Month: May 2020
Riverside County notifies Gov. Newsom of readiness to reopen
Riverside County officials believe that based on public health data, the county is ready to move into California’s accelerated stage two and reopen more businesses. Stay up-to-date with the latest local coronavirus updates at KESQ.com/Coronavirus In a letter to Governor Gavin Newsom, County Supervisors note that the county has the ability to “meet, exceed, or
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Nueva construcción de la Cárcel de Indio siente el impacto económico del Covid-19, podría no abrirse y centenares de presos tendrían que ser transferidos a otras prisiones del Condado
En una entrevista exclusiva vía Skype con la KESQ canal 3, el Sheriff del Condado de Riverside Chad Bianco habló sobre el impacto económico que el coronavirus está teniendo en la financiación de la seguridad pública. “Si cortaron algo de mi departamento, desafortunadamente, la Cárcel de Indio, la expansión de la Cárcel de Indio sería
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Red Barn in Palm Desert may have its liquor license revoked for defying state orders
The Red Barn of Palm Desert is in hot water after its owner said they would reopen this weekend. Friday afternoon, John Labrono, owner of the Red Barn, said that three members of the Department of Alcohol Beverage Control went into the bar and served him papers saying he is currently allowing people inside. The
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Local physical therapy clinics adapt to new strategies during coronavirus pandemic
Physical therapy is known for being hands-on, which can be difficult during the era of coronavirus. “You get stiff so quick, you gotta keep moving,” said Elizabeth Eberts, a physical therapist at the Jordan Physical Therapy Center in Palm Desert. Coronavirus hasn’t made that so easy. When the stay-at-home order was first put into place,
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Indio Jail may be casualty of coronavirus economic impact
In an exclusive Skype interview with News Channel 3 I-Team Investigator John White spoke with Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco about the economic impact the coronavirus is having on public safety funding. The economic downturn could result in stopping the new Indio Jail from opening. “If they cut anything from my department, unfortunately, the Indio
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Driver struck and killed by truck on the shoulder of Mecca roadway
Cal Fire Riverside officials confirmed a pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle Friday afternoon in Mecca. Cal Fire was first notified of the collision at approximately 2:12 p.m. near the intersection of State Route 86 and 66th Avenue. A California Highway Patrol sergeant told News Channel 3 at the scene confirmed that the
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Warmer for the weekend
97° recorded this afternoon in Palm Springs paired with plenty of sunshine and a northwest breeze. Southern California will feel warming was we move into the weekend with Saturday and Sunday being the hottest days of the week with highs in the upper 90s. Temperatures will be quick to cool early next week which also
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Riverside County reports 178 new coronavirus cases, 7 deaths, & 176 recoveries
Riverside County health officials provided the latest data and updates today Riverside University Health System – Public Health has released new coronavirus data. Visit KESQ.com/Coronavirus for local coverage Riverside County coronavirus cases grew by 178 in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of cases to 5,618. 80,937 patients have been tested. The total
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Sky Valley Missing Woman Found
UPDATE: As of Sunday Afternoon, LaVoris Gene Walker’s family members tell News Channel 3 she has been found safe. On Friday, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department confirmed that they have opened a missing persons case for LaVoris Gene Walker out of Sky Valley. LaVoris a 58 years old, African American female, went missing in the
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Several tamarisk trees catch on fire near Interstate 10 & Date Palm
Cathedral City firefighters are working on containing a fire that has burned several tamarisk trees along Interstate 10 near Date Palm Drive. Traffic along the I-10 is not affected, according to the California Highway Patrol, but the nearby train tracks may be. Several viewers from around the west end of the valley have reported seeing
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County officials provide an update on coronavirus response
Riverside Univesity Health System – Public Health will be providing an update on the county’s response to the coronavirus pandemic. You can watch the briefing live on News Channel 3 or KESQ.com beginning at 2:30 p.m. As of May 14, there have been 5,440 positive cases with 3,254 recoveries and 235 deaths.
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La Quinta & Palm Desert High School students pick up graduation packets
Seniors at Palm Desert and La Quinta High School picked up their graduation packets ahead of their virtual graduation ceremonies next week. “You know our heart goes out to the class of 2020 because we know it’s been specifically hard on them the last two months,” said Dennis Zink, Palm Desert High School’s Principal. Students
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Restaurant owners are changing their business models
Local restaurants are now pivoting their focus to provide for customers in new ways as needs have changed during the coronavirus pandemic. Here’s how The Slice Pizzeria plans to move forward with their business model. “So when you come in there’s going to be a sign up, ” said Jack Srebnik. “Its going to say
Continue Reading A Warm Weekend Ahead
We started Friday with a bang, literally, as a 6.5 magnitude quake struck 35 miles West of Tonopah, NV, shaking the ground from San Francisco to Mexico. So far, no reports of injuries or serious damage. Weatherwise, Sunny skies, and winds that are gradually settling down will kick off the weekend, and today we see
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LifeStream hosting series of mobile blood drives to help replenish supply
With blood donations down due to the coronavirus pandemic, a mobile blood drive is scheduled for Friday at Palm Springs Motors in Cathedral City, located at 69-200 Highway 111, from 6:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. LifeStream says the health crisis has forced the cancellation of more than 80 mobile blood drives across Southern California —
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UPDATED: 6.5 Magnitude earthquake shakes California and Nevada
A 6.5 Magnitude earthquake, centered in a remote area of central Nevada near the California border early Friday morning, could be felt across much of the west coast, according to the United States Geological Survey. It was reported at 4:03 a.m. centered west, northwest of Tonopah. The area is 130 miles south of Reno, 225
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