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Gov. Gavin Newsom has stressed the importance of increased testing in recent days. The state also formed a designated task force. As of Tuesday, Gov. Newsom said the state has seen an increase in the capacity of testing and getting results back. On Tuesday the governor was joined by Dr. Mark Ghaly, who also serves
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Desert Distilling in Palm Desert has started to make and sell hand sanitizer during the coronavirus pandemic. Since concern over the virus heightened in the United States, hand sanitizer has been flying off the shelves. Distilleries around the country have started to use their resources to help out during this time by manufacturing hand sanitizer.
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Bryan Change, a sophomore at Xavier College Prep, is doing his part to ensure our medical professionals stay safe while treating coronavirus patients. Chang, like many students across the country, has been stuck at home trying to think of things to do. While Xavier Prep students are still learning every day online, not being able
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump gave governors a road map Thursday for recovering from the economic pain of the coronavirus pandemic, laying out “a phased and deliberate approach” to restoring normal activity in places that have strong testing and are seeing a decrease in COVID-19 cases. “We’re starting our life again,” Trump said during
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A deputy assigned to patrol returned to work after fully recovering from coronavirus, the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department announced on Thursday. Go to KESQ.com/Coronavirus for local coverage A few changes were announced to help prevent continued spread amongst employees. Deputies assigned at patrol stations must wear face coverings when contacting members of the public.Dispatchers
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Riverside County health officials provided the latest update on coronavirus cases, deaths, hospitalizations, and recoveries in the last 24 hours. Visit KESQ.com/Coronavirus for local coverage The total number of cases has jumped to 2,264 That’s an increase of 159 since yesterday’s update. The number of deaths went from 54 to 59. There is no info
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Westfield Palm Desert launched #WestfieldCares earlier this week, an effort to help highlight organizations and the charitable work being done during the coronavirus pandemic. As part of #WestfieldCares, the mall will be the site of a contactless, curbside family essentials drive benefitting Martha’s Village and Kitchen supporting critical needs for Coachella Valley families. The drive
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During his daily coronavirus response update briefing, Governor Gavin Newsom announced that he signed an executive order that will increase sanitary measures and give 2 weeks of supplemental paid sick leave for those in those in the food sector. “These workers on the front lines of this crisis are our unsung heroes for continuing to
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A Palm Springs man was killed in an Anza traffic collision Wednesday afternoon. The crash was reported at 2:57 p.m. on State Highway 371 east of Burnt Valley Road. Emergency crews say they found Albert Farrell, 79, dead at the scene minutes after the collision. Another person was injured. Farrell was later publicly identified by
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Governor Newsom announced Wednesday a statewide public-private partnership that will provide $125 million in disaster relief assistance for working, undocumented immigrants. The state will provide $75 million in disaster relief assistance and Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees, a network of foundations focused on immigration issues, have committed to raising an additional $50 million. Those
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More help is on the way for people who have lost their jobs due to the pandemic. It comes as the number of unemployment claims in California is skyrocketing. A record-breaking 2.7 million Californians filed for unemployment over the last month. For Bonnie Lynch of Indian Wells, it’s been a waiting game for some much
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Voters are beginning to receive their mail-in-ballots for the State Senate 28th District special election. Governor Gavin Newsom issued an executive order back on March 20 that all voters receive vote-by-mail ballots for the two upcoming special elections being held on May 12, 2020, which are the 28th State Senate District and the Congressional District
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The Coachella Valley Water District and it’s essential employees are being highlighted as our neighborhood heroes. Their crews are working every day to make sure that the water and sewer systems stay running so other essential employees and businesses like hospitals, grocery stores, emergency responders, and homes have critical services during these times. Jim Barrett,
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A Marine stationed at the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center in Twentynine Palms died during physical fitness training, Brigadier General Roger Turner announced. According to Brigadier General Turner, the Marine collapsed while training and was rushed to the hospital. Life-saving measures were taken but the Marine was pronounced dead Wednesday morning. The cause of
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Coronavirus has thrown a wrench in everyone’s plans, including big events that were scheduled throughout California. Coachella, Stagecoach and White Party are all Coachella Valley events that were postponed to October 2020. Gov. Gavin Newsom addressed the state Tuesday, and spoke on what it could look like as things begin to return to normal in
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Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Rancho Mirage is serving up a lot of support for our local community in these tough times. Lisa Weaver, the restaurant’s owner, is determined to help those in need. “When this first started I really started freaking out thinking oh my god what am I gonna do…mostly concerned with my employees
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The family of Rebecca Modrall took to social media to remember her on what would have been to her 35th birthday. Modrall was last seen on Feb. 5, 2019. She was set to meet her long-time boyfriend at his home in La Quinta. While Modrall’s body has not been found, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department
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Riverside County health officials provided the latest update on coronavirus cases, deaths, hospitalizations, and recoveries from the past 24 hours. Visit KESQ.com/Coronavirus for local more coverage There were new cases since yesterday, bringing the total to 2,105. There were 144 new cases. The number of deaths went from 50 to 54. The number of patients
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San Bernardino County health officials released the latest coronavirus numbers, increasing by 19 cases, 8 deaths and 1,274 patients tested. 996 cases (was at 977 yesterday)10,632 tested (was at 9,358 yesterday)9.4% positive (was 10.4% last night)39 deaths (previous total was 31) Good News: 4 San Bernardino County deputies recovered from coronavirus and returned to work
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Riverside County Superior County is extending its temporary closure until May 1, 2020. Some courts around the county are continuing to operate in a limited capacity, handling only emergency matters affecting public health and safety as outlined on the court’s COVID-19 Court Operations website. The Larson Justice Center in Indio is one of the few
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