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Business Recovery Alliance Coachella Valley hosts hospitality job fair

April 6, 2021 3:16 PM Jesus Reyes

The Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce and the Business Recovery Alliance Coachella Valley announced a virtual job fair focusing on the hospitality industry. The virtual event will be held on Friday, April 16, 2021 from 9:00 AM to Noon. Jobseekers can register at: https://portal.premiervirtual.com/event/register-jobseeker/6702-hospitality-fair Job seekers should bring their resumes, cover letters, and be prepared for

Several teens and young adults receive shots now that appointments are available for 16 and older

April 6, 2021 3:06 PM Caitlin Thropay

On Tuesday vaccines started being given to people 16 and older in Riverside County. “I’m from Eastvale, California and I’m 16 years old,” Hunter O’Brien told News Channel 3. Hunter and his father, Jason O’Brien wasted no time to get their vaccines. “This morning I read the news article that it had opened up for

Riverside County reports 205 new cases, 28 deaths, & 5 more hospitalizations since Monday

April 6, 2021 1:29 PM Jesus Reyes

NEW CASES Riverside County reported 205 new coronavirus cases since Monday, bringing the total up to 295,631 cases. Check out the county map below(Note Data will continue to update past today) Riverside County Moves to Orange Tier, California could to lift all COVID 19 restrictions on June 15th Riverside County moved to the orange tier,

CA to lift all COVID 19 restrictions on June 15th, mask mandate will remain

April 6, 2021 10:11 AM Timothy Kiley

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — California plans to lift most coronavirus restrictions on businesses and workplaces June 15, with officials saying enough people should be vaccinated by then to allow for life to almost get back to a pre-pandemic normal. Watch the full news conference here: “We can confidently say by June 15 that we can

Riverside County will be able to operate in the orange tier Wednesday

April 6, 2021 10:44 AM Taban Sharifi

Governor Gavin Newsom held a press conference as California reaches 20 million vaccines administered, including 4 million in the hardest-hit communities. 16 counties are moving to less restrictive tiers, Riverside County is one of them. The change means that: Bars will be able to reopen outdoors only. This marks the first time since June 2020 that

Anyone 16+ can now get vaccinated as Riverside County nears the ‘orange’ tier

April 6, 2021 5:54 AM Madison Weil

Starting on Tuesday, April 6th, anyone 16+ can get a COVID-19 vaccine in Riverside County. The county decided to expand eligibility a little over a week early to ensure doses don’t go to waste. “We are seeing many available appointments at public health clinics have not been filled,” said Booke Federico, public information officer, Riverside

Central Valley men charged in alleged drive-by BB gun shooting in Palm Springs

April 5, 2021 8:40 PM City News Service

Felony assault charges were filed today against two Central Valley men accused of shooting a senior with a BB gun while he was sitting at a bus stop in Palm Springs. Christian Vitto-McVay, 19, of Modesto and Larry Bradford Williams, 26, of Stockton are accused in the drive-by attack reported about 6:50 p.m. last Tuesday

What it looks like as Coachella Valley businesses prepare to move into the Orange Tier

April 5, 2021 10:42 AM Caitlin Thropay

As of Monday, Riverside County is still in the red tier but with our current case rate and positivity rate continuing to improve there’s a chance we could move into the orange “moderate” tier on Tuesday which would most likely go into effect on Wednesday. News Channel 3’s Caitlin Thropay explained what businesses would be

Riverside County opens vaccination slots to those 16 and older

April 5, 2021 10:47 AM Dani Romero

Riverside County is expanding the list of people who are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccination, opening it up to everyone 16 and older starting tomorrow April 6th. “I am ecstatic in my profession flight attendant being around all these people, who are still flying when they probably shouldn’t be unless they are fully vaccinated,”

Two men on FBI Terrorism Watch list arrested attempting to cross Calexico border

April 5, 2021 3:18 PM Jesus Reyes

The U.S. Border Patrol announced that two men who were arrested attempting to cross the U.S. border into Calexico were identified on a terrorism watch list. The arrests happened over the past couple of months. The first arrest happened on January 29. A 33-year-old man from Yemen was apprehended approximately three miles west of the

