(BPT) – While spending more time at home, it’s important that you take the necessary steps to make sure your family is ready for the unexpected in the event a home fire or carbon monoxide (CO) leak occurs. You might be surprised to learn that CO poisoning is the number one cause of accidental poisoning
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(BPT) – Homeowners only get one chance to make a first impression. That’s one chance to impress potential buyers, family, friends and neighbors with the first thing they see: your home’s exterior. From simple upgrades to meticulous landscaping projects and replacing an outdated roof, there are dozens of options to enhance the appearance of your
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Blooms and beyond: The top gardening trends for 2020 (BPT) – Whether you have an outdoor oasis or are a nurturing indoor plant parent, gardening offers a multitude of benefits and has the power to brighten up any space or mood. Spring is the time to plan what plants to grow, and with some expert
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(BPT) – With over 30 million small businesses in the U.S., it’s tough to stand out from the crowd. Successful small businesses turn first-time customers into repeat business, building momentum and growing sales. How can you achieve this? Marketing. Finding effective, easy-to-execute marketing strategies can boost your business by helping you engage your customers while
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(BPT) – The beauty of running a local business is you’ve got boots on the ground, ready to capture attention and build your brand in and around your community. Using simple grassroots marketing tactics, you can shout about your business from the rooftop. (But you may want to start with the sidewalk.) Here are five
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How small businesses can adapt to the new normal (BPT) – If you own a small business, or frequently shop at one, you know that COVID-19 has instantly changed everything. As brick-and-mortar shops have had to temporarily close to customers, the need to adapt has never been greater. For small businesses willing to reinvent themselves,
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As Palm Springs continues to stare down an estimated $78 million in lost tax revenue through next fiscal year due to COVID-19, the City Council Thursday will consider extending a temporary ban on all vacation rentals and hotel stays not related to the coronavirus response for another month. The ban, which has been in place
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In a normal world, a day at school means a day of sharing your space. From bustling classrooms to lunchtime lineups to a simple shoulder-to-shoulder walk down the halls, students are in close contact all the time. It’s how it’s always been. As parents and students navigate murky educational waters during the coronavirus pandemic, educators
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Vallarta Supermarkets are officially expanding to the city of Indio. Construction is underway at 42425 Jackson St. near Showcase Parkway. The American supermarket chain caters largely to food that is popular in Latin American cultures. About a month ago crews began construction at the building that housed the old Marshall’s. “We have approximately a 37,000
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As California begins to re-open, the state is ramping up a massive contact-tracing program to identify people who may have been exposed to coronavirus without knowing it. News Channel 3 looks into how Riverside County is conducting contact tracing and explains what to do if you are called by a contact tracer. “These are simply
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Students have continued their education online with schools closed. One teacher has been working tirelessly from home to keep her students with autism engaged in learning. Pamela Wheeler teaches a class of ten students with Autism at Valle Del Sol Elementary school in Coachella. She is also the school’s special education department chair. She said
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Pastor Rob Goodwin and his staff Our Savior’s Church in Palm Springs welcomed the letter the Department of Justice sent to Governor Newsom Tuesday, pressuring the Governor to allow houses of worship to reopen while still practicing safety measures aimed at preventing the spread of coronavirus. “We need to get back to worship just like
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Yesterday’s 84 was the coolest daytime high of the week, and this morning we saw lows in the fifties in parts of the valley! This afternoon, we’ll see cooler than normal conditions before a major warming trend arrives. Look for highs in the upper-eighties this afternoon. It’s been gusty, but winds are finally starting to
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Firefighters were working to contain a fire reported Wednesday morning at the Regent Apartments complex in Palm Desert. CalFire crews were called to the 73300 block of Country Club Drive at 4:30 a.m. where some residents were evacuated from their units. “Firefighters took quick action and rescued the people out of the apartment complex and
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As Morongo, Spotlight 29 and Tortoise Rock casinos gear up to open their doors Friday, they’re setting the new normal with coronavirus precautions. At Casino Morongo, plexiglass partitions will separate slot machines. Some machines will be disabled and some seats have been removed from table games and restaurants for social distancing. Casino officials said employees
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Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz joined News Channel 3 live at 5 p.m. to discuss a variety of topics, including the new stimulus bill, the announcements that some of our local casinos will be back open this week, and California relaxing its criteria for counties to move in accelerated Phase 2 reopening.
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As a stimulus measure, Riverside County supervisors today approved easing the application process for individuals and businesses seeking to establish cannabis retail outlets and cultivation sites in unincorporated communities. “We’re keeping the same criteria as before, looking at each project to ensure it meets the requirements of the county,” Transportation & Land Management Agency Director
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Tuesday featured a two-for-one special for the senior spotlight segment with a pair of boys representing the city of Indio, Christian Robledo and Matthew Cruz. The Senior Spotlight showcases local senior student-athletes who lost their final season due to the coronavirus pandemic. If you’d like to nominate a senior to be featured in the Senior Spotlight segment,
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The Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians anunció que los casinos Spotlight 29 y Tortoise Rock reabrirán el viernes 22 de mayo a las 10 a.m.El Spotlight 29 se encuentra en Coachella, mientras que Tortoise Rock se encuentra en Twentynine Palms. Según la tribu, equipos de purificación de aire UV/Ionización de última generación se han
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The Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians anunció que los casinos Spotlight 29 y Tortoise Rock reabrirán el viernes 22 de mayo a las 10 a.m.El Spotlight 29 se encuentra en Coachella, mientras que Tortoise Rock se encuentra en Twentynine Palms.Según la tribu, equipos de purificación de aire UV/Ionización de última generación se han comprado
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