One of our valley’s most prominent business-owners and philanthropists is sharing his emotional story after he and his wife became infected with coronavirus. Raju Mehta is the owner of “El Paseo Jewelers” in Palm Desert. Mehta says his wife was recently admitted to the icu after she became gravely sick from the virus and nearly
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Cathedral City High Band members were tasked with community service projects prior to closures March 13th. The kids came up with a variety of outreach projects and ways to get involved in helping the community during the coronavirus pandemic. These projects involved making face masks, volunteering with organizations, making goodie bags for neighbors, and backpacks
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Riverside County officials today shared a list of food resources for seniors and adults with disabilities who may be stuck at home or struggling to buy groceries due to the coronavirus pandemic. Through the Riverside County Office on Aging, adults over 60 years old or those suffering from disabilities have several options for picking up
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San Bernardino County health officials announced that coronavirus cases throughout the county have reached 1,928, an increase of 101 since Monday. LocationPositive CasesAdelanto25Angelus Oaks1Apple Valley22Barstow9Big Bear City2Big Bear Lake5Bloomington24Blue Jay3Chino54Chino Hills56Colton63Crestline5Fontana227Fort Irwin2Grand Terrace14Hesperia51Highland63Joshua Tree14Landers1Loma Linda39Mentone11Montclair28Morongo Valley5Oak Hills11Ontario137Piñon Hills3Phelan8Rancho Cucamonga111Redlands94Rialto83Rimforest1Running Springs2San Bernardino225Twentynine Palms5Upland89Victorville86Wrightwood1Yucaipa175Yucca Valley11Undetermined162Grand Total1,928 San Bernardino County’s doubling rate for cases is currently 10 days.
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Riverside County officials and health experts are holding a news conference today to discuss the local public health officer’s orders, testing expansion, and other services for food access and emergency housing. Chair V. Manuel Perez, Fourth District Supervisor, Dr. Cameron Kaiser, Riverside County Public Health Officer, Kim Saruwatari, director, Riverside University Health System-Public Health, and
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SunLine Transit Agency is starting a new campaign this week: #CoachellaValleyStrong. Valley residents will see two newly-wrapped buses on the roads designed to encourage and thank the community. “We just want to say thank you to everyone and just be a positive message that’s rolling down the roads of the coachella valley,” said Lauren Skiver,
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Perhaps a glimmer of light at the end of this coronavirus tunnel for residents here in California: Gov. Gavin Newsom laid out his four-phase plan to reopen the state, which could mean back to business for schools and retail businesses in a matter of weeks. The governor’s optimistic message Tuesday brought some hope for business
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Several valley organizations are partnering to provide cash payments to families struggling during the pandemic. The fund they’ve created will provide qualifying families with $200 in immediate relief. The Greater Palm Springs Tourism Foundation has been collecting donations to support families who specifically work in the tourism and hospitality industry. “Everybody has been losing their
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Health officials released updated coronavirus data, showing the latest number of cases, deaths, & recoveries around Riverside County in the past 24 hours. Visit KESQ.com/Coronavirus for local coverage The number of cases went from 3,643 to 3,735, an increase of 92 since Monday. The number of deaths did not change, the total remains at 141.
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The medically-undeserved areas of the East Valley will see increased coronavirus testing. Coachella Valley Volunteers in Medicine parternered with the Galilee Center, the Office of Congressman Raul Ruiz, M.D., and Hemet Valley Medical Center, and an anonymous donor to provide 200 COVID-19 antigen tests to the area. The groups hope to increase testing among the
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With the coronavirus pandemic now impacting every aspect of life, people are experiencing a range of emotions including anxiety and stress. That’s why in surging numbers, people are calling the “Disaster Distress Helpline”, a collaborative effort sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and staffed in-part by counselors with Los Angeles-based non-profit
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Martha’s Village & Kitchen is one of the largest providers of homeless services in the Coachella Valley and Riverside County. During the coronavirus pandemic, they have seen an uptake in the needs of services. These essential employees are working hard to provide for those in need throughout the community. Larissa Kerstetter, the director of philanthropy
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There are more than 650 cases of coronavirus in Riverside County within nursing and assisted living homes as of April 28. These facilities present a unique challenge due to the age, health conditions of the residents, and the close proximity they are to each other. News Channel 3 continues to follow up with several skilled
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The Desert Healthcare District and Foundation Board of Directors is set to have their monthly meeting at 4 o’clock on Tuesday and the public can listen in by Zoom or telephone. The District is going to cover a number of topics and updates related to the coronavirus response here in the valley. They’re expected to
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A valley woman is raising concerns about the Palm Desert nursing facility where her parents are staying, saying their staff didn’t take basic coronavirus prevention measures. Her mother tested positive for the virus Monday. “I don’t understand why the facility hasn’t done their part to protect her, and to protect others as well,” said Anna Gardea, speaking
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The Coachella Valley Rescue Mission has new protective measures in place to keep visitors and staff members safe during the coronavirus crisis. Guests/clients at the mission are socially distancing and essentially on “lockdown,” meaning they can’t leave the mission during the day. “We can’t do a lot of things…it’s really taken a toll on this
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