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
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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
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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
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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
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 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
Continue Reading 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.
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