A new round of funding for Riverside County small businesses impacted by the coronavirus pandemic will come available Monday, and sole proprietorships will now have access to the grants, having previously beenexcluded. “We want to help as many businesses as possible,” Supervisor Karen Spiegel said. “Expanding the eligibility criteria … will mean many more small
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There are new developments in the 2008 murder of a retired Palm Springs art dealer killed for his money. Four men convicted in the murder of Clifford Lambert have been granted a new trial. The case garnered national attention as the story of how the plan to kill Lambert was hatched and executed. (Left to
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An apartment complex in Indio is surrounded by law enforcement after a report of a “suspicious item” Thursday evening. Riverside County Sheriff’s and Indio Police officers are the Monte Azul Apartments on Dr. Carreon near Monroe Street. According to Ben Guitron of the Indio Police Department, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Hazardous Device Team was called
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Air quality is still an issue from the mulch fire that began Wednesday morning in Thermal, especially for those living nearby. “I just want better for my kids,” said Linda, resides a block away from Avenue 58 and Van Buren Blvd in Thermal The smell of smoke is still in the air at Linda’s home.
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Eran las 10:30 de la noche cuando se escucharon varios disparos en un vecindario de indio. Los hechos sucedieron este miercoles en la noche cuando la policia fue llamada al 85100 de la calle armata .Cerca de la calle hoover y fred waring. Inicialmente los uniformados fueron alertados de disturbios en la residencia pero despues
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The fifth annual Fourth of July fireworks show at Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa Rancho Mirage is still scheduled to take place, the casino announced on Thursday. The casino announced that this year’s event will include live DJ entertainment beginning at 7 p.m. and have a “drive-in” theater theme. Vehicle space will be limited due
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A lower air quality index (AQI) number than monitors were reporting yesterday evening but the still the Coachella Valley is in the ‘unhealthy for sensitive groups’ category. A Smoke Advisory, issued by the South Coast Air Quality Management District, remains in effect through the afternoon due to the mulch fire burning in Thermal. Despite the
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On Thursday, Riverside County officially surpassed 15,000 total cases of coronavirus. Download the News Channel 3 app on Apple or Google Play to be alerted on major coronavirus updates and local breaking news. Riverside County reported 238 new cases over the past 24 hours, bringing the total to 15,142 with over 201,000 tested. 7,272 patients have recovered from the
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The Desert AIDS Project is providing no-charge asymptomatic COVID-19 antibody testing and educational materials to the public today during the FIND Free Mobile Market Community Food Distribution at the James O. Jessie Desert Highland Unity Center in Palm Springs. The testing will be conducted from 3:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. An appointment is not required.
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A California Highway Patrol officer was arrested on suspicion of Workers’ Compensation Insurance Fraud and theft on Wednesday. Kathleen Beardsley, 46, was booked into the Larry D. Smith Correctional Facility in Banning, where she was released on $10,500 bail on Thursday. Beardsley is a 25-year veteran of the CHP and has been assigned to the
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The Palm Springs Unified School District is celebrating and showcasing the visual and performing arts in a special to air on KESQ News Channel 3 this Saturday the 27th at 7 p.m. Coordinating all the talent is David Green, Director of Musical Theater University, which calls PSUSD’s Rancho Mirage High School home. MTU trains students
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Governor Gavin Newsom is holding a news conference to discuss the latest update on California’s response to the coronavirus pandemic. You can watch live starting at Noon on News Channel 3 and KESQ.com. Today, Gov. Newsom issued a proclamation of a budget emergency to make additional resources available to fund the state’s ongoing emergency response
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The Palm Springs Unified School District held 2 town hall meetings for staff and parents on Thursday and Friday. They aimed at sharing what officials have been planning for the upcoming school year. The meetings were streamed on the district’s YouTube page. PSUSD Superintendent, Dr. Sandra Lyon was joined by Assistant Superintendent, Mike Swize. “We
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In light of recent events highlighting racial discrimination across the country, the daughter of Patricia Brown is speaking out once again. Brown is a local woman being prosecuted now for a third time in connection with the death of her 2-year-old stepson. Two judges have formerly ruled there is not enough evidence to convict her
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A Smoke Advisory was issued yesterday for the Valley by the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) which will last at least this afternoon as a mulch fire near Thermal continues to funnel smoke into the Valley. High pressure over head keeps highs above average, closing in on 110 again today as it circulates
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Indio Police were investigating a deadly shooting that occurred in the city Wednesday night. Police were called to the 85100 block of Armata Street at 10:30 p.m. in a neighborhood near Hoover Street and Fred Waring Drive. The original call to police was about a disturbance and then a gunshot. Officers found a man who’d
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A social media firestorm has been ignited over social distancing and face coverings at Dringk Eatery and Bar at The River in Rancho Mirage. The owner, speaking exclusively to News Channel 3’s Jake Ingrassia, said he is closing his business’s doors until further notice after reportedly receiving violent threats. “The violent and absolutely insane death
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El boleto de Powerball de $1,454,675 (antes de impuestos) fue vendido en el supermercado Ralphs de la Calle Jefferson. El boleto igualó cinco de los seis números ganadores (67-10-31-63-41) del sorteo del sábado por la noche, perdiendo sólo el número rojo de Powerball (5). Las probabilidades de sacar 5 números de 6 es una en
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