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Several valley organizations are partnering to provide cash payments to families struggling during the pandemic. The fund they’ve created will provide qualifying families with $200 in immediate relief. The Greater Palm Springs Tourism Foundation has been collecting donations to support families who specifically work in the tourism and hospitality industry. “Everybody has been losing their
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Gov. Newsom’s daily coronavirus update news conference starts at Noon. You can watch it live every day on News Channel 3 or KESQ.com/Livestream-Events. During, Tuesday’s news conference, Newsom said the state is considering starting the next school year earlier, possibly in late July, to make up for lost learning during campus closures due to the
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Health officials released updated coronavirus data, showing the latest number of cases, deaths, & recoveries around Riverside County in the past 24 hours. Visit KESQ.com/Coronavirus for local coverage The number of cases went from 3,643 to 3,735, an increase of 92 since Monday. The number of deaths did not change, the total remains at 141.
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Palm Springs is bringing the heat! Palm Springs has TIED the record high temperature for today's date of 106°. This is a record that was set in 1992 and tied also in 2007 and 2013. https://t.co/HkuNa8r079 pic.twitter.com/FirjbDVdKH— Haley Clawson (@HaleyClawsonWX) April 28, 2020 Clear skies and low humidity will stick with us throughout this evening
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The medically-undeserved areas of the East Valley will see increased coronavirus testing. Coachella Valley Volunteers in Medicine parternered with the Galilee Center, the Office of Congressman Raul Ruiz, M.D., and Hemet Valley Medical Center, and an anonymous donor to provide 200 COVID-19 antigen tests to the area. The groups hope to increase testing among the
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With the coronavirus pandemic now impacting every aspect of life, people are experiencing a range of emotions including anxiety and stress. That’s why in surging numbers, people are calling the “Disaster Distress Helpline”, a collaborative effort sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and staffed in-part by counselors with Los Angeles-based non-profit
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The theft of a vehicle filled with tools and equipment valued at more than $200,000 from a construction site in Cabazon led to the arrests of four local residents, two of whom posted bail today, sheriff’s officials reported. Deputies responded about 9 a.m. Monday to a stolen vehicle call at the site of a power
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Martha’s Village & Kitchen is one of the largest providers of homeless services in the Coachella Valley and Riverside County. During the coronavirus pandemic, they have seen an uptake in the needs of services. These essential employees are working hard to provide for those in need throughout the community. Larissa Kerstetter, the director of philanthropy
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There are more than 650 cases of coronavirus in Riverside County within nursing and assisted living homes as of April 28. These facilities present a unique challenge due to the age, health conditions of the residents, and the close proximity they are to each other. News Channel 3 continues to follow up with several skilled
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The Desert Healthcare District and Foundation Board of Directors is set to have their monthly meeting at 4 o’clock on Tuesday and the public can listen in by Zoom or telephone. The District is going to cover a number of topics and updates related to the coronavirus response here in the valley. They’re expected to
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The record high of 106 (set in 2013) for both today and tomorrow appears to be in danger of being tied or broken as highs soar today to some of the hottest levels we’ve seen all year. An Excessive Heat Warning remains in effect until Thursday at 9 p.m. It’s important to remember your hot-weather
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A valley woman is raising concerns about the Palm Desert nursing facility where her parents are staying, saying their staff didn’t take basic coronavirus prevention measures. Her mother tested positive for the virus Monday. “I don’t understand why the facility hasn’t done their part to protect her, and to protect others as well,” said Anna Gardea, speaking
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According to Cal Fire one person is dead after a Saturday afternoon collision on Highway 62. The wreck was reported just before 12:30 p.m. on the highway’s northbound lanes at Pierson Boulevard. Fatality Traffic Collision: RPT @ 12:20 p.m. Pierson Blvd. X Hwy 62 in Desert Hot Springs. Passenger vehicle and motorcycle. 2 victs; 1
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“I am back at work again nothing has changed,” said George Crum. George Crum smiles as he makes a comeback again as Cathedral City’s Chief of Police after retiring from the department in 2017. A decision he said was an easy one. “I said of course I will come back and do what I can
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The Coachella Valley Rescue Mission has new protective measures in place to keep visitors and staff members safe during the coronavirus crisis. Guests/clients at the mission are socially distancing and essentially on “lockdown,” meaning they can’t leave the mission during the day. “We can’t do a lot of things…it’s really taken a toll on this
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The city of Palm Springs is limiting how many customers are shopping in a store at one time. They issued an order reducing occupancy to 40% of the stores total occupancy. Other stores in the Coachella Valley are also doing the same. But with these coronavirus orders to ensure social distancing, the heat is also
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Down the hospital entrance they came with sirens blaring and and lights flashing. Behind a motorcycle escort traveled fire trucks and police vehicles, all to say thanks to healthcare workers at Desert Regional Medical Center. They are the people on the front lines in the battle against coronavirus. “It warms my heart. I tell you
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Palm Springs Women in Film and Television has begun offering a program, BookPALS, to allow volunteers to read to children virtually while in quarantine. Volunteers have included teachers, businessmen and women, lawyers and several actors. The list of books have ranged from a wide array of authors, including favorites like Dr. Seuss and Eric Carle.
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Health officials released updated coronavirus data, showing the latest number of cases, deaths, & recoveries around Riverside County in the past 24 hours. Visit KESQ.com/Coronavirus for local coverage The number of cases went from 3,563 to 3,643, an increase of 80 since Sunday. The number of deaths increased by 23, going from 118 to 141.
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says social distancing now applies to pets. This means they advise you to not let your pets come into contact with other people or animals outside your home and if you show signs of being sick with the coronavirus avoid interacting with your pets just like you
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