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Agustin Arreola, the Coachella Valley’s electoral college member, remains full of hope despite the riots at the Capitol on Wednesday. Arreola spoke with Telemundo 15’s Marco Revuelta, telling him he was in disbelief and in shock watching the chaos unfold at the Capitol building. The 23-year-old from Coachella is one of California’s 55 electors. Less
Continue ReadingWith so much tumult going on in our country, it’s important to remember to take care of your mental health. “What we know is that mental health is equally as important as physical health,” said Diana A. Brown, MS LMFT LPCC of Riverside University Health System – Behavioral Health. Between the coronavirus pandemic and political
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Driving down Varner Road between Bob Hope Drive and Date Palm Drive you can hear just how rough the road is. Looking at Varner Road it’s easy to see the wear and tear. In fact, Ana Quintana of Desert Hot Springs says the damaged road recently left her car with a flat tire and a
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Healthcare workers showed up to the Roy Wilson Training Center in Thousand Palms on Thursday to receive their first dose of the Moderna Vaccine. Many were given the opportunity after being classified in the county’s Phase 1A grouping, which is the first group to receive the vaccines that arrived in Riverside County. Among those listed
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Update 1/8/21 The Riverside County Coroner’s Office identified the victim as Regina Avila, 48, of Palm Desert. The California Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly crash on Washington Street in Bermuda Dunes. The crash was reported at Washington Street and Hidden River Road, near Hovley. According to CHP, the crash was between a vehicle and
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The number of people hospitalized with the coronavirus continues to climb in our valley. Now, Eisenhower Health officials are concerned about their ability to treat patients as the growing number of people fill up hospital beds. News Channel 3’s Dani Romero has more on the impacts hospitals are facing in this surge. New year. New
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UPDATE 1/11/21: The Palm Springs Police Department confirmed a pregnant woman was killed in the crash. Details: Police confirm 9-month pregnant woman killed in crash in Palm Springs =========== Original Article 1/7/21: The Palm Springs Police Department has shut down both sides of N Gene Autry at the Whitewater Wash off the Interstate 10 exit
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New Cases Today Riverside County reported 370 new cases since Wednesday, bringing the total of cases up to 204,327. County officials attributed the low cases increase today to an ongoing issue with the state. The glitch is expected to be fixed on Friday. Riverside County reached 200,000 cases on Tuesday, doubling the number of cases
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UPDATE 1/8/21 The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department confirmed that two suspects were arrested, including one that had a $2,000,000 warrant out for their arrest. Documented gang member and fugitive, Ricardo Rivera Jr. 31, of Cathedral City had a warrant out for his arrest for charges of Violation of Probation, Burglary and Vehicle Theft. Rivera is
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pic.twitter.com/csX07ZVWGe— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 8, 2021 President Donald Trump posted a video statement condemning the rioters at the Capitol and conceding to Joe Biden Trump says that now that Congress has certified the results, the “new administration will be inaugurated on January 20” and his “focus now turns to ensuring a smooth orderly
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The first vaccinated health care workers in the Coachella Valley were able to receive their second dose of the Pfizer vaccine on Thursday. News Channel 3’s Madison Weil spoke with one anesthesiologist sharing his own experience and encouraging others to get vaccinated when possible. “I got it this morning at 9:03 a.m. Again, I’m very
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The Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia has released images of “persons of interest” wanted in connection with the storming of the Capitol. Anyone with any information is asked to call police at (202)727-9099. You can also text your tip to 50411. Police are offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information
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UPDATE: A representative for the group “Friends of Big Bear” has informed News Channel 3 that the Big Bear Lake Bald Eagle egg #2 has been laid in the nest. The mother eagle Jackie, laid the egg at 4:23 p.m. Saturday, January 9th. The incubation period for the egg is about 35 days, which means
Continue ReadingPresident Donald Trump on Thursday pledged to an orderly transfer of power to President-elect Joe Biden while repeating his claims about the 2020 election that led to some of his supporters storming the US Capitol and interrupt Congress’ affirmation of Biden’s Electoral College win. “Even though I totally disagree with the outcome of the election,
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The California Emergency Medical Services Authority has brought “much-needed” oxygen to Riverside County to meet the needs of hospitals around the region, officials announced on Thursday. “Oxygen suppliers are having a difficult time meeting the high demand of area hospitals due to the COVID-19 pandemic,” said EMD Director, Bruce Barton “This isn’t limited to just
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A murder charge was filed today against a parolee accused of bludgeoning a woman to death with a hammer in Desert Hot Springs. Joseph Cantu Montanez, 41, was arrested Monday on suspicion of killing 39-year-old Andrea Reyes, who was found dead at her home two days after Christmas, according to the Desert Hot Springs Police
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President-elect Joe Biden addresses the nation Thursday. Watch live in the player below: Congress has just affirmed President-elect Joe Biden’s Electoral College victory over President Trump. The counting of Vermont’s three electoral votes put Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris over the 270-threshold needed to win the presidency. The Senate and House rejected objections to
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Palm Springs has launched a new campaign with the slogan “We Are Palm Springs” — encouraging people to support local businesses that need support during the shutdown. With travel and traditional tourism discouraged right now, longtime business owners say shopping local has never been more important. The new digital campaign is designed to showcase small
Continue ReadingLocal lawmakers took to social media Wednesday afternoon after protestors breached the U.S. Capitol building. News Channel 3’s Dani Romero has more on reaction from local lawmakers on Wednesday’s protests. California Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz among other members wore gas masks for protection and evacuated as rioters neared the door of the house chambers. “I
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A new alert from the FDA is warning of potentially inaccurate results from self-administered Curative tests, including those from testing sites in Indio, Rancho Mirage and La Quinta. The Food and Drug Administration wrote Monday that Curative’s tests can give “false results, particularly false-negative results” if not performed properly. Last month, Riverside County made the
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