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Crematoriums throughout Riverside County were cleared today to conduct operations without regard to daily emission caps, under a temporary waiver granted by the South Coast Air Quality Management District stemming from the coronavirus surge. AQMD officials said the waiver previously granted to Los Angeles and Orange counties now applies to Riverside County, and it will
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The California Highway Patrol El Centro area confirmed that a toddler has been pronounced dead after being struck by a vehicle backing up. The incident happened Tuesday at around 7 p.m. Police say the toddler, a one-year-old old, ran behind a vehicle as it was backing up in front of a residence in Thermal. The
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The California Highway Patrol is on scene of a rollover crash on Interstate 10 near Whitewater, east of Haugen-Lehmann Way. A van towing a trailer carrying a vehicle crashed and rolled. The California Highway Patrol reported the van was traveling at highspeed before the driver lost control. The van rolled over and landed in thecenter
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Riverside County reported 793 new cases since Tuesday, bringing the total of cases up to 277,724. Check out the county map below(Note Data will continue to update past today) Download the News Channel 3 app on the Apple Store or Google Play to get alerts on when new appointments or vaccine clinics are available. Stay-at-home Order lifted in all
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At 10 am Governor Newsom provided an update on the latest coronavirus data and on the distribution of vaccines. WATCH HERE:
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The Biden administration announced Tuesday that COVID-19 vaccines will soon be sent directly to retail pharmacies across the nation to help improve distribution. White House coronavirus response coordinator Jeff Zients said the government intends to ship about 1 million doses per week to about 6,500 pharmacies. Additionally, vaccine doses will be sent directly to pharmacies
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Face masks are now required in all United States national parks, including Joshua Tree National Park. The mask mandate comes as a result of an executive order signed by President Joe Biden on Protecting the Federal Workforce and Requiring Mask-Wearing. The new policy requires mask wearing in National Park Service buildings and facilities and on
Continue ReadingSecuring the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine is no small feat, but that’s not where the journey ends — one dose is not enough protection. Thousands of people are close to being ready for their second dose of a coronavirus vaccine in Riverside County. News Channel 3’s Dani Romero breaks down what you need
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The former Mayor of San Diego, Republican Kevin Faulconer officially launched his gubernatorial campaign in Los Angeles today in front of a closed elementary school highlighting, what he calls, the ineffective leadership of Governor Gavin Newsom. In a one-on-one interview with I-Team Reporter Karen Devine, Faulconer explains why he says it’s time for a change in leadership
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Riverside County hospitalizations due to coronavirus dropped again today with a total of 954 patients in the hospital due to COVID. 254 of those are in the ICU. Reported deaths due to the coronavirus did go up by 80, bringing the total killed by the virus to 3,251. Confirmed cases jumped by 1,059 for a
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Starting at noon, Dr. Ghaly, California Health and Human Services Secretary holds a news conference to update the latest on coronavirus numbers, county tier updates and vaccine distribution. WATCH:
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The CDC has updated guidelines for small gatherings ahead of the Super Bowl. Gathering virtually or with the people you live with is the safest way to celebrate the Super Bowl this year. CDC Guidelines “If you end up going to a Super Bowl setting with 15 people and no one has a mask indoors
Continue Reading Former San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer (R) officially began his campaign for governor on Monday, criticizing Gov. Gavin Newsom for such issues as income inequality and homelessness and pledging to begin the “California comeback.” “California has become the land of broken promises,” Faulconer said in an approximately two and a half minute video released on
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Police were investigating a reported shooting in Desert Hot Springs early Tuesday morning. Officers were called to the 5th Street Mobile Home Park at its 6th Street entrances just west of Palm Drive where they told KESQ News Channel 3 they were investigating reports of shots fired. They said they had no suspect or victim
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California is changing its tune, and now allows live entertainment at outdoor restaurants under the purple tier. Live acts, including musicians and comedians, are now permitted to perform at restaurants with outdoor dining. It’s the first time performers have been included in the purple tier. “It’s just been such a big question,” said Lisa Lynn
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Several Coachella Valley agencies and Riverside County partnered to bring a mobile vaccination site to farmworkers of the eastern Coachella Valley. A total of 250 vaccinations were designated for Monday’s event at Tudor Ranch in Mecca. Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz and Supervisor V. Manuel Perez were among those who attended. Monday was Rep Ruiz’s first
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Hospitalizations due to COVID dropped by 149 over the weekend and there were 22 less ICU patients as well. Some good news for the Counties stressed health care system. This leaves 979 patients currently hospitalized with the virus with 268 of those in the ICU. Riverside County did report 80 deaths bringing the total number
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Residents at the Oasis Mobile Home Park on the Torres Martinez Tribe lands near Thermal have had continuous issues with contaminated water at the park. This is a community of hundreds of people, including families, elderly, children, and essential workers. “We continue to live with water that is very dirty. It comes out yellow,” said
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“We’re hoping it’s just going to be a completely reimagined museum,” Cindy Burreson, interim executive director for the Children’s Discovery Museum of the Desert told News Channel 3. Nearly a year after closing its doors, the Children’s Discovery Museum of the Desert is making plans for its future. Read Article: Children’s Discovery Museum of the
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Actor Leslie Odom, Jr. has been named by the Palm Springs International Film Festival as is the recipient of its Spotlight Award, Actor for One Night in Miami. “Leslie Odom, Jr. is a truly talented performer,” said Festival Chairman Harold Matzner. “In his latest project, One Night in Miami, Odom Jr. brilliantly portrays singer Sam
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