Dr. Ghaly said in a news conference Monday that the State was monitoring eleven counties including Riverside and San Bernardino as case numbers continue to rise. Dr. Ghaly pointed out that this rise in numbers was not just due to a rise in testing but showed a rise in community spread. New numbers for Riverside
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Local school districts are asking parents what they think about the upcoming school year and trying to get input on how schools should handle the threat of coronavirus. Parents are concerned about how local districts will handle back-to-school amid the pandemic. “It is hard as a working parent,” said Myra Garcia. “I don’t know if
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Riverside Superior Court will begin live streaming the audio of “non-confidential court proceedings” starting Monday, according to Marita Ford, Public Information Officer. This decision is made “in an effort to balance the right to view public court proceedings with the overall health and safety of the public, court participants, judicial officers and court employees in
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California is in fire season and wildfire smoke pollution impacts health of fire fighters and those at home. Scientists recently discovered that exposure to smoke waves increases influenza risks the following winter, and experts fear the same may hold true for COVID. Captain Fernando Herrera, public information officer with Riverside County Fire Department and Cal Fire said,
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Even as more of the economy reopens, live theatre fans and workers continue to feel the effects of the pandemic. News Channel 3’s Caitlin Thropay tells us about a new theatre alliance in the valley. “When the whole world froze for all of us, it froze for the theatre companies,” David Cohan with the Alliance
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Governor Gavin Newsom discussed sharp increases in hospitalizations and positive cases across California. There was a 69% increases in positive cases between Sunday to Tuesday statewide. Newsom said a lot of the new cases are from increases in the Bay Area, but he did mention other counties, including Riverside County, as having recent increases. There
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Heat Advisories have been posted for a lot of the state, but not for the Coachella Valley despite forecasted highs above 110 degrees. A broad ridge of highs pressure has moved into the Western US, and will keep us sunny and above normal temperature-wise through the entire week. Under that ridge of high pressure, Ozone
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Cathedral City continues its discussion on budget cuts in another city council special meeting on Monday. The city, like many, is facing a budget deficit due to the economic shutdown. The city has come up with a detailed proposal showing their budget breakdown and how they plan to save money. That proposal suggests the elimination
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The Cathedral City police are asking for the public’s help in tracking down a stolen pick up truck, and a service dog that was in the truck when the truck was taken. The suspect was captured on surveillance video just after 12:30 p.m. at a Circle K in Cathedral City on Cathedral Canyon Drive. Police
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Temperatures are slowly warming up as high pressure continues to build over Southern California. Palm Springs was warmer today by 1°. That trend continues as we head into the upcoming week. Temperatures reaching 111° on Tuesday, which look to be the warmest days of the week. Temperatures will cool down slightly by Thursday, but still
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A La Quinta family is now thanking the community for the outpouring of support after their home was destroyed by fire on Tuesday. “We didn’t even get the chance to even,” said Christy Vogt, homeowner. Emotions ran heavy for Christy Vogt- Dykstra as she recalls the day her family’s La Quinta home caught fire. “It
Continue ReadingThe 2020 Palm Springs International ShortFest announced its Festival juried award winners from the 332 shorts films that were part of the Official Selection. A number of those films were made available online to screen from June 16-22. Awards and cash prizes worth $25,000 including 5 Academy Award® qualifying award will be presented to the winners. Oscar® Qualifying Awards: The
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South Coast Air Quality Management District has put out an Odor Advisory for the Salton Sea. This will last through today, June 21st. The area includes the Eastern Coachella Valley due to elevated levels of hydrogen sulfide gas, which smells like rotten eggs. This gas happens due to a natural process associated with the Salton
Continue Reading Temperatures will remain above normal in the triple digits for the week ahead. Today, the normal is 103°. A ridge of high pressure is building over California and it will result in a gradual warming trend through the middle of the coming week. This will keep temperatures warmer than where they should be this time
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On Friday, Laker legend AC Green was in the desert lending a helping hand in the fight against coronavirus. Green is an advisory board member for Brio Clinical, the company contracted to perform employee testing at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino. Known for his humanitarian efforts and outreach, Green is committed to helping the community combat
Continue ReadingHappy Summer Solstice! Today at 2:43 p.m. the summer season began and that means it’s the longest day and shortest night of the year. The summer season runs through September 22. For us here in the desert, summer means those triple digits are here to stay. Today, Palm Springs reached a high temperature of 107°.
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The Juneteenth holiday is recognized in California and most states across the country on June 19. The day commemorates the emancipation of the last remaining African American slaves in the United States, which came two and a half years after President Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation. Local teenage activists have planned a pair of barbecues
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UPDATE: This is the email that a Walmart communications representative sent to News Channel 3, after we contacted the company asking for comment on the store closure in Palm Desert: “As an essential business and member of the Palm Desert community, we understand the role we play in providing our customers with food, medicine and
Continue Reading Temperatures will be a few degrees above average moving into this afternoon for the start of summer! The average today for Palm Springs is 103°. Through the weekend, temperatures will be on the rise as a ridge of high pressure builds along the west. Gusty westerly winds will return Saturday afternoon and evening for wind
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A rollover crash on Interstate 10 has left two dead and several injured, according to California highway patrol. It happened Friday night just after 11:30 p.m. near the exit of Cook St. Calfire confirms an SUV rolled over on the highway injuring a total of seven victims after reportedly bouncing off the center divider. Six-year-old
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