Devastating 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
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When 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
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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 will not advance to red reopening tier this week Failing to meet certain key metrics
Continue Reading On 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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It’s unclear when any fans will get to see it, but the $5 billion home of the Rams and Chargers was officially opened Tuesday with a ceremonial ribbon-cutting, setting the stage for a spectator-less debut this weekend. An inside look at the new SoFi stadium. Photos: KEYT Rams owner and project developer Stan Kroenke, Chargers
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Governor Gavin Newsom delivered an update at noon on the state of California’s response to the coronavirus pandemic. If you missed today’s update, you can watch the entire briefing below: Five counties moved from the purple tier to the red tier today. Those were Orange, Amador, Placer, Santa Clara and Santa Cruz Counties. Newsom said
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The new application is called “Covid Pulse”. It’s an interactive, map-based visual display, which tracks coronavirus case information at the national, state, and county level. The company behind it is Esri. Headquartered in Redlands, the company is a global player in GiS, or geographic information systems. “I feel like I can get the pulse of
Continue Reading Governor Gavin Newsom is delivering an update at noon 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: Last Friday, Newsom launched what he calls a “Blueprint for a Safer Economy.” What’s open? What’s closed? CHECK HERE. By the measurements
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If voters approve Proposition 15 in November, a state analyst says it will generate between $8 billion and $12.5 billion in new tax revenues for the state each year. According to the measure, 60% of the money would go to local governments and 40% would go to schools, including K through 12 and community colleges.
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: Download the News Channel 3 app for alerts on coronavirus and breaking news from the Apple Store and Google Play
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All registered voters in California will be getting a vote-by-mail ballot for this November’s election. President Trump has repeatedly claimed that sending ballots to everyone, even those who don’t request them, will lead to wide-spread fraud. But, millions of people were already voting by mail in California. “Riverside County is already at 75 percent vote-by-mail
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The challenges emergency responders face in the battle to contain wildfires are compounded by the ongoing heat wave and coronavirus pandemic. Governor Gavin Newsom and emergency responders are providing an update at 11:00 a.m. Friday. You can watch it streaming live here: Who’s expected to speak: Governor Gavin Newsom, CAL FIRE Chief Thom Porter, Office
Continue Reading Governor Gavin Newsom delivered an update at noon Wednesday on the state’s response to current issues affecting California, including the ongoing heat wave, coronavirus outbreak, and wildfires. Riverside County renews push to reopen Officials in Riverside County are appealing to the state to allow a three phase reopening plan to proceed. MORE: A look at
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Congressman Raul Ruiz appeared in front of a post office in La Quinta Tuesday morning while speaking in support of a $25 billion relief package for the postal service Congress is expected to vote on the legislation Saturday during a special session in Washington. “I’m here today to because the recent attacks on the United
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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 remains on the state monitoring list. Gov. Newsom hinted during a Monday news conference that
Continue Reading California Governor Gavin Newsom delivered an update at noon Monday on the blistering heat wave and the state’s response to the coronavirus pandemic. As the West Coast continues to experience an historic heat wave and related energy shortages, Governor @GavinNewsom signed an emergency proclamation designed to free up energy capacity and reduce the need for
Continue Reading California Governor Gavin Newsom is speaking at noon on Wednesday to provide an update on the coronavirus pandemic. On Monday, Governor Newsom addressed a data glitch that has backlogged hundreds of thousands of coronavirus and other records. Also Monday, Newsom would not confirm if the computer issue directly led to the abrupt resignation of Dr.
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Did you feel it? An earthquake initially registering at 4.9 Magnitude, later downgraded to a 4.6, shook areas around the Salton Sea near Niland and Bombay Beach Monday morning. The quake was centered within the boundaries of the Salton Sea itself, and hit at 8:56 a.m. There were no reports of damage or injuries, but
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Melissa Melendez, the republican state senator representing the Coachella Valley and most of Riverside County, is taking aim at Governor Newsom’s response to the coronavirus pandemic. “I get emails and calls everyday from republicans, democrats and independents, you name it. They’re all saying the same thing, which is let our businesses reopen and let our
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