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Goldenvoice, Live Nation among group of LA-based live entertainment companies & sports teams that will require COVID vaccines for full-time staff

August 11, 2021 1:33 PM Jesus Reyes

Some of the largest live entertainment companies and Southern California sports teams will require all U.S. office employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Among the organizations that will issue this new rule includes Goldenvoice, the parent company of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio, and Live Nation Entertainment, which has a partnership

Fire burning at Palm Springs hotel, possible explosion reported

August 11, 2021 12:28 PM Jesus Reyes

Firefighters are working to contain a fire burning at a hotel in Palm Springs Wednesday afternoon. The fire happened at the Caliente Tropics Hotel on 411 E Palm Canyon Drive at approximately 11:52 a.m. According to the Palm Springs Fire Department, there was a possible explosion. Captain Nathan Gunkel confirmed there was damage to one

Valley school districts continue COVID-19 protective measures on buses

August 11, 2021 11:59 AM Madison Weil

Several protective policies are in place as students are heading back to campus this fall — including certain changes when it comes to your child’s transportation. “A lot of the things that we did in the summer and hybrid are going to stay the same,” said Robert Spinuzza, Coordinator of Transportation, PSUSD. As COVID-19 cases

‘Our students are safe’: PSUSD leaders defend taking school resource officers off campuses for now

August 10, 2021 5:28 PM Jake Ingrassia

Four police-trained school resource officers are off the job at Palm Springs Unified amid ongoing negotiations. District Superintendent Dr. Mike Swize said Tuesday the officers have not been removed, but rather framed the changes as a “rebuilding” of the school resource program. PSUSD Executive Security Director Levaughn Smart said the officers were sometimes taking action

Palm Springs Mayor Christy Holstege discusses reaction to city’s new mask & vaccination mandates

August 10, 2021 9:05 PM Peter Daut, KESQ News Team

The mayor of Palm Springs said the city is receiving “overwhelmingly supportive” feedback for its new mask and vaccine mandate. News Channel 3’s Peter Daut spoke with Mayor Christy Holstege on that requirement and how it’s being enforced. More Details on Palm Springs’ requiring vaccination or testing at bars, restaurants, large events

Latest vaccination numbers for ages 12 to 17

August 10, 2021 12:19 PM Melissa Zaremba

About 68% of Americans ages 12 and older have received at least one dose of the COVID vaccine, according to the most recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. When broken down by age, the recent CDC data shows that for ages 12 to 15, only about 29% of kids are fully vaccinated, which is the

7 people injured in multi-vehicle crash in Indio

August 10, 2021 3:13 PM Jesus Reyes

7 people were injured following a two-vehicle crash in Indio Tuesday afternoon. The crash happened at around 2:06 p.m. at the intersection of Jefferson Street and Avenue 42. According to Cal Fire, two people suffered serious injuries, four sustained moderate injuries, and one person had a minor injury. Details on what led up to the

Now Hiring: The Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort & Spa

August 10, 2021 5:22 PM Kylie Miller, KESQ News Team

The Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort & Spa is looking to fill positions all across the resort. “We want to hire folks that really want to come in and just make a name for themselves and really provide great customer service, a lot of smiling. A lot of using the guest names and things of

Man accused of assaulting romantic rival outside Palm Springs nightclub pleads guilty

August 10, 2021 4:33 PM City News Service, Jesus Reyes

A 24-year-old man accused of assaulting a romantic rival with two other men, one of whom allegedly stabbed the victim outside a Palm Springs nightclub, pleaded guilty and was immediately sentenced to 180 days in custody followed by two years of probation today. Aaron Medina-Galaviz of Palm Desert admitted to one of two felony charges

Riverside County reports 1,543 new cases, 2 deaths, & 64 hospitalizations since Monday

August 10, 2021 3:34 PM Jesus Reyes

Riverside County continues to report big increases in new coronavirus cases and hospitalizations. Over the past 24 hours, the county reported 1,543 new coronavirus cases. This brings the total number of cases up to 316,405. The county’s case and positivity rate continues to increase as well. The county is reporting a case rate of 25.7

