Coachella Valley News

Jefferson Interchange Notice of Work, 3/13/17 – 3/17/17

Ramp closures will take place on I-10 at Jefferson Street March 13 - 17. The purpose of these closures is to  continue bridge and roadway construction activities.

Closure Schedule

EB on-ramp day:

Monday through Friday, March 13 - 17, 2017. 5:00 AM - 5:00 PM

EB off-ramp day:

Monday through Friday, March 13 - 17, 2017. 5:00 AM - 5:00 PM

WB on-ramp day:

Monday through Friday, March 13 - 17, 2017. 5:00 AM - 5:00 PM

WB off-ramp day:

Monday through Friday, March 13 - 17, 2017. 5:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Note: Friday closures will not be implemented except as a contingency to complete work delayed by weather events to keep the project on schedule.

Detour for closure of EB I-10 On-ramp at Jefferson St.

  1. Go east on Varner Rd. to Monroe St.
  2. Turn right at Monroe St.
  3. Turn left at the EB I-10 on-ramp.

Detour for closure of EB I-10 Off-ramp at Jefferson St.

  1. Go east on I-10 exit at Monroe St.
  2. Turn left at Monroe St.
  3. Turn left at Ave. 42/Varner Rd. back to Jefferson St.

Detour for closure of WB I-10 On-ramp at Jefferson St.

  1. Continue on Varner Rd. to Washington St. on-ramp.

Detour for closure of WB I-10 Off-ramp at Jefferson St.

  1. Exit at Monroe St. and turn right.
  2. Turn left at Varner Rd./Ave. 42.

Jefferson Interchange Notice of Work, 3/6/17 – 3/10/17

Ramp closures will take place on I-10 at Jefferson Street March 6 - 10. The purpose of these closures is to  continue bridge and roadway construction activities.

Closure Schedule

EB on-ramp day:

Monday through Friday, March 6 - 10, 2017. 5:00 AM - 5:00 PM

EB off-ramp day:

Monday through Friday, March 6 - 10, 2017. 5:00 AM - 5:00 PM

WB on-ramp day:

Monday through Friday, March 6 - 10, 2017. 5:00 AM - 5:00 PM

WB off-ramp day:

Monday through Friday, March 6 - 10, 2017. 5:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Note: Friday closures will not be implemented except as a contingency to complete work delayed by weather events to keep the project on schedule.

Detour for closure of EB I-10 On-ramp at Jefferson St.

  1. Go east on Varner Rd. to Monroe St.
  2. Turn right at Monroe St.
  3. Turn left at the EB I-10 on-ramp.

Detour for closure of EB I-10 Off-ramp at Jefferson St.

  1. Go east on I-10 exit at Monroe St.
  2. Turn left at Monroe St.
  3. Turn left at Ave. 42/Varner Rd. back to Jefferson St.

Detour for closure of WB I-10 On-ramp at Jefferson St.

  1. Continue on Varner Rd. to Washington St. on-ramp.

Detour for closure of WB I-10 Off-ramp at Jefferson St.

  1. Exit at Monroe St. and turn right.
  2. Turn left at Varner Rd./Ave. 42.

Jefferson Interchange Notice of Work, 2/27/17 – 3/3/17

Ramp closures will take place on I-10 at Jefferson Street February 27 - March 3. The purpose of these closures is to  continue bridge and roadway construction activities.

Closure Schedule

EB on-ramp day:

Monday through Friday, February 27 - March 3, 2017. 5:00 AM - 5:00 PM

EB off-ramp day:

Monday through Friday, February 27 - March 3, 2017. 5:00 AM - 5:00 PM

WB on-ramp day:

Monday through Friday, February 27 - March 3, 2017. 5:00 AM - 5:00 PM

WB off-ramp day:

Monday through Friday, February 27 - March 3, 2017. 5:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Note: Friday closures will not be implemented except as a contingency to complete work delayed by weather events to keep the project on schedule.

Detour for closure of EB I-10 On-ramp at Jefferson St.

  1. Go east on Varner Rd. to Monroe St.
  2. Turn right at Monroe St.
  3. Turn left at the EB I-10 on-ramp.

Detour for closure of EB I-10 Off-ramp at Jefferson St.

  1. Go east on I-10 exit at Monroe St.
  2. Turn left at Monroe St.
  3. Turn left at Ave. 42/Varner Rd. back to Jefferson St.

Detour for closure of WB I-10 On-ramp at Jefferson St.

  1. Continue on Varner Rd. to Washington St. on-ramp.

Detour for closure of WB I-10 Off-ramp at Jefferson St.

  1. Exit at Monroe St. and turn right.
  2. Turn left at Varner Rd./Ave. 42.

Citizens Helping Indio Police (CHIP)

Good Morning Neighbors,

The Indio Police Citizens Helping Indio Police (C.H.I.P.) program is actively looking for volunteers. The CHIPs Program assists the police department by conducting neighborhood patrols, traffic control, crime prevention programs, parking enforcement (issue citations) and other administrative and logistical tasks.

They also are involved in crime prevention efforts and liaison with many of the community groups in Indio. Additionally, CHIPS are an invaluable resource during our concerts and many festivals. The possibilities are endless!

If you have 4 hours a week, a clean background and a strong desire to serve your community, we want you to join the multi-generational CHIP program.

