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Governor Newsom’s drought emergency declarations raise questions and concerns for Coachella Valley water users

April 22, 2021 10:55 AM Tom Tucker

Some Coachella Valley water users are raising questions and concerns after California Governor Gavin Newsom declared drought emergencies Wednesday for 2 counties in Northern California. The declaration is targeted to Mendocino and Sonoma counties, where drought conditions are especially bad, rather than statewide. But Newsom said a broader drought declaration could come as conditions change.

Palm Springs supper club Purple Room making progress toward raising $240,000 to keep doors open

April 21, 2021 10:58 AM Tom Tucker

The stage is quiet. The tables are empty, and so is the bar at the Purple Room on Palm Canyon Drive in Palm Springs. Having hosted stars in the past, the place has been closed for 13 months because of state restrictions ordered in response to Covid-19. “There are no answers right now. As I’ve

US West prepares for possible 1st water shortage declaration

April 19, 2021 8:25 PM Associated Press

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — The man-made lakes that store water supplying millions of people in the U.S. West and Mexico are projected to shrink to historic lows in the coming months, dropping to levels that could trigger the federal government’s first-ever official shortage declaration and prompt cuts in Arizona and Nevada. The U.S. Bureau

Palm Desert health technology entrepreneur eyes $10,000 prize after winning local Fast Pitch competition

April 15, 2021 10:58 AM Tom Tucker

Bear Simerson was on the stage at the Mary Pickford Theater in Cathedral City Wednesday, giving the winning presentation about his Palm Desert-based venture, 3C Health. “To present to that panel of judges who were very versed in business and in healthcare, it was a huge validation for the work we put in, it was

Death of Bernie Madoff stirs painful memories for defrauded Valley investor

April 14, 2021 10:53 AM Tom Tucker

“I think the world is better off without this guy. He has no family and no friends. I imagine no one will attend his funeral,” said Palm Springs resident Gregg Felsen, while talking about the death of Bernie Madoff. Felsen doesn’t have anything good to say about about the disgraced financier, who died in prison

Fast Pitch competition offers thousands of dollars in prize money for winning Riverside County entrepreneur

April 2, 2021 10:27 AM Tom Tucker

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.

Suspect in mass shooting at Orange, California, business complex knew the victims, police say

April 1, 2021 11:13 AM CNN Newsource

The suspect who police say killed 4 people, including a 9-year-old boy, at an Orange, California, business complex on Wednesday had professional and personal relationships with the victims, police said. “The preliminary motive is believed to be related to a business and personal relationship which existed between the suspect and all of the victims,” Orange

Watch: Gov. Newsom gets vaccinated as CA opens eligibility to those 50+

April 1, 2021 9:26 AM KESQ News Team

California Governor Gavin Newsom, 53, received a coronavirus vaccine the same day as eligibility expanded in the state. You can watch it in the player below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zf8kh_ZDbk Starting today, those 50 and older are eligible to receive their #COVID19 vaccine in CA!I’ll be getting Johnson & Johnson today.— Gavin Newsom (@GavinNewsom) April 1, 2021 All

Coachella Valley median home price hits all time high: $527,000

March 31, 2021 10:45 AM Tom Tucker

Prospective home buyers from Sacramento home check out a home up for sale in south Palm Desert. They’re shopping in a valley market unlike any seen in the past. “The whole desert area has been on my mind without exaggeration for 25 years, and now for the first time we are seriously considering it which

Walk-ins welcome: Coronavirus vaccines available today in Palm Springs, Beaumont

March 30, 2021 9:42 AM KESQ News Team

Thanks to “an excess number of COVID-19 vaccine doses today,” Palm Springs officials say they are welcoming people to the Convention Center distribution site with or without an appointment today. You’re eligible if you live or work (with proof of employment) in Riverside County and are 16 years of age or older. City officials say

