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Local restaurants are now pivoting their focus to provide for customers in new ways as needs have changed during the coronavirus pandemic. Here’s how The Slice Pizzeria plans to move forward with their business model. “So when you come in there’s going to be a sign up, ” said Jack Srebnik. “Its going to say
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Riverside County officials believe that based on public health data, the county is ready to move into California’s accelerated stage two and reopen more businesses. Stay up-to-date with the latest local coronavirus updates at KESQ.com/Coronavirus In a letter to Governor Gavin Newsom, County Supervisors note that the county has the ability to “meet, exceed, or
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The Red Barn of Palm Desert is in hot water after its owner said they would reopen this weekend. Friday afternoon, John Labrono, owner of the Red Barn, said that three members of the Department of Alcohol Beverage Control went into the bar and served him papers saying he is currently allowing people inside. The
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In an exclusive Skype interview with News Channel 3 I-Team Investigator John White spoke with Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco about the economic impact the coronavirus is having on public safety funding. The economic downturn could result in stopping the new Indio Jail from opening. “If they cut anything from my department, unfortunately, the Indio
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Riverside County health officials provided the latest data and updates today Riverside University Health System – Public Health has released new coronavirus data. Visit KESQ.com/Coronavirus for local coverage Riverside County coronavirus cases grew by 178 in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of cases to 5,618. 80,937 patients have been tested. The total
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Riverside Univesity Health System – Public Health will be providing an update on the county’s response to the coronavirus pandemic. You can watch the briefing live on News Channel 3 or KESQ.com beginning at 2:30 p.m. As of May 14, there have been 5,440 positive cases with 3,254 recoveries and 235 deaths.
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Cal Fire Riverside officials confirmed a pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle Friday afternoon in Mecca. Cal Fire was first notified of the collision at approximately 2:12 p.m. near the intersection of State Route 86 and 66th Avenue. A California Highway Patrol sergeant told News Channel 3 at the scene confirmed that the
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Cathedral City firefighters are working on containing a fire that has burned several tamarisk trees along Interstate 10 near Date Palm Drive. Traffic along the I-10 is not affected, according to the California Highway Patrol, but the nearby train tracks may be. Several viewers from around the west end of the valley have reported seeing
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Seniors at Palm Desert and La Quinta High School picked up their graduation packets ahead of their virtual graduation ceremonies next week. “You know our heart goes out to the class of 2020 because we know it’s been specifically hard on them the last two months,” said Dennis Zink, Palm Desert High School’s Principal. Students
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A 6.5 Magnitude earthquake, centered in a remote area of central Nevada near the California border early Friday morning, could be felt across much of the west coast, according to the United States Geological Survey. It was reported at 4:03 a.m. centered west, northwest of Tonopah. The area is 130 miles south of Reno, 225
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With blood donations down due to the coronavirus pandemic, a mobile blood drive is scheduled for Friday at Palm Springs Motors in Cathedral City, located at 69-200 Highway 111, from 6:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. LifeStream says the health crisis has forced the cancellation of more than 80 mobile blood drives across Southern California —
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As the city of Palm Springs braces against an unprecedented financial crisis, a more than $76 million projected loss in revenue through June 2021, city council is now tasked with making tough choices, like what cuts to make to essential city services. City staff proposed Thursday night putting 11 city safety employees on the chopping
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The coronavirus is proving to be a deadly threat to nursing home communities. The disease, spreading quickly through the vulnerable population. The government has taken notice, moving to stop the escalation, working to keep seniors and healthcare personnel safe. While new layers of protection have been introduced, the Ombudsman Program, around for nearly 30 years,
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The last time we caught up Rancho Mirage football player Izzy Ramirez was back in February. He was working on his running and balance at the KBX boxing gym in Indio. And even with gyms closed due to coronavirus, he’s been making strides in his recovery from a brain injury. “I feel like I’m progressing
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Several businesses here in the valley have been applying for federal loans for weeks to help keep them afloat. How would you describe the process? “Miserable,” said Barnes. Randy Barnes expresses his frustration when trying to apply for federal funding through a larger bank. “Slow, I couldn’t talk to anybody,” said Barnes. “Everything had to
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Military jets flew over hospitals in Riverside and San Bernardino Counies Thursday afternoon to honor essential workers on the frontlines of COVID-19. A KC-135 Stratotanker and C-17 Globemaster III departed from the March Air Reserve Base in Moreno Valley. The flyover covered a total of 17 hospitals, including JFK Memorial and Desert Regional Medical Center.
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A 22-year-old parolee allegedly crashed his vehicle into a Riverside County Sheriff’s deputy and two other vehicles while trying to escape authorities Wednesday afternoon, the Sheriff’s Department announced. According to the Sheriff’s Department, a deputy attempted to conduct a traffic enforcement stop on Gabriel Ruiz of Palm Desert Wednesday at around 3:15 p.m. near the
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Palm Springs resident Ruth turned 90 today and the city’s fire and police departments were on-hand to help her celebrate the milestone. Numerous vehicles from both departments did a drive-by birthday party for Ruth this morning. Ruth stood outside waving at our local first responders as the sirens blared to greet her on this special
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Riverside University Health System – Public Health has released new coronavirus Visit KESQ.com/Coronavirus for local coverage Riverside County coronavirus cases grew by 97 in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of cases to 5,440. 78,939 patients have been tested. The total number of cases last Monday was at 4,180 while the previous Monday,
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The Coachella City Council passed an emergency ordinance Wednesday that requires the continued wearing of face coverings in public indefinitely. The city is now added to the growing list of other Coachella Valley cities enacting their own rules when it comes to face coverings. That list currently also includes Cathedral City, La Quinta, Desert Hot Springs,
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