See the attached flyer for additional details or call Ben Guitron at (760) 391-4037.

Regards,

Sgt. Marshall

Jefferson Interchange Notice of Work, 2/22/17 – 2/24/17

Ramp closures will take place on I-10 at Jefferson Street February 22 - 24. The purpose of these closures is to  continue bridge and roadway construction activities.

Closure Schedule

EB on-ramp day:

Wednesday through Friday, February 22 - 24, 2017. 5:00 AM - 5:00 PM

EB off-ramp day:

Wednesday through Friday, February 22 - 24, 2017. 5:00 AM - 5:00 PM

WB on-ramp day:

Wednesday through Friday, February 22 - 24, 2017. 5:00 AM - 5:00 PM

WB off-ramp day:

Wednesday through Friday, February 22 - 24, 2017. 5:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Note: Friday closures will not be implemented except as a contingency to complete work delayed by weather events to keep the project on schedule.

Detour for closure of EB I-10 On-ramp at Jefferson St.

  1. Go east on Varner Rd. to Monroe St.
  2. Turn right at Monroe St.
  3. Turn left at the EB I-10 on-ramp.

Detour for closure of EB I-10 Off-ramp at Jefferson St.

  1. Go east on I-10 exit at Monroe St.
  2. Turn left at Monroe St.
  3. Turn left at Ave. 42/Varner Rd. back to Jefferson St.

Detour for closure of WB I-10 On-ramp at Jefferson St.

  1. Continue on Varner Rd. to Washington St. on-ramp.

Detour for closure of WB I-10 Off-ramp at Jefferson St.

  1. Exit at Monroe St. and turn right.

Turn left at Varner Rd./Ave. 42.

 

Lane closures will take place on I-10 at Jefferson Street February 22 - 24. The purpose of these closures is to continue bridge and roadway construction activities.

Closure Schedule

Night alternating lane closure of WB I-10.

Nights of Wednesday through Friday, February 22 - 24, 2017. 10:00pm - 6:00am

Night alternating lane closure of EB I-10.

Nights of Wednesday through Friday, February 22 - 24, 2017. 10:00pm - 6:00am

Jefferson Interchange Notice of Work, 2/13/17 – 2/17/17

Lane closures will take place on I-10 at Jefferson Street February 13 - 17. The purpose of these closures is to continue bridge and roadway construction activities.

Closure

Night alternating lane closure of WB I-10.

Nights of Friday through Friday, February 13 - 17, 2017. 10:00pm - 6:00am

Night alternating lane closure of EB I-10.

Nights of Friday through Friday, February 13 - 17, 2017. 10:00pm - 6:00am

Night full closure of WB I-10.

Nights of Friday through Thursday, February 13 - 16, 2017. 10:00pm - 6:00am

Detour for full closure of WB I-10.

  1. Take the temporary WB I-10 off-ramp at Jefferson St.
  2. Left on Varner Rd.
  3. Left on Jefferson St.
  4. Right on Jefferson St. WB on-ramp

Note: Traffic will be flagged through the temporary WB I-10 off-ramp/Varner Rd. intersection.

 

Ramp closures will take place on I-10 at Jefferson Street February 13 - 17. The purpose of these closures is to  continue bridge and roadway construction activities.

Closure Schedule

EB on-ramp day:

Monday through Friday, February 13 - 17, 2017. 5:00 AM - 5:00 PM

EB off-ramp day:

Monday through Friday, February 13 - 17, 2017. 5:00 AM - 5:00 PM

WB on-ramp day:

Monday through Friday, February 13 - 17, 2017. 5:00 AM - 5:00 PM

WB off-ramp day:

Monday through Friday, February 13 - 17, 2017. 5:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Note: Friday closures will not be implemented except as a contingency to complete work delayed by weather events to keep the project on schedule.

Detour for closure of EB I-10 On-ramp at Jefferson St.

  1. Go east on Varner Rd. to Monroe St.
  2. Turn right at Monroe St.
  3. Turn left at the EB I-10 on-ramp.

Detour for closure of EB I-10 Off-ramp at Jefferson St.

  1. Go east on I-10 exit at Monroe St.
  2. Turn left at Monroe St.
  3. Turn left at Ave. 42/Varner Rd. back to Jefferson St.

Detour for closure of WB I-10 On-ramp at Jefferson St.

  1. Continue on Varner Rd. to Washington St. on-ramp.

Detour for closure of WB I-10 Off-ramp at Jefferson St.

  1. Exit at Monroe St. and turn right.

Turn left at Varner Rd./Ave. 42.

Jefferson Interchange Notice of Work, 2/6/17 – 2/10/17

Ramp closures will take place on I-10 at Jefferson Street February 6 - 10. The purpose of these closures is to  continue bridge and roadway construction activities.

Closure Schedule

EB on-ramp day:

Monday through Friday, February 6 - 10, 2017. 5:00 AM - 5:00 PM

EB off-ramp day:

Monday through Friday, February 6 - 10, 2017. 5:00 AM - 5:00 PM

WB on-ramp day:

Monday through Friday, February 6 - 10, 2017. 5:00 AM - 5:00 PM

WB off-ramp day:

Monday through Friday, February 6 - 10, 2017. 5:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Note: Friday closures will not be implemented except as a contingency to complete work delayed by weather events to keep the project on schedule.

