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88 new coronavirus cases, 4 deaths reported in San Bernardino County

April 9, 2020 5:39 PM Jesus Reyes

San Bernardino County health officials confirmed 88 new coronavirus cases and 4 deaths on Thursday. The total number of positive cases in the county is now 729 with 24 deaths. A total of 6,816 people have been tested. Cases in each city: Adelanto: 3Alta Loma: 6Apple Valley: 10Barstow: 8Big Bear City: 2Big Bear Lake: 3Bloomington: 8Blue Jay: 2Chino: 27Chino Hills: 27Colton: 13Crestline: 1Fontana: 87Fort Irwin: 1Grand Terrace: 5Hesperia: 26Highland: 28Joshua Tree: 1Loma Linda: 14Mentone: 4Montclair: 8Morongo

Desert AIDS Project CEO tests positive for coronavirus

April 9, 2020 4:47 PM Jesus Reyes

Desert AIDS Project CEO David Brinkman shared that he tested positive for coronavirus. According to an interview with Daniel Vaillancourt on the Desert AIDS Project website, Brinkman learned pf his results on March 29. Brinkman says he decided to get tested after experiencing a cough and fatigue. Brinkman is recovering while self-quarantined at home. Brinkman shared

Three more San Bernardino County Sheriff deputies test positive for coronavirus

April 9, 2020 4:16 PM Jesus Reyes

The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department announced that three additional employees tested positive for coronavirus. According to the department, one of the employees was a detective. The detective was off work over the last two weeks with flu-like symptoms. The other two cases were professional staff employees, one assigned to corrections and one assigned to

Indian Canyon Drive reponed following a two-day closure

April 7, 2020 12:41 PM Jesus Reyes

The Palm Springs Police Department announced that Indian Canyon Drive at the Whitewater Wash is back open. The roadway had been closed since Tuesday due to flooding caused by rain. Stay with News Channel 3 for any updates.

Riverside County coronavirus cases increase to 1,280; recoveries reach 125

April 9, 2020 2:15 PM Jesus Reyes

Riverside County Health officials confirmed 101 new coronavirus cases on Thursday along with 51 new recoveries. The total number of cases is now 1,280. 125 people have recovered. A new death was also confirmed, bringing the total to 33. Visit KESQ.com/Coronavirus for the latest local updates Riverside has the most cases in the county with

Police investigate Palm Desert stabbing attack

April 9, 2020 5:53 AM Jeff Stahl

A police investigation was underway early Thursday morning at a Palm Desert apartment complex where residents said there was a stabbing attack. There was no confirmation from the Riverside County Sheriffs Department on any injuries. Residents reported the violence at the Villa del Sol Apartments on Washington Street at Mountain View Drive. Neighbors tell KESQ

ManorCare resident speaks out after patients relocated from Riverside nursing home due to coronavirus

April 9, 2020 12:09 AM Jake Ingrassia

With the evacuation of 84 patients from a nursing home in Riverside due to dozens of positive cases there, many have been relocated to health centers in the Coachella Valley. A barrage of ambulances brought 15 of the patients to ManorCare skilled nursing facility in Palm Desert. Nurses in masks and gowns wheeled patients inside

Redlands-based Esri providing key technology in fight against coronavirus

April 8, 2020 9:57 AM Tom Tucker

Map credit: Johns Hopkins University By now you most likely recognize the interactive dashboard created by Johns Hopkins University used to geographically track coronavirus cases, deaths and recoveries. The company that created the software and runs the hardware to power the dashboard is Redlands-based Esri, whose representative tells us the dashboard is currently receiving three million

Rain causes roof leaks at Well in the Desert

April 8, 2020 9:08 PM KESQ News Team

Staff at Well in the Desert, a local nonprofit that provides shelter, food, and clothing for those in need, had to put up a tent after the recent rain caused some leaks in their building. Water came in through the shower area and the office. A generous benefactor donated a tent so the organization could

Rep Ruiz speaks on coronavirus relief package and managing stress

April 8, 2020 8:10 PM KESQ News Team

People are waiting on money from Washington D.C. from the $2.2 trillion coronavirus relief package while lawmakers start talking about more money on the way for small businesses. News Channel 3’s John White covered those issues and more in a conversation with local Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz Wednesday afternoon.

