Both Desert Regional Medical Center and JFK Memorial Hospital say they’re seeing a “significant increase” in coronavirus patients, marking the highest numbers since the pandemic began. Doctors are concerned it’s going to get worse. News Channel 3’s Peter Daut spoke with Dr. Ziad Tannous, pulmonologist at DRCM, to learn more about the status at both
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Este año se ha aumentado el número de reportes de fuegos artificiales en el Valle. Según el departamento de la policía de la Ciudad de Catedral entre junio 1 a junio 23 recibieron 350 reportes de fuegos artificiales. Durante esas mismas fechas del año pasado, sólo hubo 26 reportes en la Ciudad de Catedral. En
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La ciudad de Palm Springs dio conocer que uno de sus empleados dio positivo al coronavirus. Según el director de recursos humanos de la ciudad, Perry Mason, todos los empleados que tuvieron contacto con el contagio se les realizará una prueba y se mantendrán en cuarentena. La municipalidad ha cerrado sus puertas al público por
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Palm Springs is getting tougher on face coverings for restaurants and other businesses. The city already has some of the most stringent requirements in the valley, and city officials are now warning that businesses’ licenses could be revoked if the rules aren’t being followed. “I think people are just concerned, as they should be, about
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Las cifras del números de contagiados en el condado de Riverside aumenta cada dia. Solo en los últimos siete días más de 800 casos fueron reportados. Con los contagious subiendo cada dia, muchos se preguntan si una nueva orden de cuarentena será emitida pronto. Laura Sandez es dueña de su propio negocio en indio. Ella
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Fernando Fregoso un empleado de la oficina del control del mosquito del virus de nilo es una de las 95 personas que ha muerto de coronavirus en el valle de coachella,Su esposa nos comparte la experiencia para generar conciencia y promover uno de los deseos de su marido. Fernando Fregoso apoyaba equipos de futbol locales
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The ripple effects of coronavirus and the economic shutdown may be felt for a long time to come here in the Coachella Valley. Last week we reported that plans for a new sports and entertainment arena in downtown Palm Springs are on hold. Now, we’re learning about other projects in the Coachella Valley. The Delano
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Un empleado de California Pizza Kitchen en El Paseo en Palm Desert dió positivo por coronavirus, confirmó un portavoz el martes. El restaurante permanecerá cerrado para que el edificio pueda ser limpiado y desinfectado. Un portavoz le dijo Taban Sharifi de News Channel 3 que el empleado era “completamente asintomático” cuando trabajaban en el restaurante.
Continue Reading An employee at the California Pizza Kitchen on El Paseo in Palm Desert tested positive for coronavirus, a spokesperson confirmed on Tuesday. The restaurant will remain closed so the building can be deep cleaned and sanitized. A spokesperson told News Channel 3’s Taban Sharifi that the employee was “completely asymptomatic” when they were working at
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Like yesterday, we are feeling the heat across the Coachella Valley! High temperatures range from 106°-109°, as of 3:30 p.m. A subtle increase in cloud cover through the evening hours can be expected along with a northwest breeze 10-15 MPH. The same ridge of high pressure that has been building over the west continues is
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A divided Board of Supervisors today tentatively approved a $6.46 billion budget for the 2020-21 fiscal year, restoring some appropriations to Riverside County public safety agencies that had been in linefor reductions. The 3-2 vote in favor of the spending plan, which must be formally ratified in September, came after a roughly 90-minute debate that
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Health officials released the latest coronavirus data showing cases, hospitalizations, deaths, and recoveries across Riverside County. 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 631 new cases over the past 24 hours, bringing the total to 14,431 with nearly 194,000 tested. 7,009
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A woman killed when her motorcycle collided with a vehicle in Sky Valley was identified today as a 30-year-old Desert Hot Springs resident. The crash that killed Breanna Keith was reported Monday at 3:54 p.m. in the 74700 block of Dillon Road, about eight miles southeast of Desert HotSprings, according to the Riverside County Fire
Continue Reading The city of Palm Springs announced that an employee at city hall tested positive for coronavirus. According to Perry Mason, the city’s director of human resources said that all employees who had direct contact with this person will be tested and remain in quarantine at home. City hall remains closed to the public at this
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The Palm Canyon Theatre (PCT) kicks off their 5-week kids summer camp on June 22. This is the 24th year of the camp, but this year will look different. The camp will be following additional health guidelines and government regulations due to the coronavirus pandemic. Classes will be limited in size with social distancing and all
Continue Reading Reports of illegal fireworks have had a tremendous increase in the Coachella Valley this year compared to last year. News Channel 3’s Caitlin Thropay goes over some of the shocking statistics. “A big boom boom like an explosion or gunshot,” Steven Formeloz said. We spoke with Formeloz, a Cathedral City resident on May 31. He
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Riverside County has been contact tracing for coronavirus as places are re-opening to determine people who have been exposed to coronavirus without knowing it. They are using contact tracers to stop the spread of coronavirus. Barbara Cole is the director of public health’s disease control branch. She said the process starts with case investigators. These
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LifeStream Blood Bank is now testing all successful blood donations for COVID-19 antibodies. Dr. Rick Axelrod, President and CEO of LifeStream, says the need for donations during the pandemic remains very high. “We really need our donors to continue to come in,” said Axelrod. He explained now that hospitals have resumed surgeries and other elective
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