Powerful wind gusts create dangerous conditions across Coachella Valley

April 5, 2021 5:36 PM Shelby Nelson

On Monday the Coachella Valley was hit with a major wind event, which sent debris and dust flying. Victorville resident Danny Claxton had no idea it would be this windy passing through the desert. Claxton got off at the Bob Hope offramp to fix the awnings on his trailer after he said they were blowing

CVUSD security director charged with solicitation of prostitution

April 5, 2021 4:08 PM City News Service

A July 15 arraignment date was set today for the security director of the Coachella Valley Unified School District, who was allegedly caught attempting to beckon the services of a prostitute. Adam Sambrano Jr., 39, of Indio was charged Friday with one misdemeanor prostitution solicitation count and remains out of custody awaiting his initial court

Riverside County expands COVID vaccine eligibility to those 16 & older starting April 6

April 5, 2021 3:15 PM Jesus Reyes

Starting Tuesday, April 6, Riverside County will expand COVID vaccine eligibility to those 16 and older for COVID-19 vaccination Those who are 16 and 17 – who are eligible for the Pfizer vaccine – will need to be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian to get vaccinated. Moderna and the Johnson & Johnson vaccine

Riverside County COVID hospitalizations fall below 100 since April 1, 2020

April 5, 2021 1:57 PM Jesus Reyes

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Arrest made in bucket truck theft that left a contractor seriously injured

April 5, 2021 2:21 PM Jesus Reyes

The Beaumont Police Department have arrested a suspect accused of stealing a bucket truck and seriously injuring a contractor. The incident happened on Oct. 8, 2020 in the area of Beaumont Avenue and Oak Valley Parkway. Police said the suspect drove off in the bucket truck while the contractor was still on it. Example of

Condoleezza Rice joins the Mickelson Foundation’s board of directors

April 5, 2021 1:48 PM Jesus Reyes

Former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice is now a member of the Mickelson Foundation’s board of directors. The Mickelson Foundation is the charitable organization of World Golf Hall of Famer Phil Mickelson and his wife, Amy Mickelson. It is also the host organization for The American Express™ PGA TOUR event, which is held annually

La Quinta man charged in alleged stabbing of Riverside County Sheriff’s deputy

April 5, 2021 12:18 PM City News Service

Nearly a dozen felony charges were filed today against a La Quinta man accused of stabbing a Riverside County sheriff’s deputy in the leg during a scuffle in Palm Desert. Christian Matthew Choi, 50, is charged with 10 felony counts, including two counts of attempted murder on a peace officer. He also faces charges of

The journey back to the Coachella Valley of the Forever Marilyn statue is delayed

March 1, 2021 3:57 PM Jesus Reyes

UPDATE 04/05/2021 The Forever Marilyn statue was set to begin the journey back to the Coachella Valley on Monday, April 5th. Her return has been delayed and there is no word yet on another set date to leave New Jersey. We are told we will have another update on Tuesday, April 6th. UPDATE 03/30/2021 A

Easter weekend in Coachella Valley hit with warmest temperatures of 2021 so far

April 4, 2021 12:47 PM Shelby Nelson

The Coachella Valley is no stranger to hot, dry weather but as of Easter weekend, warmer than normal temperatures lingered throughout parts of the valley. On Saturday, both Palm Springs and Thermal reached into the triple digits, making April 3rd the first triple digit day of 2021. The average high temperature for Palm Springs this

Church in Indian Wells sees thousands show up for Easter services

April 4, 2021 1:12 PM Caitlin Thropay

The heat and the ongoing pandemic didn’t stop many churchgoers from meeting to celebrate Easter on Sunday. News Channel 3’s Caitlin Thropay was at one local church’s service who saw thousands of people attend. This year’s Easter celebration looked very different than last year’s when churches were closed and moved services online. “We’re really glad

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