UPS employee speaks out over co-worker possibly testing positive for COVID-19

April 8, 2020 7:15 PM Shelby Nelson

A UPS employee has spoken out after he says a co-worker tested positive for COVID-19. He wanted to remain anonymous, and told KESQ exclusively that he found out through a text message from his supervisor on Saturday evening. The text message stated: “As you may have heard there has been a confirmed case of covid

See how The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens continue to care for animals despite park closure

April 8, 2020 4:43 PM Caitlin Thropay

Wednesday, April 8 is National Zoo Lover’s Day and we sure do love our local zoo, The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens. This would normally be the busiest time of year for the zoo, but due to the coronavirus pandemic that’s not the case. News Channel 3’s Caitlin Thropay checked in with the zoo to

Guitar string factory in Coachella aims to make 400 free masks a day for communities in need

April 8, 2020 3:40 PM Madison Weil

Ernie Ball Inc., known around the world for making guitar strings and accessories, is reallocating their resources to make protective masks for valley residents. The company has a plant located in Coachella where a variety of guitar accessories are normally produced. Now, instead of strings and straps, employees are working to make 400 masks per

Coronavirus cases in San Bernardino County jump to 641, deaths to 20

April 8, 2020 5:18 PM Jesus Reyes, Timothy Kiley

San Bernardino County public health officials confirmed 94 new coronavirus cases Wednesday evening, bringing the total to 641. The number of deaths increased from 17 to 20 as well. 6,679 people have been tested so far in San Bernardino County. On Tuesday, San Bernardino County ordered anyone leaving their home to wear a face covering,

Health officials providing update on Riverside nursing facility evacuation

April 8, 2020 3:59 PM Jesus Reyes

Riverside County Health officials will be holding a briefing to provide an update on the evacuation of a Riverside skilled nursing facility Wednesday morning. Expected speakers include, Dr. Cameron Kaiser, Riverside County Public Health Officer, Bruce Barton, director of the County of Riverside Emergency Management Department, & Chief Larry Gonzalez, Riverside Police Department Chief. According

Local synagogues take Passover services online amid coronavirus concerns

April 8, 2020 3:09 PM KESQ News Team

Coachella Valley synagogues are turning to online platforms to observe the Passover holiday.

Riverside County coronavirus cases grow to 1,179, 32 deaths, 74 recoveries

April 8, 2020 3:08 PM Jesus Reyes

Riverside University Health System confirmed 163 new coronavirus cases on Wednesday. With these new cases, the total has jumped to 1,179. The number of deaths also increased, from 28 to 32. There are no details on the four new deaths, however, the total number of deaths in Rancho Mirage grew from 2 to 3. The

Coachella Valley hospitals brace for coronavirus surge

April 8, 2020 2:12 PM City News Service

A temporary field hospital in the Coachella Valley remained staffed but devoid of patients today, awaiting a pending surge in coronavirus cases health officials say could fill up all intensive care unit beds by next weeks. Officials from all three Coachella Valley hospitals told City News Service they still have space for most critical and

43 patients evacuated from Riverside facility are now in Palm Desert and Indio

April 8, 2020 12:50 PM Jesus Reyes

Numerous ambulances arrived at ManorCare Health Services, a skilled nursing care facility in Palm Desert, Wednesday at around noon. Riverside County officials confirmed patients from an evacuated nursing facility in Riverside were moved to the Palm Desert facility. At around noon, there were at least nine ambulances right outside the facility, with seven more on

#NeighborhoodHeroes: The nutrition team with DSUSD continues to pack and distribute thousands of meals a day

April 8, 2020 1:08 PM Taban Sharifi

Many kids and their parents rely on school lunches to keep students fed during the week. Since the schools remain closed, staff in the nutrition services department with Desert Sands Unified School District are remaining on the front lines to make sure kids are fed during these difficult times. Mary Perry, the public information officer

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