Month: September 2020

KESQ Voter Guide: Raul Ruiz

September 14, 2020 8:09 PM Jesus Reyes

Party:DemocratOccupation: U.S. Representative from California’s 36th Congressional DistrictRelevant Experience:Member, Energy and CommerceExpedition Physician, TCS Expeditions, 2007-presentFormer Emergency Room Physician, Eisenhower Medical CenterPersonal Information:Born: August 25, 1972 – Zacatecas, MexicoAge: 48Wife: Monica2 children: Sky, SageHome City: Palm DesertWebsite: drraulruiz.comSocial Media:FacebookTwitterInstagramYoutube Ruiz was an emergency room doctor at Eisenhower Health in Rancho Mirage until he was elected to the U.S. House

Riverside County will not advance to red reopening tier this week

September 14, 2020 8:03 PM Jake Ingrassia

Failing to meet certain key metrics in the state’s color-coded system for reopening, Riverside County will remain in the purple tier at least another week. Purple is the most restrictive tier, and indicates widespread coronavirus in the community. The next step in the four-tier framework is the red tier, which would allow for more indoor

KESQ Voter Guide: Joe Biden

September 14, 2020 7:26 PM Jesus Reyes

Party:DemocratOccupation:Democratic Presidential CandidateRelevant Experience:Vice President, United States of America, 2008-2017Senator, United States Senate, 1972-2008Former Attorney/Public Defender, 1969-1972Personal Information:Born: November 20, 1942 – Scranton, PAAge: 77Wife: Jill3 Children: Beau (deceased), Hunter, Naomi (deceased), 5 grandchildrenCity of residence: Wilmington, DEWebsite: joebiden.com Joe Biden was vice president under President Barack Obama. Biden won 2,687 delegates in the Democratic primary,

El Dorado Fire se expande a 16,490 acres…

September 14, 2020 7:24 PM Mayra Pérez

El incendio ha quemado 16,490 acres desde que inicio por primera vez el 5 de septiembre. El Servicio Forestal Nacional de San Bernardino anunció que la contención pasó del 44% el lunes por la mañana al 53% por la noche. Bomberos del condado de San Bernardino ordenaron a los residentes del área abandonar sus hogares

KESQ Voter Guide: Donald Trump

September 14, 2020 7:16 PM Jesus Reyes

Party: RepublicanOccupation: 45th President of the United StatesRelevant Experience: Founder/Chair/President/Chief Executive Officer, The Trump Organization, 1975-2017Chair, Trump Hotels, and Casino Resorts, IncorporatedPersonal Information:Born: June 14, 1946 – Queens, New YorkAge: 74 Wife: Melania 5 children: Donald Jr., Eric, Ivanka, Tiffany, and Barron & 10 grandchildrenHome City: Palm Beach, FloridaWebsite: donaldjtrump.com In 2016, Trump defeated Democrat

Ricardo Loretta from the Carreon Foundation discusses its scholarship program on Eye on the Desert

September 14, 2020 6:59 PM Brandon Iriarte

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El Dorado Fire expands to 16,490 acres; Containment grows to 53%

September 14, 2020 6:41 PM Jesus Reyes

Containment on the El Dorado Fire has now gone over 50%. The fire has burned 16,490 acres since it first sparked up on Sept. 5. Cal Fire determined the fire was started by a smoke-generating ‘pyrotechnic device’ at a gender reveal party at El Dorado Ranch Park in Yucaipa. The San Bernardino National Forest Service

I-Team Investigation: Snowbird wings clipped this upcoming desert season

September 14, 2020 6:22 PM Jeff Stahl

Some Snowbirds will stay home this winter and skip their annual winter migration south to the Coachella Valley for our sunshine and warm temperatures. How many won’t come? Nobody knows quite yet, but fewer travelers from the north will cost local businesses money. And pandemic concerns and uncertainty can be blamed for the decisions to

“No les miramos fin”: Temporada de incendios en el estado rompe récords

September 14, 2020 5:45 PM Marco Revuelta

Mientras los esfuerzos continúan por todo el estado para contener los incendios forestales, el portavoz de CAL FIRE cree que los incendios de este año están lejos de terminar. El Capitán Fernando Herrera tiene 40 años con la agencia de bomberos del estado, CAL FIRE. Los incendios a lo largo del estado han calcinado más

