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Riverside County will begin accepting waivers for in-person instruction Monday

August 20, 2020 8:40 PM Jesus Reyes

UPDATE: 8/21/20 Officials confirmed Riverside County will begin accepting waivers for in-person learning starting on Monday. Schools, both public and private, can obtain a waiver application here: https://t.co/jnRLE6uCRC To read the press release: https://t.co/jpaDuchjC6 #RivCoNOW #RUHealth pic.twitter.com/bB8BHpenRH— Dr. Cameron Kaiser (@RivCoDoc) August 21, 2020 Hear from local school leaders about what the waivers could mean

Lane closures planned this week on I-10 between Cabazon and Banning

August 21, 2020 5:15 PM City News Service

One eastbound lane on Interstate 10 between Banning and Cabazon will close along staggered sections of roadway for two nights this week for road work, Caltrans announced Friday. The I-10 Pavement Rehabilitation Project, also called the I-10 Tune- Up, is entering its sixth month, and crews have been gradually making improvements to nearly 20 miles

Heat and humidity: the signs to watch out for as pets become more prone to heat exhaustion

August 22, 2020 1:51 PM Shelby Nelson

Temperatures continue to linger in the triple digits throughout the Coachella Valley, making for extremely dangerous conditions. Not only are humans more susceptible to getting heat exhaustion, but so are pets. “We believe that if people knew better most of them would do better,” Loving All Animals adoption counselor, Janet McAfee said. The organization is

“Save the Post Office” rally in Cathedral City

August 22, 2020 6:56 AM Caitlin Thropay

People across the country gathered for “Save the post office” rallies Saturday morning. “Nationwide, in front of every local post office people were standing to show their support for their local post office and for DeJoy to restore everything that he took out,” Becki Robinson one of the rallygoers in Cathedral City told News Channel

Deputies investigate a possible shooting in La Quinta

August 22, 2020 6:43 AM KESQ STAFF

On Saturday morning, deputies from the Thermal Station responded to reports of a shooting in La Quinta. Around 3:40 a.m. they attended the 47000 Block of Dune Palms Road in La Quinta. Once deputies arrived, they found the suspect(s) had fled the scene. There were no victims and no property damage reported. There are no

Dr. Maria Gandera gives us a progress report on how CVUSD is doing after school started

August 21, 2020 11:36 PM Justin Tarpening

Palm Springs restaurant says closing Palm Canyon Dr. will hurt business

August 21, 2020 8:09 PM Jake Ingrassia

After Palm Springs City Council decided Thursday evening to allow a two-block street closure on Palm Canyon Drive to accommodate more outdoor dining seating, one restaurant a block up from the closed area says they’re getting the short end of the deal. “It’s just really frustrating,” said Christine Willinsky, general manager of Tac/Quila. She said

District Attorney’s office clears Desert Hot Springs officers in 2019 shooting

August 21, 2020 8:56 PM KESQ News Team

The Riverside County District Attorney’s Office has cleared the officers involved in a shooting that occurred in Desert Hot Springs on July 25, 2019. The shooting incident occurred in the area of Acoma Avenue and Ocotillo Road at around 3:30 a.m. The shooting was investigated by the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department. According to the Sheriff’s

Why water bills are spiking in Desert Hot Springs

August 21, 2020 3:40 PM Shelby Nelson

DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. – Over the past few days several Desert Hot Springs residents have come forward reporting an increase in their water bills. Many took to the DHS Neighborhood group on Facebook to voice their concerns. Some said they experienced the spike after the Mission Springs Water District installed new meters. “My bill

Homeless encampment catches on fire in Indio

August 21, 2020 5:19 PM Jesus Reyes

Firefighters are working to contain a brush fire at a homeless encampment in Indio Friday afternoon. The fire is burning near the area of Madison Street and Avenue 42, north of Interstate 10. Vegetation Fire RPTD @ 4:33 pm Ave 42 X Madison St, in Indio. Firefighters responded to a fire burning in approx 1/2

Local schools, school districts react to county application for in-person instruction

