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Some health experts believe we could start seeing children between 12 and 15 years old getting vaccinated within weeks from now. According to the UMass Medical School researchers, they began testing the Moderna vaccine on children 12 to 15 in February 2021. Right now, 3,000 adolescents are enrolled in this trial and researchers are waiting
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4/20 got off to an interesting start in Mecca Tuesday morning. Riverside County Sheriff’s Department announced the deputies located over 10,000 marijuana plants at an illegal cultivation site in the unincorporated community of Mecca. The marijuana was located following a search warrant served in the 70-100 block of Johnson Street in Mecca Tuesday at approximately
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NEW CASES Riverside County reported 301 new coronavirus cases since Monday, bringing the total up to 297,620 cases The Coachella Valley reported 56 cases over the weekend (50,071 total) Check out the county map below(Note Data will continue to update past today) Metrics Update Riverside County moved further away from possibly being moved to the
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The Riverside County Board of Supervisors held a meeting Tuesday morning updating the county on coronavirus infections, vaccination efforts and what the county’s public health department’s goal is right now. Riverside County director of public health Kim Saruwatari kicked off the meeting. She said coronavirus infections have slightly ticked up likely due to reopenings, holidays
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Members of the leadership team of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus are meeting with President Joe Biden Tuesday. Dr. Raul Ruiz is the chair of the Caucus. Productive meeting today with @POTUS, @VP, and @HispanicCaucus! pic.twitter.com/473eFzjglH— Raul Ruiz (@RepRaulRuizMD) April 20, 2021 Rep. Pete Aguilar previewed the meeting on Twitter, saying, “We’ll talk about infrastructure, health care
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Riverside County’s top health officials are expected to share the latest update on the pandemic during Tuesday morning’s board of supervisors meeting. You can watch the meeting live below (Starts at 9:30 a.m.) Riverside County is near where it needs to be to move into the “yellow” tier of reopening. Jose Arballo Jr., the county’s
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The Warburton, an annual fundraiser for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, kicks off on Tuesday. The two-day event will be held virtually this year. This would be the 11th annual Patrick Warburton Celebrity Golf Tournament. While there won’t be any golf this year due to the pandemic and current health precautions, there will be a
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As more non-essential workers return to work, many businesses are struggling to get employees back.The reason? Unemployment benefits. News Channel 3’s Peter Daut spoke with Bob Marra, CEO of Marra Market Intelligence, a local business-news and economic research company about the issue.
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This Wednesday will mark 2 full weeks of Riverside County being open in the state’s orange tier, which has allowed some businesses to ease up on restrictions. Among the changes, restaurants were allowed to increase indoor capacity to 50 percent, while bars were permitted to allow patrons to drink outdoors and without having to order
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As more valley residents get their second Pfizer or Moderna shot, people are starting to compare notes about their side effects. Spirits were high for those getting vaccinated at the Palm Springs Convention Center Monday afternoon. “I am honestly I feel more energized,” said Angel Moreno. Moreno got his second Pfizer shot. But he’s
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The Desert Hot Springs Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying an 80-year-old found within the city Monday morning. The man was found in the 13000 block of El Cajon Drive on Monday at around 9 a.m., police said. Police described the man as a Hispanic male, approximately 5’7- 5’8”, medium build,
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Palm Desert hosted a special virtual town hall meeting with the latest updates on the new 10,000 seat Coachella Valley Arena. Residents and business owners were also on hand to share their thoughts on its proposed site. The Coachella Valley arena is set to be built on roughly 43 acres of land off the I-10
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NEW CASES Riverside County reported 104 new coronavirus cases since Friday, bringing the total up to 297,319 cases The Coachella Valley reported 7 cases over the weekend (50,015 total) Check out the county map below(Note Data will continue to update past today) Riverside County COVID Vaccine Appointments COVID vaccine clinics are open across Riverside County
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Police Monday morning were investigating a deadly car crash that killed a woman in Palm Springs. It happened around 1:45 Monday morning on the corner of N. Indian Canyon and Garnet Avenue. The coroner was on scene. Police told News Channel 3 the car drove into a concrete sign and bounced back onto the street,
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Architectural renderings show the sleek new $250 million Coachella Valley Arena, a sports and entertainment complex set to break ground in May on land near the Classic Club. “Great economic benefits are promised. The central is concern is that the project doesn’t impose costs that overwhelm the benefits,” said Palm Desert Mayor Kathleen Kelly. The
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High profile speakers, a fast-paced auction, and videos showing stories of women who’ve received support while experiencing crisis pregnancies were all a part of the in-person luncheon Saturday in Indian Wells. “These changed lives, the ripple effect they will create in their own families, their friends and their communities. It’s not only rippling across but it’s also going
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The Desert Sands Unified School District (DSUSD) will be holding a vaccination clinic on Saturday, April 24 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m at La Quinta High School in the small gym on Dune Palms road. The clinic is open to all DSUSD staff, families and friends. You must be 16-years-old or older. Appointments can be
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It’s the final week of the local high school football season! Friday and Saturday will wrap-up the shortened five-week season. HomeAwayQuarterPalm Desert – 41La Quinta – 3FinalPalm Springs – 35Rancho Mirage – 14FinalDesert Hot Springs – 14Cathedral City – 39FinalTwentynine Palms – 50Indio – 0FinalShadow Hills – 21Xavier Prep – 24Final GAME OF THE WEEK:
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Fourth District Supervisor V. Manuel Perez hosted the inaugural Lake Cahuilla Veterans Fishing Derby on Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon. “Just the showing of people today was amazing, we had over 300 people registered and then there were many others that came out just to support our veterans,” said Sup. Perez. Both kids and
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The coronavirus pandemic has greatly impacted people everywhere. A new survey reveals it was especially tough for communities of color and minority-owned small businesses. But as News Channel 3’s Caitlin Thropay reports some businesses are actually beating the odds because of the types of businesses they own. Lawson Bagby is the owner of “A Class
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