Additional millions in relief funding available for small businesses

September 14, 2020 5:23 PM City News Service

A new round of funding for Riverside County small businesses impacted by the public health orders implemented in response to the coronavirus pandemic will come available Wednesday, with fewer limitations on eligibility to qualify for grants. The initial round of funding opened June 2 and ended on June 19, by order of the Board of

Local fighter Brandun Lee trying to reach 20-0 with new fight expected in October

September 14, 2020 3:28 PM Blake Arthur

La Quinta native Brandun Lee has been one of boxing’s top prospects since he started fighting professionally in 2017. Boom Boom Brandun! 🥊💥 Local pro fighter @Brandun_Lee wins fight in Atlanta with 30-second KO in first round! @lqathletics @LQBlackhawks @LQ_Birdcage @COD_Athletics #boxingnews #boxing pic.twitter.com/LgEa1jDaC2— Blake Arthur (@BlakeArthur24) December 16, 2017 The 21-year-old was expected to

Hombre acusado de dispararle a su ex novia dormida es juzgado por intento de asesinato …

September 14, 2020 3:26 PM Mayra Pérez

Un hombre de Desert Hot Springs acusado de dispararle a su exnovia en la pierna mientras dormía en su apartamento de Palm Springs debe ser juzgado por intento de asesinato y otros cargos por delitos graves, dictaminó hoy un juez. Sergio Juan Marques, de 41 años, fue arrestado aproximadamente 6 meses y medio después del

Lingering smoke with temperatures staying mild

September 14, 2020 3:05 PM Taban Sharifi

On Sunday, Palm Springs reached 105°. The average today is 101°. Temperatures will see a mild warming trend with an area of high pressure aloft through Wednesday. Then, we will be tracking a slow cooling trend into next weekend as an area of low pressure strengthens onshore flow. A Smoke Advisory continues through Tuesday afternoon.

Automovilista muere en lamentable accidente…

September 14, 2020 2:52 PM Mayra Pérez

La policía investiga la causa de una colisión que dejó a un automovilista muerto el lunes por la mañana en la Interestatal 10. La Patrulla de Caminos de California dijo que un automóvil y un camión chocaron poco antes de la 1:30 a.m. en los carriles en dirección oeste de la autopista entre Date Palm

Man accused of shooting sleeping ex-girlfriend must stand trial

September 14, 2020 1:43 PM City News Service

A Desert Hot Springs man accused of shooting his ex-girlfriend in the leg as she slept in her Palm Springs apartment must stand trial on attempted murder and other felony charges, a judge ruled today. Sergio Juan Marques, 41, was arrested about 6 1/2 months after the June 8, 2019, shooting at the Palos Verdes

Riverside County reports 693 new cases, 15 deaths, & 1,413 recoveries since Friday

September 14, 2020 12:51 PM Jesus Reyes

Case Changes Over the Weekend Riverside County reported 693 new cases since Friday. This brings the total number of cases to 55,766. Check out the county map below(Note Data will continue to update past today) Additional Data 575,906 tests have been conducted so far, an increase of 11,561 tests conducted since Friday. Riverside County is

CDC study links dining out to increased chance of coronavirus risk

September 14, 2020 10:24 AM Dani Romero, CNN

A new CDC study links dining out to an increase chance of contracting coronavirus. The study shows those who tested positive for the virus were more likely to have dined out than those who tested negative. News Channel 3’s Dani Romero has more on what you should know about this study. For some grabbing a

California voters to decide on college admissions and hiring based on race, sex and ethnicity

September 14, 2020 9:43 AM Tom Tucker

On university campuses, in public sector jobs, and government contracting, the policy called “affirmative action” could be coming back in California if voters approve Proposition 16. It would clear the way to for state and local governments, universities, and other public entities to grant preferences based on race, sex, color, ethnicity and national origin. Ward

A Smoky Start to the Week

September 14, 2020 7:23 AM Patrick Evans

The Smoke Advisory for the Valley has been extended as smoke continues to filter in to our skies. Because of the smoke, our Air Quality is quite poor today, in the “Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups” range, and getting worse. Elsewhere, Tropical Storm Sally is threatening the Gulf Coast, specifically the City of New Orleans, and

President Trump visiting California Monday as wildfires continue to rage

September 14, 2020 5:57 AM Madison Weil

President Trump is visiting California on Monday. He’s expected to meet with politicians and fire officials to be briefed on the fires that continue to burn up and down the state. He’s expected to speak at noon. Watch live coverage here: The president will be visiting McClellan Park in Sacramento County, a former U.S. Air

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