The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens in Palm Desert has announced plans to reopen limited operations. The zoo has not been open to the public since California’s recent regional stay home orders mandated the closure of many business sectors, including zoos, museums, and aquariums. The facility now plans to reopen daytime operations with modifications, by
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Temps were deep into the forties and a few thirties in the East Valley as we started the day, but we’ll starting to see milder conditions moving as high pressure builds in from the West. A light breeze has contributed to good air quality conditions across the County today. We’ve hit 71 the last two
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Millions of Californians are out of work this year due to the pandemic. And for many, losing a job meant also losing healthcare. If you’re in need of healthcare, consider Covered California. The online marketplace allows Californians to compare several affordable plans. Because of the pandemic, they’ve extended the enrollment deadline to December 30th, for
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Riverside County, the Desert Healthcare Foundation and multiple community-based organizations have partnered with two Catholic churches in Coachella and Mecca to provide free COVID testing and education to residents throughout the month of December. This month, coronavirus testing will be available at Our Lady of Soledad parish office in Coachella, 52-525 Oasis Palm Ave., and
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Interstate 10 eastbound traffic lanes were reopened at 7:31 a.m. Wednesday following a deadly collision in Cabazon which backed up traffic for more than 10 miles into Banning and Beaumont. The collision was on Interstate 10 in Cabazon in the eastbound lanes just west of Haugen Lehmann Way. CalFire says a pedestrian was struck and
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Restaurants in some valley cities are remaining open following the announcement from the Riverside County Sheriff that stay-at-home orders will not be enforced, while other businesses play by the rules. News Channel 3 has heard from many of our viewers about restaurants on El Paseo packed with customers, going against the state’s orders. Some restaurant
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San Bernardino County has petitioned the California Supreme Court to allow the county to take control of its local coronavirus measures. The county filed an action asking the court to find Governor Gavin Newsom’s stay-at-home order exceeds the authority found in the California Emergency Services Act. “The governor is not permitted to act as both
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La Dr. Lyon señaló que anunció su planes la noche del 15 de diciembre para darle la oportunidad al distrito de buscar su reemplazo.
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Palm Springs Unified School District Superintendent Sandra Lyon, Ed.D announced her retirement effective June 30, 2021. Lyon made the announcement during Tuesday’s Board of Education meeting. “You just know when it’s time,” Lyon said in a statement. “Being the superintendent in Palm Springs Unified has been the highlight of my career. The staff, students, families,
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The California Highway Patrol is on scene of a deadly crash between a cement truck and a motorcycle Tuesday evening in Coachella. The crash was initially reported at 6:20 p.m. near the area of Avenue 53 and Calhoun Street. There are no other details on the crash at this time, stay with News Channel 3
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“It’s in my blood,” said Emma Svoboda. She’s not kidding… both of Emma Svoboda’s parents played Division I basketball. Now, she’s carrying on the tradition. “Yeah, it’s nice being tall, but in the end, at the end of the day, just having a strong work ethic is going to separate you from other people,” she
Continue ReadingLos primeros envÃos de la tan esperada vacuna para COVID-19 podrÃan llegar al condado de Riverside el viernes (18 de diciembre). Los funcionarios de salud locales están trabajando con hospitales de la zona para vacunar a miles de trabajadores sanitarios en primera lÃnea. La vacuna se produce cuando la disponibilidad de camas de la UCI
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La espera de la vacuna COVID-19 está llegando a la meta, pero también lo están los beneficios de desempleo para millones de estadounidenses. A menos que el Congreso actúe rápido, casi un millón de californianos perderán repentinamente sus beneficios de desempleo el dÃa después de Navidad, proyectando otra sombra sombrÃa durante la temporada de vacaciones
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La dueña de una estética local dice que los cierren han arruinado su peluquerÃa.
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La Asociación Económica del Valle de Coachella (CVEP) proporcionóLas pequeñas empresas de Coachella Valley con más de $1 millón enequipo de protección (EPP). El programa se llama “Millones de Máscaras Regalo” y es posible por el Gobernador de CaliforniaServicios de Emergencia (CalOES). CVEP se asoció con las nueve ciudades del Valle de Coachella para ayudar
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El tráfico en el lado este de la Interestatal 10 está detenido después de que un sospechoso que intentaba evadir a la policÃa se estrelló contra otro vehÃculo al este de Cook Street. Según la Patrulla de Carreteras de California, el sospechoso estuvo involucrado en un choque cerca del Moreno Valley , la policia detecto
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Traffic on the eastbound side of Interstate 10 is backed up after a suspect attempting to evade police crashed into another vehicle east of Cook Street. According to the California Highway Patrol, officers were told the suspect rear-ended another vehicle near Moreno Valley. The victim attempted to follow the suspect but the suspect began to
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En las últimas 24 horas, el Condado de Riverside reportó 42 muertes relacionadas con COVID. Es la mayor cantidad de muertes reportadas por el condado durante un dÃa. El récord anterior fue el 2 de agosto, cuando el condado reportó 31 muertes, dijo el director de salud pública del condado Kim Saruwatari a la Junta
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FIND Food Bank, the desert’s regional food bank is helping bridge the meal gap in rural areas like the hi-desert. News Channel 3’s Caitlin Thropay followed FIND Food Bank to their distribution site in Joshua Tree and explains why this site is so important to hundreds of families in need of food assistance. “Thank God
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Somewhat seasonal temperatures remain the name of the game. Palm Springs reached 71° this afternoon, 5° above normal. This slightly warmer-than-normal trend will persist through the week. Tomorrow will be almost identical to what we experienced today: sunny + lows in the 30s/40s and highs in the low 70s. More clouds join by Thursday as
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