Tropical Storm Hilary: These public spaces and school districts are closed Monday

Niki Kottmann, Palm Springs Desert Sun
Updated ·1 min read
People check out the waters from Hurricane Hilary as it flows through the Whitewater River at Dune Palms Rd. near the high school in La Quinta , Calif., August 20, 2023. The road is currenlty under construction and a new bridge is being built.

Tropical Storm Hilary made landfall in Baja California Sunday before traveling north to the U.S., bringing with it high winds and heavy rainfall that caused flash floods across Southern California.

With several roadways closed — including Interstate 10 eastbound and westbound between Gene Autry Trail and Bob Hope Drive — due to flooding Sunday night, several businesses, city structures and school districts have announced closures for Monday.

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The following will be closed Monday:

  • Coachella Senior Center

  • Coachella Branch Library

  • All parks in the City of Coachella

  • College of the Desert

  • Xavier College Preparatory High School

  • All schools in Desert Sands Unified School District

  • All schools in Palm Springs Unified School District

  • All schools in Morongo Unified School District

  • Coachella Valley Unified School District offices (school doesn't start until Aug. 24)

  • All City of La Quinta parks

  • All City of La Quinta facilities, including City Hall, the Wellness Center, and the Library/Creation Station

  • The Berger Foundation IcePlex at Acrisure Arena is closed Monday morning and all activities are canceled. According to a spokesperson, the goal is to open Monday afternoon beginning with the 3 p.m. sessions.

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The City of Coachella also announced that street cleaning has been canceled for Monday.

This is a developing story and new cancellations and closures will be added as we learn of them. If you have information to share, please email niki.kottmann@desertsun.com.

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