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In the middle of the coronavirus pandemic, large public protests defy public health restrictions as people gathering in close proximity pour into the streets. Here in the valley, Dr. Euthym Kontaxis, the medical director of Tennity Emergency Department at Eisenhower Health says a lot of important information about the virus will follow in the wake
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On Wednesday morning Rep. Raul Ruiz, M.D. hosted a discussion with prominent black leaders of the Coachella Valley. They discussed protests, racism, and action amid a series of crimes targeting black people throughout the nation. “There’s systemic racism that runs through the vain of America,” Palm Springs First Baptist Church Pastor, Rodney Croom said. Participants
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Former Riverside County Supervisor Patricia “Corky” Larson, for whom the Indio courthouse is named, died today at her Palm Desert home at the age of 92. Local officials and agencies representing the Coachella Valley lauded her many years of public service, which included three terms each on the Board of Supervisors and the Coachella Valley
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The stores at the Cabazon outlet malls are boarded up in preparation for a “potential protest.” Communications officerMatt Napier, spokesperson for California Highway Patrol – Banning office, the department got intelligence of a potential protest at the Cabazon outlet malls that eluded to “looting and rioting.” As a precaution for this, authorities have closed the
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Riverside County health officials released the latest data on the coronavirus pandemic over the past 24 hours. The number of cases increased by 148, bringing the total number to 8,303. Over 125,000 patients have been tested. 4,897 patients have recovered, up from 4,804 on Tuesday. There were new 3 deaths reported since yesterday, Rancho Mirage
Continue ReadingLike many around the country, a group of eight teenagers from the Coachella Valley found themselves on social media expressing their disgust with racial inequality. “What happened to the cornerstone of American justice where everyone is innocent until proven guilty? Since when does a police officer get to choose whether a man or a woman
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45 firefighters and 15 engines, five from Palm Springs & 10 from outside agencies, were working to contain a vegetation fire Tuesday evening burning near Toledo Avenue & Murray Canyon Drive, near Bob Hope’s former home. Courtesy of Paul J Wilkinson via Share@KESQ.com The fire grew from 20 acres to 100 acres to 175 acres
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Firefighters are gearing up for another long day of fire containment in south Palm Springs. According to Palm Springs Fire Captain Nathan Gunkel, two firefighters have already been taken to the hospital to be treated for heat exhaustion. “Very hot temperatures expected today it’s going to be slow moving. Very steep terrain, very rocky, very
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At least three dozen people took part in a peaceful demonstration protesting police brutality Tuesday afternoon in La Quinta. Organizers wrote on social media that the protest was a “peaceful protest against police brutality to show unity & demand change.” Protesters gathered at the La Quinta Community Park off Avenida Montezuma. The size of the
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Exercising a one-time provision in state law, the Board of Supervisors today approved a $1 increase in motor vehicle registration fees for Riverside County residents who drive their own cars, and a $2 increase for operators of commercial vehicles, in a move to boost funding for a forensic program. Supervisor Kevin Jeffries cast the sole
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On Monday Riverside County proclaimed a local emergency and issued a curfew from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. Tuesday morning. The decision was made as protesters rallied throughout the county. Two protests occurred in the Coachella Valley, and happened in the cities of Palm Desert and Palm Springs. “Officer please, I can’t breathe,” “Say their
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Riverside County supervisors approved the establishment of an assistance program that will provide $45 million in grants to help small businesses enduring hardships due to the coronavirus pandemic. The program will provide a maximum $10,000 per grant recipient — and only 4,500 will be selected because of the funding cap, officials said. The program is
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About a half-dozen people were arrested last night for violating a countywide curfew and other offenses following a demonstration against police brutality in Palm Desert, sheriff’s officials confirmed on Tuesday. At its height, the peaceful demonstration in response to the Memorial Day death of George Floyd in Minneapolis comprised nearly 500 protesters, whomet near Palm
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On Monday, we reported that the Republican Headquarters in La Quinta was vandalized over the weekend. The building’s windows were boarded up and glass was still visible outside. Details: Republican headquarters in La Quinta closed due to vandalism Photo of Republican Headquarters on 6/1/20 Very little information was known at the time. Cal Fire later
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Signs of life appeared on El Paseo Tuesday. A steady stream of traffic was on the road and people drank coffee at Starbucks. While some retailers were moving inventory back in, dozens of shops remained boarded up, creating a strange experience for shoppers on a lane usually known for glitz, glamour and high-end shopping.
Continue Reading Riverside County health officials released the latest data on the coronavirus pandemic since Monday. The number of cases increased by 173, bringing the total number to 8,155. Over 120,000 patients have been tested. 4,804 patients have recovered, up from 4,725 on Monday. There were 11 new deaths reported since yesterday, bringing the total to 342.
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The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a shooting in the area of Agua Blanca Street in the city of Coachella Tuesday afternoon. According to Corporal Murphy, a spokesperson for the Sheriff’s Department, deputies were called to the area at around 12:28 p.m. following reports of an assault with a deadly weapon. Deputies arrived at
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Revivals stores are now reopen. “Isn’t that beautiful and it’s only 20 dollars!” Linda Stewart said as she held up a sparkly blue dress. This is the second day she has spent at Revivals in Palm Springs. On Monday, the day they reopened, she said she waited in line for an hour. News Channel 3
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Two mosquitos were found to carry West Nile Virus by Coachella Valley Vector Control. No human cases have been reported. Tammy Gordon, the public information officer with Coachella Valley Vector Control said, “The first sight was near Portola and Golf Course Way. The second site was near 74 and Mesa View Dr.” Both of these
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Firefighters were working to contain a fire at a Palm Desert bar early Tuesday morning. Crews were called to the Red Barn along the 73200 block of Highway 111 at 3:39 a.m. where heavy smoke was showing from the front of the building. Live report from the scene the fire during our morning newscast A
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