Detour for closure of EB I-10 On-ramp at Jefferson St.

  1. Go east on Varner Rd. to Monroe St.
  2. Turn right at Monroe St.
  3. Turn left at the EB I-10 on-ramp.

Detour for closure of EB I-10 Off-ramp at Jefferson St.

  1. Go east on I-10 exit at Monroe St.
  2. Turn left at Monroe St.
  3. Turn left at Ave. 42/Varner Rd. back to Jefferson St.

Detour for closure of WB I-10 On-ramp at Jefferson St.

  1. Continue on Varner Rd. to Washington St. on-ramp.

Detour for closure of WB I-10 Off-ramp at Jefferson St.

  1. Exit at Monroe St. and turn right.
  2. Turn left at Varner Rd./Ave. 42.

 

Lane closures will take place on I-10 at Jefferson Street February 6 - 10. The purpose of these closures is to continue bridge and roadway construction activities.

Closure Schedule

Night alternating lane closure of WB I-10.

Nights of Friday through Friday, February 6 - 10, 2017. 10:00pm - 6:00am

Night alternating lane closure of EB I-10.

Nights of Friday through Friday, February 6 - 10, 2017. 10:00pm - 6:00am

Jefferson Interchange Notice of Work, 1/30/17 – 2/3/17

Ramp closures will take place on I-10 at Jefferson Street January 30 - February 3. The purpose of these closures is to  continue bridge and roadway construction activities.

Closure Schedule

EB on-ramp day:

Monday through Friday, January 30 - February 3, 2017. 5:00 AM - 5:00 PM

EB off-ramp day:

Monday through Friday, January 30 - February 3, 2017. 5:00 AM - 5:00 PM

WB on-ramp day:

Monday through Friday, January 30 - February 3, 2017. 5:00 AM - 5:00 PM

WB off-ramp day:

Monday through Friday, January 30 - February 3, 2017. 5:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Note: Friday closures will not be implemented except as a contingency to complete work delayed by weather events to keep the project on schedule.

Detour for closure of EB I-10 On-ramp at Jefferson St.

  1. Go east on Varner Rd. to Monroe St.
  2. Turn right at Monroe St.
  3. Turn left at the EB I-10 on-ramp.

Detour for closure of EB I-10 Off-ramp at Jefferson St.

  1. Go east on I-10 exit at Monroe St.
  2. Turn left at Monroe St.
  3. Turn left at Ave. 42/Varner Rd. back to Jefferson St.

Detour for closure of WB I-10 On-ramp at Jefferson St.

  1. Continue on Varner Rd. to Washington St. on-ramp.

Detour for closure of WB I-10 Off-ramp at Jefferson St.

  1. Exit at Monroe St. and turn right.
  2. Turn left at Varner Rd./Ave. 42.

 

Lane closures will take place on I-10 at Jefferson Street January 30 - February 3. The purpose of these closures is to continue bridge and roadway construction activities.

Closure Schedule

Alternate 1

Night full closure of EB I-10.

Nights of Friday through Friday, January 30 - February 3, 2017. 10:00pm - 6:00am

Night alternating lane closure of WB I-10.

Nights of Friday through Friday, January 30 - February 3, 2017. 10:00pm - 6:00am

Alternate 2

Night full closure of WB I-10.

Nights of Friday through Friday, January 30 - February 3, 2017. 10:00pm - 6:00am

Night alternating lane closure of EB I-10.

Nights of Friday through Friday, January 30 - February 3, 2017. 10:00pm - 6:00am

Note: Only one alternative will be used each night.

Detour for full closure of WB I-10.

  1. Take the temporary WB I-10 off-ramp at Jefferson St.
  2. Left on Varner Rd.
  3. Left on Jefferson St.
  4. Right on Jefferson St. WB on-ramp

Note: Traffic will be flagged through the temporary WB I-10 off-ramp/Varner Rd. intersection.

Detour for full closure of WB I-10.

  1. Take the temporary WB I-10 off-ramp at Jefferson St.
  2. Left on Varner Rd.
  3. Left on Jefferson St.
  4. Right on Jefferson St. WB on-ramp

Note: Traffic will be flagged through the temporary WB I-10 off-ramp/Varner Rd. intersection.

Jefferson Interchange Notice of Work, 1/23/17 – 1/27/17

Ramp closures will take place on I-10 at Jefferson Street January 23 - 27. The purpose of these closures is to  continue bridge and roadway construction activities.

Closure Schedule

EB on-ramp day:

Monday through Friday, January 23 - 27, 2017. 5:00 AM - 5:00 PM

EB off-ramp day:

Monday through Friday, January 23 - 27, 2017. 5:00 AM - 5:00 PM

WB on-ramp day:

Monday through Friday, January 23 - 27, 2017. 5:00 AM - 5:00 PM

WB off-ramp day:

Monday through Friday, January 23 - 27, 2017. 5:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Note: Friday closures will not be implemented except as a contingency to complete work delayed by weather events to keep the project on schedule.

Detour for closure of EB I-10 On-ramp at Jefferson St.

  1. Go east on Varner Rd. to Monroe St.
  2. Turn right at Monroe St.
  3. Turn left at the EB I-10 on-ramp.

Detour for closure of EB I-10 Off-ramp at Jefferson St.

