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A total of 38 people are without a home after a fire tore through a Banning community Saturday afternoon. The fire erupted at about 12:48 p.m. on the 1900 block of E. Ramsey Street. “The first engine got on scene and said there was multiple structures on fire,” said Riverside County and Calfire Batt. Chief
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Gov. Newsom announced the stay-at-home order issued three weeks ago that was set to expire Monday is “likely” going to be extended. The announcement is expected to come Tuesday from state public health officials. It comes as grim news to businesses who are now working to secure federal coronavirus relief after a bill was passed.
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The first Dutch Bros Coffee shop in the Coachella Valley is now open! The shop opened its doors in La Quinta, off of 44-175 Jefferson Street. At one point, there were about 50 Cars lined up eagerly anticipating their coffees. Cars spread out from inside the shopping center and nearly went into Jefferson Street when
Continue ReadingWASHINGTON (AP) — The House voted Monday to increase COVID-19 relief checks to $2,000, meeting President Donald Trump’s demand for bigger payments and sending the bill to the GOP-controlled Senate, where the outcome is uncertain. Democrats led passage, 275-134, their majority favoring additional assistance. They had settled for smaller $600 payments in a compromise with
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Case Changes Since Thursday Riverside County reported 16,367 new cases since Thursday, bringing the total to 174,477. FULL STORY: The coronavirus vaccine has arrived to the Coachella Valley, hear from the first local healthcare workers to receive it Riverside County has the 8th most cases among counties across the United States, according to John Hopkins
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2020 has been a rollercoaster ride for many businesses. Some having to close their doors for good. News Channel 3’s Caitlin Thropay brings us a look back at all the ups and downs. “It has been a roller coaster,” co-owner of Beer Hunter, Kevin Steele told News Channel 3. “We’ve been up and down, several
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With a presumed post-holiday surge, our stay-at-home order may last longer. Today, December 28 was supposed to be the day Governor Gavin Newsom’s stay-at-home order expires. However, state health officials said with ICU beds still occupied the order will most likely be extended. The order first took effect on December 6, over three weeks ago.
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UPDATE: A representative for the Vista Ventena Hotel in Desert Hot Springs contacted News Channel 3, indicating rooms will be offered at a 50% discount to people who lost their homes in the blaze. Call the hotel at (760) 680-7418 for more information. INITIAL REPORT: About 40 people in Banning are looking for other places
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Hundreds of people lined up at St. Louis Catholic Church in Cathedral City the day after Christmas. Riverside County’s Department of Public Health and Desert Healthcare District Foundation teamed up to hold the free pop-up event. No appointments were needed, although people were encouraged to register online prior to showing up. Those that did not
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Six people have been displaced after a fire damaged a home in mecca this morning The fire was reported just before 3 a.m. in the 73000 block of Desertaire Dr. The residence was fully involved in flames when firefighters arrived, but they were able to knock it down in about 40 minutes. No injuries have
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With traditional Christmas parties and events canceled this year, many valley families decided to visit Candy Cane Lane in Cathedral City on Christmas night. “Going down Candy Cane Lane, it just makes me so happy because everything is different. So actually getting to see lights and hanging out with family, it’s just the best part
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The California Highway Patrol held their annual ‘CHiPs for Kids’ toy drive event on Christmas Eve morning — delivering toys to families in need. “The reaction is honestly the best part. Because they’re so thankful, so overjoyed. I’m excited to see what this year brings,” said Jacqueline Quintero, public information officer, CHP. The CHP partnered
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The city of Indio has announced that one of our very own KESQ employees, Luis Lua, won the title “Most Creative” for his amazing dancing light show. Not only is Luis’ home decked out with an impressive display of Christmas lights as holiday music plays, but they also have it set-up where they can control
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The pandemic has been tough for many small business owners, but this week’s Now Hiring employer is committed to seeing the world through rose-colored glasses. As its name implies, “Just Fabulous” in Palm Springs is all about being joyful, “joie de vie,” loving life, celebrating life. Just Fabulous is a gift boutique and book store
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A 25-year-old Beaumont man found comatose from a drug overdose in an apartment with a dead child and a dying woman pleaded not guilty today to child cruelty. Tyler Lawrence Finely was arrested on Dec. 16 after he was discovered in the Sixth Street residence with a deceased 4-year-old girl and the woman who may
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Thousands of Americans are on the move this holiday season as they travel to their Christmas destinations. On Wednesday the number of travelers going through TSA checkpoints was not far off from last year’s numbers. On December 23, 2019 1,937,235 people went through TSA checkpoints. On December 23, 2020 1,191,123 people passed through TSA checkpoints.
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As hospitalizations continue to increase across the county, Martin Massiello, Eisenhower Health’s COO, says staff is already bracing themselves for another surge expected to arrive the week after the Christmas holiday. Massiello wrote an update to the hospital’s staff providing the latest facts and data on the current situation at the Rancho Mirage hospital and
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Case Changes Riverside County reported 1,276 new cases since Wednesday, bringing the total to 158,110. FULL STORY: The coronavirus vaccine has arrived to the Coachella Valley, hear from the first local healthcare workers to receive it The county has the second-highest of the state’s new COVID-19 cases per day per 100K metric. This week, the
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Santa Claus traded in his reindeer for a helicopter to join the Palm Springs Air Museum’s flyover for valley hospitals. The Christmas Eve flyover was organized to recognize the vital work our medical workers are providing at this critical time. “Our medical workers are serving on the front line of this battle with Covid19. The
Continue Reading Most people in Southern California are expected to skip traditional year end holiday trips due to concerns as well as stay at home orders. According to AAA, all modes of transportation are down compared to last year (auto down 34%, air down 54%, other modes down 87%). They say more than 76% in Southern California
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