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California movie theaters get green light to reopen Friday

June 9, 2020 10:37 AM Tom Tucker

STATE GUIDANCE FOR MOVIE THEATERS AND ENTERTAINMENT VENUES: LINK: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/CDPH%20Document%20Library/CDPH%20Guidance%20for%20Entertainment%20Venues_ADA%20Compliant_3.13.20.pdf California Movie theaters planning to reopen Friday are required to follow several state guidelines. The most notable changes include social distancing, by limiting theater capacity to no more than 25 percent or no more than 100 attendees. Eric Smith is the General Manager at the

Coachella Valley car dealerships look to bounce back while responding to coronavirus concerns

June 3, 2020 4:19 PM Tom Tucker

Messages about social distancing and other safety measures flashed across the electronic billboard at the Cathedral City Auto Center, where 10 dealers are looking to get sales back on track. “You know it was kind of scary at first when it first hit. Everyone kind of sheltered in place and business really dropped. You know

“Unite Palm Desert” to provide financial relief for small businesses impacted by coronavirus pandemic

May 27, 2020 10:44 AM Tom Tucker

Fina Meraz and her husband Robert each own their own business. Occupying the same building they own, her business is Tile Designs by Fina, and Robert owns iPay Solutions. “At first when this all started going on, we weren’t sure what was happening, so we all cut hours at first and adapted from there,” said

Parents of young swimmers push to keep Palm Springs Swim Center open as city council faces budget crisis

May 19, 2020 9:22 AM Tom Tucker

Young swimmers and their parents gathered Tuesday morning outside the Palm Springs Swim Center. They are the “Elite Otters Swim Team” who used to train at the pool two hours a day, five to six days a week before the pool was locked because of coronavirus. “I love everything about swimming and I love the

“Keep Shining Palm Springs” campaign aims to support businesses impacted by coronavirus pandemic

May 18, 2020 10:33 AM Tom Tucker

Friends and fellow small business owners Ashley Busenius Coy and Christine Soto prepared merchandise for shipment at Windmill City Screen Printing in Cathedral City, owned by Busenius Coy and her husband Glen. The t-shirts, hats, bandanas, postcards, stickers and more all feature the slogan “The Sun Will Keep Shining”. “I just wanted to see my

Coachella Valley casinos prepare to reopen following coronavirus closures

May 13, 2020 9:12 AM Tom Tucker

Workers wiped down slot machines at Spotlight 29 Casino in Coachella. Hourly cleaning of each machine is just one of several new measures in place that you will see on your next visit to the casino, according to General Manager Ryan Walker. “Personally I’ve worked harder more during this period of closure than

Palm Desert health club reopens despite state and county public health orders

May 12, 2020 10:44 AM Tom Tucker

CORRECTION: Contrary to what the report indicates below, the State of California is currently in “Stage 2” of the “Resilience Roadmap Stages”. A document sent from the California Department of Public Health Tuesday to News Channel 3 indicated the state is in “Stage 1”. INITIAL REPORT: Eric Weaver, the owner of Get Fit Training Systems

Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce working on “supplies list” to help businesses looking to reopen

May 11, 2020 10:39 AM Tom Tucker

Light traffic was flowing in downtown Palm Springs at noon Monday, while window shoppers peered into businesses, most of which remain closed. Debra Hunsaker and her husband own The Tinderbox. They’re looking forward to reopening their doors and are thankful that online orders are keeping them afloat. “I’m hoping that we can all recover financially.

Pechanga Resort Casino in Temecula announces plan to reopen

May 9, 2020 3:20 PM Tom Tucker

Pechanga Resort Casino in Temecula today announcedplans to reopen in the coming weeks. Pechanga officials set a target date of June 1, but said the actualdate will be confirmed in the days ahead. Pechanga has been closed for nearly two months in the wake of thecoronavirus pandemic, but with California officials beginning to relax some

Coachella Valley business owners surveyed for coronavirus recovery plan

April 29, 2020 9:19 AM Tom Tucker

At Tiffany’s Sweet spot in La Quinta, the owner says business is down only slightly from last year. “I feel like the community has really rallied around our business. They are supporting us every way they can,” said Tiffany Thorpe. But, a couple of blocks away at Bobby’s Detroit Coney Island, business is off

