President Joe Biden announced his plan to get the omicron variant under control. This includes free at-home testing kits for all Americans, increased support for hospitals under strain, and a redoubling of vaccination and booster efforts. So what does the president’s message mean for Riverside County? News Channel 3’s Peter Daut spoke with Dr. Shunling
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The Palm Springs International Film Awards has been canceled by event organizers but the festival itself is still on. The screening portion of the Palm Springs International Film Festival will take place from January 7 through January 17, 2022. Proof of vaccination and the wearing of a mask will be required. News Channel 3’s Peter Daut spoke with
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Riverside County is reacting to the state’s new indoor masking requirement. Monday afternoon, Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly announced that the state will issue a universal statewide indoor mask mandate. It begins on Dec. 15 and will last until Jan. 15. Full Details: California issues statewide masking mandate through Jan. 15 Riverside
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Today, the city of Coachella marked its 75th anniversary, while looking ahead toward the future. Coachella became the valley’s third incorporated city back on December 13, 1946. It started as less than three square miles with only a thousand residents and now stretches across more than 30 square miles with about 42,000 residents. City officials expect
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Lake Cahuilla may be forced to close to visitors when Riverside County’s 50-year contract with the Coachella Valley Water District expires. The 135-acre lake in La Quinta is a popular fishing spot and includes a campground, hiking trails, picnic, and playground facilities as well as a swimming pool. There’s a new effort to keep the
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Dr. Kinji Hawthorne, JFK Memorial Hospital’s infectious-disease physician, joined News Channel 3’s Peter Daut to discuss the omicron variant
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Saturday, Nov. 19 is Transgender Day of Remembrance. The Transgender Health and Wellness Center is teaming up with the city of Palm Springs to hold a vigil for the lives lost to hate crimes and transphobia. The vigil will be held at 5:00 p.m. at Palm Springs City Hall. News Channel 3’s Peter Daut spoke with Thom
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A local Sheriff’s deputy will be honored for his dedication to service, going above and beyond in the line of duty. Deputy Marcel Stuhrmann is this year’s recipient of the Rick Espinoza Distinguished Service Award. On March 30, 2021, Dep. Stuhrmann was severely wounded in the line of duty when he was stabbed in the
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Following the deadly shooting on the set of “Rust,” Coachella Valley filmmaker Christian Sesma told Peter Daut the tragedy “hits close to home.” Sesma has made several action films, and his most recent involved shooting live fire blanks. “It’s a little bit baffling for us in the industry to hear about this and how this
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Palm Springs Mayor Pro Tem Lisa Middleton officially announced today that she will enter the race for state Senate. I’m thrilled today to announce my campaign for State Senate District 28. I’m running to make a difference in Sacramento and be an effective voice for #SD28 by bringing pragmatic, practical solutions that will improve the
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