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At UC Riverside and UCR Health, some students staff and faculty are trying out a new tool designed to slow the spread of Covid-19. Developed by Google and Apple, the app notifies a user when they’ve had contact with another user who has indicated they’ve tested positive for the virus. “The technology allows the notification
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The Association of Fundraising Professionals present National Philanthropy Day in the Desert, this year as a virtual event, honoring those “with a giving heart” here in the Coachella Valley. You can watch the complete event in the video above Usually a sold-out luncheon, the event this year will present awards to local fundraisers, volunteers and
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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
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Jennifer Howarth is KESQ and Walter Clark Legal Group’s “One Class At A Time” October winner! Howarth is a third grade teacher from Roosevelt Elementary School who says she’s using the award to build STEM kits for her students. She’ll be teaching students how to create a hydroponic garden and discovering some kiddo green thumbs
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On Halloween, Children’s Discovery Museum of the Desert hosted a FREE Drive-Thru Trick-or-Treat event for kids and families. This event was their 6th anniversary of “Boo!seum at the Museum extravaganza.” The event was held from 9:30-11:30 a.m. in the museums parking lot. The first 200 cars got an activity bucket and each kid got a
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Riverside County Animal Services is looking to give furry friends a treat this Halloween. The department is hosting its monthly pet food pantry Saturday. It’s a drive-thru event and aims to help those struggling to feed their four-legged family members during the coronavirus. Registration was required for the event but all of the appointments are
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Valley families are finding new ways to celebrate Halloween this year – with tricks and treats, and coronavirus precautions. Trick or treating is discouraged this year by county public health officials due to the pandemic, but thanks to drive-thru “trunk-or-treat” events, there are safe ways this year to enjoy the holiday. “It’s Halloween! It’s a night that
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Trick or treat! Show us your Halloween costumes here! Share your best photos of kids, adults, and pets. Scroll down to enter your pics. For costume ideas, fun recipes, and local events, check out our Halloween section here: https://kesq.com/halloween/ Halloween Events in the Coachella Valley
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Saturday is Halloween — several spooky valley traditions have been cancelled or at least modified due to the pandemic this year. The Living Desert is still hosting their annual ‘Howl-O-Ween’ event on Saturday, although zoo visitors can expect a few changes this year. Allen Monroe, the park’s president and CEO, says ‘Howl-O-Ween’ is designed to
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Halloween will be celebrated a bit differently this year. We have a look at what people can expect this holiday amid the coronavirus pandemic. News Channel 3’s Dani Romero has more on what kinds events are in the works here in our valley and how they are keeping people safe. There might not be a
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Looking for a safe way to celebrate Halloween and go out trick-or-treating? The River at Rancho Mirage is holding a fun and contactless way to still go out and get that delicious Halloween candy! The River at Rancho Mirage is hosting a “Trunk or Treat” night. Children are encouraged to wear their Halloween costumes and
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This year, The Salvation Army is going to help 500 families in the Coachella Valley and Yucca Valley who need Christmas assistance. They will provide families with food, toys and other gifts. Families can apply for Christmas assistance here: https://saangeltree.org/ Once the 500 families are approved, they’ll receive a date and time to come pick up their
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You can drop candy off at Rancho Mirage Elementary School until Wednesday, October 28th at 10 a.m. Drop off hours will be from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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The City of Palm Springs Parks and Recreation department is offering a trio of ghoulishly fun socially distanced events to help celebrate Halloween. The first event is today, Saturday, October 24. There will be a floating pumpkin patch at the Palm Springs Swim Center on South Pavilion Way. The event includes swimming, games, craft kits
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