Madison Weil, Author at KESQ

Coronavirus testing offered at former DSUSD high school in Indio

January 18, 2021 5:47 am Madison Weil

Free coronavirus testing will be available beginning Monday, January 18 at a Desert Sands Unified School District former school site at 44801 Golf…

Local medical directors share what they’ve learned after treating hundreds of COVID patients

January 14, 2021 12:12 pm Madison Weil

A lot has changed since the start of the pandemic including some aspects of COVID care in our hospitals. News Channel 3’s Madison Weil spoke with…

Seniors and more essential workers can start getting vaccinated today, here’s how to make an appointment

January 14, 2021 5:50 am Madison Weil, City News Service

People aged 65 and older and select essential workers can begin getting vaccinated against COVID-19 on Thursday in Riverside County. Gov. Gavin…

States given green light to vaccinate anyone 65 and older, those at ‘high risk’

January 13, 2021 5:57 am Madison Weil

The federal government announced Tuesday that states can now vaccinate people older than 65 and those in the ‘high risk’ category. News Channel 3…

Testing offered at Northgate Community Church in Cathedral City this week

January 12, 2021 5:54 am Madison Weil

Coronavirus testing is being offered at Northgate Community Church in Cathedral City this week. Testing will be available from Monday, January…

Survivor of sex trafficking shares her story with News Channel 3 ahead of conference

January 11, 2021 5:32 pm Madison Weil

Riverside County is hosting a virtual conference on human trafficking this week. The free conference started on Monday and runs through Thursday. You…

‘I fought back.’ Trafficking survivor shares her story to help parents in Riverside County

January 11, 2021 5:54 am Madison Weil

People are encouraged to take part in a free four-day conference on human trafficking and prevention. The conference is designed to educate people on…

Valley health care workers receive second dose of Pfizer vaccine

January 7, 2021 4:41 pm Madison Weil

The first vaccinated health care workers in the Coachella Valley were able to receive their second dose of the Pfizer vaccine on Thursday. News…

Palm Springs launches new campaign encouraging local support of small businesses

January 7, 2021 5:59 am Madison Weil

Palm Springs has launched a new campaign with the slogan “We Are Palm Springs” — encouraging people to support local businesses that need…

Local bakery prepares for Día de los Reyes with sweet baked tradition

January 6, 2021 7:42 am Madison Weil

It’s January 6th — also known as El Día de los Reyes (Three King’s Day). Many Latino families here in the valley and around the world…

Palm Springs launches COVID-19 financial aid hotline

January 6, 2021 6:10 am Madison Weil

Local businesses continue to struggle as the stay at home order remains in place. The city of Palm Springs is working to help businesses impacted by…

More financial assistance on the horizon for businesses impacted by COVID-19

January 6, 2021 5:58 am Madison Weil

In 2020, most small businesses were told to close doors or limit customers. Governor Gavin Newsom has proposed $4 billion in state spending to help…

County estimates 50% of healthcare workers have opted out of first round of vaccines

January 5, 2021 5:55 am Madison Weil

As vaccine distribution continues at Riverside County hospitals, officials say about 50% of local healthcare workers have declined the vaccine so…

Looking back at the 2020 local school year

December 30, 2020 4:03 pm Madison Weil

Coachella Valley families were all hit hard by the unprecedented shutdown of schools this year. As News Channel 3’s Madison Weil has reported…

With holiday traditions canceled, many families visit Candy Cane Lane on Christmas night

December 25, 2020 10:14 pm Madison Weil

With traditional Christmas parties and events canceled this year, many valley families decided to visit Candy Cane Lane in Cathedral City on…

California Highway Patrol delivers 15,000 new toys to families in need

December 24, 2020 1:32 pm Madison Weil

The California Highway Patrol held their annual ‘CHiPs for Kids’ toy drive event on Christmas Eve morning — delivering toys to families in…

Christmas is tomorrow: How COVID will impact Southern California travel

December 24, 2020 5:59 am Madison Weil

Most people in Southern California are expected to skip traditional year end holiday trips due to concerns as well as stay at home orders. According…

Hospital executives put out ‘desperate call’ asking people to avoid holiday gatherings

December 23, 2020 5:55 am Madison Weil

Coronavirus cases continue to surge up and down the state. Top executives from California’s largest hospital systems put out a “desperate call”…

FBI warns of emerging fraud schemes related to COVID-19 vaccines

December 22, 2020 5:42 am Madison Weil

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (HHS-OIG), and Centers for Medicare…

Local churches plan outdoor Christmas services, spaces filling up quickly

December 17, 2020 8:37 am Madison Weil

Christmas is next week and many local churches are moving services outside due to local health restrictions. Many services require an RSVP this…