Dani Romero, Author at KESQ

Local employee speaks out after being denied the ability to wear mask amid coronavirus

March 30, 2020 3:55 pm Dani Romero

One Del Taco employee is speaking out on how he’s being denied the ability to wear his mask while working and is concerned about employee and…

Valley tenants react to Gov. Newsom’s executive order protecting renters

March 29, 2020 8:44 pm Dani Romero

Governor Gavin Newsom issued an executive order on Friday designed to protect renters and homeowners during the coronavirus pandemic. The move…

Palm Springs couple still holds wedding amid coronavirus warnings

March 28, 2020 8:31 pm Dani Romero

Everyone’s lives have been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic that is especially true for a couples here in the valley who were planning to walk…

Locals react to stimulus relief package due to coronavirus pandemic

March 27, 2020 7:46 pm Dani Romero

Congress and President Trump have signed a historic $2 trillion dollar rescue package for Americans to address the dramatic economic crisis caused by…

Valley first responders alter protocols amid coronavirus outbreak

March 26, 2020 6:17 pm Dani Romero

Fire crews are rapidly changing their protocols. First responders are coming in all geared up with protective equipment. “Regardless of the call,…

Valley group gets crafty to help those on the frontlines during outbreak

March 23, 2020 7:10 pm Dani Romero

“We are calling in all help on all levels,” said Shelley Blume. Shelley Blume is spearheading the Coachella Valley Mask Makers group and said she…

Joshua Tree residents speak out after crowded trails amid coronavirus pandemic

March 22, 2020 10:24 pm Dani Romero

Residents speak out on the partial closures at Joshua Tree National Park as visitors continue to come in during the coronavirus crisis. The crowds…

Recovery group meetings move to online during coronavirus pandemic

March 21, 2020 10:21 pm Dani Romero

Many of us have been practicing social distancing by staying at home, but for those in recovery, self-isolation can be dangerous. “80 percent of my…

Travel restrictions between US and Mexico to combat coronavirus

March 20, 2020 5:50 pm Dani Romero

President Trump enforced a new travel restriction on Friday for non-essential travel on the US-Mexico border in an efforts to control the spread of…

Congressman Ruiz tackles coronavirus concerns in telephone town hall

March 19, 2020 5:36 pm Dani Romero

Coronavirus prompting a wave of concern here at home. Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz held a telephone town hall meeting at his office on Thursday…

The Desert AIDS Project opens triage clinic to tackle coronavirus pandemic

March 16, 2020 5:01 pm Dani Romero

As concerns rise, the Desert AIDS Project has responded. The health center is converting one of their clinics into a coronavirus triage clinic, which…

Palm Springs bars react to mayor’s mandate to close

March 15, 2020 11:34 pm Dani Romero

Several visitors and bar owners have responded to Mayor Geoff Kors mandate to close all bars in Palm Springs in efforts to slow the spread of the…

Gov. Newsom calls for closure of bars and home isolation for seniors

March 15, 2020 12:39 pm Dani Romero

Governor Gavin Newsom addressed the state about the current status of coronavirus in a news conference on Sunday. Here are the executive orders from…

Local religious communities respond to coronavirus spread

March 14, 2020 11:55 pm Dani Romero

In response to the wave of coronavirus concerns from Coachella Valley residents, several religious congregations have announced changes to their…

Palm Springs city manager declares a local emergency

March 14, 2020 10:02 pm Dani Romero

Palm Springs City Manager, David Ready declared a local emergency on Saturday night after an almost four hour closed special meeting with city…

Local daycares step in as coronavirus concerns rise

March 13, 2020 6:09 pm Dani Romero

As valley school districts close down schools, parents are left wondering where can they leave their children. Local daycares are stepping in to help…