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Governor Gavin Newsom is delivering a briefing on the state’s efforts to curb the spread of coronavirus and prepare for a surge in patients. You can watch it live here starting at noon. Earlier today, the Governor’s office confirmed that state residents depending on state unemployment benefits would soon see the additional funding through the
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The rain ended yesterday, but it’s only a pause in the rainfall. More is expected later today and overnight as an area of low pressure lingers over the region. The Flash Flood Watch for the area has been extended through 5pm tomorrow evening as heavy rain is possible through tomorrow morning. Rain would be heaviest
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Map credit: Johns Hopkins University By now you most likely recognize the interactive dashboard created by Johns Hopkins University used to geographically track coronavirus cases, deaths and recoveries. The company that created the software and runs the hardware to power the dashboard is Redlands-based Esri, whose representative tells us the dashboard is currently receiving three million
Continue ReadingAfter waiting for the rain to return, it finally did with significant results here in the Valley: In addition to those numbers, areas in the pass received more than 2″ of rain, and in the San Bernardino mountains, Lytle Creek took in over 7″ of rain. Snow reached 14″ at Green Valley Lake, 4″ at
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The Flash Flood Watch posted will be in effect through 7 p.m. tomorrow, with the heaviest of rain for the Valley slated for later today into the overnight hours, despite very little rain here yesterday. While the Valley picked up only trace amounts of rain, elsewhere to our West, the rain (and snow) was significant.
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UPDATE: After our story aired at 6PM Monday night, Jack Ivey Ranch Country Club HOA President Kelly Mahue contacted News Channel 3 saying she took immediate action to close all amenities at the country club after orders were issued by Governor Gavin Newsom. INITIAL REPORT: Rachel Krahan and her husband Kraus are still moving in
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A Florida boy plans to run to honor the the memory of a Riverside County Sheriff deputy who died while battling coronavirus. Zechariah Cartledge,11, will dedicate a one-mile run to Deputy Terrell Young, who died Thursday, April 2. Cartledge will carry the thin blue line flag during his run. According to the Running 4 Heroes
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President Trump and the coronavirus task force are holding a briefing detailing the latest updates on the federal response to the outbreak. Watch it live here: The CDC is now recommending “wearing cloth face coverings in public settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain (e.g., grocery stores and pharmacies), especially in areas of significant
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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 make dental models for retainers and aligners. “This could be life or death, it really could be. I think it could save lives. It will help our healthcare workers
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At Goody’s Cafe in Thousand Palms the sign says “open”, but the dining room is empty. Thankfully, for the owners and employees, the drive through was seeing some customers during lunch hour Tuesday. “It hurts but I know something good will come out of this,” said co-owner George Haralambous. Haralambous and his family have
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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 cooled considerably. “As we wait there seems to be a line waiting to see our house,” said Mueller. Now knowing that his agents are cleared to sell with caution
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The number of confirmed cases of coronavirus in Coachella Valley is now surpassed by the number of cases in the rest of Riverside County, according to the latest update by health officials. The West Region indicated on a county-provided map as 44 confirmed cases. There are 2 cases in the Mid Region. There are 41
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An Indio mother of three, who is also a credentialed teacher tells News Channel 3 the homeschooling community in the valley is “booming”. Since schools closed in response to the coronavirus pandemic, Heather Siani says she has seen a spike in inquiries from local families wanting to learn more about homeschooling. Siani home schools her
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In an internal memo to employees, Desert AIDS Project CEO David Brinkman called the cuts “gut-wrenching” but “necessary”. Employees received the memo Monday, with 60 people being laid off. That’s 40 percent of their workforce. No one from DAP would comment on camera Tuesday, but spokesman Steve Henke also said executives are taking “big cuts”
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The Los Angeles Rams unveiled a new logo Monday, saying “a new chapter begins.” Here’s a look at the new and old logo featuring the ram head, for reference. The team explained the color choices to fans, saying “Rams Royal” blue is named after “the legacy that the color Royal has with the organization and
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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 hotel will also be used to treat people showing symptoms and people waiting for test results. The total number of people testing positive for coronavirus in Los Angeles County is 409,
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San Bernardino County health officials say eight additional people have tested positive for novel coronavirus, bringing the total number of cases in the county to 17. Just one week ago, on March 15, the county reported its first case of coronavirus. Officials say additional cases are expected to emerge as more test results are available
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Twenty-five members of the California National Guard are headed to help regional food bank operations. The men and women will begin a support assignment on Monday morning at FIND Food Bank, according to FIND and Riverside County officials. The National Guardswomen and men will assist as volunteers for FIND. They will work with FIND employees
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CORRECTION: Joan Boiko, Public Information Officer for Palm Springs Unified School District, tells News Channel 3 that PSUSD is not currently on Spring Break. Also, for this week, the district will provide students with “supplemental enrichment learning opportunities”. District officials continue to work on the district’s education continuity plan. “Curriculum-related materials will possibly be available
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A Riverside mother of five, formerly homeless, and on the streets for three years was among those showing up Wednesday morning in Riverside to celebrate the city’s unveiling of 30 new cabins for homeless people. “I wish they had this when I was homeless with my kids, because we slept in the car,” said Kaneesa
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