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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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Hadley Fruit Orchards, the roadside shop in Cabazon known for its date shakes, reopened its doors Monday. The store has been closed for a month to prevent the spread of the virus. “We’ve been having a deficit for all our favorite products,” said June Siva, a Hadley’s customer returning for the first time in weeks.
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Palm Desert Periodontist, Dr. Peter Warshawsky says most of his 18 member staff has been receiving unemployment benefits for the past five weeks after being temporarily laid off. “This is new, and everybody wants to make the right decisions for the safety of the public and the dental providers as well,” said Warshawsky. Warshawsky is
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Monday kicked off Wildfire Awareness Week. As temperatures have already begun reaching triple digits, fire officials said a few small fires have already ignited in the east valley the week prior. “We start bringing in additional firefighters to staff our wild land engines throughout Riverside County,” Riverside County public information officer, Capt. Fernando Herrera said.
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Yucca Valley’s town council has launched an economic assistance program that awards grant money to local mom and pop shops, who have been closed during the coronavirus pandemic. “Its been tough you know the bills don’t stop coming in,” said Edward Costello. Edward Costello opened up his own gaming lounge in Yucca Valley last year.
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Local restaurants are still finding ways to help people celebrate Cinco de Mayo (Tuesday, May 5) even when most of them are closed. Here’s a list of some restaurants offering Cinco de Mayo specials/deals: Pueblo Viejo Grill – Their special Cinco de Mayo to-go package includes a bottle of their house margarita, eight tacos, a
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Riverside County now has a total of 4,354 cases. The number of reported cases increased by 174 in the past 24 hours. Last Monday, the total number of cases was 3,563. Visit KESQ.com/Coronavirus for local coverage Deaths in the county increased by 20 in the past 24 hours, one of the largest day-to-day increase in
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Traffic was backed up in the area of state Route 86 and Avenue 50 in Coachella following a collision involving multiple semi-trucks. Cal Fire confirmed that two semi-trucks were involved in the crash. One person was evaluated but declined further treatment. Traffic was at a standstill with heavy backup. At least one northbound lane was
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