Now that Riverside County is ordering bars to close, News Channel 3’s Caitlin Thropay is speaking with local restaurants and retail stores to see if they think they’ll be the next. “I’m very concerned,” owner of Oscars restaurant and bar in downtown Palm Springs, Dan Gore told News Channel 3. “This is my income. This
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Newsom ordenó que cerraran bares en el condado de Los Ángeles y recomendó que cerraran en los condados de Riverside, San Bernardino y Ventura. El gobernador Gavin Newsom ordenó el domingo que se cierren bares en el condado de Los Ángeles y otros seis condados para evitar una mayor propagación del coronavirus, ya que el
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Gusty winds remain in the forecast despite a Wind Advisory expiring at 8 a.m. The winds will gradually calm down onto tomorrow. And are of low pressure sits to our North funneling in winds and cooler temperatures for today and tomorrow. As that low tracks farther North and East, winds will subside, and highs will
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A College of the Desert student is speaking out after falling victim to a scam, in hopes other students don’t make the same mistake. Elidia Marquez says she lost nearly $3,000 after applying to a job that was sent out through the school’s online portal. Marquez says she was looking for a part-time job to
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Imperial County Firefighters were battling a major fire in Niland on the east side of the Salton Sea early Monday morning. By sunrise, the firefighters dispatched from numerous nearby agencies had mostly contained the blaze. One body was found Monday in the fire damage and authorities were investigating, according to the Calipatria Fire Chief. Courtesy:
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Today we felt the impacts of a low pressure system moving in. The high temperature in Palm Springs dropped from 111° on Saturday to 102° today. Temperatures will cooldown significantly again Monday with daytime highs in the low 90s. Temperatures will remain below average until next weekend, when a warm-up is expected! As usual, with
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“I feel like it was inevitable,” said Nico Muenoz, from Indio. Some bar owners in downtown Palm Springs are shutting down once again in response to coronavirus concerns. “You have to care enough about your employees and the community that you function within,” said Claudia Murphy, co-owner of Tonga Hut. “You have to care enough
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Sunday afternoon at 12:30 the Palm Springs Police department posted an announcement on Instagram indicating 14 officers are in quarantine after testing positive for coronavirus, or for being exposed to someone who has tested positive. The post reads in part: “14 Palm Springs police officers are currently quarantined at home due to an exposure and/or
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Governor Gavin Newsom is recommending bars in Riverside and several other California counties close due to the spread of coronavirus. Bars have been open with modifications in Riverside County since June 12. As part of the same action, Newsom required bars in Los Angeles and four other counties to close. Governo Gavin Newsom “Californians must
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KESQ News Channel 3’s Caitlin Thropay spoke to local KGAY radio host, Ben Patrick Johnson on his battle with the coronavirus. “I’m getting better every day,” Johnson told News Channel 3. “I’m almost back to normal,” he added. KGAY’s morning show host is sharing his experience after testing positive for COVID-19. “I wasn’t surprised because
Continue Reading The Coachella Valley gets a slight break from the heat through Tuesday with temperatures below triple digits. A trough of low pressure is deepening across the Pacific Northwest. This trough will be filtering in cooler air from the north, bringing temperatures down below average and below triple digits. This trough will also bring gusty westerly
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Riverside County Sheriff’s Department announced three arrests for the murders of Audrey Moran and Jonathan Reynoso, who have been missing since 2017. The three men were arrested for murder on Saturday, June 27th. Riverside Sheriff’s Department-Central Homicide Unit have arrested Manuel Rios, age 28 of Coachella, Abraham Fregoso, age 32 of Indio, and Jesus Ruiz
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A group of former Palm Desert student athletes found themselves home from college a little earlier than expected due to the coronavirus pandemic. That’s when they created COVID Child Care – a free child care service for healthcare workers. “A lot of people need help because of the virus and to just be able to
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More than fifty protestors gathered on Saturday night in front of the Larson Justice Center in Indio calling for change after the death of George Floyd. The protestors first gathered at the Pawley Pool Aquatic Center on Jackson street to listen to seven guest speakers. Some of whom talked about inequality they say they’ve have
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The California Interscholastic Federation has established a physical examination waiver for Fall 2020 sports. Due to potential delays because of COVID-19, the CIF has extended the deadline for 30 days after the first day of practice for the sport. This waiver will only apply to student athletes who have a physical examination on file at
Continue Reading The above average trend that we’ve been experiencing is about to shift. A trough of low pressure moves in tomorrow cooling temperatures down significantly. Temperatures will be in the double digits for the next few days. The coolest day of the week looks to be Monday, with daytime highs reaching into the low 90s. With
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The Coachella Valley’s swimming community was mourning the death of a beloved swim teacher and friend Saturday. Helene Barker taught local children how to swim for decades. “One of her great moments was to watch her swimming with dolphins,” said Rocky Barker, a cousin. “She was at home, it was like she and the porpoises
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Two Palm Springs bars were closing their doors due to an employee testing positive for coronavirus. Hunters Nightclub and Streetbar in Palm Springs will be closed until further notice. Also another bar in the area like Chill Bar Palm Springs which has no coronavirus cases have closed for safety reasons. All employees who were close
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A Yucca Valley man is in jail and is accused of abusing a three-month-old boy. Phillip Candeleria was arrested after the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department was notified that the severely injured child was admitted to Loma Linda University Medical Center. Doctors determined the injury was not accidental and say it was caused by severe
Continue Reading On Friday, Palm Springs reached a high temperature of 111°. The average is 105°. For this afternoon, temperatures will continue to remain above average. A transient ridge moves in today. A transient ridge means a quicker ridge of low pressure stops by in between two troughs of low pressure. This ridge will keep temperatures hot
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