  1. Go east on I-10 exit at Monroe St.
  2. Turn left at Monroe St.
  3. Turn left at Ave. 42/Varner Rd. back to Jefferson St.

Detour for closure of WB I-10 On-ramp at Jefferson St.

  1. Continue on Varner Rd. to Washington St. on-ramp.

Detour for closure of WB I-10 Off-ramp at Jefferson St.

  1. Exit at Monroe St. and turn right.

Turn left at Varner Rd./Ave. 42.

 

Lane closures will take place on I-10 at Jefferson Street January 23 - 27. The purpose of these closures is to continue bridge and roadway construction activities.

Closure Schedule

Alternate 1

Night full closure of EB I-10.

Nights of Friday through Friday, January 23 - 27, 2017. 10:00pm - 6:00am

Night alternating lane closure of WB I-10.

Nights of Friday through Friday, January 23 - 27, 2017. 10:00pm - 6:00am

Alternate 2

Night full closure of WB I-10.

Nights of Friday through Friday, January 23 - 27, 2017. 10:00pm - 6:00am

Night alternating lane closure of EB I-10.

Nights of Friday through Friday, January 23 - 27, 2017. 10:00pm - 6:00am

Note: Only one alternative will be used each night.

Detour for full closure of WB I-10.

  1. Take the temporary WB I-10 off-ramp at Jefferson St.
  2. Left on Varner Rd.
  3. Left on Jefferson St.
  4. Right on Jefferson St. WB on-ramp

Note: Traffic will be flagged through the temporary WB I-10 off-ramp/Varner Rd. intersection.

Detour for full closure of WB I-10.

  1. Take the temporary WB I-10 off-ramp at Jefferson St.
  2. Left on Varner Rd.
  3. Left on Jefferson St.
  4. Right on Jefferson St. WB on-ramp

Note: Traffic will be flagged through the temporary WB I-10 off-ramp/Varner Rd. intersection.

Northbound Indio Blvd. Opening January 16

Northbound Indio Blvd. will reopen today, January 16, 2017 at 6:00 pm. Traffic will now be redirected onto the new Jefferson St. bridge.

Jefferson Interchange Notice of Work, 1/18/17 – 1/20/17

Ramp closures will take place on I-10 at Jefferson Street January 18 - 20. The purpose of these closures is to  continue bridge and roadway construction activities.

Closure Schedule

EB on-ramp day:

Wednesday through Friday, January 18 - 20, 2017. 5:00 AM - 5:00 PM

EB off-ramp day:

Wednesday through Friday, January 18 - 20, 2017. 5:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Note: Friday closures will not be implemented except as a contingency to complete work delayed by weather events to keep the project on schedule.

Detour for closure of EB I-10 On-ramp at Jefferson St.

  1. Go east on Varner Rd. to Monroe St.
  2. Turn right at Monroe St.
  3. Turn left at the EB I-10 on-ramp.

Detour for closure of EB I-10 Off-ramp at Jefferson St.

  1. Go east on I-10 exit at Monroe St.
  2. Turn left at Monroe St.
  3. Turn left at Ave. 42/Varner Rd. back to Jefferson St.

 

Lane closures will take place on I-10 at Jefferson Street January 18 - 20. The purpose of these closures is to continue bridge and roadway construction activities.

Closure Schedule

Alternate 1

Night full closure of EB I-10.

Night of Wednesday through Friday, January 18 - 20, 2017. 10:00pm - 6:00am

Night alternating lane closure of WB I-10.

Night of Wednesday through Friday, January 18 - 20, 2017. 10:00pm - 6:00am

Alternate 2

Night full closure of WB I-10.

Night of Wednesday through Friday, January 18 - 20, 2017. 10:00pm - 6:00am

Night alternating lane closure of EB I-10.

NNight of Wednesday through Friday, January 18 - 20, 2017. 10:00pm - 6:00am

Note: Only one alternative will be used each night.

Detour for full closure of WB I-10.

  1. Take the temporary WB I-10 off-ramp at Jefferson St.
  2. Left on Varner Rd.
  3. Left on Jefferson St.
  4. Right on Jefferson St. WB on-ramp

Note: Traffic will be flagged through the temporary WB I-10 off-ramp/Varner Rd. intersection.

Detour for full closure of WB I-10.

  1. Take the temporary WB I-10 off-ramp at Jefferson St.
  2. Left on Varner Rd.
  3. Left on Jefferson St.
  4. Right on Jefferson St. WB on-ramp

Note: Traffic will be flagged through the temporary WB I-10 off-ramp/Varner Rd. intersection.

Jefferson Interchange Notice of Work, 1/9/17 – 1/13/17 *UPDATE*

** The opening of the new Jefferson St. Bridge has been delayed until Monday, January 16 at 4:00pm due to rain**

 

Northbound Indio Blvd. has been closed this week (January 9 - 13, 2017) to allow crews to construct connection pavement to facilitate the traffic switch from the old NB Indio Blvd. bridge to the new Jefferson St. Bridge. The new Jefferson St. Bridge will open to traffic this Friday, January 13, 2017. This is a map of the new street layout.

See Map Here

The new Westbound on-ramp from Northbound Indio Blvd. will not be open until Wednesday, January 18, 2017.

