Valley residents discuss impacts of rising costs

Valley residents discuss impacts of rising costs

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – The cost of food, including at home and away from home, is up 9.4% on the year, according to the Consumer Price Index. Valley residents told News Channel 3 the spike it causing them to be more conscious of their spending. "It's just going with the flow right now and just budgeting and spending for what you need," Randy Lamere, a Thousand Palms resident, said. Residents said some grocery items have remained consistent…