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The Palm Springs City Council unanimously voted to extend the eviction moratorium through June. The city council first passed the moratorium on April 7. Palm Springs’ ordinance differs from the state as it also covers commercial property. “So many unique small businesses who, through no fault of their own, The moratorium protects residents and commercial
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A 40-year-old Vista man was arrested on Friday after authorities say he tried to enter the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center (MCAGCC) in Twentynine Palms using a fake ID card. Deputies from the Morongo Basin Sheriff’s Station were called to the 3400 block of Adobe Road to assist Provost Marshal Officers with the suspect
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Fire Caption Fernando Herrera with the Riverside County Fire Department and Cal Fire has a reminder during these extreme heat conditions. A temperature in a closed vehicle can drastically rise. He said the, “Fire department responds to a lot of vehicle lockouts and a lot of the times unfortunately, it’s parents, that we leave our
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Frontier, Allegiant Air and Jet Blue have all received tentative approval from the U.S. Department of Transportation to suspend all of their flights at Palm Springs International Airport. “I think it is probably necessary for them. I mean financially, obviously it’s a good move,” said passenger and Las Vegas resident Frank Gaske. The three
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Starting on Wednesday, small businesses in Palm Desert will be able to submit an application for an interest-free loan through the Unite Palm Desert Economic Relief package. The city announced the first phase of the loan program which will provide $1 million in city funds to support restaurants, retail, service industries, and small businesses. In
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The Indio Police Department arrested a suspect who authorities say led officers on a pursuit early Tuesday morning. The incident began at around 4:30 a.m. in the area of Indio Boulevard and Smurr Street. This is where officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a blue four-door 2007 Chrysler Sebring for vehicle code violations.
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Riverside University Health System – Public Health has released new coronavirus data from the past 24 hours. Visit KESQ.com/Coronavirus for the latest local updates Tuesday’s update showed new positive coronavirus cases in Riverside County. That’s an increase of 135 cases since Monday. The total number of cases in now 7,139 with over 106,000 patients tested.
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Many people are keeping things like hand sanitizer and disinfecting wipes in their vehicles because of the coronavirus pandemc. But, temperatures this week are expected to stay unseasonably warm. Keeping these products in your car can actually be dangerous or cause the ingredients to change. Fire Captain Fernando Herrera with the Riverside County Fire Department
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Cal Fire San Bernardino firefighters have nearly fully contained a 10-acre wildfire that burned between Morongo Valley and Yucca Valley Tuesday afternoon. According to Cal Fire, the fire is burning on Scholl Drive and Highway 62, in the community of Palm Wells. Several residents around the area have reported seeing smoke and helicopters in the
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UPDATE 5/28/20: Ernie Ball Inc. is no longer taking requests at this time due to the overwhelming demand Original Story 5/26/20: Ernie Ball Inc., a Coachella-based manufacturer of premium guitar strings, bass strings, and guitar accessories, is offering up to five free face masks for Coachella Valley residents in need during the coronavirus pandemic. Residents
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During his news conference on Tuesday, Governor Gavin Newsom announced that counties that have already been granted regional variances to allow barbershops and hair salons to reopen. Riverside County is one of the counties that have been granted regional variance after meeting the state’s preparedness criteria. County officials confirmed these businesses are allowed to open
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Governor Gavin Newsom announced on Tuesday that hair salons and barbershops in all but 11 counties will be allowed to reopen with newly released safety guidelines. Riverside County is one the 47 counties that was allowed to reopen these businesses. Over the past couple of days, houses of worship, malls, dine-in restaurants, and casinos have reopened across the Coachella
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The Desert Hills Premium Outlets announced that they will reopen today, Tuesday at 11am. Simon, the company that owns and operates the outlet mall has detailed a policy for social distancing to try to keep customers and workers safe. That policy is expected to be followed by all tenants that have space within the outlet
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The Westfield Mall in Palm Desert will reopen on Friday, May 29, with modified hours. The mall’s new hours will be: Monday through Saturday: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.Sunday: 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Visit KESQ.com/Coronavirus for more local updates, including updated case totals and the latest on additional reopenings Mall officials also said government-mandated
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When Sandra Burdette was called back to work dealing blackjack at Agua Caliente’s Rancho Mirage casino last week, her first thought was ‘too soon.’ “I know one thing: I’m keeping my mom and me safe, no matter what,” Burdette said. Speaking exclusively to News Channel 3, Burdette said in her mind, it’s a matter of
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Four people were arrested Monday morning for an alleged residential burglary in Cabazon. According to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, the victim was alerted to the burglary by video surveillance. Deputies were dispatch to the 9000 block of Mias Canyon Road at approximately 7:30 a.m. About 15 minutes later, deputies saw what they believed could
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A friend captured the footage showing Marine Corps Chief Warrant Officer Jeff Gonzalez packing up and saying goodbye to his family at their home at Camp Pendleton in 2012 as Gonzalez and his unit deployed to Afghanistan. It was one of several combat missions there and in Iraq for the father of five over 21
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Dozens of people spent their Memorial Day at Whitewater Preserve this holiday. Many were happy to beat the heat at the water preserve, and get some fresh air after months of having to stay inside due to COVID-19. “It’s been a little stir crazy. It was time to get outside and get some fresh air–
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Churches, temples, synagogues, mosques and other places of worship are once again able to open in Riverside County, officials announced Monday afternoon. Services are able to begin immediately, however, statewide guidelines must be followed. One of the big changes brought about by the new guidelines limits the number of attendees. Services must limit the number
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The Cathedral City Senior Center helped the residents of Tierra Del Sol, the low-income housing development next door, acknowledge Memorial Day by facilitating meals to be delivered to each household. One resident at Tierra Del Sol showed her appreciation as volunteers from the senior center delivered her meal this holiday. “Oh I think its wonderful
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