Madison Weil, Author at KESQ

Reopening regression: Riverside County moves back to ‘purple’ tier for at least 3 weeks

October 20, 2020 5:51 am Madison Weil, Jake Ingrassia, KESQ News Team

Riverside County is returning to the ‘purple,’ or most restrictive tier, county and state officials confirmed Tuesday. The move comes because the…

Breast cancer survivor diagnosed aged 35 starts local support group

October 19, 2020 9:01 am Madison Weil

A young local breast cancer survivor is sharing her story in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month. Samantha Marji was just 35 years old when…

Local police urge parents to participate in National Teen Driver Safety Week

October 19, 2020 5:56 am Madison Weil

This week is National Teen Driver Safety Week. Our local police departments are encouraging parents to take some time to discuss the importance of…

Virtual Valleywide Employment Expo called “a success” by employers and jobseekers

October 15, 2020 5:13 pm Madison Weil

The 25th annual Valleywide Employment Expo took place on Thursday. The expo was held virtually this year due to the pandemic. In years past,…

Voting by mail? Avoid these three common mistakes to make sure your vote counts

October 15, 2020 6:48 am Madison Weil

It’s an election year unlike any other. The pandemic has brought uncertainty when it comes to in-person voting. As a result, each registered…

Drop, cover and hold on! The Great California Shakeout is today

October 15, 2020 5:54 am Madison Weil

The Great Shakeout is set for Thursday, October 15th. It’s a world-wide earthquake drill held each year on the third Thursday of October. …

Attention jobseekers, 25th annual Valleywide Employment Expo being held today

October 14, 2020 11:33 am Madison Weil

For those looking for a job, the 25th annual Valleywide Employment Expo is happening Thursday October 15th. The expo, which has taken place at the…

FBI warns scammers may be targeting voters and their personal information

October 13, 2020 5:58 am Madison Weil

We’re just weeks away from the 2020 presidential election and the FBI is sending out another warning: scammers, cybercriminals and foreign actors…

Free coronavirus testing offered this week at the Palm Springs Convention Center

October 12, 2020 5:51 am Madison Weil

County and city officials are warning that COVID-19 cases are increasing again countywide. The County says that if the number of cases does not…

As domestic abuse spikes due to pandemic, virtual workshop helps local survivors

October 9, 2020 12:36 pm Madison Weil

October is ‘Domestic Violence Awareness Month.’ Some local organizations say they’ve seen an increase in domestic abuse since the pandemic has…

Vallarta Supermarkets opens first Riverside County location in Indio

October 7, 2020 5:56 am Madison Weil

Vallarta Supermarkets is opening its first Riverside County location on Wednesday morning in Indio. The store at 42425 Jackson St. will open at 8…

Breast cancer survivor diagnosed at age 30 shares her story, encourages annual mammograms

October 3, 2020 1:06 pm Madison Weil

It’s officially breast cancer awareness month. Doctors say despite the pandemic, it’s essential to schedule your annual mammogram. News Channel…

Rally to reopen schools countywide to be held at Palm Desert High School

October 2, 2020 5:56 am Madison Weil

According to organizers from the group Open Our Schools, a rally is scheduled to take place at Palm Desert High School at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct.…

How to prevent ‘cheating’ and promote authentic learning when it comes to virtual education

October 1, 2020 12:15 pm Madison Weil

The pandemic has made school districts and teachers rethink the way they’re giving tests. The temptation for students to…

It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month, doctors encourage annual mammograms despite pandemic

October 1, 2020 5:29 am Madison Weil

It’s officially October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Desert Regional’s Comprehensive Cancer Center is lit up in pink to honor breast cancer…

Governor Newsom signs farmworker relief bills authored by Assemblymembers Eduardo Garcia and Robert Rivas

September 30, 2020 5:45 am Madison Weil

Governor Newsom signed two new farmworker relief bills this week designed to provide protections for agricultural workers during the pandemic. The…

Newsom warns California could be showing signs of a surge in virus cases

September 29, 2020 5:46 am Madison Weil

Governor Gavin Newsom and health officials said Monday that California is showing signs of a potential new surge in coronavirus cases, adding that a…

Mary Pickford theater in Cathedral City reopening Friday, here’s what movie-goers can expect

September 25, 2020 5:58 am Madison Weil

The Mary Pickford movie theater in Cathedral City is set to reopen its doors on Friday for the first time in months. Riverside County movie…

Indio Senior Center holding care package giveaway Friday morning

September 25, 2020 5:54 am Madison Weil

For the third time since the pandemic began, the Indio Senior Center is holding a care package giveaway for seniors 55 and older. This drive-by…

Guide Dogs of the Desert to start offering ‘in-home’ training due to pandemic

September 24, 2020 8:54 am Madison Weil

The pandemic has put things on hold for Guide Dogs of the Desert, an organization dedicated to raising and training dogs for the disabled and…