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“We have not seen a connection between transmission and school reopening or in-person learning,” That was the statement Tuesday from California’s top health official Dr. Mark Ghaly, while speaking during a news conference updating the state’s latest efforts aimed at stopping the spread of Covid-19. While Dr. Ghaly says that conclusion could change once more
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Businesses and places of worship in Riverside County are facing uncertainty with regard to restrictions aimed at preventing the spread of coronavirus. While speaking before the County Board of Supervisors Tuesday morning, Health Officer Dr. Cameron Kaiser discussed the possibility of the county being moved back to the more restrictive purple tier, rather than the
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California Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly is hosting a video news conference at noon on Tuesday to provide an update on the response to coronavirus cases. You can watch it live in the player below: Riverside County is expected to remain in the ‘red,’ or substantial tier. However, Tuesday morning, Riverside County
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California voters are once again considering the issue of stem cell research. After approving spending $3 billion on the work in 2004, taxpayers are being asked for another $5.5 billion under Proposition 14. Some of the initial funding was used to create the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine which would get more money if the
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Gov. Gavin Newsom nominated the first openly gay Black man to the state Supreme Court on Monday, potentially replacing one of the court’s more conservative members with a former federal civil rights attorney who prosecuted cross-burnings and police misconduct cases under President Ronald Reagan. Martin Jenkins, 66, would be the court’s
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Governor Gavin Newsom will “make a special announcement provide an update on the state’s response to the wildfires and the #COVID19 pandemic,” according to a tweet sent by his office. MORE: What you need to know about coronavirus on Monday, October 5 TODAY: Governor @GavinNewsom will make a special announcement and provide an update on
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With a tight housing market, despite the pandemic, and steady increases in rental rates in many California cities in recent years, backers of Proposition 21 on the November ballot say the initiative is the answer. Rene Moya, the Campaign Director for “Yes on 21”, says it’s aimed at helping low income Californians and the homeless.
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The move to the ‘red tier’ in Riverside County brought signals and hope that many aspects of everyday life are evolving into a new normal. Restrictions are being lifted. We can now — with modifications — go to see a movie and dine indoors. We can go to indoor gyms and go inside places of
Continue Reading Governor Gavin Newsom is delivering an update at noon Monday on the state of California’s response to the coronavirus pandemic and the ongoing wildfires. You can watch it live on News Channel 3 and in the player below: 2 new California wildfires burn nearly 10,000 acres in a day and force evacuations Two new wildfires
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California Governor Gavin Newsom announced a big change to transportation in the state. In a video news conference Wednesday, saying the state will be “phasing out the internal combustion engine. By 2035 every new car sold in CA will be an emission-free vehicle.” You can watch the announcement in the player below: Earlier Wednesday, Governor
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Members are working out once again at Power of Fitness in Palm Desert. Those who spoke with News Channel 3 said at least now they can resume their fitness routines interrupted by the Covid-19 pandemic. “I think it’s great. People need to get out and exercise and keep a healthy lifestyle you know,” said club
Continue Reading California Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly holds a video news conference at noon on Tuesday. He announced the weekly update to the coronavirus county tier system, including the movement of Riverside County from the “widespread,” or purple, tier to the “substantial,” or red, tier. You can watch the full presentation below: Riverside
Continue Reading Signs of business activity were evident in Old Town La Quinta Monday morning. There was light traffic, with a few people walking the sidewalks. Outdoor diners were enjoying the lunch hour. Customers and business owners that spoke to News Channel 3 said they were looking forward to a possible easing of coronavirus restrictions. “I think
Continue Reading Governor Gavin Newsom is delivering an update at noon Monday on the state of California’s response to the coronavirus pandemic. You can watch it live on News Channel 3 and in the player below: Riverside County on verge of next step in reopening According to Riverside County Public Health, we may take new steps to
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Firefighters continue to battle the flames Friday in the Snow Fire. It’s been burning at high elevations. As of noon on Friday, it had reached 2,500 acres with 0% containment. The challenges of the Snow Fire CalFire officials say their main challenges fighting the flames on Friday are the triple digit temperatures, low humidity, and
Continue ReadingDevastating wildfires continue to rage across California and other west coast states. On Thursday, KESQ News Channel 3 is taking part in a coordinated fundraising effort to help. KESQ is joining other ABC affiliate stations in the “ABC Western Wildfires Day of Giving” on Thursday, September 17. Photo by Scott Dalton/American Red Cross The goal:
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The online retail giant Amazon is on a hiring spree once again. The company is looking to make a dent in the number of Americans out of work. Millions of people have lost jobs as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Ardine Williams, the company’s Vice President of Workforce Development spoke with News Channel 3
Continue ReadingWhen it come to voting in California, convicted felons on parole are not allowed to to cast ballots under current state law. But, if voters approve Proposition 17 on the November ballot, felons on parole will be allowed to vote. Shay Franco Clausen, campaign manager for “Yes on 17″and others who support the measure, say
Continue Reading California Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly is hosting a video news conference at noon on Tuesday to provide an update on the response to coronavirus cases. You can watch it live in the player below: Riverside County will not advance to red reopening tier this week Failing to meet certain key metrics
Continue ReadingOn university campuses, in public sector jobs, and government contracting, the policy called “affirmative action” could be coming back in California if voters approve Proposition 16. It would clear the way to for state and local governments, universities, and other public entities to grant preferences based on race, sex, color, ethnicity and national origin. Ward
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