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With some drastic changes people are facing, we are still able to find many uplifting moments from people in the Coachella Valley. Many are remaining positive and trying to spread that positivity around. Chris Lomeli is a singer and entertainer, he took time on Sunday visiting twenty-two houses to sing in front of people’s homes.
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A San Bernardino County Sheriff deputy assigned to patrol tested positive for the coronavirus, the department announced on Monday. “We are currently investigating how the deputy was infected. Although we do not know when and where the deputy was exposed to the virus, we continue to encourage all members to heed the warnings of health
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Governor @GavinNewsom and state health officials provide an update on the state’s response to the #COVID19 outbreak. https://t.co/UkQdmlBGJ3— Governor Gavin Newsom (@CAgovernor) March 23, 2020 California Governor Gavin Newsom and health officials will provide the latest update on the state’s response to the coronavirus outbreak. The news conference was originally expected to start at 3:30 p.m.
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President Donald Trump and the members of the Coronavirus Task Force will provide the latest update on federal response. Watch a livestream of the news conference at KESQ.com/Livestream-Events. The news conference is expected to begin at 2:30 p.m. PT.
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North Indian Canyon Drive, between Tramview Road and Interstate 10, is back open hours after flooding forced authorities to close the roadway. N. Indian Canyon Drive is still reduced to one lane for southbound traffic. A department statement at 9:07 a.m. said the busy traffic artery was flooded south of Interstate 10 through the Whitewater
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Augustine Casino closed its doors on March 15 as the coronavirus pandemic continued to grow in the Coachella Valley. Instead of letting the food go to waste, casino management donated nearly 3,000 lbs. of fresh vegetables, fruit and perishable proteins to its team members and Martha’s Village and Kitchen, a local non-profit. Check out our
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As of March 22, there are a total of 45 confirmed cases in Riverside County, 25 of those are in the Coachella Valley alone. As a part of the 25 cases, six people have died. According to the county officials, there are still 17 cases pending confirmation of acquisition. Confirmed cases are expected to continue
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Many of us have been practicing social distancing by staying at home, but for those in recovery, self-isolation can be dangerous. “80 percent of my recovery is meetings,” said Michael Goldman. Michael Goldman said he’s been in and out of recovery over the past eight years and relies heavily on group sessions. “What leads me
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The Desert’s Regional Food Bank: FIND Food Bank received some extra helping hands today from the California National Guard. News Channel 3’s Caitlin Thropay was there as the men and women came rolling in. There were seven tactical vehicles that pulled up to FIND Food Bank’s warehouse Monday at 8 a.m. These vehicles carrying men
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Residents speak out on the partial closures at Joshua Tree National Park as visitors continue to come in during the coronavirus crisis. The crowds stunned residents who are worried about social gathering guidelines and the spread of the virus. “This is crazy, this is a residential neighborhood and its semi-remote and its like having a festival
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The Sheraton Hotel in Pomona will be used to provide temporary housing for coronavirus patients, according to KABC-7 in Los Angeles. The 244 room hotel will also be used to treat people showing symptoms and people waiting for test results. The total number of people testing positive for coronavirus in Los Angeles County is 409,
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San Bernardino County health officials say eight additional people have tested positive for novel coronavirus, bringing the total number of cases in the county to 17. Just one week ago, on March 15, the county reported its first case of coronavirus. Officials say additional cases are expected to emerge as more test results are available
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As many people look for ways to enjoy fresh air while social distancing, golfing continues to be a popular sport. But we found two distinctly different scenes at two Coachella Valley golf courses on Sunday. Some had very busy greens and people enjoying the sunshine, while others were closed down. News Channel 3 looks into
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Riverside University Health System reports two more positive cases, and one new death in Riverside County. The new results were posted on the County’s Public Health website around 4:30 p.m. Saturday afternoon. Confirmed cases: 30 (Updated 3-21-20; 04:30 PM) Travel Associated: 4 (Updated 3-21-20; 04:30 PM) Locally Acquired: 24 (Updated 3-21-20; 04:30 PM) Acquisition Status
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Twenty-five members of the California National Guard are headed to help regional food bank operations. The men and women will begin a support assignment on Monday morning at FIND Food Bank, according to FIND and Riverside County officials. The National Guardswomen and men will assist as volunteers for FIND. They will work with FIND employees
Continue Reading Officials have confirmed a sixth coronavirus death in Riverside County, and tell News Channel 3 all county deaths happened in the Coachella Valley. Twenty-five cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in Coachella Valley by county health officials. According to the Riverside University Health System, the total number of cases in Riverside County is 45. This
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Governor Gavin Newsom issued an executive order that will see all voters receive vote-by-mail ballots for the May 12th special election for the 28th Senate District (filling the seat left empty by Jeff Stone – R ) and Congressional District 25. It appears the two candidates set for the 28th Senate District appear to be Republican
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The Desert’s Regional Food Bank; FIND Food Bank distributed food to hundreds of families in need on Saturday morning at First A.M.E. Church in Indio. News Channel 3’s Caitlin Thropay was there and tells us why it had to be shut down early. “It’s been a tough time for me and my family because I’m
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Officials at Joshua Tree National Park announced on Saturday that due to the Governor’s Stay at Home order are the park is limiting services. On their website the Park stated the following changes to services. All park roads are now closed to vehicles. Campgrounds are now closed and the park will not issue permits nor
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The parents of an Indio man who was stabbed and killed outside a Circle K earlier this week is speaking out after learning they won’t be able to give their son a funeral due to the coronavirus. Maurice Brock, 27, was stabbed in front of the Circle K at Jefferson Street and Highway 111 around
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