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With the potential of wildfires, earthquakes and flooding on top of living in a pandemic, now more than ever we all need to be prepared. Drop, cover and hold on! Do you know what to do in case of an emergency or natural disaster? “We sit on the San Andreas fault line and many people
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California Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly is hosting a video news conference at noon on Tuesday to provide an update on the response to coronavirus cases. You can watch it live in the player below: MORE: Riverside County reports 1,720 new cases & 34 deaths since Friday There were 1,720 new cases
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All three local school districts will soon begin the new school year with online learning. but State Senator Melissa Melendez, who represents the Coachella Valley, recently tweeted: There is no science or data to suggest that kids are at risk from COVID. Students should return to school, in person, and all school sports/activities should resume.Let’s
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The city of Palm Springs has issued a new supplementary order that requires restaurants, bars, wineries, distilleries, and breweriesto close from 11 p.m. until 5 a.m. According to the city, guests are allowed to stay until 11 p.m. Only staff needed to close, open or clean can be in these facilities between the hours of
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Gavin Ludwick, 7, of Desert Hot Springs remained hospitalized Monday since July 18 when he was attacked near his Desert Hot Springs home. “Last night he moved his left hand for the first time since the attack and he squeezed my finger and that was awesome. Everybody in the room had the biggest smile on
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A big rig fire is blocking several lanes, causing traffic back up on the eastbound side of Interstate 10 near Monroe Street. According to Caltrans, the fire is blocking lanes #2, #3 and Monroe St off ramp. A SigAlert has been issued. The lanes are expected to be closed for another 1 to 2 hours
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A young man who allegedly injured an officer while resisting arrest and another man were behind bars today following a traffic stop, during which Palm Springs police said they found two loaded guns. Leo Capatin, 20, of Palm Springs, was taken into custody Sunday night and booked at the Smith Correctional Facility in Banning on
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The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department confirmed on Monday that the suspect in an hours-long standoff on Friday was wanted in connection with a homicide. Ruben Esquivel, 31, of Coachella was arrested Friday night in Thermal. Esquivel swarmed the area of 70th Avenue and Pierce Street in Thermal Friday beginning at around 4:24 p.m. Esquivel remained
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Cases Changes Today There were 1,720 new cases reported since Friday across Riverside County. This brings the total amount of cases up to 35,187. Last four Monday case totals: June 29 – 16,634July 6 – 20,555July 13 – 25,748July 20 – 29,983 The doubling rate was at 25 days as of July 24. This is
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A new antibody testing study shows the spread of coronavirus could be more expansive than is being reported – maybe by as much as 5 times what current testing is showing. The Riverside University Health System announced that the results of the COVID-19 antibody testing study have led to estimations that up to 175,000 Riverside
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A man and woman accused in the killing of a missing Coachella Valley couple each pleaded not guilty to charges of murder and accessory after the fact. Adilene Ines Castaneda, 27, was charged with one count of murder,accessory after the fact, and a special-circumstance allegation of killing a witness of a crime. She plead not
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A man remains hospitalized in critical condition after authorities say he crashed a “homemade” motorcycle on a rock in Palm Desert on Sunday night. According to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, the crash was reported in the area of Portola Avenue and Chaparral Drive Sunday at approximately 10:20 p.m. The Sheriff’s Department revealed that the
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A Sig Alert was issued and Interstate 10 traffic was backed up Monday morning in Cabazon after a big rig rolled, causing the trailer to break into three pieces and spilling ramen noodles on the roadway. A Sig Alert was issued and currently still remains in place as of 12:30 p.m. The freeway’s eastbound lanes
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Governor Gavin Newsom is delivering an update at noon Monday on the state of California’s response to the coronavirus pandemic. You can watch it live on News Channel 3 and in the player below: On Friday, Governor Newsom’s office released what they called a “playbook” for businesses in the state that are reopening amid the
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The annual Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival has been canceled for 2021, the county announced on Friday. The date festival was set to be held in February. County officials hope the festival will return in 2022. For many, the Riverside County Fair and National Date Festival is the one event they look forward
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Over 800 people showed up at Mary Pickford Theater, waiting in long lines, resume in hand, dressed to impress and hoping for a job during this difficult time. “I got here at 6:15 a.m. so I would not be in this line,” Tanya Moore told News Channel 3. “I’m applying for security at the new
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All three of our local school districts will begin the upcoming school year with distance learning from home. What some might not know, however, is that all three districts have had an independent study or homeschool option in place well before the pandemic hit. Our local school districts have offered these ‘virtual learning’ options for
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As the coronavirus pandemic leaves many people without work, a job fair on Monday, July 27 is being held in Cathedral City looking to fill more than 500 positions. These are positions for jobs at the new Cathedral City Agua Caliente casino for when they open. Job seekers are asked to show up at 8
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One firefighter suffered a rolled ankle injury after fire crews responded to a Palm Springs brushfire near Tram Way Road. The fire was expected to be fully contained by Sunday evening. According to Nathan Gunkel with Palm Springs Fire Department the fire is rapidly spreading. It’s at 212 acres with 50 percent containment as of
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The city of Palm Springs requires face coverings in most public settings. This weekend, visitors and residents took notice of enforcement efforts. Johanna Herrera, manager of Lush Couture, said on Saturday police circled the area three times using their loudspeaker to remind people to put on their masks. “It’s really loud,” said Herrera. “I can
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