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Riverside County Registrar of Voter’s office says “no problems” locally in response to election concerns raised by Melendez and Cruz

November 9, 2020 6:14 PM Tom Tucker

The company that provides the vote counting machines and software being used in Riverside County is making headlines around the country. Dominion Voting Systems technology is also being in a number of other states, including Michigan and Georgia, where incidents described as “glitches” are raising questions about the accuracy of vote counting. “We are looking

WATCH NOW: Gov. Newsom coronavirus update

November 9, 2020 10:39 AM KESQ News Team

Governor Gavin Newsom is delivering an update at noon Monday on the state of California’s response to the coronavirus pandemic. You can watch the full update below: Stay up-to-date with the latest local coronavirus news, including reopenings and closing, new case data, live news conferences, and other updates at KESQ.com/Coronavirus or download the News Channel 3 app

App-based drivers share differing views on Prop 22 after California voters approve measure

November 4, 2020 6:02 PM Tom Tucker

Jennifer Mistrial is a grandmother who has been driving for Uber, Lyft, DoorDash and Postmates for years. Valuing a flexible schedule, she supported Proposition 22, and is glad the measure has passed. “I love that fact that it has gone through. It means my job is more reliable as a source of income,” said Mistrial.

Prop 15: Billions in tax revenues for California schools and local governments in question

November 4, 2020 6:24 PM Tom Tucker

Randy Ernst owns Pro-Tech Mats Industries in Thousand Palms. Also owning the building, he is among business owners and property owners watching the returns on Prop 15 with great interest. That’s because his cost of doing business is expected to go up if 15 passes. “I think they should get that tax money elsewhere. It’s

Watch live at noon: CA update on coronavirus from Dr. Ghaly

November 4, 2020 11:56 AM KESQ News Team

California Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly is hosting a video news conference at noon on Wednesday to provide an update on the response to coronavirus cases. You can watch it live in the player below: Download the News Channel 3 app for alerts on coronavirus and breaking news from the Apple Store and Google Play

Election night win for Uber and Lyft – new taxes on commercial and industrial properties in question

November 4, 2020 11:04 AM Tom Tucker

After spending more than $200 million in their efforts to persuade voters to back proposition 22, Uber, Lyft and other app-based service providers are celebrating a convincing win Wednesday morning. With the proposition passing, new wage and labor policies will be adopted for people who drive for the companies. Those who work for the companies

Prop 22 initiative approved

November 3, 2020 10:30 PM City News Service

Proposition 22, which will again classify app-based transportation and delivery drivers as independent contractors, was approved by voters today after receiving the most campaign contributions in California history. The initiative written in response to last year’s passage of AB 5 wasleading 58.1%-41.9% with more than 10.8 million votes counted, according to figures released by the

Judge rules against Gov. Newsom in lawsuit challenging executive order

November 2, 2020 2:42 PM Jesus Reyes

A State Superior Court judge ruled against Governor Gavin Newsom in a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of his executive orders. Judge Sarah Heckman ruled that Newsom’s executive No. N-67-20 was indeed unconstitutional. The order required that all California residents registered to vote in the Nov. elections receive vote-by-mail ballots. The order also required one voting

New lab opening in CA to increase coronavirus testing capacity

October 30, 2020 10:20 AM KESQ News Team

A new laboratory in California will “dramatically increase CA’s #COVID19 testing capacity & create hundreds of new jobs,” promised Governor Gavin Newsom in a morning tweet Friday. He’s making the announcement live from the lab at 11:00. You can watch it live on News Channel 3 and in the player below: MORE: Riverside County reports

Live at noon: CA coronavirus & wildfire update from Gov. Newsom

October 27, 2020 11:37 AM KESQ News Team

Governor Gavin Newsom is delivering an update at noon Monday on the state of California’s response to the coronavirus pandemic. You can watch it live on News Channel 3 and in the player below: It’s not clear if the Governor will address a push to move away from the color-coded tier system. Riverside County will