Detour for NB Indio Blvd. to WB I-10

  1. Northbound Indio Blvd.
  2. Left on Varner Rd.
  3. Left on Jefferson St. Old Bridge
  4. Right on Westbound I-10 on-ramp

See Map Here

 

Ramp closures will take place on I-10 at Jefferson Street January 9 - 13. The purpose of these closures is to  continue bridge and roadway construction activities.

Closure Schedule

EB on-ramp day:

Monday through Friday, January 9 - 13, 2017. 5:00 AM - 4:00 PM

EB off-ramp day:

Thursday and Friday, January 12 - 13, 2017. 5:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Note: Friday closures will not be implemented except as a contingency to complete work delayed by weather events to keep the project on schedule.

Detour for closure of EB I-10 On-ramp at Jefferson St.

  1. Go east on Varner Rd. to Monroe St.
  2. Turn right at Monroe St.
  3. Turn left at the EB I-10 on-ramp.

Detour for closure of EB I-10 Off-ramp at Jefferson St.

  1. Go east on I-10 exit at Monroe St.
  2. Turn left at Monroe St.
  3. Turn left at Ave. 42/Varner Rd. back to Jefferson St.

 

Lane closures will take place on I-10 at Jefferson Street January 9 - 13. The purpose of these closures is to continue bridge and roadway construction activities.

Closure Schedule

Alternate 1

Night full closure of EB I-10.

Night of Monday through Friday, January 9 - 13, 2017. 10:00pm - 6:00am

Night alternating lane closure of WB I-10.

Night of Monday through Friday, January 9 - 13, 2017. 10:00pm - 6:00am

Alternate 2

Night full closure of WB I-10.

Night of Monday through Friday, January 9 - 13, 2017. 10:00pm - 6:00am

Night alternating lane closure of EB I-10.

Night of Monday through Friday, January 9 - 13, 2017. 10:00pm - 6:00am

Note: Only one alternative will be used each night.

Detour for full closure of EB I-10.

  1. Take the EB I-10 off-ramp at Jefferson St.
  2. Left on existing Jefferson over-crossing
  3. Right on Varner Rd.
  4. Right on Monroe St.
  5. Left on EB I-10 on-ramp at Monroe St.

Note: Traffic will be flagged through the EB I-10 off-ramp and other intersections along the detour route.

Detour for full closure of WB I-10.

  1. Take the temporary WB I-10 off-ramp at Jefferson St.
  2. Left on Varner Rd.
  3. Left on Jefferson St.
  4. Right on Jefferson St. WB on-ramp

Note: Traffic will be flagged through the temporary WB I-10 off-ramp/Varner Rd. intersection.

 

Jefferson Interchange Notice of Work, 1/3/17 – 1/6/17

Ramp closures will take place on I-10 at Jefferson Street January 3 - 6. The purpose of these closures is to  continue bridge and roadway construction activities.

Closure Schedule

EB on-ramp day: Tuesday through Friday, January 3 - 6, 2017. 5:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Note: Friday closures will not be implemented except as a contingency to complete work delayed by weather events to keep the project on schedule.

Detour for closure of EB I-10 On-ramp at Jefferson St.

  1. Go east on Varner Rd. to Monroe St.
  2. Turn right at Monroe St.
  3. Turn left at the EB I-10 on-ramp.

 

Lane closures will take place on I-10 at Jefferson Street January 5 - 6. The purpose of these closures is to continue bridge and roadway construction activities.

Closure Schedule

Night full closure of WB I-10.

Nights of Thursday and Friday, January 5 - 6, 2017. 10:00pm - 6:00am

Detour for full closure of WB I-10.

  1. Take the temporary WB I-10 off-ramp at Jefferson St.
  2. Left on Varner Rd.
  3. Left on Jefferson St.
  4. Right on Jefferson St. WB on-ramp

Note: Traffic will be flagged through the temporary WB I-10 off-ramp/Varner Rd. intersection.

Here Are the New Traffic Laws Coming in 2017

Beginning January 1:

  • Children who are 2 years old or younger need to be secured in a rear-facing child safety seat. Previously, only children under 1 year old had to ride rear-facing. They are exempt if they weigh more than 40 pounds or are more than 40 inches tall, since not all safety seats accommodate children of that size.
  • Smartphones and other wireless devices need to be mounted within a vehicle when being used by drivers in a capacity limited to one swipe or tap of the finger. It can be mounted on a dashboard, center console or lower corner of the windshield as long as it's not hindering the driver's view.
  • The Department of Motor Vehicles needs to be notified if you're involved in a crash that causes an injury or at least $1,000 in damage. The previous law required people to notify the DMV if there was at least $750 in damage.

Read the Full Article at The Desert Sun

Jefferson Interchange Notice of Work, 12/27/16 – 12/30/16

The following ramp closure will take place on I-10 at Jefferson Street December 27 - 30. The purpose of this closure is to continue bridge and roadway construction activities.

Date: Tuesday, Dec 27 - Friday, Dec 30

Time: 5:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Closure: FULL Closure of EB on-ramp

Detour for closure of EB I-10 On-ramp at Jefferson St.

  1. Go east on Varner Rd. to Monroe St.
  2. Turn right at Monroe St.
  3. Turn left at the EB I-10 on-ramp.

Jefferson Interchange Notice of Work, 12/17/16 – 12/23/16

Ramp closures will take place on I-10 at Jefferson Street December 17 - 23. The purpose of these closures is to  continue bridge and roadway construction activities.

