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Riverside County officials have announced that many businesses, including bars, gyms, hotels, and movie theaters are able to officially operate once again starting on Friday, June 12. We have long looked forward to reopening more Riverside County businesses, which provide valuable goods, services and jobs vital to the fabric of our economy,” said Vice Chair
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INFORMATION ON DAY CAMP’S OFFERED BY DESERT RECREATION DISTRICT: LINK: https://www.myrecreationdistrict.com/camps-and-after-school The play area at Civic Center Park in Palm Desert is empty and taped off. It could be several more days before we see children from the day camp nearby playing at the park. The day camp is put on by the Desert Recreation
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There are growing calls for transparency with the Riverside County Sheriff Department stemming from video of an arrest in Coachella that we showed you back in May. Details: Viewer video shows Deputies arrest suspect while “resisting arrest” The cellphone video of the arrest shows a suspect on the ground while several deputies punch and knee
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The Palm Spring Police Officers’ Association criticized a letter Palm Springs Councilmember and Mayor Pro-Tem Christy Holstege sent to the Riverside County Board of Supervisors discussing the “ongoing history of police brutality directed at the black communities and communities of color.” Holstege’s letter was to urge the Board of Supervisors to support proposals to condemn
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After last night’s board approval, coaches and administrators from Indio High School gathered at the school’s football stadium to welcome Ron Shipley as new athletic director. “My vision was, Indio’s got a rich history, I think a lot of great traditions here and I think it was a good step for me to get back
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Riverside County health officials released the latest data on the coronavirus pandemic since Tuedsay Visit KESQ.com/Coronavirus for the latest local updates. The number of cases increased by 321 in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number to 9,911. Over 143,000 patients have been tested. County trajectories as of June 3 5,563 patients have recovered,
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Disneyland is proposing a phased reopening, beginning July 9, with a reopening of its theme parks by July 17. “Sixty-five years to the date after the historic opening of Disneyland park, we are planning to open our theme park gates once again on July 17, 2020,” a statement on the Disney Parks blog said Wednesday.
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The Riverside County Coroner’s Office released new details in the death of Dr. Frank Ercoli, Desert Regional Medical Center’s medical director of trauma services, who died on Tuesday. According to the coroner, Dr. Ercoli, 67, was located on the Frank Bogert Trailhead in the South End of Andreas Hills Drive in Palm Springs on Tuesday
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The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department suspended the use of the Carotid Restraint Control Hold, also known as a chokehold, from training and as a force option effective immediately and until further notice. A carotid restraint compresses the neck arteries and restricts blood flow to the brain, rendering a person unconscious. The use of it raised
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An injured hiker was airlifted from the Bump and Grind Trail in Palm Desert Wednesday morning. The “hiker down” call was received at 7:23 a.m. from a hard-to-reach area on the trail, according to the Riverside County Fire Department. A helicopter was able to land near the hiker’s location, but after being airlifted from the
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Billboard Magazine is reporting that Goldenvoice officials are working on possibly scrapping the Coachella Music and Arts Festival entirely this year and returning in either April or October 2021. According to Billboard, Goldenvoice officials are working to see if the festival will return in April at 60% capacity or make a larger return in October.
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George Floyd was honored Tuesday night at a candlelight vigil in Indio, along with all black lives lost to in-custody deaths and police brutality. Organizers with the group “We Are Indio” called the event ‘#NoMoreHashtags.’ The names of nearly 100 black people who were killed were written on the sidewalk. About 100 people turned out
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STATE GUIDANCE FOR MOVIE THEATERS AND ENTERTAINMENT VENUES: LINK: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/CDPH%20Document%20Library/CDPH%20Guidance%20for%20Entertainment%20Venues_ADA%20Compliant_3.13.20.pdf California Movie theaters planning to reopen Friday are required to follow several state guidelines. The most notable changes include social distancing, by limiting theater capacity to no more than 25 percent or no more than 100 attendees. Eric Smith is the General Manager at the
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The Board of Supervisors declined to vote on a proposal that would review the policies for the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department. No supervisors seconded Chairman V. Manuel Perez’s motion. Perez announced the proposal on Friday, in the wake of George Floyd’s death, and unrest across the nation. Thousands are demanding an end to police brutality
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The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the community’s help in finding a missing woman. Lydia “Dia” Abrams, 65, is 5 feet, 5 inches tall, and weighs approximately 130 pounds. She has blonde hair and blue eyes. She was last seen wearing a black/turquoise jacket, yellow shirt, and blue jeans. According to her family,
Continue Reading Dr. Frank Ercoli, M.D., a Trauma Surgery Specialist at Desert Regional Medical Center and a well-known member of the community, died on Tuesday. “Dr. Ercoli epitomized the spirit of community and volunteerism and was loved deeply by the members of our community. His philanthropic legacy will be felt in our community for years to come.In
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As families continue to be impacted by the coronavirus crisis, local community organizations continue to step up their efforts to help. St. Francis of Assisi Church in La Quinta is another resource for anyone in need of groceries due to the pandemic. According to a Facebook event online, anyone in need can call and make
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Riverside County health officials released the latest data on the coronavirus pandemic since Monday. Visit KESQ.com/Coronavirus for the latest local updates. The number of cases increased by 384 since Monday, bringing the total number to 9,590. Over 140,000 patients have been tested. County trajectories as of June 3 5,466 patients have recovered, up from 5,366
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Smaller-scale live performances are scheduled to return to Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio this week, although large events will not be happening until September, casino officials said. Live entertainment events will restart Friday night at the casino’s outdoor concert venue, as well as in lounges inside the casino, amid mandatory face covering and social
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Unlike hair salons and barbers, nail saloins and spas are still not allowed to reopen yet in the state of California. News Channel 3’s Caitlin Thropay met with some professionals in the beauty industry who share their frustration as their businesses are forced to stay closed. Studio M Salon and Spa in Palm Springs is
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