Riverside University Health System – Public Health has released new coronavirus data since Friday. Visit KESQ.com/Coronavirus for the latest local updates Monday’s update shows an increase of 540 new positive cases across Riverside County. This is since Friday, not in the past 24 hours as it typically released. With this new update, the county now
Continue Reading
The Gardens on El Paseo, Palm Desert’s outdoor shopping center, reopened to the public on Tuesday morning. The center will operate under limited hours: Monday – Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Sunday, 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Visit KESQ.com/Coronavirus for more local updates, including updated case totals and the latest on additional reopenings There
Continue Reading
The Westfield Mall in Palm Desert will reopen on Friday, May 29, with modified hours. The mall’s new hours will be: Monday through Saturday: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.Sunday: 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Visit KESQ.com/Coronavirus for more local updates, including updated case totals and the latest on additional reopenings Mall officials also said government-mandated
Continue Reading
Religious ceremonies are now allowed to resume in California, according to state health officials. Religious organizations also now have an outline of how to move forward amid the coronavirus pandemic. According to California Department of Public Health, “Under new guidance, places of worship can hold religious services and funerals that limit attendance to 25% of
Continue Reading
A friend captured the footage showing Marine Corps Chief Warrant Officer Jeff Gonzalez packing up and saying goodbye to his family at their home at Camp Pendleton in 2012 as Gonzalez and his unit deployed to Afghanistan. It was one of several combat missions there and in Iraq for the father of five over 21
Continue Reading
Sunday, Palm Springs reached a high temperature of 101°. The average for this time of year is 96°. High pressure is continuing to build and move over California. This area of high pressure is going to keep temperatures warm all through the week. The reason we are seeing a prolonged period of higher temperatures is
Continue Reading High pressure brought temperatures into the triple digits today, about 5° above seasonal average, and this is just the beginning of the warm-up. Temperatures will be a few degrees warmer tomorrow for your Memorial Day. The high temperature in Palm Springs is expected to be around 104°. Plenty of sunshine and light winds are in
Continue Reading
Many businesses across the valley have been open now for two days after the governor gave the green light Friday for Riverside County to move further along in stage two of the state’s reopening strategy. “It was amazing and I am getting alot of comments saying thanks for opening up, thanks for surviving,” said Jerry
Continue ReadingThe Governor’s ban on in-person church services remains in place, after a decision was made last night by a Federal Appeals Court. Despite that, a pastor at a church in Indio opened his doors today for church services. The Pastor welcomed the congregation back in addition to continuing their online service. “Never again will the
Continue Reading
Here is a list of a few events for people in the Coachella Valley and beyond to take part in while commemorating Memorial Day and remembering people who’ve paid the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. The information below was provided to News Channel 3 from the organizations sponsoring the events. PALM
Continue Reading
On Friday, President Trump announced churches can reopen this Memorial weekend, calling houses of worship “essential.” News Channel 3 shows one church that opened and one that did not. Church Unlimited in Indio opened its doors this weekend to welcome the congregation back in addition to continuing their online service. “Never again will the house
Continue Reading
Firefighters have stopped the spread of a vegetation fire that broke out Sunday morning along the railroad tracks in Indio on Avenue 42 and Country Club drive. The fire was contained at one acre. Calfire will remain on scene for about four more hours. Sunline transit agency has sent a bus to the scene to
Continue Reading On Saturday, Palm Springs reached a high temperature of 95°. The average for yesterday was 95°. Today, temperatures will be 5°-10° warmer and the warm-up will continue through the week. The trough of low pressure that kept conditions near-average yesterday is shifting east. A ridge of high pressure begins to amplify off the coast. This
Continue Reading Today was nice and seasonal, but it won’t be lasting for long. A big warm up is on the way and it starts tomorrow. Breezy conditions join us again this evening, with 20 to 30 mph gusts on the valley floor. Gusts in wind-prone locations could near 40 mph. High pressure building brings triple-digit temperatures
Continue Reading
“Bonjour” Doors at French Rotisserie Cafe in Palm Desert are open for dine in service. “Excited and hope that everyone will feel comfortable to comeback,” said Fuentes. Fabienne Fuentes, Owner of the cafe, said they’re taking extra measures aimed at keeping diners and staff safe including investing in a new air purification system. “What
Continue Reading
A couple of mountain bikers had to be rescued Saturday afternoon after they got lost on a trail in Palm Springs. The Palm Springs Police Search and Rescue Team responded to the Dunn Road Trailhead off East Palm Canyon just after 2:30 in the afternoon, after two men on bikes used a cell phone to
Continue Reading
The Indio Boys & Girls Club boxing gym might be closed, but that’s not stopping one local athlete from getting his work in. Thanks to some help from his dad, he has the gym right at home with him. “My biggest goal is to be the most professional boxer in the world and earn a
Continue Reading
Emergency crews are on scene of big rig rollover on Interstate 10 westbound west of Bob Hope Drive. The accident was reported Saturday afternoon at 2:34. The big rig driver suffered a head injury and was taken to an area hospital. At one point, the number 3 and 4 westbound lanes were blocked, leading to
Continue Reading
Some foodies will tell you that the best Korean barbecue restaurants are the ones where you can grill the meat yourself. It’s become a part of the Korean cuisine experience. But with the pandemic, some diners seem to think they can’t get takeout because they’ll be taking home raw meat. As morning anchor Angela Chen
Continue Reading
“We’re in town today walking to see if there are things open and we’re pretty excited about it,” Connie Warburton told News Channel 3. Several people curiously walked through downtown Palm Springs to see what stores are reopening. Many businesses, like Cheeky’s restaurant in Palm Springs fully reopened this weekend. But not only that, they
Continue Reading