Closure Schedule

EB on-ramp day: Saturday through Friday, December 17 - 23, 2016. 5:00 AM - 4:00 PM

EB off-ramp day: Saturday through Monday, December 17 - 19, 2016. 5:00 AM - 4:00 PM

EB on-ramp night:

Night of Saturday through Monday, December 17 - 19, 2016. 8:00 PM - 7:00 AM

Note: Friday closures will not be implemented except as a contingency to complete work delayed by weather events to keep the project on schedule.

Detour for closure of EB I-10 On-ramp at Jefferson St.

  1. Go east on Varner Rd. to Monroe St.
  2. Turn right at Monroe St.
  3. Turn left at the EB I-10 on-ramp.

Detour for closure of EB I-10 Off-ramp at Jefferson St.

  1. Go east on I-10 exit at Monroe St.
  2. Turn left at Monroe St.
  3. Turn left at Ave. 42/Varner Rd. back to Jefferson St.

 

Lane closures will take place on I-10 at Jefferson Street December 17 - 19. The purpose of these closures is to continue bridge and roadway construction activities.

Closure Schedule

Alternate 1

Night full closure of EB I-10.

Night of Monday through Friday, December 17 - 19, 2016. 10:00pm - 6:00am

Night alternating lane closure of WB I-10.

Night of Monday through Friday, December 17 - 19, 2016. 10:00pm - 6:00am

Alternate 2

Night full closure of WB I-10.

Night of Monday through Friday, December 17 - 19, 2016. 10:00pm - 6:00am

Night alternating lane closure of EB I-10.

Night of Monday through Friday, December 17 - 19, 2016. 10:00pm - 6:00am

Note: Only one alternative will be used each night.

Detour for full closure of EB I-10.

  1. Take the EB I-10 off-ramp at Jefferson St.
  2. Left on existing Jefferson over-crossing
  3. Right on Varner Rd.
  4. Right on Monroe St.
  5. Left on EB I-10 on-ramp at Monroe St.

Note: Traffic will be flagged through the EB I-10 off-ramp and other intersections along the detour route.

Detour for full closure of WB I-10.

  1. Take the temporary WB I-10 off-ramp at Jefferson St.
  2. Left on Varner Rd.
  3. Left on Jefferson St.
  4. Right on Jefferson St. WB on-ramp

Note: Traffic will be flagged through the temporary WB I-10 off-ramp/Varner Rd.

Jefferson Interchange Notice of Work, 12/12/16 – 12/16/16

Ramp closures will take place on I-10 at Jefferson Street December 12 - 16. The purpose of these closures is to  continue bridge and roadway construction activities.

Closure Schedule

EB on-ramp day: Night of Monday through Friday, December 12 - 16, 2016. 5:00 AM - 4:00 PM

EB off-ramp day: Night of Monday through Friday, December 12 - 16, 2016. 5:00 AM - 4:00 PM

EB on-ramp night:

Night of Monday through Friday, December 12 - 16, 2016. 8:00 PM - 7:00 AM

Note: Friday closures will not be implemented except as a contingency to complete work delayed by weather events to keep the project on schedule.

Detour for closure of EB I-10 On-ramp at Jefferson St.

  1. Go east on Varner Rd. to Monroe St.
  2. Turn right at Monroe St.
  3. Turn left at the EB I-10 on-ramp.

Detour for closure of EB I-10 Off-ramp at Jefferson St.

  1. Go east on I-10 exit at Monroe St.
  2. Turn left at Monroe St.
  3. Turn left at Ave. 42/Varner Rd. back to Jefferson St.

 

Lane closures will take place on I-10 at Jefferson Street December 12 - 16. The purpose of these closures is to continue bridge and roadway construction activities.

Closure Schedule

Alternate 1

Night full closure of EB I-10.

Night of Monday through Friday, December 12 - 16, 2016. 10:00pm - 6:00am

Night alternating lane closure of WB I-10.

Night of Monday through Friday, December 12 - 16, 2016. 10:00pm - 6:00am

Alternate 2

Night full closure of WB I-10.

Night of Monday through Friday, December 12 - 16, 2016. 10:00pm - 6:00am

Night alternating lane closure of EB I-10.

Night of Monday through Friday, December 12 - 16, 2016. 10:00pm - 6:00am

Note: Only one alternative will be used each night.

Note: Friday closures will not be implemented except as a contingency to complete work delayed by weather events to keep the project on schedule.

Detour for full closure of EB I-10.

  1. Take the EB I-10 off-ramp at Jefferson St.
  2. Left on existing Jefferson over-crossing
  3. Right on Varner Rd.
  4. Right on Monroe St.
  5. Left on EB I-10 on-ramp at Monroe St.

Note: Traffic will be flagged through the EB I-10 off-ramp and other intersections along the detour route.

Detour for full closure of WB I-10.

  1. Take the temporary WB I-10 off-ramp at Jefferson St.
  2. Left on Varner Rd.
  3. Left on Jefferson St.
  4. Right on Jefferson St. WB on-ramp

Note: Traffic will be flagged through the temporary WB I-10 off-ramp/Varner Rd. intersection.

