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The Galilee Center in Mecca hosted their annual backpack giveaway on Thursday to help families in need. Because of the pandemic, the giveaway was a drive-through event this year. “For us to be able to give out 1,000 backpacks to our community just lets us know that we’re stepping forward exactly where we want to
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All workers in health-care facilities across California will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 under a revised order issued today by the state Department of Public Health. https://twitter.com/GavinNewsom/status/1423399851350319107 The state had previously announced that workers in health-care settings had the option of either being vaccinated or undergoing weekly COVID-19 testing. The new order
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COURTESY NEWS CHANNEL 3 The Riverside County Coroner’s office reported that 36-year old Wilbert Guzman of Desert Hot Springs died last night in a crash that occurred on Interstate 10 near the Main Street Exit in Cabazon. The crash was reported around 10:40 p.m. and caused a major back-up into the Whitewater area through the
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Residents and businesses in Eastern Coachella Valley will now have the opportunity to be heard Thursday night regarding changes to an ordinance that would limit popular ranches to only host four parties a year. This change has many businesses fearing that by restricting the number of parties on the ranches, the temporary events sector would
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A 22-year-old man with medical issues was home safe Thursday after going missing. Eliezer Chaim Kraiman went missing early Wednesday morning near the Palm Desert campus of College of the Desert and was located safely later that evening, according to Riverside County Sheriff’s Department. According to authorities, Kraiman suffers from medical conditions and becomes easily
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Sweeping changes are on the way in Palm Springs when it comes to coronavirus safety measures. City council passed new precautions at an emergency special meeting to respond to alarming transmission trends with Covid-19. Vaccines will be required for customers to go inside at restaurants and bars. Those who don’t want to get vaccinated can
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Wednesday night Riverside county sheriff’s deputies with the Thermal station, along with investigators were conducting a death investigation. The first report of an adult male body near the 49600 Block of Cesar Chavez came in just before 8 pm. The sheriff’s department says at this time, no other information is available as it is still
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One person is dead after being hit by a car this morning. Police responded to the scene on Sunrise Way between E Vista Chino and Sandalwood Way around 5:30 a.m. Authorities say a man in a wheelchair was struck by a car and died at the scene. The man was later identified by the coroner’s
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After a difficult year, students around the Coachella Valley area going back into the classrooms but there are still some questions as the first day of school approaches. All three superintendents for the valley’s school districts joined Peter Daut to answer your questions about students going back to school.
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It’s the second consecutive day of record breaking heat in Palm Springs with a high of 122. Yesterday’s record of 118 was broken when we hit 119. Palm Springs usually brings many tourists throughout the year, however, is the extreme heat affecting tourists and businesses? Susan Ahlstrom is from Connecticut and her friend Martha Klein-Larsen
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Riverside County on Thursday reported 1,132 new Coronavirus cases over the past 24 hours. While the county reported 0 new deaths other metrics continue to trend upwards. Hospitalizations are now at 361 county wide that is 17 more patients than on Wednesday, there were also 3 more patients in the ICU that number is now
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In light of rising COVID-19 cases, all members of the public will be required to wear a face covering inside Riverside County courthouses regardless of vaccination status beginning Monday. The new rule will apply to litigants, attorneys, jurors, vendors and security personnel. Court employees are currently exempt from the rule because they must instead abide
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On Friday, the ACLU filed a federal complaint alleging that Riverside County misused millions in coronavirus CARES funding by giving that money to the Sheriff’s Department. The Sheriff’s Dept. used $2.7 million for furniture and other office renovations, another $1.3 million to upgrade its key card/video camera systems, and another $660,000 to bulletproof its windows.
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In just a couple of weekends, thousands of people will descend on the valley for Splash House, the pool party music festival at three Palm Springs resorts. Despite relentless spread of the Delta variant, the festival is moving full steam ahead. Splash House is expected to draw 14,000 guests over two weekends at the end
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Wednesday is the first day of school for students across Palm Springs Unified School District (PSUSD), and students and school staff are eager to get back into the classroom. Last year, the first day of the school year was spent behind a computer screen, as the pandemic wreaked havoc on people’s normal routine. While some
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The Morongo Casino Resort & Spa and Casino Morongo will host three job fairs in August to help fill more than 250 new positions. The job fairs are set for Wednesday, Aug. 4, Monday, Aug. 16 and Tuesday, Aug. 31. All job fairs will take place from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. in the Morongo Grand Ballroom. Morongo is seeking candidates
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Palm Springs reported a high of 119° today at 2:20 p.m. This breaks the 26-year-old record of 118° from 1995. Looking ahead to tomorrow, more records will be tied and broken.This is where Wednesday’s records currently stand:Palm Springs – 121° in 1969Indio – 118° in 1937Thermal – 118° in 1969 The Excessive Heat Warning now
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There’s currently a lifeguard shortage at the Palm Desert Aquatic Center. They are looking to hire about 20 more lifeguards to help keep the center up and running during the hot summer months. “Unfortunately, Saturday and Sunday are going to be cut due to lack of lifeguard staff,” said David Keyes, Manager, Palm Desert Aquatic
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The Westfield mall in Palm Desert could be under new ownership soon. A spokesperson for Westfield that the mall’s lender is looking to transition management of the property to a third-party and sell Westfield Palm Desert. The mall will remain open during this transitional period, the spokesperson confirmed. A Westfield spokesperson confirmed the move in
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Riverside County reported an increase of 2,025 new coronavirus cases since Monday. This brings the total number of cases up to 311,242 The county’s case rate once again increased over the past 24 hours. On Monday, the case rate was 16.9, it has now gone up to 17.4. The county is reporting a positivity rate
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