest road closures and rainfall totals as the storm moves through the area. Palm Springs area rainfall […]