Coachella Valley hospitals have not been able to catch a break, thanks to the omicron-fueled surge in covid-cases. “Our biggest challenge is being sure that we have adequate staff in order to care for these patients,” Eisenhower Health’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Alan Williamson. Tuesday marked the first time since Feb. 3, 2021 that Riverside
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On Sunday, the Eldorado Polo Club kicked off its first Sunday Polo of the 2022 season. “The sun, the friends, the community, it’s all of it. I mean you can’t ask for a better day like this,” said attendee Raphael Aguirre. Dozens of spectators lined the field for opening day. “We’ve come every year
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After another year in this pandemic, people are getting ready to let loose and celebrate the end of 2021. But there is a lot to keep in mind, in order to keep yourself and those around you safe on New Year’s Eve. Some tips to stay safe: Do not drive intoxicated – Use a sober
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The Christmas weekend may be over, but the demand for Covid-19 testing is not. Riverside County health officials are reporting nearly 2,900 new cases since Thursday, while 783 new cases have been reported in the valley since Monday. Valley covid-testing sites were packed with people, just days ahead of the new year. “It’s been really
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It’s the day after Christmas, and Palm Canyon Drive was packed with shoppers enjoying the post-holiday deals. “We’re finding a lot of people coming out and buying for themselves what they didn’t get for the holidays, maybe, but spending even seems to be up today,” Kristjan Gavin, Co-Owner of Frank Clothiers added, “Today, traditionally, can
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Many times the holiday season highlights the importance of food banks and food pantries and the thousands of families who depend on them. Food pantry visits are up 30-percent since the start of the pandemic. About 42-million americans are experiencing food insecurity and inflation isn’t helping the situation. The Department of Labor said within the last 12 months, consumer
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With the holidays just right around the corner, millions nationwide are gearing up to travel and to get together with family. Hospitals are bracing for a new wave of covid cases, and health officials are urging people to stay protected and get tested. Several tests that can be taken before heading to your next destination,
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INDIAN WELLS, Calif., August 9, 2021 – The BNP Paribas Open, a combined mandatory ATP Masters 1000 and WTA 1000 event, has expanded its men’s event from one week to two, it was announced today by Tournament Director Tommy Haas. The tournament will be held October 4 – 17, 2021. While the first-ever fall edition
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More than 200 households in Indio have gotten rental assistance thanks to the city’s partnership with Lift to Rise. Most of those households also received funding through an assistance program from riverside county — that provided three months of rent for families impacted by coronavirus. Combining those funds, houses in Indio received more than a
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It’s a devastating reality; the number of deaths related to fentanyl in Riverside County are growing at an alarming rate. That’s according to the Riverside County District Attorney’s office. In an exclusive interview, News Channel 3’s Caitlin Thropay spoke with Riverside County District Attorney Mike Hestrin and sat one-on-one with a grieving mother who lost
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The city of Indio and Indio Water Authority is partnering with United Way of the Desert for a new program to help customers suffering financially because of the pandemic. The Help 2 Others COVID-19 Water Bill Assistance Program provides grants to eligible residents who have fallen behind on their water bills. The grants are available
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The Desert Healthcare District and Foundation and Regional Access Project Foundation are partnering to provide grants to help local nonprofits directly affected by the pandemic. The agencies came together to create a collaborative fund offering grants of up to $10,000 for non-profits. The application process starts on March 1 through 5 p.m.on March 12. Applicants
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Funding is available to help low-income households in Riverside County who are behind on bills for utilities. The Community Action Partnership of Riverside County has a “Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program” available for residents. CAP Riverside can now help residents who qualify with heating and cooling bills, as well as water, sewer, trash, telephone, and
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Riverside County supervisors approved the establishment of an assistance program that will provide $45 million in grants to help small businesses enduring hardships due to the coronavirus pandemic. The program will provide a maximum $10,000 per grant recipient — and only 4,500 will be selected because of the funding cap, officials said. The program is
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Local nonprofit ‘Lift to Rise will launch a new rental assistance fund on June 1. The fund has more $2 million in initial seed commitments to help valley families impacted by coronavirus shutdowns be able to stay in their homes. The organization and its partners are currently working on establishing eligibility priorities to help distribute
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Riverside County officials today shared a list of food resources for seniors and adults with disabilities who may be stuck at home or struggling to buy groceries due to the coronavirus pandemic. Through the Riverside County Office on Aging, adults over 60 years old or those suffering from disabilities have several options for picking up
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Riverside County has released an online map to help connect residents to food sources. Food Access gives directions to local senior meal sites, school district meal sites, and food pantries within a 10-mile radius. The map also includes relevant details such as hours of operation, contact information, and special populations served. County employees keep in
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Mayor Geoff Kors, the Palm Springs Chamber and the California Small Business Development Center (SBDC) hosted a Coronavirus Business Resources Online Town Hall and webinar today at 1 p.m. The webinar helped explain available resources, funding options and more for area businesses affected by the coronavirus. Officials advised business owners to speak to your landlord
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Since coronavirus struck the Coachella Valley, hospitals have been filling up and supplies running short. But that’s when the community stepped in. “One of the things we noticed immediately is that people were calling in and wanting to help, and they wanted to donate,” said Eisenhower Health’s Environmental Services Director Dana Francis. Francis and his
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Riverside County further clarified what’s open and what is closed as California continues its “stay-at-home” order due to the coronavirus outbreak. One of the questions the county answered was the status of businesses like golf courses, hair and nail salons, and short-term lodging facilities (including hotels, motels, condominiums or other units). According to the county,
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