Jefferson Interchange Notice of Work, 12/5/16 – 12/9/16

Lane closures will take place on I-10 at Jefferson Street December 5 - 9. The purpose of these closures is to continue bridge and roadway construction activities.

Closure Schedule

Alternate 1

Night full closure of EB I-10.

Night of Monday through Friday, December 5 - 9, 2016. 10:00pm - 6:00am

Night alternating lane closure of WB I-10.

Night of Monday through Friday, December 5 - 9, 2016. 10:00pm - 6:00am

Alternate 2

Night full closure of WB I-10.

Night of Monday through Friday, December 5 - 9, 2016. 10:00pm - 6:00am

Night alternating lane closure of EB I-10.

Night of Monday through Friday, December 5 - 9, 2016. 10:00pm - 6:00am

Note: Only one alternative will be used each night.

Note: Friday closures will not be implemented except as a contingency to complete work delayed by weather events to keep the project on schedule.

Detour for full closure of EB I-10.

  1. Take the EB I-10 off-ramp at Jefferson St.
  2. Left on existing Jefferson over-crossing
  3. Right on Varner Rd.
  4. Right on Monroe St.
  5. Left on EB I-10 on-ramp at Monroe St.

Note: Traffic will be flagged through the EB I-10 off-ramp and other intersections along the detour route.

Detour for full closure of WB I-10.

  1. Take the temporary WB I-10 off-ramp at Jefferson St.
  2. Left on Varner Rd.
  3. Left on Jefferson St.
  4. Right on Jefferson St. WB on-ramp

Note: Traffic will be flagged through the temporary WB I-10 off-ramp/Varner Rd. intersection.

 

Ramp closures will take place on I-10 at Jefferson Street December 5 - 9. The purpose of these closures is to  continue bridge and roadway construction activities.

Closure Schedule

EB on-ramp day: Night of Monday through Friday, December 5 - 9, 2016. 5:00 AM - 4:00 PM

EB off-ramp day: Night of Monday through Friday, December 5 - 9, 2016. 5:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Note: Friday closures will not be implemented except as a contingency to complete work delayed by weather events to keep the project on schedule.

Detour for closure of EB I-10 On-ramp at Jefferson St.

  1. Go east on Varner Rd. to Monroe St.
  2. Turn right at Monroe St.
  3. Turn left at the EB I-10 on-ramp.

Detour for closure of EB I-10 Off-ramp at Jefferson St.

  1. Go east on I-10 exit at Monroe St.
  2. Turn left at Monroe St.
  3. Turn left at Ave. 42/Varner Rd. back to Jefferson St.

Jefferson Interchange Notice of Work, 12/1/16 – 12/2/16

Lane closures will take place on I-10 at Jefferson Street December 1 and 2. The purpose of these closures is to continue bridge and roadway construction activities.

Closure Schedule

Night full closure of EB I-10.

Night of Friday, December 2, 2016. 10:00pm - 6:00am

Night full closure of WB I-10.

Night of Thursday, December 1, 2016. 10:00pm - 6:00am

Night alternating lane closure of EB I-10.

Night of Thursday, December 1, 2016. 10:00pm - 6:00am

Night alternating lane closure of WB I-10.

Night of Friday, December 2, 2016. 10:00pm - 6:00am

Night EB on-ramp:

Night of Friday, December 2, 2016 10:00 PM - 6:00 AM

Detour for full closure of EB I-10.

  1. Take the EB I-10 off-ramp at Jefferson St.
  2. Left on existing Jefferson over-crossing
  3. Right on Varner Rd.
  4. Right on Monroe St.
  5. Left on EB I-10 on-ramp at Monroe St.

Note: Traffic will be flagged through the EB I-10 off-ramp and other intersections along the detour route.

Detour for full closure of WB I-10.

  1. Take the temporary WB I-10 off-ramp at Jefferson St.
  2. Left on Varner Rd.
  3. Left on Jefferson St.
  4. Right on Jefferson St. WB on-ramp

Note: Traffic will be flagged through the temporary WB I-10 off-ramp/Varner Rd. intersection.

Detour for closure of EB I-10 On-ramp at Jefferson St.

  1. Go east on Varner Rd. to Monroe St.
  2. Turn right at Monroe St.

Turn left at the EB I-10 on-ramp.

Jefferson Interchange Notice of Work, 11/29/16 – 12/1/16 **CANCELLED**

**Cancelled - Wednesday and Thursday night closures**

NB Indio Blvd at Jefferson Street will be closed November 29 - December 1. The purpose of these closures is to  continue bridge and roadway construction activities.

Closure Schedule

NB Indio Blvd night:

Tuesday through Thursday, November 29 - December 1, 2016 9:00 PM - 6:00 AM

Detour for closure of NB Indio Blvd and WB I-10 on-ramp from NB Indio Blvd.

  1. Go west on Indio Blvd. to Jefferson St.
  2. Turn left at Jefferson St.
  3. Turn right at Ave. 42.
  4. Turn right at Country Club Dr.
  5. Turn right at Washington St.

Turn right at Varner Rd.

Jefferson Interchange Notice of Work, 11/28/16 – 11/29/16

NB Indio Blvd and WB I-10 on-ramp at Jefferson Street will be closed November 28 - 29. The purpose of these closures is to  continue bridge and roadway construction activities.