California to open vaccinations to everyone 16 and older

March 25, 2021 12:30 PM Associated Press

SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — California is expanding its vaccine eligibility to anyone 50 and over starting in April and anyone 16 and over on April 15. Gov. Gavin Newsom said Thursday that California expects to receive 2.5 million doses a week in the first half of April and more than 3 million a week

Gov. Newsom shares updates on vaccination efforts including distribution expansion

March 25, 2021 9:59 AM KESQ News Team

Governor Newsom share an update on California’s efforts to ramp up vaccinations, with a focus on hard-to-reach communities. One of the major updates from Thursday’s update was that the state is expanding its vaccine eligibility to anyone 50 and over starting in April and anyone 16 and over on April 15. “In just a few

8-year-old San Bernardino Girl Scout and cancer survivor breaks cookie sale record

March 24, 2021 11:45 AM KESQ News Team

A San Bernardino Girl Scout has just broken the national record for the most girl scout cookies ever sold in one season! 8-year old Lily Bumpus sold more than 32-thousand boxes over the past 3 months. Her troop held a special celebration, where the official total was revealed. Lily is a young cancer survivor who

Valley small business owners reflect on difficult year as shutdown anniversary approaches

March 18, 2021 10:45 AM Tom Tucker

Signs of life Thursday morning in Old Town Indio included light traffic and a few people out and about. For Elaine Holmes and her husband Doug, the owners of PJ’s Desert Trophies and Gifts, the activity can’t pick up soon enough. “What comes to mind is how hard everyone has worked in this environment. Everyone

Disneyland & California Adventure to reopen; what to know before you go

March 17, 2021 9:16 AM CNN Newsource, City News Service

ANAHEIM (CNS) – Disneyland and California Adventure will reopen onApril 30 after being closed for nearly one year due to the coronaviruspandemic, Disney announced today. Reservations will be required and only state residents will be permitted to visit the parks in line with current state guidelines. The parks will operate at 15% of capacity, and

Public Health: Riverside County moves into Red Tier, changes go into effect Wednesday

March 16, 2021 5:43 AM Madison Weil

It’s official: Riverside County is moving in to the state’s Red Tier. Tier assignments released by the California Department of Public Health show Riverside County meeting metrics to advance into the less restrictive tier late Tuesday morning. var divElement = document.getElementById(‘viz1615921236350’); var vizElement = divElement.getElementsByTagName(‘object’)[0]; if ( divElement.offsetWidth > 800 ) { vizElement.style.minWidth=’700px’;vizElement.style.maxWidth=’920px’;vizElement.style.width=’100%’;vizElement.style.height=’527px’;} else if

California sues major US nursing home operator over ratings

March 15, 2021 10:43 PM Associated Press

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California’s attorney general and local officials sued the nation’s largest senior living home operator Monday, alleging the company misled consumers on quality ratings and broke laws intended to protect patients when they are discharged from a facility. The suit centers on Brookdale Senior Living Inc.’s 10 California-based skilled nursing facilities. The

Governor Gavin Newsom launches campaign against likely recall

March 15, 2021 2:39 PM Associated Press

LOS ANGELES (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom established a political committee Monday to begin raising money to defend his seat in a potential recall election, the strongest acknowledgment to date that he expects to be on the ballot this year. The Democrat’s new fundraising arm could soon send a powerful message to his possible

Hiker rescued from trail in Rancho Mirage

March 13, 2021 4:15 PM Tom Tucker

A hiker is hospitalized after experiencing a medical emergency while on the Bump and Grind Trail in Rancho Mirage. The hiker was rescued just before noon Saturday and was airlifted to an area hospital. There are no details on what happened to the hiker while on the trail. The hiker is in serious condition.

California hits 2M doses equity mark; Riverside County to move to red tier on Tuesday

March 12, 2021 12:58 PM Associated Press, Jesus Reyes, KESQ News Team

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — California on Friday announced it has administered more than 2 million vaccine doses to people in vulnerable, low-income ZIP codes. This will allow counties to more quickly reopen activities such as indoor dining and indoor gyms at reduced capacity. The Department of Public Health confirmed that Riverside County will be among

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