Month: May 2020
OPEN 4 BIZ: Sixth Street Coffee sees unexpected rise in sales from pandemic
Morning anchor Angela Chen stopped by Sixth Street Coffee in Coachella to check in with owner Steve Garcia and to see how coffee shops are doing during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Abren sitio de pruebas de Coronavirus en Cathedral
Los residentes podrán hacerse la prueba de coronavirus en Cathedral City a partir del lunes 18 de mayo, anunció el jueves el Departamento de Bomberos de la Ciudad de la Catedral.Se establecerá una clínica en la Biblioteca de la Ciudad de la Catedral, ubicada en 33520 Date Palm Drive. Las pruebas se llevarán a cabo
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El Valle de Coachella alcanza los mil contagios de Covid 19.
El Sistema de Salud de la Universidad de Riverside – Salud Pública ha lanzado las ultimas cifras de coronavirus en Condado.Los casos de coronavirus del condado de Riverside crecieron en 97 en las últimas 24 horas, con lo que el número total de casos ascendió a 5.440. 78.939 personas se han realizado la prueba de
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En Coachella siguen siendo obligatorias las coberturas faciales, su alcalde explica la decisión
La ciudad de Coachella aprobó una ordenanza de emergencia el miércoles para seguir requiriendo coberturas faciales a los residentes.Coachella se añade ahora a la creciente lista de ciudades del valle que están promulgando sus propias reglas cuando se trata de coberturas faciales. Esa lista actualmente también incluye Cathedral City, La Quinta, Desert Hot Springs y
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Local UFC veteran Cub Swanson still recovering from knee surgery, hopes to fight by end of the year
“So the UFC’s back! I’m pretty stoked about it,” said Swanson. “You know in the beginning when they were trying to do the show in California and the governor shut them down I wasn’t really sure about it and how Covid was going to spread but I think now we’re in a better place,” said
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Intensa persecusión de exconvicto en Indio
Un exconvicto de 22 años estrelló su vehículo contra un ayudante del sheriff del condado de Riverside y otros dos vehículos mientras intentaba escapar de las autoridades el miércoles por la tarde, anunció el Departamento del Sheriff. Según el Departamento del Sheriff, un ayudante intentó llevar a cabo una parada de rutina tras una violación
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Small-business owner shares his struggle applying for PPP loan
Several businesses here in the valley have been applying for federal loans for weeks to help keep them afloat. How would you describe the process? “Miserable,” said Barnes. Randy Barnes expresses his frustration when trying to apply for federal funding through a larger bank. “Slow, I couldn’t talk to anybody,” said Barnes. “Everything had to
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Izzy Ramirez making major strides in recovery
The last time we caught up Rancho Mirage football player Izzy Ramirez was back in February. He was working on his running and balance at the KBX boxing gym in Indio. And even with gyms closed due to coronavirus, he’s been making strides in his recovery from a brain injury. “I feel like I’m progressing
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Police and emergency responders fighting to keep their jobs as Palm Springs eyes budget cuts
As the city of Palm Springs braces against an unprecedented financial crisis, a more than $76 million projected loss in revenue through June 2021, city council is now tasked with making tough choices, like what cuts to make to essential city services. City staff proposed Thursday night putting 11 city safety employees on the chopping
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Palm Springs’ fire & police departments help woman celebrate her 90th birthday
Palm Springs resident Ruth turned 90 today and the city’s fire and police departments were on-hand to help her celebrate the milestone. Numerous vehicles from both departments did a drive-by birthday party for Ruth this morning. Ruth stood outside waving at our local first responders as the sirens blared to greet her on this special
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Back into the 90s we go!
After a quick stint in the 80s yesterday, the Coachella Valley is back in the 90s! An average high for today’s date is 93° so we’re staying seasonal. The reason for the breezy west wind we continue to experience each evening is weakening its influence on the desert as a ridge of high pressure builds
Continue Reading Riverside County reports 97 new coronavirus cases, 224 recoveries, & 7 deaths
Riverside University Health System – Public Health has released new coronavirus Visit KESQ.com/Coronavirus for local coverage Riverside County coronavirus cases grew by 97 in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of cases to 5,440. 78,939 patients have been tested. The total number of cases last Monday was at 4,180 while the previous Monday,
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Homenaje a la Clase 2020
Telemundo 15 y nuestra cadena hermana KESQ nos unimos con los distritos escolares de toda nuestra área para honrar a los graduados de la escuela secundaria que no tendrán una ceremonia tradicional este año. Acompáñenos mientras celebramos a los graduados del Distrito Escolar Unificado de Desert Sands, el Distrito Escolar Unificado de Palm Springs, el
Continue Reading Coachella’s Mayor explains the city’s decision to continue requiring face coverings
The Coachella City Council passed an emergency ordinance Wednesday that requires the continued wearing of face coverings in public indefinitely. The city is now added to the growing list of other Coachella Valley cities enacting their own rules when it comes to face coverings. That list currently also includes Cathedral City, La Quinta, Desert Hot Springs,
Continue Reading Parolee accused of crashing into deputy’s motorcycle, two other vehicles
A 22-year-old parolee allegedly crashed his vehicle into a Riverside County Sheriff’s deputy and two other vehicles while trying to escape authorities Wednesday afternoon, the Sheriff’s Department announced. According to the Sheriff’s Department, a deputy attempted to conduct a traffic enforcement stop on Gabriel Ruiz of Palm Desert Wednesday at around 3:15 p.m. near the
Continue Reading Coronavirus testing site opening in Cathedral City
Residents will be able to get tested for coronavirus in Cathedral City starting Monday, May 18, the Cathedral City Fire Department announced on Thursday. Visit KESQ.com/Coronavirus for more local coverage A walk-in clinic will be set up at the Cathedral City Library located at 33520 Date Palm Drive. Testing will be conducted from 8 a.m.
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Gov Newsom proposes $6.1 billion in budget cuts
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Reflecting the financial hit California is already seeing from the coronavirus pandemic, Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday proposed cutting $6.1 billion from a variety of programs in a state budget he says prioritizes public education, public health and public safety. Click here to visit the State Budget website Newsom’s 2020-2021 budget
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Military jets fly over Riverside County in salute of medical workers
Military jets flew over hospitals in Riverside and San Bernardino Counies Thursday afternoon to honor essential workers on the frontlines of COVID-19. A KC-135 Stratotanker and C-17 Globemaster III departed from the March Air Reserve Base in Moreno Valley. The flyover covered a total of 17 hospitals, including JFK Memorial and Desert Regional Medical Center.
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Cathedral City enacts emergency orders for mandatory face coverings, social distancing & STR’s
The Cathedral City Council voted Wednesday to mandate the use of face coverings in public and to continue social distancing until June 19. The council also extended a temporary ban on short-term vacation rentals. The city’s move follows similar orders requiring face coverings in Coachella, Palm Springs, La Quinta, and Desert Hot Springs. A statement
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