Update: Night of Worship raised $118,000 for small businesses in the Coachella Valley. Several churches across the Coachella Valley are coming together to raise money for struggling small local businesses. News Channel 3’s Caitlin Thropay explains how businesses can get involved in the Love Local CV campaign and how you can help too! “These businesses
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Listen up dog lovers! There’s a new restaurant and bar in Palm Springs that’s tailored to dining with your furry friend. News Channel 3’s Caitlin Thropay introduces us to ‘Boozehounds’ and how they plan to give back to the community. “The three of us have talked for years about having a bar together and that
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Liz Wong is a nurse anesthetist at Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs who has invented a patented medical device, which decreases surgical site infections and catheter-related bloodstream infections. “So what we have done is we have invented an intravenous port and syringe system that is completely encased in a sterile chamber,” said Wong.
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A team in body suits sprayed a disinfectant on the walls Wednesday at Royal Emerald Pharmaceuticals in Desert Hot Springs. “I think we need to make sure we are wearing our masks and keeping a distance of 6 feet. What we are providing is keeping the surfaces clean,” said Mark Gould, President and Founder of
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A few customers browsed the goods at Crystal Fantasy in Palm Springs. Owner Joy Meredith however says she’s especially appreciative of other local business owners also shopping at her place. “It really makes you want to have a business in Palm Springs,” said Meredith. As part of an effort that Meredith says has “pretty much
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Another type of business hurting right now because of the pandemic are yoga studios. News Channel 3’s Caitlin Thropay met with the owner of a yoga and a pilates studio who shares how they’re moving operations outdoors in order to survive. “We in the fitness industry and at least the boutique fitness industry feel like
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The restaurant industry is being hit hard during this coronavirus pandemic. Already several restaurants in the valley have closed their doors because of it. “We’re missing about half our customers ever since the COVID-19 restrictions went into effect and we’re just losing money every month so there was really no other choice,” Owner of Zobo
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Tucked away in Thousand Palms is Coachella Valley Brewing Company, a craft brewery that loves experimenting with adventurous flavors. Morning anchor Angela Chen took a tour of the brewery to see how it’s doing during this unprecedented time.
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Imagine working for years to open your own tea shop. One week after you finally make your dreams come true and open your doors, an unprecedented worldwide pandemic shuts the economy down. It’s what happened to Jodie and Josh Smith, the owners of Cali Rosina Tea & Chocolate in La Quinta. The brother-sister duo opened
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If you’re looking for a safe activity to enjoy during this pandemic, how about a ride through the wind farms in the comfort of your own car? You’ve probably driven by the iconic windmills in Palm Springs; with pandemic restrictions, Palm Springs Windmill Tours has had to adapt its safety protocols. Morning anchor Angela Chen
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Governor Gavin Newsom said he expects Riverside County to take local action today. Get major coronavirus update by downloading the News Channel 3 app on Apple or Google Play Brooke Federico, public information officer for Riverside County, told News Channel 3 that the county is falling under the state health officer’s order for Riverside County. State health officer’s
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The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens in Palm Desert is set to reopen Monday morning, News Channel 3 has learned. This news comes after an extended closure due to the coronavirus pandemic. The zoo has been putting together a robust coronavirus plan so that when it’s time to reopen park guests, staff and animals can
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Messages about social distancing and other safety measures flashed across the electronic billboard at the Cathedral City Auto Center, where 10 dealers are looking to get sales back on track. “You know it was kind of scary at first when it first hit. Everyone kind of sheltered in place and business really dropped. You know
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Signs of life appeared on El Paseo Tuesday. A steady stream of traffic was on the road and people drank coffee at Starbucks. While some retailers were moving inventory back in, dozens of shops remained boarded up, creating a strange experience for shoppers on a lane usually known for glitz, glamour and high-end shopping.
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Fina Meraz and her husband Robert each own their own business. Occupying the same building they own, her business is Tile Designs by Fina, and Robert owns iPay Solutions. “At first when this all started going on, we weren’t sure what was happening, so we all cut hours at first and adapted from there,” said
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(BPT) – With over 30 million small businesses in the U.S., it’s tough to stand out from the crowd. Successful small businesses turn first-time customers into repeat business, building momentum and growing sales. How can you achieve this? Marketing. Finding effective, easy-to-execute marketing strategies can boost your business by helping you engage your customers while
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(BPT) – The beauty of running a local business is you’ve got boots on the ground, ready to capture attention and build your brand in and around your community. Using simple grassroots marketing tactics, you can shout about your business from the rooftop. (But you may want to start with the sidewalk.) Here are five
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How small businesses can adapt to the new normal (BPT) – If you own a small business, or frequently shop at one, you know that COVID-19 has instantly changed everything. As brick-and-mortar shops have had to temporarily close to customers, the need to adapt has never been greater. For small businesses willing to reinvent themselves,
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