Tom Tucker, Author at KESQ

Cathedral City Police investigate a homicide

April 4, 2020 10:40 pm Tom Tucker

A shooting in Cathedral city leaves one man dead Saturday night. Officers from the cathedral city police department have confirmed the male adult has…

Governor expands child care access for essential workers; praises tax penalty cancellations

April 4, 2020 9:24 pm Tom Tucker

California Governor Gavin Newsom issued an executive order Saturday to expand child care access to essential workers and offered words of praise for…

Palm Desert Orthodontist uses 3D printer to make face masks for healthcare workers

April 1, 2020 12:41 pm Tom Tucker

The reusable face masks are being made by Palm Desert Orthodontist Doctor Morgan Moranda using the 3D Printer in his office which he usually uses to…

Coachella Valley restaurants struggle as trade group warns thousands could close

March 31, 2020 10:40 am Tom Tucker

At Goody’s Cafe in Thousand Palms the sign says “open”, but the dining room is empty. Thankfully, for the owners and employees, the…

“Essential” real estate service providers aim to prevent spread of coronavirus

March 30, 2020 5:33 pm Tom Tucker

Palm Desert homeowner David Mueller and his wife put their home up for sale three weeks ago. Activity and interest started out hot but now has…

Coronavirus pandemic sparks homeschooling interest in Coachella Valley

March 25, 2020 5:27 pm Tom Tucker

An Indio mother of three, who is also a credentialed teacher tells News Channel 3 the homeschooling community in the valley is “booming”. Since…

Services continue after layoffs hit Desert AIDS Project and Revivals stores

March 24, 2020 5:38 pm Tom Tucker

In an internal memo to employees, Desert AIDS Project CEO David Brinkman called the cuts “gut-wrenching” but “necessary”. Employees received…

Coachella Valley home health care aides remain on front lines caring for seniors

March 23, 2020 10:34 am Tom Tucker

When entering homes for the first time, home care aides with Home Instead in Palm Desert are being told to wash their hands. They’re being…

Southern California hotel to be used for coronavirus patients

March 22, 2020 4:28 pm Tom Tucker

The Sheraton Hotel in Pomona will be used to provide temporary housing for coronavirus patients, according to KABC-7 in Los Angeles. The 244 room…

Coachella Valley school districts discussing educational continuity plans

March 16, 2020 9:56 am Tom Tucker

CORRECTION: Joan Boiko, Public Information Officer for Palm Springs Unified School District, tells News Channel 3 that PSUSD is not currently on…

Emergency shelter cabins for homeless people set to open in Riverside

March 11, 2020 9:25 am Tom Tucker

A Riverside mother of five, formerly homeless, and on the streets for three years was among those showing up Wednesday morning in Riverside to…

How valley senior centers are responding to coronavirus concerns

March 10, 2020 10:35 am Tom Tucker

When clients show up at the Mizell Senior Center in Palm Springs. they’re greeted by a sign on the front door reading in part, Please .. if you do…

Coachella Valley school districts discussing possible plans for coronavirus response

March 9, 2020 10:46 am Tom Tucker

Students walked between classes and others played outside Monday while their district leaders talked about coronavirus. Parents expressed their…

Coronavirus patient receiving treatment at Eisenhower Health in Rancho Mirage

March 7, 2020 11:42 pm Tom Tucker

Officials with Riverside University Health System and Eisenhower Health in Rancho Mirage have confirmed that a patient is being treated for…

Two food trucks destroyed in fire at Indio Fairgrounds

March 7, 2020 9:42 pm Tom Tucker

Firefighters have contained a fire that destroyed two food trucks at the Indio Swap Meet. Cal Fire says the fire broke out shortly after 8 o clock…

California assembly bill calls for fining retailers who display toys and clothing according to gender

March 4, 2020 10:42 am Tom Tucker

If you shop for children at places like Walmart, Kohl’s or Target, the way they display toys, clothing and other items for kids could soon become…

Pete Buttigieg drops out of 2020 presidential primary race

March 1, 2020 3:57 pm Tom Tucker

A senior campaign aide has announced that Pete Buttigieg is dropping out of the 2020 presidential primary race. His decision to drop out of the race…

Avoiding traffic backups in Highway 62 construction zone

February 25, 2020 10:41 am Tom Tucker

A CHP Officer motioned for traffic to slow down on southbound Highway 62 at the top of the grade in Morongo Valley, hours after the accident Tuesday…

Proposition 13 would provide billions for public schools but could also bring property tax increases

February 24, 2020 10:44 am Tom Tucker

Proposition 13, put on the ballot by the California Assembly, would authorize the state to borrow $15 billion to spend on the state’s public schools.…

Tow truck driver struck by car on State Route 79

February 23, 2020 9:32 pm Tom Tucker

A tow truck driver was seriously injured Sunday after being struck by a car while working to tow another car involved in a separate collision. It…