Coachella Valley Questions Answered
American Express concert series will continue on, so what safety measures will be in place?
The American Express PGA golf tournament is returning to La Quinta from January 19-23. It will feature some of the world’s top golfers with concerts and fans in the grandstands. But what about the recent surge in covid cases and what do attendees need to know? Pat McCabe, the tournament’s executive director, said everyone must show
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Congressman Raul Ruiz reflects on Jan. 6 storming of the U.S. Capitol one year later
The thunderous noise of hundreds of protestors forcing their way into the US Capitol Building one year ago, lives vividly in the memory of Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz. That day, he and other house members were directed to grab gas masks and watched as capitol police blockaded them inside the House Chamber. “There was a
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Valley’s only epidemiologist talks Covid surge, omicron, hospitalizations
The valley’s only epidemiologist says Covid infections are on the rise, affecting all ages. The percent-positivity has more than doubled in the last few weeks. News Channel 3’s Peter Daut spoke in-depth with Dr. Patricia Cummings from Eisenhower Health.
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County’s deputy public health director discusses omicron variant concerns, Biden’s plan
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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Palm Springs International Film Festival will go on despite awards gala cancelation
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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RivCo public health director reacts to new statewide mask mandate
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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The city of Coachella celebrates its 75 years
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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Efforts launched to ‘Save Lake Cahuilla’ from closing to the public
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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JFK Memorial Hospital’s infectious disease physician discusses the Omicron variant
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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Palm Springs hosting a vigil for Transgender Day of Remembrance
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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Local deputy stabbed on El Paseo to receive Rick Espinoza Distinguished Service Award
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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Coachella Valley filmmaker calls shooting at Alec Baldwin movie set ‘baffling’; explains precautions for weapons on set
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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