Local & Community
Know Before You Go: Summer Projects Are in Full Swing
It's time for another Know Before You Go, our weekly look at the road work you need to plan around before you hit the road. CV Sync Traffic Program Manager Kris Gunterson joined us in studio to break down what's happening this week.
La Quinta: Miles Avenue Pavement Rehabilitation
Miles Avenue is closed in both directions between Dune Palms Road and Adams Street for a full pavement rehabilitation project, Gunterson says. Crews already pulverized the roadway and started repaving Friday, ahead of schedule. Midweek, the work zone shifts from the Adams to Washington stretch, so expect that closure to move down the road with it.
The project runs through the end of July, with crews working west one block at a time. If you need to get around the closure, use Fred Waring Drive or Highway 111.
Palm Springs: Indian Canyon and Via Escuela Traffic Signal
Crews start installing conduit for a new traffic signal at Indian Canyon and Via Escuela today, so expect heavy equipment on site and more traffic control near the intersection. Lane closures will shift throughout the week as the work progresses, Gunterson says.
If you live in the area, avoid the intersection if you can. If not, expect a manageable slowdown getting through, though it's worth prepping now for a permanent signal once the work wraps.
Rancho Mirage: Bob Hope Drive Utility Installation
Southbound Bob Hope Drive near Gerald Ford Drive drops to one lane this week for utility installation, Gunterson says. Crews expect to finish by the weekend. Use Monterey Avenue as your alternate route north and south to avoid the slowdown.
Looking ahead, Gunterson says the entire road will get a slurry seal treatment in September, so more work is coming for Bob Hope Drive later this summer.
Safety Tip of the Week
Check your tire pressure, engine oil, and radiator coolant levels before you head out. You'll find the recommended tire pressure on a sticker in the door jamb, next to the B pillar, on the driver's side. As temperatures climb in the desert, keeping these levels right matters more, and it's a good idea to carry water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.
For more on these projects and other road work around the valley, visit CV Sync.
By: Harrison Bluto
July 6, 2026
Latest Instagram Posts
At the annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at Morongo Casino Resort & Spa, first responders, families and community members came together to honor the lives lost—and the heroes who answered the call 25 years ago on September 11, 2001. Two first responders who responded to opposite sides of the World Trade Center met for the first time at the event, sharing a powerful moment of remembrance and connection. 26 flights. Three times. One enduring message: Never Forget. #NeverForget #September11 #911Memorial #MemorialStairClimb #FirstResponders HonorAndRemember 911
Palm Desert’s future takes center stage next week. The Palm Desert Area Chamber of Commerce presents the 2026 State of the City Address & Luncheon on Friday, September 18, at the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort. The event brings together local business leaders, community members and city stakeholders for an inside look at the priorities, opportunities and future of Palm Desert. Friday, September 18 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort Palm Desert Individual tickets are $85 for Chamber members and $95 for non-members. Get the details and registration information from the Palm Desert Area Chamber of Commerce. #PalmDesert #StateOfTheCity #CoachellaValley #PalmDesertBusiness #GreaterPalmSprings #PalmDesertChamber
25 years later, the memories of 9/11 remain vivid for the firefighters who witnessed the tragedy firsthand. A longtime FDNY firefighter reflects on the trauma, loss and moments that have stayed with him a quarter-century after the attacks. #911 #September11 #NeverForget #FDNY #Firefighter #911Anniversary #25YearsLater #NewYorkCity #Remembering911 #NBCTPalmSprings
A troubling history is coming to light in a Palm Desert husband’s death. 65-year old Vicky Kim is accused in the death of her husband — but prosecutors say she had previously faced several domestic violence cases involving him. The Riverside County District Attorney’s Office says it had secured protective orders against Kim before a judge later resolved her cases as misdemeanors, released her from custody and terminated those orders. Now, Kim is expected to be arraigned in connection with her husband’s death. Court records allege the weapon used was a flagpole.
☕️🔥 How hot is TOO hot? A new study finds that drinking scalding-hot beverages may be linked to nearly 3 times the risk of esophageal cancer—the most common type of cancer affecting the esophagus. The takeaway? Let that coffee, tea or other hot drink cool down before taking a sip. ❤️ #HealthNews #EsophagealCancer #CancerRisk #HotBeverages #Coffee #Tea #CancerAwareness #HealthyHabits #HealthTips
☕️ Social Time with Thalia & Jerry. The squishy craze!
Coachella city council unanimously approved an anti-nepotism rule that ban an any Councilmember from appointing a family member or household member to the city’s commissions and committees. Tune in to our 11 p.m newscast as our @newsbyalondra breaks down the policy.
An anti-nepotism rule will be discussed and voted on at tonight’s Coachella City Council meeting - that would ban city council members from appointing their own family members or household members to commissions and committees. Tune in to our 8:30 p.m newscast and our socials and website as our @newsbyalondra brings us the latest details on that final vote.
☕️ Social Time with Thalia & Jerry. What’s your favorite NFL team?
A major cleanup is underway after powerful waves damaged 14 beachfront homes near Capistrano Beach in Orange County. Residents are concerned their homes could remain vulnerable without protective measures in place. Crews are clearing debris, while efforts to bring in protective boulders were delayed by high tide. #California #OrangeCounty #CapistranoBeach #CoastalWaves #Beachfront #WeatherNews