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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Riverside University Health System – Public Health has released new coronavirus data since Friday. Visit KESQ.com/Coronavirus for the latest local updates Monday’s update shows an increase of 540 new positive cases across Riverside County. This is since Friday, not in the past 24 hours as it typically released. With this new update, the county now

The Gardens on El Paseo, Palm Desert’s outdoor shopping center, reopened to the public on Tuesday morning. The center will operate under limited hours: Monday – Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Sunday, 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Visit KESQ.com/Coronavirus for more local updates, including updated case totals and the latest on additional reopenings There

Many businesses across the valley have been open now for two days after the governor gave the green light Friday for Riverside County to move further along in stage two of the state’s reopening strategy.  “It was amazing and I am getting alot of comments saying thanks for opening up, thanks for surviving,” said Jerry

“Bonjour”  Doors at French Rotisserie Cafe in Palm Desert are open for dine in service.  “Excited and hope that everyone will feel comfortable to comeback,” said Fuentes.   Fabienne Fuentes, Owner of the cafe, said they’re taking extra measures aimed at keeping diners and staff safe including investing in a new air purification system.  “What