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As California ships out hundreds of ventilators to other hard-hit states, Riverside County officials continue to warn we are just weeks away from reaching capacity for critical medical equipment locally. Governor Newsom loaned 500 state-owned ventilators to the national stockpile, shipping them to hotspots including New York and six other states. That’s the same number
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COVID-19 has wreaked havoc on the US economy in recent weeks. Despite it also affecting the health of thousands of people, several businesses have had to deal with major losses after being forced to shut their doors. “It’s a little overwhelming. Very emotional sometimes– I’ve been keeping very busy on the business side which I’m
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Mother and teacher with Palm Desert Middle School, Wende Hamann, and her daughter Karley, a student at La Quinta High School, are making facemasks for Desert Sands Unified School District staff on the front lines. These staff members are making and distributing thousands of meals. Wende said, “So we thought, hey we have the time.
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Through world wars and economic downturns, it’s an event that has taken place every year for the past 102 years at the base of the San Jacinto Mountains at the O’donnell Golf Club in Palm Springs. Because of coronavirus, worshippers will not be gathering for the sunrise service this year. “The change and the difference
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A man is in custody after allegedly stabbing a person in downtown Palm Springs Tuesday afternoon. The incident was reported at around 2:08 p.m. The scene is located near the Castañeda’s on the 400 block of S Indian Canyon Drive, located between Ramon Road and E. Arenas Road. The suspect was identified as Juan Garcia,
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After Riverside County orders prohibited gatherings of any size and mandated people where face coverings in public, Riverside County Sheriff, Chad Bianco said deputies are not enforcing these orders. News Channel 3’s Caitlin Thropay tells us why the sheriff’s department is not enforcing these new orders right now. “Riverside County deputies will not be stopping
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Four earthquakes hit the Anza area the latest being at 6 pm recorded at a 3.5. The previous earthquakes just after 5:30 Tuesday afternoon. The first at 5:30 was recorded at a 3.5. Two other hit five minutes later being reported as a 3.2 and a 2.5 This after a series of earthquakes that started
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Palm Springs City Manager David Ready issued a supplementary order imposing stricter fines for those violation state/county/city orders. The fine amounts for the first violation may be up to $5,000 Up to $10,000 for the second violation The thirds and any continuing subsequent violations will see a fine of up to $25,000 Read the Palm
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San Bernardino County has ordered anyone leaving their home to wear a face covering. This is just like the Riverside County order which encourages the use of handkerchiefs, neck gaiters or bandannas. Surgical or N95 masks should not be used. Those should be reserved for first responders and medical personnel. In an effort to protect
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Indian Canyon at the Whitewater wash was closed today because of the rain. More closures will be possible as wet weather sticks around for the week. A Flash Flood Watch is in effect for the Coachella Valley through Wednesday evening. A Winter Storm Warning is in effect, through an extended time frame, through 5 a.m.
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The City of Palm Springs invitest residents impacted by the coronavirus outbreak to join in on a Worker Benefits Virtual Town Hall Webinar this Thursday via Zoom. The webinar will provide information on worker benefits and resources related to tenant rights, mortgage relief, evictions, unemployment benefits, utility relief, food, and local volunteer resources. The presentation
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Following an increase in speeding drivers over the past few weeks, California Highway Patrol – San Gorgonio Pass took to social media to remind drivers of the dangers of speeding The department reported motorists driving at speeds over 100 MPH in 70, 65, and even 55 mph zones. Recent speeding citations issued (Courtesy of CHP
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With the ongoing stay at home order, Governor Gavin Newsom and local valley experts are warning of an expected rise in domestic abuse. “Domestic violence and intimate partner battering…we’re seeing increasing in times of stress,” said Governor Newsom. “We have 16 hotlines that we’ve made available including text chat.” You can find the state’s COVID-19-related
Continue Reading With hours cut and jobs lost, many valley renters are uneasy. Palm Springs city council voted unanimously on a moratorium aimed at providing relief for an extended period of time. The city says residential and commercial tenants unable to pay rent because of COVID-19 are now provided relief until after the crisis is over. The
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Riverside County health officials confirmed 70 new coronavirus cases, bringing the total up to 1,016. The number of deaths jumped from 25 to 28. There is no information on the three new deaths at this time. There were seven new patients who have recovered, bringing the total to 67. Visit KESQ.com/Coronavirus for the latest local
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The Board of Supervisors today directed the Emergency Management Department to accept a $1.8 million federal grant to cover a range of costs directly tied to Riverside County’s coronavirus mitigation efforts. Visit KESQ.com/Coronavirus for local coverage In a 5-0 vote without comment, the supervisors approved the allotment, which will be disbursed by the California Department
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The Flash Flood Watch posted will be in effect through 7 p.m. tomorrow, with the heaviest of rain for the Valley slated for later today into the overnight hours, despite very little rain here yesterday. While the Valley picked up only trace amounts of rain, elsewhere to our West, the rain (and snow) was significant.
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A shooting in Cathedral city leaves one man dead Saturday night. Officers from the cathedral city police department have confirmed the male adult has died from multiple gunshot wounds. The man was found in his vehicle after colliding with a tree in the area of Mccallum way and Avenida Alvera. He was pronounced dead at
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Sheriff Bianco posted a video reaching out to the citizens of Riverside County to comply with new County orders voluntarily. The county order prohibits any gatherings of any size and the wearing of masks in public. The Sheriff stated that these are valid orders and are enforceable by fine and/or imprisonment but that this by
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The widespread impacts of COVID-19 have extended out to couples planning on getting married. The Coachella Valley has seen cancellations and postponements across the board during one of the busiest wedding seasons of the year. “Ninety to ninety-five percent of our weddings are destination weddings. These are people coming to Palm Springs from all over
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