Large crowds at Costco in Palm Desert were lined up before the store’s 10 a.m. opening. “Its crazy,” said Mrs. Worswick, from Palm Desert. The line to get into Costco stretched around the building. “Good morning guys, thank you for your patience. Please have your Costco card. We’re out of paper towels and toilet paper,”
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Three U.S. Marines who recently traveled overseas are being isolated and tested for coronavirus at the Robert E. Bush Naval Hospital inside the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center in Twentynine Palms. According to a release by the United States Marine Corps, the Marines showed symptoms for virus, however, test results are not complete at
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The three local school districts announced they have suspended all events, athletic activities, and field trips, as well as limiting public access to school grounds through the end of Spring Break due to coronavirus concerns. Springs Break starts on April 6. At DSUSD, athletic practices and student performances and assemblies can continue; however, at this
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With coronavirus cases growing, Eisenhower Health in Rancho Mirage has confirmed they are getting more testing kits. According to Eisenhower Health spokesperson Lee Rice, the hospital currently has 86 testing kits. Another 200 kits are expected to arrive at the hospital on Friday. “Eisenhower Health has an adequate amount of testing kits to serve our current
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La ciudad de Palm Springs ha anunciado una serie de cambios efectivos de inmediato en un esfuerzo por tomar medidas proactivas para proteger la salud de los residentes y el personal de la ciudad durante esta pandemia de coronavirus. VillageFest que se lleva a cabo los jueves en la noche en la Ciudad será suspendido
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The first major of the golf season has officially been postponed due to the coronavirus. HERE is the statement from the LPGA in regards to this tournament and others. The LPGA is planning to reschedule these events at later dates in the 2020 season. The ANA Inspiration was scheduled for April 2-5 at Mission Hills
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The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway will be closed due to the risk posed by the coronavirus. The closure is effective immediately and is expected to continue through March. According to Tramway General Manager Nancy Nichols, “The actions taken today were difficult, but the health and safety of our guests and employees far outweigh any other
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A Flash Flood Watch (area in green) remains in effect for the mountains and High Desert into Friday morning. PSA: TURN AROUND; DON’T DROWNIt only takes 6 inches of water to sweep a person away and 12 inches will do the same to a car. Rain totals were quick to rise as thunderstorms made their
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As the valley continues to feel the economic implications of the coronavirus, those at the FIND Food Bank are working overtime. They say there has been an increase in the demand for food assistance. “We have been receiving many, many phone calls from people whose hours have been cut significantly and days have been cut
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Watch live newscast above We will continue to update roads affected by the weather. Palm Springs-OPEN AGAIN – Vista Chino through the wash (Gene Autry) – One westbound lane and two eastbound lanes open.-OPEN AGAIN – Gene Autry Road – South of I-10OPEN AGAIN – N. Indian Canyon Drive closed at the washAraby Drive through
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Disneyland has announced that the theme park will be closing beginning Saturday through the end of the month. The closure affects Disneyland and the California Adventure parks. Disney hotels will remain open through Monday.
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The city of Palm Springs has announced a number of changes effective immediately in an effort to take proactive measures to protect the health of residents and city staff during this coronavirus pandemic. VillageFest will be suspended until further notice Large gatherings of 250 people or more will be canceled or postponed (White Party will
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Dr. Cameron Kaiser confirms one new locally-acquired case of coronavirus in the Coachella Valley. This brings the Riverside County cases to 8. The patient is in isolation at their home. For more info on this story and for all the quickly changing details of the coronavirus stay with KESQ.com and News Channel 3.
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School districts throughout the desert remain in session following concerns of coronavirus. Thursday morning, Gov. Gavin Newsom recommended cancelling gatherings of 250 people or more. On Thursday Palm Springs Unified School District, Desert Sands Unified School District, and Coachella Valley Unified School District said outside gatherings were canceled. Events included field trips, outside athletic events,
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Governor Gavin Newsom briefed the public Thursday on the latest on the state’s COVID-19 preparedness and response. Newsom said 8,000 coronavirus test kits are now available in California with more than 1,500 tests conducted. Governor Gavin Newsom briefed the public Thursday on the latest on the state’s COVID-19 preparedness and response. The governor announced another
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A Flash Flood Warning has been issued for the Coachella Valley, including Indio, Palm Springs, Coachella, southeastern Anza, Cathedral City, Palm Desert, southeastern Desert Hot Springs, Rancho Mirage, Hwy 74 between Anza And Palm Desert and Thermal that will last until 4 p.m. due to heavy rain associated with thunderstorms rolling through the area. We
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