Year: 2020
As virus surges and Newsom calls for action, Imperial County officials decide no changes
With hospitals full and coronavirus cases spiking in Imperial County, just south of the valley, people there are being urged to stay at home. Governor Newsom called on Imperial County officials Friday to “reinstitute” their stay at home order. The problem – it’s remained in effect since March 31. County leaders said they are pleading
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Arrestan sospechoso de homicidio en Indio, y buscan a un segundo hombre en relación con el sangriento delito
La policía de Indio arrestó a un sospechoso en un tiroteo mortal a principios de esta semana, sin embargo, otro sospechoso sigue pendiente. Un hombre de unos 20 años fue asesinado a tiros el miércoles por la noche en en el 81-500 de la calle Armata. La víctima no ha sido identificada en este momento.
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Buscan al conductor de este vehiculo, atropelló una persona en Mecca y huyó de la escena
La Patrulla de caminos publica la descripción del vehículo sospechoso de atropellar mortalmente a una mujer Meca.La Patrulla de Carreteras de California – Estación Indio publicó la descripción de un vehículo buscado en conexión con una colisión mortal que ocurrió el 13 de junio. El accidente fue reportado a las 8:50 p.m. en el área
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Chief medical officer at Eisenhower Health discusses the county’s high ICU usage
Lawmakers and hospital officials are sounding the alarm, Riverside County’s intensive-care capacity is nearing 100 percent. News Channel 3’s Peter Daut spoke with the chief medical officer at Eisenhower Health, Dr. Alan Williamson. Peter: Today, Congressman Ruiz posted that Riverside County’s total ICU usage is at 94 percent, 25 percent COVID-19 patients, which is dangerously
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Tom Nolan stepping down as executive director of Palm Springs International Airport
Tom Nolan has resigned as executive director of the Palm Springs International Airport, a position he held for 13 years. Nolan accepted a job as president and CEO of the Sanford Airport Authority in Orlando, Florida, according to Al Jones, Chairman of the Palm Springs International Airport Commission. According to Jones, Palm Springs International Airport
Continue Reading CHP releases description suspect vehicle in deadly hit-in-run in Mecca
The California Highway Patrol – Indio Station released the description of a vehicle wanted in connection with a deadly hit-and-run collision that occurred on June 13 in Mecca. The crash was reported at 8:50 p.m. in the area of 66th Avenue and Date Palm Street. A pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene. The suspect
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County board & executive offices close after staff tests positive for coronavirus
All board offices at the County Administrative Center and the executive office have been temporarily closed after several employees at the CAC tested positive for coronavirus, the county announced on Friday. According to the county, approximately 200 employees in the affected offices are in the process of being tested. The office spaces have been cleaned
Continue Reading Imperial County: ‘No decisions to make any changes yet’
The Imperial County Board of Supervisors held an emergency meeting and press conference Friday evening to discuss Governor Newsom’s recommendation to the county to reinstate the stay-at-home orders. During Friday’s address, Governor Gavin Newsom said the state was recommending that Imperial County reinstate its stay at home order, the first county to have to do
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Growing wildfire burning in Anza
A wildfire burning north of Highway 371 in Anza is up has grown to 45 acres. As of 6 a.m. on Saturday, the fire is 75 percent contained burning 55 acres. Cal Fire aircrews were called to help establish fire retardant lines to prevent the flames from approaching several properties on the Cahuilla Indian Reservation.
Continue Reading One suspect arrested in Indio murder, another remains outstanding
Indio police have arrested a suspect in a deadly shooting earlier this week, however, one other suspect still remains outstanding. A man in his 20s was shot to death Wednesday night on the 81-500 block of Armata Street. The victim has not been identified at this time. Oscar Bustos Detectives identified two suspects responsible for
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Staying warm Saturday with a short break from the triple digits on the way
The average temperature in Palm Springs Friday through Sunday is 105°. Temperatures for Friday and Saturday will be warm and a few degrees above seasonal. Even with a trough of low pressure over Southern California, temperatures in the desert remain warm and conditions remain dry. For the San Bernardino mountains, an isolated shower was seen
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Riverside County reports 501 new coronavirus cases, ICU patients increase by 10
Riverside County health officials released updated data on the county’s progress during the coronavirus pandemic. 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 501 new cases over the past 24 hours, bringing the total to 15,642 with over 209,000 tested. 7,383 patients
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Siguiendo medidas restrictivas, se abren las puertas de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe en Mecca
La Iglesia Santuario de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe en Mecca vuelve a abrir sus puertas después de estar cerrada durante varios meses a causa de la pandemia. El Padre Francisco Valdovinos, dice que su meta es proteger la salud de a todos los que lleguen a su iglesia con estrictas medidas de protección. “Tenemos que
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Marine accused of uploading child porn while stationed at the Twentynine Palms base
Robert Barrett, 19, of Oceanside remains behind bars after being accused of uploading child pornography while stationed at the Twentynine Palms base. According to the San Bernardino Sheriff’s Department, the Morongo Basino Station detectives were first tipped off by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children on May 14. The tip contained information that
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Local law enforcement respond to illegal fireworks rattling homes
People across the Coachella Valley have been hearing illegal fireworks that have been set off on a regular basis, and police departments are responding. “It sounds like a crack..like crack…crack..crack,” said Warren from Palm Springs. “Repeated loud booms…booms… and there are some that are different that are like quick sets of pops,” said Ashton Blake.
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Coronavirus trending among younger age groups in Riverside County
As of Friday Riverside County reported a spike in Coronavirus cases among younger age groups. There were over 5,500 people ages 18-39 who were infected as of this week. People ages 40-64 also demonstrated a large infection rate. Ages 65-79 showed a significant difference, with nearly 1,500 people being infected. Riverside County Department of Public
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California DMV offices resume driving tests with new protocols
Behind-the-wheel driving tests are back in action starting today at California DMV’s. These tests were suspended mid-March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “It was kind of a bummer because, like, obviously I want to drive by myself,” said Emilio Madrigal, a local high school student who was taking his written test at the Palm Desert
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Gov. Newsom recommends Imperial County reinstate stay-at-home order
During Friday’s address, Governor Gavin Newsom said the state was recommending that Imperial County reinstate its stay at home order, the first county to have to do so, due to high positivity rate and hospitalization. Hospitalizations as of June 25 Imperial County hospitals reached capacity last month, according to officials, and many patients have been
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