Coachella Valley golf courses officially back open

April 20, 2020 10:49 AM Tom Tucker, KESQ News Team

Riverside County public health officials have passed a plan to reopen golf courses in the county effective April 20. Update: Palm Springs announces golf courses within the city will remain closed Some of the restrictions include: Play shall be limited to foursomes that will be required to observe social distancing (six feet separation between players

Desert Willow Golf Resort in Palm Desert preparing to reopen with restrictions

April 20, 2020 4:49 PM Tom Tucker

At Desert Willow Golf Resort in Palm Desert a grounds keeper mowed the fairway while people walked and rode bikes on the cart paths. Read: Coachella Valley golf courses officially back open But, golf is not being played and the patio tables are empty. General Manager Derek White is ready for that to change. “As

Coachella Valley restaurants struggle as trade group warns thousands could close

March 31, 2020 10:40 AM Tom Tucker

At Goody’s Cafe in Thousand Palms the sign says “open”, but the dining room is empty. Thankfully, for the owners and employees, the drive through was seeing some customers during lunch hour Tuesday. “It hurts but I know something good will come out of this,” said co-owner George Haralambous. Haralambous and his family have

“Essential” real estate service providers aim to prevent spread of coronavirus

March 30, 2020 5:33 PM Tom Tucker

Palm Desert homeowner David Mueller and his wife put their home up for sale three weeks ago. Activity and interest started out hot but now has cooled considerably. “As we wait there seems to be a line waiting to see our house,” said Mueller. Now knowing that his agents are cleared to sell with caution

California assembly bill calls for fining retailers who display toys and clothing according to gender

March 4, 2020 10:42 AM Tom Tucker

If you shop for children at places like Walmart, Kohl’s or Target, the way they display toys, clothing and other items for kids could soon become less gender specific. “Totally mix them together that’s fine with me, mix the toys up,” said parent Elizabeth Leddy. Retail stores with more than 500 employees could soon be

Proposition 13 would provide billions for public schools but could also bring property tax increases

February 24, 2020 10:44 AM Tom Tucker

Proposition 13, put on the ballot by the California Assembly, would authorize the state to borrow $15 billion to spend on the state’s public schools. According to the Voter Information Guide, the interest on the bond measure would total $11 billion, for a total taxpayer-funded spending package of $26 billion. The money raised would go

Senior says he and others are being illegally targeted for apartment eviction

February 18, 2020 10:13 AM Tom Tucker

While caring for one of his two young children, 65-year-old Raymond Thompson says he’s experiencing significant stress after receiving his latest eviction notice from the manager at Cathedral Palms Senior Apartments, which is government subsidized housing for low-income seniors. “They want me and my daughters out on the streets. It isn’t fair. It’s not right

Desert Hot Springs using promotional campaign to attract tourists and business investment

January 27, 2020 9:08 AM Tom Tucker

A billboard on the eastbound side of Interstate 10 in Palm Springs reads “#ThisIsDHS”. Below that appears the URL, “RediscoverDHS.com”. It’s all part of a campaign put together by Melissa Cronin, co-owner and lead consultant at Palm Springs Based Buzz Factory, the firm hired by the City of Desert Hot Springs. “I hope that people

Palm Springs house flippers say contractor performed “shoddy” work and owes them thousands of dollars

January 6, 2020 5:14 PM Tom Tucker

Drew and Margaret Bierman sat on the patio of their investment property on West Camino Alturas in Palm Springs. They closed June 1st on the $1.2 million 4,200 square foot five bedroom home. Wanting to completely renovate the place, they signed a contract with licensed valley contractor George Gutierrez , owner of “Gee Ar Gee

City of Rancho Mirage finds rent increases at “The Colony” in violation of city code

December 18, 2019 10:57 AM Tom Tucker

Carol Mulvihill reacted Wednesday morning, one day the after the Rancho Mirage Mobile home Fair Practices Commission agreed with her and other tenants at The Colony in their complaints against park owner Chicago-based Hometown America. “They have to pay a $500 civil penalty for every infraction that they’ve taken away from us,” said Mulvihill. Tuesday,