"Preparing for Hurricane Hilary: Storm Watch and Emergency Preparations in Southern California"

The Coachella Valley is under a tropical storm watch as Hurricane Hilary approaches, with potential for high winds and extreme flooding rain. Police are warning homeless people to evacuate from flood-prone areas, and the Angels, Dodgers, and Padres have canceled Sunday games and will play doubleheaders on Saturday. Palm Springs residents are advised to be patient when picking up sandbags, and a pool party has been canceled. Officials recommend preparing for power outages and securing homes with sandbags. Joshua Tree National Park and Mojave National Preserve are closing, and Imperial Valley residents can get sandbags. The forecast predicts 5 to 7 inches of rain in the desert, and Splash House music festival will continue as scheduled. Various cities are providing sandbags for residents, and a tropical storm watch warns of potential flooding, wind damage, and the risk of tornadoes.