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The County of Riverside launched RivCoMobile, an app that allows residents to anonymously report violations of state and county public health orders issued to help stop the spread of coronavirus. ” I am 100 percent behind it because I see people people doing stuff all the time,” said Pamela Berghorst, from Cathedral City.” I wish
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The Riverside County Coroner’s office released the identity of a 17-year-old teen killed in a shooting last week in Cathedral City. The suspect in the murder pleaded not guilty on Thursday. Isaiah Guerra of Cathedral City was shot Saturday night at around 7:45 p.m. near Avenida Alvera and McCallum Way, according to the Cathedral City
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Riverside County spokesperson Brooke Federico announced that the county will allow drive-up religious services that practice social distancing this weekend only. The order prohibiting such activities will remain after Easter Sunday. #BREAKING #COVID19 Drive-up religious services that practice social distancing will be permitted this weekend only. The order prohibiting such activities will remain after Easter
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Just one day after a short-term rental home in Indio was burned to the ground, the property owner is now facing a fine. Indio Police spokesperson Ben Guitron confirms to News Channel 3 that their investigation so far has determined that the owner was operating the rental without a license. City leaders suspended licenses for
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Healthcare and Riverside County officials held a briefing today to provide the latest update on the local response to the coronavirus outbreak. News Channel 3's @DautKesq had the first question in today's Riverside County coronavirus update briefing. He asked officials whether our local stay-at-home order could be extended into May. Details: https://t.co/RuXiqfTPos pic.twitter.com/eBVBjhssSN— KESQ News
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Palm Springs is closing the parking lots at all city parks to help minimize the spread of coronavirus. Visit KESQ.com/Coronavirus for the latest local updates The city’s order is in accordance with a Riverside County emergency order that says only people within walking distance may utilize parks and trails. “Considering that Riverside County expects a
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Governor Gavin Newsom is delivering a briefing on the state’s efforts to curb the spread of coronavirus and prepare for a surge in patients. You can watch it live here starting at noon. Earlier today, the Governor’s office confirmed that state residents depending on state unemployment benefits would soon see the additional funding through the
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The Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival had to be postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic, but devotees can watch a documentary set to begin streaming on YouTube today. “Coachella: 20 Years in the Desert,” which includes never-before- seen footage and interviews, was originally set to begin streaming in late March. But organizers held back
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Fleur Women’s Health in Palm Desert has begun offering a COVID-19 rapid test for patients that have not shown symptoms of having the virus. The test is a prick of the finger to draw blood and test for antibodies. It has claimed to have results in as little as 10-15 minutes. “If their concern is,
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Rainfall dropped off overnight, but resumed in the early morning with light showers. However, a band of stronger rain is off to the West, so the Flash Flood Watch has been extended until 8 p.m. this evening. The Winter Storm Warning above 5,500 feet is also still in effect. A cut-off area of low pressure
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Two men were in custody Friday morning accused in an attempted armed robbery last week. Riverside County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a report of a shooting Friday in the area of 7th Street and Dale Kiler Road in Mecca. They said the suspects shot a man in the abdomen after an attempted robbery, then took
Continue Reading Officials continue to investigate a fire that burned a short-term rental in Indio to the ground. It’s raising new questions about whether the people staying there were breaking county orders. The rental home, which is within the Montage East community near Madison Street, boasts a pool, fire pit, jacuzzi, and six bedrooms. The only issue:
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The Desert Hot Springs Police Department is investigating a shooting near the area of First Street and Mesquite Avenue Thursday night. The shooting was reported shortly before 8:50 p.m. We reached out to Desert Hot Springs Police, who did confirm, they are working a shooting in the area but are working to provide more information.
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Mixed emotions after the San Bernardino County officials changed their orders to allow drive in religious services this weekend. “I think it’s okay but I think everyone should just stay at home and just do everything online, it would be the best,” said Tracy Keith, from Joshua Tree. Resident Tracy Keith said she has mixed
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Rooster and The Pig in Palm Springs is offering the same unique menu for takeout that has made it such a popular must-try spot. Visit kesq.com/open4biz for a look at all our local businesses that are still open. Located in downtown Palm Springs, the restaurant offers homestyle Vietnamese food with a fusion twist — and
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The County of Riverside launched RivCoMobile, an app that allows residents to anonymously report violations of state and county public health orders issued to help stop the spread of coronavirus. Violations of public health orders can include the operation of nonessential businesses, unauthorized gatherings, and failure by essential businesses to comply with health orders such
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A marine and a child at the Twentynine Palms Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center tested positive for coronavirus. Brigadier General Roger Turner confirmed the two cases on Facebook, the first at the base. According to Turner, the child is from the Stepping Stones Child Development Center at the base. The child has mild respiratory
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Palm Springs hosted a virtual town hall over zoom on Thursday morning focused primarily on workers benefits for those impacted by coronavirus. “We’re gonna get through this…because we are a big family here in Palm Springs,” said Mayor Kors. The webinar covered topics like unemployment benefits, eviction protection, mortgage relief, workers rights and food assistance
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Riverside County health officials have confirmed that a total of 82 patients were evacuated from Magnolia Rehabilitation and Nursing Center on April 7. Among them, 7 were taken to a Federal Medical Station at the Indio Fairgrounds. A total of 15 were transported to ManorCare Health Services, a skilled nursing care facility in Indio. “The
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A short-term vacation rental was destroyed after catching on fire early Thursday morning. According to a Cal Fire spokesperson, the fire was reported at 2:38 a.m. The home is located on 81000 block of Tranquility Drive, just around the corner of Avenue 49 and Madison Street in Indio. The fire was contained at 4:50 a.m.
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