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The number of Covid viral copies found in Palm Springs’ wastewater has jumped by millions per liter in the past couple of weeks. The latest wastewater report was presented during Thursday’s city council meeting. It revealed that the amount of measured copies of Covid has more than surpassed one million, even shooting up to nearly
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This school year has certainly been anything but certain. KESQ has shown the public the alarming fights breaking out at Desert Hot Springs High School during the first semester. Now, we’re looking into the fights at Coachella Valley High School. There have been reports of broken noses, and kids being carried off by ambulance. In
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It is said that some dream of great achievements, but others fight tirelessly to obtain them. This is the case of Jocelyn Camarillo. A 17-year-old girl from the city of Indio. “They say boxing is something for men, but I did it,” Jocelyn said. Her discipline, dedication, and perseverance helped her triumph in one of
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Geoff Kors will not seek a third term on the Palm Springs City Council in November. He made the announcement during Thursday’s city council meeting. “I wanted to make sure folks know that, I’ve had some people reach out who are interested in running,” Kors said. Kors represents District 3 of the city council, which
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Coachella Valley hospitals have not been able to catch a break, thanks to the omicron-fueled surge in covid-cases. “Our biggest challenge is being sure that we have adequate staff in order to care for these patients,” Eisenhower Health’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Alan Williamson. Tuesday marked the first time since Feb. 3, 2021 that Riverside
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Experts are warning that with Covid self-testing on the rise, the number of cases reported, which has skyrocketed due to the pandemic, could be even higher than we think. Despite the convenience of rapid self tests, some Covid cases detected at home are not be making it into official counts. Even with some underreporting, there’s
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Ongoing staff shortages at schools throughout the Coachella Valley are being magnified by the latest surge of COVID-19 cases. Officials with all 3 districts spoke with News Channel 3 about the extent of staff shortages each is experiencing, along with the impacts, and steps being taken to address the situation. Dr. Joe Hyde, Assistant Superintendent
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A man accused of break-ins and a shooting was found injured by officers in Palm Springs. The whole incident began Thursday at 12:55 a.m. That’s when police were called to the 1600 block of Via Entrada to respond to reports from a person who said their neighboring condominium was robbed and the suspect had shot
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Hospitalizations Since the county’s last report on Wednesday, there have been an additional 33 patients hospitalized due to COVID-19. This brings the county’s total up to 976 hospitalizations. Tuesday marked the first time since Feb. 3, 2021, that the county has more than 900 COVID hospitalizations. A report by the county during Tuesday’s Board of
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Leo Phillip Huerta, 40, of Yucca Valley was arrested after authorities said he attempted to meet a minor for lewd purposes. The investigation that led to Huerta’s arrest dates back to Dec. 15, 2021. CC Unit, an organization that works to catch online predators, told News Channel 3 that they confronted Huerta after learning that
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By MARK SHERMAN and JESSICA GRESKO WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court has stopped the Biden administration from enforcing a requirement that employees at large businesses be vaccinated against COVID-19 or undergo weekly testing and wear a mask on the job. At the same time, the court is allowing the administration to proceed with a
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Riverside County health officials announced that an infant has died after contracting COVID-19. The infant was less than one year of age, becoming the youngest person in the county to die from the virus since the start of the pandemic, officials said. Officials said the death happened earlier this week at a local hospital where
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Keeping your health in check is more important now than ever because of the pandemic, and one woman at a Palm Springs yoga studio is helping people reach their health goals. Over at My Yoga Place Palm Springs, owner Cathy Cassetta is bringing the art of yoga to local residents. “The work we’re doing here
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LOS ANGELES (CNS) – New court papers argue Cher has lost her rights to receive royalties from such 1960s Sonny & Cher hits as “I Got You Babe” and “The Beat Goes On.” Mary Bono, the widow of former Palm Springs Mayor Sonny Bono, makes that argument and is asking a federal judge to dismiss a $1
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The 2022 Coachella Music & Arts Festival line-up is out. The festival will be headlined by Harry Styles, Bille Eilish, and Ye (aka Kanye West). The line-up features a variety of different artists, including Doja Cat, Megan The Stallion, Karol G, Lil Baby, Danny Elfman, 21 Savage, Grupo Firme, Carly Rae Jepsen, and many more.
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The valley’s first Raising Cane’s will finally open in Palm Springs! The popular chicken restaurant will open its doors on Thursday. It is located at 5601 East Ramon Road, inside the parking lot of Walmart. If you’re there early on Thursday, you could be one of 20 lucky people to win FREE Cane’s for a
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We just had three quakes, an M2.6 near La Quinta, an M2.9 and an M3.9 near Anza that just struck just after 7 p.m. We were inundated with phone calls from residents throughout the valley who felt the quakes. Did you feel it? Let us know, send your pics or videos of the shaking to
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In the trial for the Palm Springs quadruple murder suspect Wednesday, prosecutors poked holes in several contradictions from one witness, and it was difficult at points for an investigator to talk about what she saw the night of the murders. Palm Springs police officer Lauren Bixler took the stand and testified about photographing the scene
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The Coachella Valley celebrated the 40th anniversary of one of its iconic landmarks, the Palm Springs Windmill Farm. In 1982, 8 small wind turbines were installed in the outskirts of the North Palm Springs/San Gorgonio area. It would be the first wind farm in Southern California. The farm now has a total of approximately 1,346
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The 2022 Palm Desert Senior Games & International Sports Festival has been canceled, officials announced on Wednesday. The festival, hosted by Desert Recreation District (DRD) and the City of Palm Desert, was originally scheduled to be held February 1 – 6, 2022. “This decision was not made lightly, and the hosts apologize for any disappointment
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