August 21, 2020 5:22 PM Taylor Begley

Riverside County is below the state’s threshold of daily coronavirus cases for schools to begin applying for waivers to allow in-person instruction. The county announced Friday afternoon that it will start accepting applications on Monday. “We consider that in-person, every single day, is our best model,” said Steven Sherman, Head of School at Palm Valley

Campamento de personas sin hogar se incendia en Indio…

August 21, 2020 5:28 PM Mayra Perez

Los bomberos están trabajando para contener un incendio forestal en un campamento de personas sin hogar en Indio hoy viernes por la tarde. El fuego arde cerca del área de Madison Street y Avenue 42, al norte de la Interestatal 10. Noticia en desarrollo. Los detalles en TELEMUNDO 15, en vivo a las 6PM.

Keeping students safe and focused during virtual learning

August 24, 2020 6:45 AM Dani Romero

Many students are spending a lot more time in front of a computer while trying to navigate through distance learning but now a new concern–online dangers. Limiting screen time is a concept that’s out the window right now as more children are using digital devices for online learning. “Everyday it’s something,” said Traci Miller, a

Woman struck by a stray bullet from nearby shooting in Indio

August 21, 2020 4:07 PM Jesus Reyes

A woman is in the hospital after being struck by a stray bullet during a nearby shooting in the city of Indio Wednesday night. According to Indio police, the shooting occurred at approximately 8:24 p.m. in the area of Avenue 44 and Towne Street, a bit west of the Jackson Street intersection in Indio. The

Riverside County reports 526 new cases & 5 deaths; Hospitalizations continue to decrease

August 21, 2020 3:13 PM Jesus Reyes

Case Changes Today Riverside County reported 526 new cases since Thursday. This brings the total amount of cases up to 49,482. Check out the county map below(Note Data will continue to update past today) Additional Data 480,546 tests have been conducted so far, an increase of 5,685 tests conducted since Thursday. The county has not

Proposed Dutch Bros Coffee location in Indio moves forward

August 21, 2020 1:44 PM City News Service

Construction on a proposed Dutch Bros coffee shop in Indio is expected to begin in January, with a grand opening tentatively scheduled for May, a city spokeswoman said today. Plans for the proposed drive-thru coffee shop moved forward this week after the Indio City Council voted to sell a one-acre parcel of city-owned land to

Deputies searching for a wanted suspect in Palm Desert neighborhood

August 21, 2020 1:12 PM Jesus Reyes

Riverside County Sheriff’s deputies are searching for a wanted suspect in a residential neighborhood in Palm Desert. The search is on within the 75000 block of Orange Blossom inside the Desert Rose neighborhood, not far from Fred Waring Drive and Cook Street. A spokesperson for the Sheriff’s Department said deputies may have streets in the

Palm Springs police investigating two shootings over the span of 8 hours

August 21, 2020 12:49 PM Jesus Reyes

The Palm Springs Police Department is investigating two separate shootings in the city that occurred within 8 hours of each other. The first shooting happened on Thursday at approximately 6:45 p.m. on the 4400 block of Camino Parocella. Officers found one person who was injured by gunfire. The preliminary investigation indicated the victim was in

Suspect surrenders after a four-hour standoff in Palm Springs

August 21, 2020 10:09 AM Rico Bruce

Update – 8/25/20 The suspect, identified by police as Bruce Lombardi, 37 of Palm Springs, was officially charged on Tuesday. Lombardi was charged Tuesday with being a felon in possession of a firearm — a felony — and misdemeanor resisting arrest. Details: Palm Springs standoff suspect charged Original Article 8/21/20 A suspect was apprehended after

Watch: Gov. Newsom, emergency responders provide update on CA wildfires

August 21, 2020 10:03 AM KESQ News Team, CNN

The challenges emergency responders face in the battle to contain wildfires are compounded by the ongoing heat wave and coronavirus pandemic. Governor Gavin Newsom and emergency responders are providing an update at 11:00 a.m. Friday. You can watch it streaming live here: Who’s expected to speak: Governor Gavin Newsom, CAL FIRE Chief Thom Porter, Office