Sheriff’s Department investigating a shooting in Mecca
A person has been transported to a local hospital after being shot in a Mecca neighborhood Friday night. The shooting was reported at approximately…
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Palm Springs says closed businesses can’t board up their windows
The City of Palm Springs released a notice notifying businesses who have recently been forced to close their doors due to the stay-at-home orders…
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Temblor de magnitud 4.9 cerca de Anza
Varios terremotos ocurrieron cerca de Anza poco antes de las 7 p.m., incluido un terremoto preliminar de magnitud 4.9, según el USGS. Hubo un 4.9…
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4.9 magnitude earthquake strikes near Anza
Several earthquakes struck near Anza shortly before 7 p.m., including a preliminary 4.9 magnitude earthquake, according to the USGS. There was an…
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Desert Healthcare District allocates $350K to buy over 10,000 rapid coronavirus tests
The Desert Healthcare District and Foundation Board of Directors approved an allocation of $350,000 to expand rapid coronavirus testing in the east…
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Riverside County coronavirus cases grow by 145, total now 638
Riverside County confirmed 145 new coronavirus on Friday, bringing the total up to 638. The county also confirmed a new death, bringing the total up…
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Riverside County health officials details plan for hospital surge
COPVID-19 Update – April 3, 2020COVID-19 Update – April 3, 2020Posted by Riverside University Health System – Public Health on Friday, April 3, 2020…
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Riverside County Sheriff Bianco discusses coronavirus affecting the department
Press Conference – April 2, 2020 https://t.co/MaYNLYGnev— Riverside County Sheriff's Dept (@RSO) April 3, 2020 Riverside County Sheriff…
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Workers at SunDate packaging facility test positive for coronavirus
Multiple workers at Sun Date in Coachella have tested positive, according to the date packaging facility’s management and employees. The family…
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Riverside County closes all golf courses until June 19
Riverside County Public Health Officers have issued a new order that closes all golf courses in Riverside County, whether public or private, until…
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Riverside County announces 64 new cases, 1 death, and 10 recoveries
Riverside County health officials announced 64 new coronavirus cases, bringing the total of cases up to 493. The county also announced 1 new death…
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Gov Newsom announces help for small businesses; new site to find jobs
Governor @GavinNewsom provides an update on California's response to the #COVID19 outbreak and announces assistance available for small…
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Mario’s Italian Cafe donates 80,000 gloves to local hospitals
Staff for Mario’s Italian Cafe made a large donation of protective gear today to health workers on the frontlines. Visit KESQ.com/open4biz to see…
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Denny’s delivers 200 meals for Desert Regional’s overnight staff
Denny’s did their part in helping our local health workers, delivering 200 breakfast meals for the overnight staff at Desert Regional Medical Center…
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Two arrested, two wanted for Cathedral City murder & home shooting
The Cathedral City Police Department announced the arrests of two men believed to be responsible for the shooting of a man at his doorstep and…
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Riverside County coronavirus cases increase to 429
Riverside County health officials confirmed 58 new coronavirus cases, bringing the new total from 371 to 429. Visit KESQ.com/Coronavirus for…
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Health Officials: Face covering is not a substitute for physical distancing
Governor Gavin Newsom and health officials reiterated that although residents are recommended to cover the face when going out, it is not a…
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Agua Caliente donates 2,000 N95 masks to local hospitals, fire department
The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians delivered approximately 2,000 much-needed N95 masks for medical personnel at Desert Regional Medical…
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Newsom: Schools won’t reopen by end of academic year, classes still in session
Governor Newsom announced that based current coronavirus and the projections for its continued spread, he doesn’t believe the state’s schools will be…
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Riverside County projects over 60K coronavirus cases, 1,000 deaths in early May
Newly released projections released by the Riverside University Health System show the county may see more than 60,000 coronavirus cases and 1,000…
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