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Health officials in California are starting to require medical-grade masks for workers and employers, as the highly contagious Omicron variant fuels COVID-19 cases nationwide. Riverside County has confirmed to News Channel 3 it will not require medical-grade masks indoors. Deputy Public Health Officer, Dr. Jennifer Chevinsky, said the county will “continue to follow Cal/OSHA and
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The thunderous noise of hundreds of protestors forcing their way into the US Capitol Building one year ago, lives vividly in the memory of Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz. That day, he and other house members were directed to grab gas masks and watched as capitol police blockaded them inside the House Chamber. “There was a
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There is confusion nationwide, after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention cut its recommended quarantine time in half for people who test positive for the coronavirus. “It’s so crazy, there’s so much confusion,” said L.A. resident Veronica Johnson, “No one knows what to do. Everyone has the mask, then they’re not wearing a mask.
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Palm Springs will temporarily close city facilities to walk-in traffic beginning Monday, Jan. 10 due to a surge in COVID-19. City officials said the surge continues to impact the community at large as well as staff at City Hall. On Wednesday, the city announced that Mayor Lisa Middleton has tested positive for COVID-19. The following changes
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The Indio police have arrested a suspect in the deadly stabbing of a man at an Indio park. The stabbing happened on the evening of Dec. 6, 2021 at Miles Ave Park. Officers said they arrived at the scene and found a man with a stab wound. Officers immediately provided first aid until medics arrived.
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Hospitalizations Riverside County continues to report big day-to-day increases in COVID hospitalizations. Since the county’s last report on Wednesday, there have been an additional 59 patients hospitalized due to COVID-19. This brings the county’s total up to 772 hospitalizations. It’s the highest number of COVID hospitalizations in Riverside County since Feb. 7, 2021. Check Out:
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A 55-year-old Mecca resident has been arrested in connection with a deadly crash in Moreno Valley last month. The crash happened on the night of Dec. 15 on Redlands Boulevard, north of Ironwood Avenue, in Moreno Valley. Deputies arrived and found three vehicles involved in the wreck, a white 2013 Toyota Corolla, a silver 2007
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UPDATE: The event has been rescheduled for March 14, 18, 19, 2022 due to the recent rise in coronavirus cases. Original Report: The Agua Caliente Casino Polo and Balloon Classic’s first event kicks off next Monday, with a fashion show that will highlight local boutiques. The Polo and Balloon Classic is a three day event
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Coachella Valley residents can add the annual Dr. George Charity Car Show to a growing list of seasonal events that have been postponed or canceled to due coronavirus concerns. The event was scheduled for February 12 but has been moved to February 11, 2023, according to organizers. The Palm Springs Cruisin’ Association board released a statement blaming the
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Police are looking for three suspected wanted in connection with a smash-and-grab robbery at a store in Cabazon. The robbery happened Wednesday at approximately 1:15 p.m. at a business on the 48000 block of Seminole Drive. According to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, three male suspects entered the business and took property by breaking several
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By LAURAN NEERGAARD and MIKE STOBBE The U.S. is urging that everyone 12 and older get a COVID-19 booster as soon as they’re eligible, to help fight back the hugely contagious omicron mutant that’s ripping through the country. Boosters already were encouraged for all Americans 16 and older, but Wednesday the Centers for Disease Control
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In the Coachella Valley, bakeries are working tirelessly to supply the traditional “Kings’ Cake,” or Rosca de Los Reyes, ahead of Three Kings Day. Many families will break them to celebrate the Three Kings Day on Thursday. The breaking of the rosca is one of the first traditions of the year for many families, like
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California has extended its indoor masking requirement through February 15, California Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly announced on Wednesday. The current requirement was set to expire on January 15 but has been extended due to the recent surge in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations due to the Omicron variant. Ghaly said during Wednesday’s
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Our local hospitals say the blood supply has reached a critical low because of the pandemic – some surgeries have even been postponed due to the crisis. “We will have to continue to postpone surgery if we’re not able to address the supply issue soon,” said Dr. Alan Williamson, Chief Medical Officer, Eisenhower Health. While
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We could have our headliners for the 2022 Coachella Music & Arts Festival. Variety reports that Kayne West and Billie Eilish headline the festival. West and Eilish are the second and third acts confirmed for this year’s festival. Swedish House Mafia has also been announced as one of the other headliners. Rage Against the Machine
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The city of Palm Springs announced late Wednesday that Palm Springs Mayor Lisa Middleton tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. The release went on to say that Mayor Middleton is following medical advice and direction and will spend at minimum the next ten days days at home in isolation as she recovers from what she
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World No. 1 Jon Rahm will play at the American Express golf tournament in La Quinta later this month. Rahm, 27, is a six-time PGA tour winner. He is the reigning U.S. Open champion and won the American Express in 2018. This will be Rahm’s first U.S. mainland PGA Tour start of 2022. Check out
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Hospitalizations Riverside County has passed a grim milestone amid the recent COVID-19 surge brought about by the Omicron variant. Over the past 24 hours, Riverside County has reported an increase of 55 patients hospitalized due to COVID-19. This brings the county’s total up to 713 hospitalizations. New: California extends indoor mask requirement through Feb. 15
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Jury trials in Riverside County have been temporarily suspended due to the recent spike in COVID-19 cases brought about by the Omicron variant, officials announced on Wednesday. All civil and criminal jury trials have been suspended until January 28, 2022. “In light of the ease of transmission of the Omicron variant, conducting jury trials would
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School districts in the valley are dealing with rising COVID-19 cases just as winter break is wrapping up. Here’s how each school district going about ensuring the safety of students and staff as classes resume: Palm Springs Unified School District PSUSD said in a statement to News Channel 3: “On Monday, Jan. 10 we are resuming
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