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Coronavirus continues to infect more and more people. Riverside County has not only seen an increase in cases in recent days, but also an increase in hospitalizations and hospital bed-use. As of Monday, Intensive Care Unit bed utilization in Riverside County reached 96 percent. It dropped to 90 percent on Tuesday. Medical experts at both
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Already serving life sentences after their first trials in 2012 and 2011. they were back in court Tuesday morning for a trial readiness conference. Kashual Niroula, Daniel Carlos Garcia, David Replogle and Miguel Bustamante were all handcuffed and wearing prison garb. This appearances in Indio came after the court granted retrials for the men in
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The U.S. Department of Transportation and Federal Aviation Administration today announced a safety and infrastructure grant totaling slightly more than $5 million for Palm Springs International Airport. The funds will be used to acquire equipment and improve/modify/rehabilitate the Terminal Building. Another Riverside County airfield was also awarded a grant. Banning Municipal Airport received $45,000 for
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Riverside County reported 662 new coronavirus cases since Monday, bringing the total number of cases to 17,296 Download the News Channel 3 app on Apple or Google Play to be alerted on major coronavirus updates and local breaking news. Over 230,892 patients have been tested and 7,854 patients have recovered from the virus. Riverside University Public Health System projections
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Governor Gavin Newsom delivering an update at noon Tuesday on the state of California’s response to the coronavirus pandemic. Newsom provided an update on Project Roomkey, “the state’s initiative to provide safe isolation capacity for Californians experiencing homelessness in order to protect them and the state from COVID-19.” He also announced that he will be
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The only cities in Riverside County allowing safe and sane fireworks this year for the Fourth of July are Indio, Desert Hot Springs, Coachella and Blythe. This means fireworks only with this safe and sane label on them. All other fireworks are illegal in every city. Cathedral City is not allowing safe and sane fireworks
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UPDATE – 07/01/20 Police announced the victim, a 44-year-old Palm Desert man, died in the hospital. This case is now a homicide investigation. PSPD asks anyone with information related to this incident please to call Detective Jimenez at 760-323-8136. Anonymous information can also be provided to Crime Stoppers at 760-341-7867. Full details: Man shot earlier
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Riverside County ordered the shut down of bars effective Tuesday – as coronavirus cases and hospitalizations surge. It’s the first rolling back of the reopening yet. The governor and county officials said when it comes to slowing the spread, bars aren’t the right environment. Bars that also serve dine-in food can remain open as long
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A Riverside County judge ruled “Save Rancho Mirage” is the prevailing party in their lawsuit against the city of Rancho Mirage and In-N-Out. The case dates back to October 2019, that’s when Rancho Mirage announced plans to build and In-N-Out on Highway 111 near the River. Nearby residents weren’t happy with the announcement and came
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Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz joined us from Washington D.C. tonight to discuss a variety of topics related to the coronavirus pandemic, including a recent rise in cases and hospitalizations in Riverside County. As of this weekend, 99% of ICU beds in Riverside County are being used. Only 40% of ventilators are being used, however. Emergency
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Imperial County Firefighters were battling a major fire in Niland on the east side of the Salton Sea early Monday morning. By sunrise, the firefighters dispatched from numerous nearby agencies had mostly contained the blaze. One body was found Monday in the fire damage and authorities were investigating, according to the Calipatria Fire Chief. Courtesy:
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Riverside County is one step closer to moving into its surge plan as Coronavirus cases increase. Several hospitals throughout Riverside County have already reached capacity, while others reached over 90 percent capacity. “Our hospitalizations and our ICU’s have gone up. Our ICU beds in the county– we’ve been using that number 385– in the county
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Family and friends of Audrey Moran and Jonathan Reynoso received the news over the weekend, more than three years since they last heard from the couple. Three men are in jail and accused of murdering the couple. The men are Coachella resident Manuel Rios, Abraham Fregoso of Indio and Stockton resident Jesus Ruiz Jr. Moran’s
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Employees at two Ralphs grocery store locations in the Coachella Valley tested positive for coronavirus earlier this month, a spokesperson for the company confirmed to News Channel 3 on Monday. John Votava, director of corporate affairs for Kroger, told News Channel 3 that three employees at the Indio store on Jefferson Street tested positive for
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Riverside County has issued an order closing all bars without meal service, effective Tuesday, June 30 at 2:01 am. RivCo Bar Closing OrderDownload “People don’t social distance well after a couple drinks, and it’s one of the hardest environments to trace contacts in,” said Dr. Cameron Kaiser, Riverside County public health officer. “My hope is
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Fire near Tramway Road in Palm Springs A rapidly moving brush fire is burning south of Tramway Road in Palm Springs. Two firefighers were injured, one was hospitalized for heat exhaustion, according to the Palm Springs Fire Department. The fire was initially reported at around 11:15 a.m. It quickly grew to 10-acres. By 12:30 p.m,
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Riverside County reported 991 new coronavirus cases over the weekend, bringing the total number of cases to 16,634. Download the News Channel 3 app on Apple or Google Play to be alerted on major coronavirus updates and local breaking news. Over 222,000 patients have been tested and 7,667 patients have recovered from the virus. Riverside University Public Health System
Continue Reading Governor Gavin Newsom is delivering an update at noon Monday on the state of California’s response to the coronavirus pandemic. This announcement comes less than 24 hours since he mandated bar closures in some California counties and recommended closures of bars in others, including Riverside and San Bernardino. Governor Gavin Newsom is recommending bars in
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Now that Riverside County is ordering bars to close, News Channel 3’s Caitlin Thropay is speaking with local restaurants and retail stores to see if they think they’ll be the next. “I’m very concerned,” owner of Oscars restaurant and bar in downtown Palm Springs, Dan Gore told News Channel 3. “This is my income. This
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A College of the Desert student is speaking out after falling victim to a scam, in hopes other students don’t make the same mistake. Elidia Marquez says she lost nearly $3,000 after applying to a job that was sent out through the school’s online portal. Marquez says she was looking for a part-time job to
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