During his daily coronavirus response update briefing, Governor Gavin Newsom announced that he signed an executive order that will increase sanitary measures and give 2 weeks of supplemental paid sick leave for those in those in the food sector. “These workers on the front lines of this crisis are our unsung heroes for continuing to
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Desert Distilling in Palm Desert has started to make and sell hand sanitizer during the coronavirus pandemic. Since concern over the virus heightened in the United States, hand sanitizer has been flying off the shelves. Distilleries around the country have started to use their resources to help out during this time by manufacturing hand sanitizer.
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We’re expecting sunshine and warm conditions, though not as warm as yesterday’s 89 degree reading. Winds will start to kick up later this afternoon. Winds will increase as an area of low pressure drops in from the North, bringing partly cloudy skies and cooler temps for Friday and Saturday. Winds will be gusty, but not
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A Palm Springs man was killed in an Anza traffic collision Wednesday afternoon. The crash was reported at 2:57 p.m. on State Highway 371 east of Burnt Valley Road. Emergency crews say they found Albert Farrell, 79, dead at the scene minutes after the collision. Another person was injured. Farrell was later publicly identified by
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Governor Newsom announced Wednesday a statewide public-private partnership that will provide $125 million in disaster relief assistance for working, undocumented immigrants. The state will provide $75 million in disaster relief assistance and Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees, a network of foundations focused on immigration issues, have committed to raising an additional $50 million. Those
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More help is on the way for people who have lost their jobs due to the pandemic. It comes as the number of unemployment claims in California is skyrocketing. A record-breaking 2.7 million Californians filed for unemployment over the last month. For Bonnie Lynch of Indian Wells, it’s been a waiting game for some much
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LOS ANGELES (AP) – Los Angeles Rams center Brian Allen says he tested positive for COVID-19 three weeks ago. Allen is the first active NFL player to acknowledge testing positive during the coronavirus pandemic. Rams confirm Brian Allen tested positive for COVID-19 three weeks ago. He is "feeling good, he's healthy and he's on the
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Voters are beginning to receive their mail-in-ballots for the State Senate 28th District special election. Governor Gavin Newsom issued an executive order back on March 20 that all voters receive vote-by-mail ballots for the two upcoming special elections being held on May 12, 2020, which are the 28th State Senate District and the Congressional District
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Un marine del Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center en Twentynine Palms murió durante un entrenamiento físico, anunció el general de brigada Roger Turner. Según el general de brigada Turner, el infante de marina perdió el conocimiento mientras entrenaba y fue llevado de urgencia al hospital. Se tomaron medidas para salvar vidas, pero el marine
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Un empleado de la oficina de correos de La Quinta dio positivo por coronavirus esta semana, confirmó el miércoles el Servicio Postal de EE. UU. Un representante del Servicio Postal de los Estados Unidos escribió en un comunicado que fueron notificados de los resultados el lunes. El Servicio Postal de los Estados Unidos cree que
Continue Reading A Marine stationed at the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center in Twentynine Palms died during physical fitness training, Brigadier General Roger Turner announced. According to Brigadier General Turner, the Marine collapsed while training and was rushed to the hospital. Life-saving measures were taken but the Marine was pronounced dead Wednesday morning. The cause of
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The family of Rebecca Modrall took to social media to remember her on what would have been to her 35th birthday. Modrall was last seen on Feb. 5, 2019. She was set to meet her long-time boyfriend at his home in La Quinta. While Modrall’s body has not been found, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department
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San Bernardino County health officials released the latest coronavirus numbers, increasing by 19 cases, 8 deaths and 1,274 patients tested. 996 cases (was at 977 yesterday)10,632 tested (was at 9,358 yesterday)9.4% positive (was 10.4% last night)39 deaths (previous total was 31) Good News: 4 San Bernardino County deputies recovered from coronavirus and returned to work
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The desert felt a big warm up today! Palm Springs climbed 6° following yesterday’s high of 83°. It’s warmer, but just five degrees above average, so not anything extreme. High pressure will continue to keep the Coachella Valley warm, sunny and dry into Thursday as an area of low pressure will near the west coast.
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Riverside County Superior County is extending its temporary closure until May 1, 2020. Some courts around the county are continuing to operate in a limited capacity, handling only emergency matters affecting public health and safety as outlined on the court’s COVID-19 Court Operations website. The Larson Justice Center in Indio is one of the few
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Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Rancho Mirage is serving up a lot of support for our local community in these tough times. Lisa Weaver, the restaurant’s owner, is determined to help those in need. “When this first started I really started freaking out thinking oh my god what am I gonna do…mostly concerned with my employees
Continue Reading An employee at the La Quinta Post Office tested positive for coronavirus this week, The U.S. Postal Service confirmed on Wednesday. A U.S. Postal Service representative wrote in a statement that they were notified of the results on Monday. The U.S. Postal Service believes the risk is low for employees who work at the La
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Los funcionarios de salud del condado de Riverside proporcionaron la última actualización sobre casos de coronavirus, muertes, hospitalizaciones y recuperaciones de las últimas 24 horas. Hubo nuevos casos desde ayer, con un total de 2,105. Hubo 144 nuevos casos. El número de muertes pasó de 50 a 54. Ningún paciente adicional se ha recuperado desde
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El coronavirus ha afectado los planes de todos, incluidos los grandes eventos programados en toda California. Coachella, Stagecoach y White Party son algunos de los grandes eventos Del Valle de Coachella que se pospusieron para fines de este año. Sin embargo el gobernador Gavin Newsom quien se dirigió al Estado en las ultimas horas indico
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El gobernador Gavin Newsom anunció el miércoles que ofrecerá ayuda financiera a familias inmigrantes indocumentadas que residen en California. Newsom informó que utilizará una combinación de dinero de los contribuyentes y contribuciones caritativas para entregar entre $500 y $1,000 a un total de 150,000 indocumentados como alivio por los efectos durante el brote de coronavirus.
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