Fundraiser set up for family of local para educator killed in I-10 crash

August 10, 2021 2:37 PM Jesus Reyes

Loved ones of a local man who was killed in a crash have a set-up a fundraiser page to help family with funeral expenses. Wilbert Guzman, 36, of Desert Hot Springs was killed in a late night crash on Interstate 10 near Cabazon on August 5. Details of the crash remain limited, the California Highway

Desert Care Network hospitals to require all visitors to show proof of vaccination or negative COVID test

August 10, 2021 1:54 PM Jesus Reyes

All visitors at Desert Care Network hospitals will be required to show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test within 72 hours of entering the facility. This comes just a few days after the California Department of Public Health issued a public health order requiring all hospitals across the state to follow this requirement.

Palm Springs International Airport adds flights to Indy, Des Moines, & Provo

August 10, 2021 12:26 PM City News Service

Palm Springs International Airport announced the addition of three new non-stop Allegiant Air flights to Des Moines,Indianapolis, and Provo today. Flights to Des Moines and Indianapolis will start on Nov. 18, operating on Thursdays and Sundays. Flights to Provo will begin Nov. 19, operating on Fridays and Mondays. The Des Moines route is scheduled to

Coachella Valley Unified School District prepares for return

August 10, 2021 6:53 AM Crystal Jimenez

The students at Coachella Valley Unified School District (CVUSD) are making a return to the classroom this week, after being one of the only districts in the area that chose to not return to in-person learning last year. This year, students can expect a new curriculum. Students left the classroom in March of 2020 due

PSUSD hosts a series of clinics for COVID-19 vaccine and TDAP shot

August 10, 2021 6:25 AM Crystal Jimenez

Palm Springs Unified School District (PSUSD) teamed up with Desert Oasis Healthcare to offer students and their families an opportunity to get the COVID-19 vaccine, and also be inoculated with the shot that protects against whooping cough. The immunization shot that protects against tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (TDAP) is being offered for children of all

Newsom Recall: Valley voters to receive mail-in ballots next week as political groups drum up support

August 9, 2021 7:23 PM Jake Ingrassia

Coachella Valley voters will soon head back to the polls – to decide whether to recall Governor Gavin Newsom. Election Day is a little more than a month away, on Sept. 14. Polls will be open in the days leading up, and next week, mail-in ballots will be sent out to all registered voters. The

Businesses sprouting up in area near Coachella Valley Arena development

August 9, 2021 11:20 AM Shelby Nelson

If you’ve driven down Cook Street near the I-10 freeway in Palm Desert you may have noticed more construction projects in the area. It just so happens that on the other side of the freeway is where the multimillion dollar Coachella Valley Arena is set to go up. But are they connected? Surprisingly, what is

Cathedral City Police Chief George Crum says he was “blindsided” by PSUSD decision to not begin semester with School Resource Officers

August 9, 2021 8:08 PM Brandon Iriarte

Cathedral City Police Chief George Crum shared his thoughts with Peter Daut on the decision for Palm Springs Unified to not begin the semester with School Resource Officers. He said parents should be concerned about their kids’ safety. Palm Springs Unified School District’s Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Mike Swize, responded in a statement sent to

How to set up your digital vaccine record and scan the QR code

August 9, 2021 1:44 PM Madison Weil

Bars and restaurants on Arenas Street in Palm Springs are officially asking customers to show proof of being vaccinated or alternatively, a negative COVID-19 test before coming inside. Starting on August 26th, this will be standard for all bars and restaurants in Palm Springs. With the new rules about to go into effect, some questions

Well in the Desert operating without permit; Boxing Club homeless center delayed

August 9, 2021 5:23 PM Rich Tarpening

The Palm Springs Boxing Club homeless service center has been delayed, while negotiations continue with Martha’s Village and Kitchen in Indio to run the center. Meanwhile, while city leaders work to hammer out details on running the Boxing Club, Well in the Desert has remained open, even though their permit has been revoked by the

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