Big money behind Proposition 22 – measure would create wage and labor policies for app-based drivers

October 26, 2020 10:58 AM Tom Tucker

Chances are you’ve seen the ads on TV or online. There are a lot of them promoting Proposition 22. “it’s really important that app-based drivers are able to do what they do best,” said Rancho Mirage voter Alex Dusseljee, who supports the proposition. If approved by voters, Prop 22 would define app-based drivers for rideshare

Live: Gov. Newsom to announce latest Homekey awards at 12:30

October 23, 2020 11:13 AM KESQ STAFF

Governor Newsom is set to announce the latest round of awards provided under a program called Homekey. It’s California’s effort to help cities and counties develop permanent, long-term housing for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. He’s expected to speak at 12:30 p.m. You can watch live using the player below: You can read

Riverside County health club representatives express frustration with latest order to close doors

October 21, 2020 10:51 AM Tom Tucker

Health clubs in Riverside County, for the third time since March are being ordered to stop indoor workouts under the purple tier. The tier is part of the state’s color-coded strategy for responding to Covid-19. “Having to furlough 120 staff members again, it really puts our business and our members and our team members in

Restaurants prepare to operate without indoor dining under purple tier restrictions

October 20, 2020 7:28 PM Tom Tucker

Diners enjoyed their meals and drinks outside at Lulu California Bistro and outside is where they will remain at least for the next three weeks as Riverside County moves back to purple. Customer Lisa Redwine, also in the restaurant business, was disappointed at hearing the news. “I’m a little shocked right now, just hearing this

Riverside County Supervisors to consider Thermal Beach Club luxury development at next meeting

October 19, 2020 10:47 AM Tom Tucker

Right now it’s an empty plot of land covered with brush, along Avenue 66 east of Tyler Street, just south of the Jacqueline Cochrane Airport in Thermal. But, if developer Regent Properties get’s the go-ahead, the open desert will be transformed into the $750 million Thermal Beach Club. It’s a residential development which the project

Watch live at noon: CA update on coronavirus & wildfires

October 19, 2020 10:58 AM KESQ News Team, CNN

Governor Gavin Newsom is providing a live update at noon Monday on the state of California’s response to the coronavirus pandemic as well as the devastating wildfires. You can watch it live on News Channel 3 and in the player below: Coronavirus in Coachella Valley Many people in Riverside County are awaiting an announcement Tuesday

Live at noon: Homekey awards announcement by Gov. Newsom

October 16, 2020 10:43 AM KESQ News Team

Governor Newsom is set to announce the fifth round of awards provided under a program called Homekey. It’s California’s effort to help cities and counties develop permanent, long-term housing for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. He’s expected to speak at 12:00 p.m. You can watch live using the player below: Homekey in Coachella

Riverside County clings to red tier reopening status for another week as state defers decision

October 13, 2020 10:59 AM Jake Ingrassia, KESQ News Team

Riverside County will remain in the “red” tier within the state’s reopening plan for at least another week, California Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly announced Tuesday. The state deferred a decision on whether to pull the county back into the most restrictive “purple” tier until next Tuesday – despite Riverside County failing

Catholic priest suing Governor Newsom and officials in 4 counties over restrictions on worship

October 12, 2020 10:43 AM Tom Tucker

The lawsuit against Governor Gavin Newsom and county representatives in four Southland counties was recently filed on behalf of Father Trevor Burfitt. Burfitt is a Kern County priest who oversees “mission churches” in the counties of Kern, San Bernardino, Los Angeles, and San Diego. “When in the history of our country have our leaders told

Watch at noon: Update on CA response to coronavirus, wildfires

October 12, 2020 10:51 AM KESQ News Team

Governor Gavin Newsom is holding a live news conference at at noon Monday. He’s expected to speak on the state’s response to the coronavirus pandemic and historic wildfires. You can watch it live on News Channel 3 and in the player below: Riverside County reported 408 new cases Friday. This brings the total number of

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