Omar Bahena of Desert Hot Springs High School is one of just 30 high school seniors to be named a 2021 Edison Scholar. He’s now the recipient of a $40,000 scholarship to pursue science, technology, engineering of math (STEM) studies. Bahena sat down with News Channel 3’s Madison Weil and shared more about the challenging circumstances
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Governor Gavin Newsom briefly discussed the state’s face covering guidance during a briefing on his economic recovery plan to the state legislature Friday morning. You can watch it the full replay in the player below. It’s called the California Comeback Plan and according to Newsom’s office, it “tackles the most persistent challenges” the state is
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Counties in California are waiting for guidance from the state after the federal government on Thursday said fully vaccinated people can quit wearing face coverings and social distancing in most situations whether outside or inside. California’s Department of Public Health did not respond to questions about whether and when the state
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UPDATE: Parents with their children were among those showing up Thursday at the Palm Springs Convention Center to receive the Covid-19 shot. Among them, Cathedral City resident Colin Sands who turns 16 Friday. “I think it’s a good opportunity to reach herd immunity,” said Sands. The shots for this younger age group are happening now
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U.S. health advisers endorsed use of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine in kids as young as 12 on Wednesday — just as planned new guidelines say it’s OK for people of any age to get a coronavirus shot at the same time as other needed vaccinations. The shots will let kids safely attend camps this summer and
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Tuesday the nation’s most populous state would stop requiring people to wear masks in almost all circumstances on June 15, describing a world he said will look “a lot like the world we entered into before the pandemic.” “We’re not wearing face coverings. We’re not restricted in any way, shape
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Indoor recreational facilities in the city of Palm Springs are set to reopen Wednesday morning after being shut down due to the pandemic. Hours of operation will be Monday – Friday from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. at the following facilities: Palm Springs Leisure Center, 401 S. Pavilion Way Demuth Community Center, 3601 E. Mesquite RoadJames
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Riverside County is set to receive nearly $500 million from the Department of Treasury through the American Rescue Plan to help with recovery from the pandemic, Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz announced on Tuesday. Ruiz said the county will receive $479,874,599 from the Coronavirus State and Local Recovery Fund to strengthen public health efforts, support vital
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Some sectors of Riverside County’s economy are contending with ongoing hardships and may not return to prosperity in the months ahead because of the lingering impacts of the yearlong coronavirus lockdowns, officials told the Board of Supervisors today. “We have some industries that are really continuing to struggle,” said Lou Monville, head of the county’s
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NEW CASES Riverside County reported 203 new coronavirus cases since Monday, bringing the total up to 299,289 cases. Check out the county map below(Note Data will continue to update past today) Metrics Update Riverside County’s metrics fell near the yellow tier area, but the move could still be another couple of weeks away. 2.7 adjusted
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Governor Gavin Newsom spoke Tuesday in San Diego County to highlight $12 billion in new investments tackling homelessness. This is part of the $100 billion ‘California Comeback Plan.’ “We can solve homelessness once and for all,” said California Governor, Gavin Newsom. The Governor’s plan is to expand on project homekey, formerly known as roomkey, along
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During Tuesday’s Board of Supervisors Meeting, Dr. Geoffry Leung, Public Health Officer for Riverside County, said that county anticipates to vaccinate 12 to 15 year olds as soon as Friday or early next week. Dr. Leung explained that they are waiting for national approval and the state’s approval to move forward. You can watch it
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The FDA expanded Pfizer’s emergency use authorization permitting teenagers to be vaccinated, including children as young as 12 years old. Shots could begin after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention adopts the committee’s recommendation. The CDC advisory committee could give the final recommendation during its meeting on Wednesday. 15-year-old Olivia Kim is a Palm
Continue Reading Saying “California will roar back from this pandemic,” Governor Gavin Newsom’s office announced that the state’s leader would be unveiling details of an economic recovery package this week. Late Monday morning, Newsom tweeted that “2 out of every 3 Californians will now benefit from a stimulus check of at least $600. And families with kids
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Riverside County is working with the state and city officials to open a COVID-19 testing site in Indio for immigrants seeking asylum. The new testing site will be located at 82025 Highway 111 near Monroe Street. Brooke Federico, public information officer for Riverside County, said the testing site is being stood up at the request
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NEW CASES Riverside County reported 109 new coronavirus cases since Friday, bringing the total up to 299,173 cases. Check out the county map below(Note Data will continue to update past today) Metrics Update Riverside County continued to inch closer to a move into the yellow tier but the move could still be few weeks away
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California will be sending out another round of stimulus checks in the coming weeks. The financial assistance is for families and individuals who qualify. It’s called the “Golden State Stimulus” payment and it’s essentially a one-time $600 or $1,200 payment per tax return. The stimulus aims to support low-income californians and help those facing a
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They’re celebrating graduations at the Coachella Valley Rescue Mission. Seventy-three people are ready to start new lives after living at the mission for months. They received training for new life skills and job skills, and spiritual encouragement. “Jesus Christ is my savior and lord and he has brought me so far and he has brought
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The Comprehensive Cancer Center in Palm Springs is seeing an increase in more progressed cancers, as some people haven’t been to the doctor’s office in over a year. “What we’re finding is that people aren’t coming in…they’re very fearful to come in,” said Dr. Judy Jackson, Medical Director of Radiation Oncology, Comprehensive Cancer Center. Even
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Multiple valley organizations, including SunLine Transit Agency, are joining the Greater Palm Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) during National Travel and Tourism Week to sponsor “A Drive to Change Lives.” The public is encouraged to bring donations to SunLine’s mobile outreach bus parked at the Atrium in Rancho Mirage on May 7, 2021, from
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