M3.3 earthquake recorded near Anza
A magnitude 3.3 earthquake was recorded 9.5 miles southeast of Anza at 6:31 p.m. Tuesday. The quake measured a depth of 6.2 miles.
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Palm Desert health club reopens despite state and county public health orders
CORRECTION: Contrary to what the report indicates below, the State of California is currently in “Stage 2” of the “Resilience Roadmap Stages”. A document sent from the California Department of Public Health Tuesday to News Channel 3 indicated the state is in “Stage 1”. INITIAL REPORT: Eric Weaver, the owner of Get Fit Training Systems
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Rep. Raul Ruiz discusses new stimulus package and possible reopening
Congressman Raul Ruiz spoke with News Channel 3 anchor Karen Devine ahead of his trip back to Washington D.C. on Wednesday. The House is set to debate and vote on the “Heroes Act,” a new proposed coronavirus stimulus package. The measure includes funding to state and local governments, hazard pay for frontline health care workers,
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Father accused of throwing 1-year-old daughter off a cliff pleads not guilty
A Palm Desert man accused of tossing his one-year-old daughter to her death from a cliff on Highway 74 was arraigned this afternoon at the Larson Justice Center in Indio. Adam Slater, 49, pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder and other charges. Slater could be eligible for the death penalty should the District Attorney’s office
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3rd inmate at San Bernardino County jail tests positive for coronavirus
The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department announced that a third inmate has tested positive for the coronavirus. Visit KESQ.com/Coronavirus for the latest local coverage The inmate is currently receiving medical treatment while in isolation at the Glen Helen Rehabilitation Center in San Bernardino, according to the Sheriff’s Department. The Sheriff’s Department will not be releasing additional information on the inmate, including their identity or
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Coachella Valley Public Cemetery District approves fund to help families bury loved ones during pandemic
The Coachella Valley Public Cemetery District board reached an agreement Tuesday to help ease the financial burden on families trying to bury a loved one in these challenging times. The board members held their meeting online via zoom Tuesday morning, allowing the public and members of the media to listen in. Several community members voiced
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Riverside County reports 266 coronavirus recoveries & 7 deaths in the past 24 hours
Riverside County coronavirus cases grew by 59 since in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of cases to 5,248. Visit KESQ.com/Coronavirus for local coverage The total number of cases last Monday was at 4,180 while the previous Monday, the cases were at 3,563. There were 8 new confirmed deaths across the county bringing
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#NeighborhoodHeroes: Local businesses finding ways to stay open and help the community
Heroes come in all shapes and forms and News Channel 3 wants to highlight anyone who is helping, in whatever way they can, during the coronavirus pandemic. With the help of its hero customers, Pastry Swan Bakery has found a way to keep their doors open and employees working, all while using customer donations to
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County supervisors approve post-pandemic guidelines for businesses
The Board of Supervisors today approved a comprehensive plan for advancing the process of removing regulatory hurdles connected to the statewide coronavirus emergency and opening most sectors of the Riverside County economy faster. “This is to make Riverside County ready for the next stage of reopening,” Transportation & Land Management Agency Director Juan Perez said.
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Newsom to detail guidelines for reopening dine-in restaurants
Governor Gavin Newsom released the guidelines for reopening dine-in restaurants across California during Tuesday’s coronavirus update briefing. Guildelines for restaurants include: Establishing a workplace-specific plan to prevent coronavirus spreadEmployee training, including how to self-screen at home and proper steps to prevent the spread of coronavirusProvide temperature and/or symptom screenings for all workers at the beginning
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Individual counties will be able to reopen malls for curbside pickup
Governor Gavin Newsom says the state’s health order is being modified to allow individual counties to approve the reopening of shopping malls,strip malls and outlet malls for curbside pickup service only. Watch: Riverside County Supervisor Manny Perez discusses whether the county could reopen more businesses before the state The order also allows the reopening of
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CSU classes will remain primarily online during fall term
Classes will remain primarily online during the fall term throughout the California State University system, Chancellor Timothy White announced today, saying predictions of possible surges in COVID-19 cases later in the year mandate steps to protect students and faculty. Speaking to members of the CSU Board of Trustees during an online meeting, White said there
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Local restaurant reacts to Governor Newsom’s guidelines for restaurants reopening dine-in
California restaurants have had their doors closed to dine-in customers for almost two months. On Tuesday, Governor Newsom released a list of dine-in guidelines along with a checklist for restaurants to follow when they fully reopen. News Channel 3’s Caitlin Thropay sat down with the manager of a Palm Desert restaurant to watch the Governor’s
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Suspect arrested for 155 acre Joshua Tree wildfire
UPDATE: San Bernardino County Sheriffs Deputies arrested a suspect Michael Smith, 43, of Joshua Tree Monday evening at his home and charged him with Unlawfully Causing a Fire. He was transported to the Morongo Basin Jail where he was being held on $25,000 bail. The Sheriffs Department said approximately 155 acres of wildlife habitat restoration
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How to vote in today’s 28th Senate District mail ballot election
Tuesday is election day for people registered to vote in the 28th senate district mail ballot election. As of 5/11/2020 a total of 499,942 ballots have been issued and 159,835 have been returned, according to the registrar. Given the circumstances, there are no traditional polling places open. This election is being conducted primarily by mail. The registrar is asking
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RMHS seniors gear up for virtual graduation with emotional teacher sendoff
As Rancho Mirage High School seniors picked up their graduation packets Monday evening, it was an emotional scene for teachers and students. High school graduation ceremonies are a storied tradition, launching students from grade school out into the world, but this year, coronavirus had other plans for the Class of 2020. The soon-to-be graduates are
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Supervisor Manny Perez discusses revoking county orders
The Chairman of the Riverside County Board of Supervisors Manny Perez joined News Channel 3’s John White live at 6 p.m. to discuss a variety of topics, including the board’s recent decision to lift the county’s restrictions. When asked about the board’s vote, Perez said: “There was a lot of confusion, and the confusion was
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Meals on Wheels driver speaks out after being carjacked on the job
“He said you get in,” said Debbie Woulfe. Debbie Woulfe is haunted by flashbacks from Friday’s carjacking in Palm Springs. “I can’t sleep,” said Woulfe. “It was awful, I am beside myself.” Just minutes before this wrong way crash on I-10… Woulfe, who works for the Mizell Senior Center, was driving this van. She was delivering
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Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce working on “supplies list” to help businesses looking to reopen
Light traffic was flowing in downtown Palm Springs at noon Monday, while window shoppers peered into businesses, most of which remain closed. Debra Hunsaker and her husband own The Tinderbox. They’re looking forward to reopening their doors and are thankful that online orders are keeping them afloat. “I’m hoping that we can all recover financially.
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Gyms are starting to think about their operating procedures for reopening
As many places begin to reopen in California, gyms are beginning to look ahead to what reopening for them might look like. Phase two of the four-stage framework for Governor Gavin Newsom’s reopening California took place Friday. On Friday, he also said, “Phase 3 is not a year away. It’s not 6 months away. It’s
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