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Hurricane Rachel may weaken, but California flooding threats could grow

Hurricane Rachel may weaken, but California flooding threats could grow

Hurricane Rachel is expected to weaken, but heavy rain, flooding, wind and dangerous surf could still affect Southern California.
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Head Trip Electronic Music Festival to Offer Unique Single-Stage Experience at Empire Polo Club

Head Trip Electronic Music Festival to Offer Unique Single-Stage Experience at Empire Polo Club

Head Trip Electronic Music Festival to Offer Unique Single-Stage Experience at Empire Polo Club
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Can Democrat Leila Namvar oust Republican Greg Wallis from assembly?

Can Democrat Leila Namvar oust Republican Greg Wallis from assembly?

Democrats hope to flip a Republican-held California Assembly seat that covers the western Coachella Valley. See video interviews with both candidates.
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What to know about Hurricane Rachel's impact on Southern California

What to know about Hurricane Rachel's impact on Southern California

Hurricane Rachel's remnants could bring up to 2 inches of rain, mountain snow and coastal flooding to Southern California through early next week.
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Which newcomer will join Indio City Council as Oscar Ortiz departs?

Which newcomer will join Indio City Council as Oscar Ortiz departs?

In one part of Indio, a freshman is guaranteed to win a city council seat. The Desert Sun asked each candidate why voters should choose him.
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How can Californians prepare for potential flooding ahead of storms?

How can Californians prepare for potential flooding ahead of storms?

Hurricane Rachel looms from the Pacific, bringing respite from the heat, but other extreme weather with it.
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Hurricane Rachel swell brings hazardous conditions to SoCal beaches

Hurricane Rachel swell brings hazardous conditions to SoCal beaches

Hurricane Rachel is sending elevated surf and dangerous rip currents toward Southern California beaches through the end of the week.
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Weekend forecast calls for 'first widespread snowfall'

Weekend forecast calls for 'first widespread snowfall'

Oddly, moisture from a Pacific hurricane will contribute as forecasters predict snow across parts of the Northern Rockies.
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Extreme Heat Warning Issued for Coachella Valley

Extreme Heat Warning Issued for Coachella Valley

An upper-level ridge of high pressure is causing hotter-than-normal temperatures across Southern California, with the Coachella Valley under an Extreme Heat Warning issued by the National Weather Service. Highs are expected to exceed 105°F (40.5°C) through Friday, October 9, 2026. Dew points in the Valley will hover around 50°F (10°C), and midday relative humidity will drop below 20%. Additionally, remnants of Hurricane Rachel may bring moisture to the region starting Sunday, potentially leading to rain and cooler temperatures early next week.
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Weaker wind shear during El Niño plays a role in the formation of Isaias in the US Gulf

Weaker wind shear during El Niño plays a role in the formation of Isaias in the US Gulf

The super El Niño has been a nonstop machine, cranking out tropical storms throughout the Pacific region
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Odds increase that Arizona could see rain from Hurricane Rachel

Odds increase that Arizona could see rain from Hurricane Rachel

Category 1 Hurricane Rachel will make a turn toward the Southwest, sharing its moisture with the region as it fades. Rain expected late Oct. 10-13.
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Palm Desert remains on top in our Week 8 high school football rankings

Palm Desert remains on top in our Week 8 high school football rankings

The Aztecs, Blackhawks and even Desert Christian Academy could all make a case for the top spot heading into Week 8