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A winter storm brought snow to the San Bernardino mountains as many flock to enjoy the storm. Traffic was backed up on the 18 as chain controls were in place Monday afternoon. Snow hits San Bernardino Mountains
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A person was found dead following an apartment fire in Desert Hot Springs Monday afternoon. Cal Fire was initially called to the Casa West Apartments on Cholla Drive at around 1:50 p.m. to respond to an apartment complex. However, a spokesperson later confirmed that the incident turned out to be some kind of medical issue.
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A priest serving at a Catholic church in the east valley has been admitted into the ICU after spending several days hospitalized with coronavirus. Father Francisco Valdovinos of Sanctuary of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Meccca has been in the hospital battling coronavirus since at least last week. Last week, we reached out to a
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Snow fell steadily Monday on Highway 243 just outside Idyllwild. Snow quickly accumulated at the U.S. Forest Service station and on the roadway, where plows passed through. A group of people out on the highway were among several who got out of the cars to take in the winter wonderland. Meanwhile, Tamara McFarlane, the manager
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A total of 38 people are without a home after a fire tore through a Banning community Saturday afternoon. The fire erupted at about 12:48 p.m. on the 1900 block of E. Ramsey Street. “The first engine got on scene and said there was multiple structures on fire,” said Riverside County and Calfire Batt. Chief
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Gov. Newsom announced the stay-at-home order issued three weeks ago that was set to expire Monday is “likely” going to be extended. The announcement is expected to come Tuesday from state public health officials. It comes as grim news to businesses who are now working to secure federal coronavirus relief after a bill was passed.
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The first Dutch Bros Coffee shop in the Coachella Valley is now open! The shop opened its doors in La Quinta, off of 44-175 Jefferson Street. At one point, there were about 50 Cars lined up eagerly anticipating their coffees. Cars spread out from inside the shopping center and nearly went into Jefferson Street when
Continue ReadingWASHINGTON (AP) — The House voted Monday to increase COVID-19 relief checks to $2,000, meeting President Donald Trump’s demand for bigger payments and sending the bill to the GOP-controlled Senate, where the outcome is uncertain. Democrats led passage, 275-134, their majority favoring additional assistance. They had settled for smaller $600 payments in a compromise with
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Case Changes Since Thursday Riverside County reported 16,367 new cases since Thursday, bringing the total to 174,477. FULL STORY: The coronavirus vaccine has arrived to the Coachella Valley, hear from the first local healthcare workers to receive it Riverside County has the 8th most cases among counties across the United States, according to John Hopkins
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Governor Gavin Newsom is giving a live update at noon on Monday. You can watch it live on News Channel 3 and in the player below: During the update, Newsom said that while the initial regional stay-at-home order was set to end today, the Southern Californian region continues to struggle with ICU bed availability. MORE:
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2020 has been a rollercoaster ride for many businesses. Some having to close their doors for good. News Channel 3’s Caitlin Thropay brings us a look back at all the ups and downs. “It has been a roller coaster,” co-owner of Beer Hunter, Kevin Steele told News Channel 3. “We’ve been up and down, several
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With a presumed post-holiday surge, our stay-at-home order may last longer. Today, December 28 was supposed to be the day Governor Gavin Newsom’s stay-at-home order expires. However, state health officials said with ICU beds still occupied the order will most likely be extended. The order first took effect on December 6, over three weeks ago.
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UPDATE: A representative for the Vista Ventena Hotel in Desert Hot Springs contacted News Channel 3, indicating rooms will be offered at a 50% discount to people who lost their homes in the blaze. Call the hotel at (760) 680-7418 for more information. INITIAL REPORT: About 40 people in Banning are looking for other places
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Hundreds of people lined up at St. Louis Catholic Church in Cathedral City the day after Christmas. Riverside County’s Department of Public Health and Desert Healthcare District Foundation teamed up to hold the free pop-up event. No appointments were needed, although people were encouraged to register online prior to showing up. Those that did not
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Riverside County’s mobile testing team and the Desert Healthcare Foundation are partnering to provide community COVID testing and education at churches in Cathedral City and Blythe this weekend. Coronavirus testing will be available from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, December 26 at the St. Louis Catholic Church in Cathedral City, 68-633 C St. A
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Six people have been displaced after a fire damaged a home in mecca this morning The fire was reported just before 3 a.m. in the 73000 block of Desertaire Dr. The residence was fully involved in flames when firefighters arrived, but they were able to knock it down in about 40 minutes. No injuries have
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With traditional Christmas parties and events canceled this year, many valley families decided to visit Candy Cane Lane in Cathedral City on Christmas night. “Going down Candy Cane Lane, it just makes me so happy because everything is different. So actually getting to see lights and hanging out with family, it’s just the best part
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Three earthquakes greater than a magnitude 2.5 have been recorded on this Christmas Day. The first was a M2.6 recorded 6.2 miles south of Idyllwild at 7:22 a.m. At 12:25 p.m., a 3.6 magnitude shook the desert 14.6 miles east of Thermal. This earthquake measured a depth of 3 miles. This was followed by a
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The California Highway Patrol held their annual ‘CHiPs for Kids’ toy drive event on Christmas Eve morning — delivering toys to families in need. “The reaction is honestly the best part. Because they’re so thankful, so overjoyed. I’m excited to see what this year brings,” said Jacqueline Quintero, public information officer, CHP. The CHP partnered
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The city of Indio has announced that one of our very own KESQ employees, Luis Lua, won the title “Most Creative” for his amazing dancing light show. Not only is Luis’ home decked out with an impressive display of Christmas lights as holiday music plays, but they also have it set-up where they can control
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