Coronavirus

The Board of Supervisors today approved a comprehensive plan for advancing the process of removing regulatory hurdles connected to the statewide coronavirus emergency and opening most sectors of the Riverside County economy faster. “This is to make Riverside County ready for the next stage of reopening,” Transportation & Land Management Agency Director Juan Perez said.

Governor Gavin Newsom released the guidelines for reopening dine-in restaurants across California during Tuesday’s coronavirus update briefing. Guildelines for restaurants include: Establishing a workplace-specific plan to prevent coronavirus spreadEmployee training, including how to self-screen at home and proper steps to prevent the spread of coronavirusProvide temperature and/or symptom screenings for all workers at the beginning

Classes will remain primarily online during the fall term throughout the California State University system, Chancellor Timothy White announced today, saying predictions of possible surges in COVID-19 cases later in the year mandate steps to protect students and faculty. Speaking to members of the CSU Board of Trustees during an online meeting, White said there

California restaurants have had their doors closed to dine-in customers for almost two months. On Tuesday, Governor Newsom released a list of dine-in guidelines along with a checklist for restaurants to follow when they fully reopen. News Channel 3’s Caitlin Thropay sat down with the manager of a Palm Desert restaurant to watch the Governor’s

As many places begin to reopen in California, gyms are beginning to look ahead to what reopening for them might look like. Phase two of the four-stage framework for Governor Gavin Newsom’s reopening California took place Friday. On Friday, he also said, “Phase 3 is not a year away. It’s not 6 months away. It’s

Riverside County coronavirus cases grew by 150 since Sunday, bringing the total number of cases to 5,189 The total number of cases last Monday was at 4,180 while the previous Monday, the cases were at 3,563. Visit KESQ.com/Coronavirus for local coverage There were 12 new confirmed deaths across the county bringing the total from 205

Pickleball and tennis will be allowed to resume Monday in Palm Springs, but only singles play will be allowed after golf courses in the city reopened over the weekend but with restrictions.  Golfers are required to follow social distancing guidelines created by the National Golf Course Owners Association, which typically include one-person-per-cart guidelines and other

Restaurants here in our valley are navigating a new normal for Mother’s Day.  Cuistot Restaurant’s Chef Bernard was hard at work preparing their traditional Mother’s Day brunch during the coronavirus crisis.  The restaurant made a special take-out menu to celebrate mothers.  “It comes with appetizers, soup, and desert and a choice of four entry packages,

Two new coronavirus test sites are opening in the valley on Friday: one in Desert Hot Springs and one in Mecca. Riverside County opened a total of eight new testing sites this week, increasing testing capacity by an additional 1,000 people per day. The two new valley locations were originally supposed to open on Wednesday

A second inmate has tested positive for Coronavirus in San Bernardino County. On Saturday, the Sheriff’s Department reported that an inmate is in isolation at the West Valley Detention Center and is being provided with medical treatment. Meanwhile Riverside County reported that there were 23 new cases in Riverside County jails, that number is now

The City of La Quinta is giving out interest-free loans to help small businesses hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic. The Small Business Emergency Economic Relief Program has 1.5 million dollars to lend to small businesses. Margo Schwab, Owner of Infinity Hair Design, was excited to pick up her $5,000 check at La Quinta’s City Hall

Riverside County cases have increased to 4,992, that was an increase in 175 cases in the past 24 hours. Monday the number of cases was at 4,180 while the previous Monday, the cases were at 3,563. Good news to report, the County says there were no deaths reported on Saturday. The county’s most recent death