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Cal Fire San Bernardino firefighters have nearly fully contained a 10-acre wildfire that burned between Morongo Valley and Yucca Valley Tuesday afternoon. According to Cal Fire, the fire is burning on Scholl Drive and Highway 62, in the community of Palm Wells. Several residents around the area have reported seeing smoke and helicopters in the
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UPDATE 5/28/20: Ernie Ball Inc. is no longer taking requests at this time due to the overwhelming demand Original Story 5/26/20: Ernie Ball Inc., a Coachella-based manufacturer of premium guitar strings, bass strings, and guitar accessories, is offering up to five free face masks for Coachella Valley residents in need during the coronavirus pandemic. Residents
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During his news conference on Tuesday, Governor Gavin Newsom announced that counties that have already been granted regional variances to allow barbershops and hair salons to reopen. Riverside County is one of the counties that have been granted regional variance after meeting the state’s preparedness criteria. County officials confirmed these businesses are allowed to open
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Governor Gavin Newsom announced on Tuesday that hair salons and barbershops in all but 11 counties will be allowed to reopen with newly released safety guidelines. Riverside County is one the 47 counties that was allowed to reopen these businesses. Over the past couple of days, houses of worship, malls, dine-in restaurants, and casinos have reopened across the Coachella
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The Desert Hills Premium Outlets announced that they will reopen today, Tuesday at 11am. Simon, the company that owns and operates the outlet mall has detailed a policy for social distancing to try to keep customers and workers safe. That policy is expected to be followed by all tenants that have space within the outlet
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The Westfield Mall in Palm Desert will reopen on Friday, May 29, with modified hours. The mall’s new hours will be: Monday through Saturday: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.Sunday: 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Visit KESQ.com/Coronavirus for more local updates, including updated case totals and the latest on additional reopenings Mall officials also said government-mandated
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When Sandra Burdette was called back to work dealing blackjack at Agua Caliente’s Rancho Mirage casino last week, her first thought was ‘too soon.’ “I know one thing: I’m keeping my mom and me safe, no matter what,” Burdette said. Speaking exclusively to News Channel 3, Burdette said in her mind, it’s a matter of
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Four people were arrested Monday morning for an alleged residential burglary in Cabazon. According to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, the victim was alerted to the burglary by video surveillance. Deputies were dispatch to the 9000 block of Mias Canyon Road at approximately 7:30 a.m. About 15 minutes later, deputies saw what they believed could
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A friend captured the footage showing Marine Corps Chief Warrant Officer Jeff Gonzalez packing up and saying goodbye to his family at their home at Camp Pendleton in 2012 as Gonzalez and his unit deployed to Afghanistan. It was one of several combat missions there and in Iraq for the father of five over 21
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Dozens of people spent their Memorial Day at Whitewater Preserve this holiday. Many were happy to beat the heat at the water preserve, and get some fresh air after months of having to stay inside due to COVID-19. “It’s been a little stir crazy. It was time to get outside and get some fresh air–
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Churches, temples, synagogues, mosques and other places of worship are once again able to open in Riverside County, officials announced Monday afternoon. Services are able to begin immediately, however, statewide guidelines must be followed. One of the big changes brought about by the new guidelines limits the number of attendees. Services must limit the number
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The Cathedral City Senior Center helped the residents of Tierra Del Sol, the low-income housing development next door, acknowledge Memorial Day by facilitating meals to be delivered to each household. One resident at Tierra Del Sol showed her appreciation as volunteers from the senior center delivered her meal this holiday. “Oh I think its wonderful
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On this Memorial Day six warbirds took flight from the Palm Springs Air Museum for a special flyover to remember fallen soldiers. “For about the last 20 years we’ve done the flower drop but with social distancing and the museum being closed with all the COVID issues we can’t do that,” vice president chairman of
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Riverside University Health System – Public Health has released new coronavirus data since Friday. Visit KESQ.com/Coronavirus for the latest local updates Monday’s update shows an increase of 540 new positive cases across Riverside County. This is since Friday, not in the past 24 hours as it typically released. With this new update, the county now
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The Gardens on El Paseo, Palm Desert’s outdoor shopping center, reopened to the public on Tuesday morning. The center will operate under limited hours: Monday – Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Sunday, 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Visit KESQ.com/Coronavirus for more local updates, including updated case totals and the latest on additional reopenings There
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Religious ceremonies are now allowed to resume in California, according to state health officials. Religious organizations also now have an outline of how to move forward amid the coronavirus pandemic. According to California Department of Public Health, “Under new guidance, places of worship can hold religious services and funerals that limit attendance to 25% of
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Many businesses across the valley have been open now for two days after the governor gave the green light Friday for Riverside County to move further along in stage two of the state’s reopening strategy. “It was amazing and I am getting alot of comments saying thanks for opening up, thanks for surviving,” said Jerry
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Here is a list of a few events for people in the Coachella Valley and beyond to take part in while commemorating Memorial Day and remembering people who’ve paid the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. The information below was provided to News Channel 3 from the organizations sponsoring the events. PALM
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On Friday, President Trump announced churches can reopen this Memorial weekend, calling houses of worship “essential.” News Channel 3 shows one church that opened and one that did not. Church Unlimited in Indio opened its doors this weekend to welcome the congregation back in addition to continuing their online service. “Never again will the house
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Firefighters have stopped the spread of a vegetation fire that broke out Sunday morning along the railroad tracks in Indio on Avenue 42 and Country Club drive. The fire was contained at one acre. Calfire will remain on scene for about four more hours. Sunline transit agency has sent a bus to the scene to
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