Madison Weil, Author at KESQ

FDA and CDC recommending ‘pause’ on use of Johnson & Johnson vaccine until further analysis

April 13, 2021 5:46 am Madison Weil

The FDA and CDC announced early Tuesday morning they are recommending “a pause” in the use of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Both agencies…

PSUSD students in pre-k through 2nd grade resume in-person learning

April 12, 2021 6:16 am Madison Weil

Palm Springs Unified School District students in grades pre-k through 2nd headed back to class on Monday after a year of distance learning. Families…

PSUSD kindergarten enrollment numbers are down, here’s how to register your child

April 9, 2021 7:42 am Madison Weil

Palm Springs Unified School District says Kindergarten registration for the 2021-22 school year is down. “Typically this is the time of year when…

Plans to place ‘Forever Marilyn’ statue outside PS Art Museum allowed to move forward

April 9, 2021 5:59 am Madison Weil, Shelby Nelson

A judge has officially cleared the way for the ‘Forever Marilyn’ statue to go up at its originally planned site on Museum Way in downtown Palm…

CEO of Feeding America stops by FIND Food Bank

April 7, 2021 7:11 pm Madison Weil, KESQ News Team

The FIND Food Bank is gearing up for the 11th annual telethon on News Channel 3 on Friday. It’s your chance to get involved and help the local food…

Anyone 16+ can now get vaccinated as Riverside County nears the ‘orange’ tier

April 6, 2021 5:54 am Madison Weil

Starting on Tuesday, April 6th, anyone 16+ can get a COVID-19 vaccine in Riverside County. The county decided to expand eligibility a little over a…

Magnitude 3.4 earthquake shakes Beaumont

April 4, 2021 3:10 pm Madison Weil

According to the U.S. Geological Survey, an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 3.4 was reported near Beaumont on Sunday afternoon. The quake…

Man arrested after attempted robbery at Holiday Inn Express in Palm Desert

April 3, 2021 9:18 pm Madison Weil

A man was arrested after an attempted robbery in Palm Desert. According to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, deputies responded to reports…

Palm Springs Art Museum reopens with modifications in place for visitors

April 1, 2021 9:54 am Madison Weil

The Palm Springs Art Museum is reopening Thursday after a year of being closed due to the pandemic. “You know an empty museum is a pretty lonely…

COVID-19 vaccine eligibility expands to anyone 50+

April 1, 2021 5:56 am Madison Weil

All Californians age 50 and older become eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations on Thursday. According to Riverside County Senior Public…

Governor Gavin Newsom and First Lady Jill Biden to visit Delano in honor of Cesar Chavez Day

March 31, 2021 5:53 am Madison Weil, Dani Romero

Governor Gavin Newsom and First Lady Jill Biden will be in Delano, California on Wednesday in honor of Cesar Chavez Day. Newsom and Biden will…

CV Local Links — From dinosaur fossils to mid-century modern tours, explore all the valley has to offer

March 29, 2021 10:31 am Madison Weil

As valley businesses continue to reopen in the red tier, many have new modifications in place. CV Local Links is a resource online where you…

Desert Sands Unified middle and high school students return to campus with hybrid learning

March 29, 2021 5:56 am Madison Weil

Desert Sands Unified School District’s middle and high school students headed back to campus on Monday after a long year of distance learning. “I…

Valley flu numbers down thanks to community COVID precautions

March 25, 2021 8:07 am Madison Weil

Perhaps one of the few positives to come out of the pandemic — our local hospitals say flu numbers have been down this season. “We’ve had very…

Will CVUSD students return to campus? District expected to provide update Thursday night

March 25, 2021 5:37 am Madison Weil, Jesus Reyes

The return to in-person classes for students in the Coachella Valley Unified School District has remained up in the air as the district sought…

Mobile vaccine clinic being held at Ajalon Church in Palm Springs on Tuesday

March 23, 2021 5:50 am Madison Weil

Desert Care Network is bringing a mobile vaccine clinic to Ajalon Baptist Church in Palm Springs on Tuesday. The clinic is designed to serve…

Is it safe to ride the school bus? Local school districts outline new health & safety protocols for kids

March 19, 2021 6:42 am Madison Weil

Several new protocols are in place as students transition back to campus — that includes changes when it comes to your child’s…

Supporters say they’ve collected 2 million signatures to recall Governor Newsom, what happens next?

March 18, 2021 5:57 am Madison Weil

Supporters of the effort to recall Governor Gavin Newsom had until Wednesday to turn in signatures. Nearly 1.5 million signatures are needed to…

Public Health: Riverside County moves into Red Tier, changes go into effect Wednesday

March 16, 2021 5:43 am Madison Weil

It’s official: Riverside County is moving in to the state’s Red Tier. Tier assignments released by the California Department of Public Health show…

DSUSD students Pre-K through 5th grade return to campus after year of distance learning

March 15, 2021 5:52 am Madison Weil

Desert Sands Unified students in Pre-K through 5th grade are returning to their classrooms this week. The district has a hybrid return plan in place,…