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In a memo to hospital staff, Eisenhower Health’s Chief Operating Officer, Martin Massiello, spoke about the current infection and hospitalization rates, which he notes is more concerning than in his previous update. Earlier this month, the hospital published a note to staff from Masiello raising the alarm on a sharp increase of cases at the
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The Desert Hot Springs Police Department confirmed that officers are investigating a second shooting that occurred Wednesday evening. Chief Jim Henson said the shooting happened at approximately 7:21 p.m. on the 66400 Block of 2nd Street. A 15-year-old was shot in the arm and rushed to the hospital. Henson confirmed the injuries are non-life-threatening. No
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Guitar string manufacturer Ernie Ball announced today it donated more than 55,000 face coverings to residents, charities and organizations in the Coachella Valley. The company reconfigured a portion of its Coachella factory beginning in April to produce hundreds of two-ply cotton masks per day amid the coronavirus pandemic, and opened up a web portal for
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Case Changes Today Riverside County reported 433 new cases since Wednesday. This brings the total number of cases to 78,442. The Coachella Valley reported 86 new cases (17,710 total) Check out the county map below(Note Data will continue to update past today) California issues stricter mask mandate, implements 10 p.m. curfew Governor Newsom’s office issued
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The unemployment rate in Riverside County in October dropped for the fifth consecutive month amid sizable gains in most economic sectors, but remained far above last year’s level, according to figures released today by the state Employment Development Department. The jobless rate, based on preliminary estimates, was 9%, compared to 10.3% the previous month, according
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Governor Gavin Newsom announced that California is issuing a curfew that will take effect at 10 p.m. Saturday, November 21 and remain in effect until 5 a.m. December 21. Non-essential work and gatherings must stop from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. in counties in the purple tier, this includes Riverside County. This order will remain
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You may have never dined at Evzin in Palm Springs and Palm Desert,grabbed a drink at ‘Sip Coffee House and Juice Bar’ in Indio, or skated at “Desert Ice Castle” in Cathedral City but these are just a few of the dozens of businesses throughout the valley that permanently shut down during the pandemic, taking
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Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco released a statement addressing the state’s new 10 p.m. curfew order. Full Details: California implements 10 pm curfew for counties in purple tier Bianco noted that while important to take the steps necessary to protect oneself from the coronavirus, the department will continue its policy of not enforcing public health
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A former MLB prospect for the Tampa Bay Rays convicted in a triple murder in Corona could face life in prison without the possibility of parole. Earlier this month, Brandon Willie Martin, 27, was convicted in the murders of his disabled father, uncle, and an ADT alarm installer at their family home in Corona. On
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Case Changes Today Riverside County reported 373 new cases since Wednesday. This brings the total number of cases to 78,009. The Coachella Valley reported 56 cases today, bringing the valley’s case total up to 17,624. (City-by-city breakdown at the bottom of the article) Check out the county map below(Note Data will continue to update past
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The Coachella Valley Economic Partnership (CVEP) is hosting their 16th annual summit virtually on Thursday, November 19th. The annual event brings experts to the valley to speak on the economic climate. This year the focus will be how the valley has responded to the pandemic and how we can emerge economically stronger than before. Joe
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Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz formally introduced legislation to help mitigate the environmental crisis at the Salton Sea on Thursday. The bill, called the “Salton Sea Public Health and Environmental Protection Act,” follows a congressional hearing on the Salton Sea in late September, the first hearing on the environmental crisis at the lake since 1997. The
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You can watch the 16th annual CVEP Summit below as local leaders share what the valley’s economy looks like this year and how it can shape up in the near future. “The theme of this year’s Summit is Becoming Essential. As we continue to take actions to elevate and transform our economy, leveraging existing businesses
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The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department has been fined by a California government health agency for coronavirus violations in a county jail. The department now faces a nearly $18,000 fine from the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) for multiple violations at the Cois Byrd Detention Center in Murrieta. Five violations were discovered there,
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“It looks like it’s incredibly hypocritical and we aren’t following the rules and the rules aren’t for us,” said Assembly Member Chad Mayes. It’s at the Fairmont Kea Lani Luxury Hotel in Maui where Mayes, who represents the 42nd District, is attending a four day legislative conference put on by the Independent Voter Project. “This
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Thanksgiving is just over a week away, and despite advice from public health officials to limit gatherings, many are still expected to spend the holiday with family and friends. According to Riverside County Public Health Director Kim Saruwatari, the county has experienced an increased amount of testing. “We’re currently testing at 283 tests per 100,000
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November is National Caregivers Month. Riverside County Department of Public Social Services honored essential workers with a drive thru resource fair Wednesday. As News Channel 3’s Dani Romero shows us it was a socially distanced way for the community to honor those who continue to work on the frontlines of the pandemic. A line of cars
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San Bernardino County has overtaken Riverside County in total cases for the first time in the 8 months of the pandemic. Riverside County has the second-highest coronavirus case total among counties in the state coming in behind Los Angeles County. This comes after San Bernardino County reported its two highest day-to-day case increases this week.
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You have a little less than two weeks to enter the LifeStream Dream Raffle and win more than $25,000 in prizes! The raffle, presented by KESQ News Channel 3, is LifeStream’s primary fundraiser of 2020. “As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing issues, we were forced to cancel our two main fundraising
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Case Changes Today Riverside County reported 912 new cases since Tuesday. This brings the total number of cases to 77,636. Check out the county map below(Note Data will continue to update past today) California issues stricter mask mandate, considering implementing a statewide curfew The California Department of Public Health issued a stricter mandate requiring people
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