Closure Schedule

NB Indio Blvd night:

Monday through Tuesday, November 28 - 29, 2016 9:00 PM - 6:00 AM

Detour for closure of NB Indio Blvd and WB I-10 on-ramp from NB Indio Blvd.

  1. Go west on Indio Blvd. to Jefferson St.
  2. Turn left at Jefferson St.
  3. Turn right at Ave. 42.
  4. Turn right at Country Club Dr.
  5. Turn right at Washington St.

Turn right at Varner Rd.

Jefferson Interchange Notice of Work, 11/21/16 – 11/23/16

** This closure has been cancelled **

Ramp closures will take place on I-10 at Jefferson Street November 21 - 23. The purpose of these closures is to  continue bridge and roadway construction activities.

Closure Schedule

EB on-ramp day: Monday through Wednesday, November 21 - 23, 2016 5:00 AM - 4:00 PM

EB off-ramp Night: Monday through Tuesday, November 21 - 22, 2016 9:00 PM - 6:00 AM

Note: Friday closures will not be implemented except as a contingency to complete work delayed by weather events to keep the project on schedule.

Detour for closure of EB I-10 On-ramp at Jefferson St.

  1. Go east on Varner Rd. to Monroe St.
  2. Turn right at Monroe St.
  3. Turn left at the EB I-10 on-ramp.

Detour for closure of EB I-10 Off-ramp at Jefferson St.

  1. Go east on I-10 exit at Monroe St.
  2. Turn left at Monroe St.
  3. Turn left at Ave. 42/Varner Rd. back to Jefferson St.

 

Lane closures will take place on I-10 at Jefferson Street November 21 - 22. The purpose of these closures is to continue bridge and roadway construction activities.

Closure Schedule

Night alternating lane closure of EB I-10.

Night of Monday and Tuesday, November 21 - 22, 2016. 10:00pm - 6:00am

Night alternating lane closure of WB I-10.

Night of Monday and Tuesday, November 21 - 22, 2016. 10:00pm - 6:00am

Jefferson Interchange Notice of Work, 11/21/16 – 11/22/16

NB Indio Blvd and WB I-10 on-ramp at Jefferson Street will be closed November 21 - 22. The purpose of these closures is to  continue bridge and roadway construction activities.

Closure Schedule

NB Indio Blvd night:

Monday through Tuesday, November 21 - 22, 2016 9:00 PM - 6:00 AM

Detour for closure of NB Indio Blvd and WB I-10 on-ramp from NB Indio Blvd.

  1. Go west on Indio Blvd. to Jefferson St.
  2. Turn left at Jefferson St.
  3. Turn right at Ave. 42.
  4. Turn right at Country Club Dr.
  5. Turn right at Washington St.
  6. Turn right at Varner Rd.

Jefferson Interchange Notice of Work, 11/15/16 – 11/18/16

Ramp closures will take place on I-10 at Jefferson Street November 15 - 18. The purpose of these closures is to  continue bridge and roadway construction activities.

Closure Schedule

EB on-ramp day: Tuesday through Friday, November 15 - 18, 2016 5:00 AM - 4:00 PM

EB off-ramp day: Tuesday through Friday, November 15 - 18, 2016 5:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Note: Friday closures will not be implemented except as a contingency to complete work delayed by weather events to keep the project on schedule.

Detour for closure of EB I-10 On-ramp at Jefferson St.

  1. Go east on Varner Rd. to Monroe St.
  2. Turn right at Monroe St.
  3. Turn left at the EB I-10 on-ramp.

Detour for closure of EB I-10 Off-ramp at Jefferson St.

  1. Go east on I-10 exit at Monroe St.
  2. Turn left at Monroe St.
  3. Turn left at Ave. 42/Varner Rd. back to Jefferson St.

 

Lane closures will take place on I-10 at Jefferson Street November 14 - 18. The purpose of these closures is to continue bridge and roadway construction activities.

Closure Schedule

Night full closure of EB I-10.

Night of Thursday, November 17, 2016. 10:00pm - 6:00am

Night full closure of WB I-10.

Night of Wednesday, November 16, 2016. 10:00pm - 6:00am

Night alternating lane closure of EB I-10.

Night of Monday through Friday, November 14 - 18, 2016. 10:00pm - 6:00am

Night alternating lane closure of WB I-10.

Night of Monday through Friday, November 14 - 18, 2016. 10:00pm - 6:00am

Note: Friday closures will not be implemented except as a contingency to complete work delayed by weather events to keep the project on schedule.

Detour for full closure of EB I-10.

  1. Take the EB I-10 off-ramp at Jefferson St.
  2. Left on existing Jefferson over-crossing
  3. Right on Varner Rd.
  4. Right on Monroe St.
  5. Left on EB I-10 on-ramp at Monroe St.

Note: Traffic will be flagged through the EB I-10 off-ramp and other intersections along the detour route.

Detour for full closure of WB I-10.

  1. Take the temporary WB I-10 off-ramp at Jefferson St.
  2. Left on Varner Rd.
  3. Left on Jefferson St.
  4. Right on Jefferson St. WB on-ramp

Note: Traffic will be flagged through the temporary WB I-10 off-ramp/Varner Rd. intersection.

Amateur Radio Technician License Class

January 7th and 14th at College of the Desert (Palm Desert) in the Social Science Building, Room 14.

Cost will be approx. $30, including study manual and test fee

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