Palm Springs is bracing for an unseasonably hot spell as temperatures are set to surpass 90 degrees for the first time this year. Meteorologist Brian Adam indicates that the Coachella Valley will see temperatures climb above average at least through the middle of next week, with Friday expecting highs of 87 degrees and temperatures potentially breaking 90 by Sunday. This weather follows a series of windy days and has residents preparing for a hot phase without a clear end in sight.

In local law enforcement news, a DUI checkpoint in Palm Desert led to 14 drivers being issued citations and two arrests for alleged intoxicated driving. A separate incident at a Palm Springs gas station resulted in two men pleading guilty to attempted murder and receiving 15-year prison sentences after a shooting stemming from a personal dispute. Meanwhile, excitement builds in the community as the acclaimed guitarist John Mayer gears up for a performance at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, where he will be joined by talents Lizzy McAlphine and Alec Benjamin. Tickets remain available starting at $43 for the eagerly awaited event.