Pfizer busca autorización de la FDA para ampliar su vacuna para los más pequeños
Este avance significa que tal vez para principios de marzo, los más pequeños podrían recibir una inyección contra el COVID-19.
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EXCLUSIVE: La Quinta standout Emmi Von Scherr commits to West Point, will run track and cross-country for Army Black Knights
“Oh, she is an amazing athlete,” said La Quinta swimming head coach Stephanie Henderson. “Amazing person.” Emmi Von Scherr is a senior at La Quinta and is a triple threat to the athletic program. One of their top runners, accomplished swimmers, and water polo standouts. In other words, a natural-born athlete. “Ever since I was
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Blood stain pattern interpretation expert testifies in Palm Springs quadruple murder trial
Tuesday in the trial for Palm Springs quadruple murder suspect Jose Larin Garcia, former criminalist and blood stain pattern interpretation expert Craig Ogino was on the stand. In this case, he was asked to analyze blood stains on a crashed Toyota Corolla and try to determine where the victims were when they got shot. His
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Riverside County reports 2,297 new cases, 42 deaths, & & 8 more patients in the ICU since Monday
Hospitalizations Riverside County’s COVID-19 hospitalizations remained the same since Monday. The county has a total of 991 COVID hospitalizations. Between Monday and Friday, the county reported 93 fewer patients in the hospital with COVID-19. It’s continuing a downward trend. From Wednesday to Friday last week, the county reported 70 fewer hospitalizations. COVID Hospitalizations in the
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Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children under 5 could be available as early March
On Tuesday, Pfizer officially submitted its request to the FDA for emergency use authorization of its COVID-19 vaccine for children 6 months to 5 years old. Sources familiar with the discussions told the Associated Press on Monday that U.S regulators urged Pfizer to apply for emergency authorization for a two-dose regimen of its COVID vaccine
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Tony Hawk stops by La Quinta to preview new skatepark
Legendary skateboarder Tony Hawk traveled to La Quinta on Monday to preview the new “X Park.” The “X Park” is a state-of-the-art skatepark located on the corner of Dune Palms Road and Westward Ho Drive, right across the street from La Quinta High School. The park is set to open in mid-March, however, it was
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Desert Mirage High School teacher is January ‘One Class At A Time’ winner
January’s One Class At a Time Award winner is Dwight Asberry, Band Director and teacher at Desert Mirage High School in Thermal. Mr. Asberry was nominated by a fellow teacher and previous OCAAT award recipient, Tiffany Silva. Ms. Silva described Mr. Asberry as a “wonderful” educator responsible for “building his award winning marching band and
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Lunar New Year: Welcoming the Year of the Tiger
On Tuesday, the Year of the Tiger is being rung in across the country through Lunar New Year. Usually, Lunar New Year festivities last up to 15 days, where different activities take place to celebrate the new year. Not only do Chinese communities celebrate this holiday but also many other Asian countries, like Vietnam and
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Clouds continue into Tuesday; Santa Anas arrive Wednesday
A much cooler day in the desert compared to Sunday’s 81°! High temperatures topped out in the low 70s this afternoon as clouds filled our skies. The average for the date is 72° so we’re right where we should be for the final day of January. Winds will remain light through the night and into
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President of Valley Crime Stoppers discusses how the organization helps solve crimes
We’re taking an in-depth look at a local non-profit that helps to solve crimes. Valley Crime Stoppers has been instrumental in solving many crimes in the valley. News Channel 3’s Peter Daut spoke with the organization’s president, Greg Hough about how it works. You can reach Valley CrimeStoppers at 760-341-7867. Tips can remain anonymous and you
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What an investigator found in Palm Springs quadruple murder suspect’s bedroom
In the sixth week of the murder trial for the man accused of killing four people in Palm Springs in 2019, a detective testified about ammunition he found in a search of the suspect’s bedroom. Police went to defendant Jose Larin Garcia’s home after the Feb. 2019 murders and searched his bedroom, where Palm Springs
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Riverside County reports 3,798 new cases, 33 deaths, & 93 fewer hospitalizations since Friday
Hospitalizations Riverside County reported one of its largest decreases in COVID-19 hospitalizations. Since Friday’s report, there were 93 fewer patients in the hospital with COVID-19. It’s continuing a downward trend. From Wednesday to Friday last week, the county reported 70 fewer hospitalizations. The county now has a total of 991 COVID hospitalizations, it’s the first
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Where to find your free N95 masks in the Coachella Valley
The latest effort from the White House to fight COVID-19 is providing free N95 masks. Health experts say the masks offer the most protection. The federal government has shipped out millions of free N95 masks to the public. The Biden administration announced two weeks ago that 400 million N95 masks would be distributed. Officials said the
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Louie Comella discusses a new streaming service offering another home for independent films and classic movies
More information can be found at ivoxplus.com
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Mild with increasing clouds today
A chilly start to our Monday as first thing this morning temps dropped deep into the 30s in the East Valley. A ridge of high pressure is retreating to the East and that will allow more onshore flow and increasing clouds moving in off the Pacific throughout today and overnight tonight. We’ll continued to see
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Lifeguards and swim instructors needed ahead of warmer weather
Throughout the pandemic, the Palm Desert Aquatic Center and Palm Springs Swim Center have struggled with hiring lifeguards and swim instructors. With the warmer days ahead of us, both centers are trying to hire more workers. “Springs break and summertime is coming up and that is when we’re really going to be hit hard with
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Palm Desert Varsity Cheer wins first runner-up at State Championships
At the Cheer Pros California State Championship on Saturday, the Palm Desert varsity cheer team took first runner-up. Hundreds of teams throughout California competed in different categories. Palm Desert put on a wonderful performance that secured them first runner-up. The Aztecs led by captains Drew Durrett, Drew Sickenbergher and Erin Stenzel. They and their squad
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Many enjoyed low 80s Sunday afternoon in some valley cities, 5-10° above normal. It was a brief taste of spring in winter, but short-lived. Temperatures are expected to drop to the mid-60s as we head into the middle of the workweek. KESQ Temperatures will remain comfortable tomorrow in the low to mid-70s with more clouds
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After a day of cloudy skies across the Coachella Valley, high pressure returns for Sunday and so does sunshine. Low pressure continues to move east and clouds follow it through the overnight hours. KESQ As skies clear, our temperatures will rebound into the upper 70s. Some spots may even reach the low 80s for daytime
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Suspect dead, deputy hospitalized after a shooting in Coachella
A suspect is dead and a Riverside County Sheriff’s deputy has been hospitalized with multiple gunshot wounds after a shooting Friday night in Coachella. The Sheriff’s Dept. confirmed the incident happened at approximately 6:30 p.m. on Cairo Street, near Cesar Chavez Street in Coachella. Scene where the deputy-involved shooting took place (85000 block of Cairo
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