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A man was arrested for his alleged role in a series of indecent exposure incidents in the area of Avenue 58 and Madison Street in La Quinta. Authorities did not release more information on the previous incidents but did note that the La Quinta Special Enforcement Team conducting an investigation into this for several months.
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The Riverside County Department of Environmental Health released new guidelines for pools at apartment complexes and HOAs. The guidelines change the county’s initial one-person per pool policy to allow more people to share a pool. The new guidelines do not specify a limit on swimmers but does allow members from the same household are allowed
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Riverside County cases have increased to 4,672. The number of reported cases jumped by 218 in the past 24 hours. Last Monday, the total number of cases was 3,563. Visit KESQ.com/Coronavirus for local coverage Recoveries slightly increased across Riverside County going from 1,997 to 2,025. Health officials define ‘recovered’ individuals as “living, confirmed cases who
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News Channel 3’s Peter Daut will be moderating a virtual town hall on Thursday, May 7. Congressman Raul Ruiz and leaders from the AARP, the Office of Aging, and Jewish Family Center, will answer questions focused on issues affecting seniors and caregivers during the coronavirus update. Residents are encouraged to email questions to coronvirus@kesq.com before
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LIVE NOW: Governor @GavinNewsom provides an update on the state’s response to #COVID19. https://t.co/P7G0hrA5VT— Governor Gavin Newsom (@CAgovernor) May 6, 2020 Governor Gavin Newsom announced a new website that will allow you to find a coronavirus test site near you. You can locate a test site at: https://www.arcgis.com/apps/Nearby/index.html?appid=43118dc0d5d348d8ab20a81967a15401 Riverside County has multiple testing sites already
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The US Geological Survey reported a 4.0 Magnitude earthquake was felt near Niland early Wednesday morning. There were no immediate reports of any damage or injuries following the moderate quake, centered 7 miles west southwest of Niland at 1:27 a.m. There were not many reports of people feeling light or weak shaking mainly in small
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Riverside County will open eight new testing sites Wednesday, May 6 increasing testing capacity by additional 1,000 people per day. Editors note: The testing sites did not open on May 6. We reached out to county officials to find out why the sites weren’t open and when they will be ready to open. Officials have
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The very first patient diagnosed with coronavirus at JFK Memorial Hospital in Indio is speaking out. In an exclusive interview with News Channel 3’s Madison Weil, he and his doctor share their experience and how together, they got through it. “The moment that I walked into the room and put on the mask and the
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The Riverside County Board of Supervisors voted to table their decision on a proposal that would remove the county health officer’s order, including mandatory face covering and social distancing guidelines. Visit KESQ.com/Coronavirus for the local updates After a 9-hour board meeting with many county residents arguing for and against the proposal and discussion with various
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A special election next Tuesday, May 12 will decide who will represent the 28th district in the state senate in Sacramento. Democrat Elizabeth Romero, who is a Riverside County Board of Education Member, is facing Republican Assemblywoman Melissa Melendez in the run off election. Both candidates say coronavirus has redefined the election. “I’ve never been
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The building at the corner of Palm Drive and Two Bunch Palms in Desert Hot Springs was a Kmart until last October. This summer, a new company is moving in. It’s San Diego-based Royal Emerald Pharmaceuticals. “It’s exciting. It always feels good to be able to come in and help communities in need,” said Justin
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Riverside County now has a total of 4,454 cases. The number of reported cases increased by 100 in the past 24 hours. Last Monday, the total number of cases was 3,563. Visit KESQ.com/Coronavirus for local coverage There were 3 new reported deaths across the county. Yesterday, Riverside County reported an increase of 20, one of
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Because of the coronavirus pandemic, many small businesses are in need of help. A recent group called Palm Springs Supports Small Business has been formed to match volunteers with small businesses. Palm Springs Supports Small Business said they are dedicated to reaching out a helping hand to the Palm Springs small business community, especially now, during
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Large crowds gathered outside the Riverside County Board of Supervisors meeting this morning. Crowds held up signs demanding the reopening of the state. Photo courtesy of Rob McMillan – KABC The Board of Supervisors is expected to vote on a proposal to revoke the county’s health orders in favor of aligning with Governor Newsom’s stay-at-home
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Some restrictions to businesses across the state are being lifted Friday. That’s when California enters “phase 2” of Governor Newsom’s four-step plan to lift the stay-at-home order. News Channel 3’s Caitlin Thropay explains what that means to businesses and shoppers here in Coachella Valley. At Lilies flower shop in Palm Springs, florist Tammy Vradenburg is
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The Riverside County Gang Impact Team, run by the Bureau of Investigation within the District Attorney’s Office, served a search warrant Tuesday morning in the area of 400 Sunset Way in Palm Springs. John Hall, Public Information Officer with the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office, said no shots were fired and only distraction devices were deployed.
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Authorities were investigating a fire that broke out late Monday night on the Rimrock Hiking Trail in Palm Springs. The fire was about 100 feet away from a water tower near Palm Hills Drive, according to KESQ News Channel 3 Reporter Madison Weil who said crews were mopping up. The flames were first reported at
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Supervisor Manny Perez says he now supports a mandatory face covering order in Riverside County. This comes just one day before the Riverside County Board of Supervisors is set to vote on a proposal by Supervisor Perez that would revoke some county health orders, including mandatory face covering. Supervisors Perez and Karen Spiegel announced the
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A resident of Desert Hot Springs put up signs made out of yarn throughout the community. Stephanie Buriel calls herself a yarn bomber. She said you decide on a design you want to make, work on it, and put it out in the community for people to enjoy. She’s used to putting up signs with
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A video of a verbal altercation between local residents over a man selling things on the street has gone viral across social media. The argument stems from a woman who was allegedly harrassing and yelling at a street vendor who was selling supplies along Avenue 42 on the border of Indio & Bermuda Dunes on
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