San Bernardino County Public Health authorities issued a warning about Rabid bats confirmed to have been found in the county within the past two weeks. There have been nine confirmed rabid bats discovered in Rancho Cucamonga, Fontana and Apple Valley, according to the county’s health department. “San Bernardino County Public Health is urging the public
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Palm Springs Unified School District is set to begin the upcoming school year next Wednesday with distance learning from home. News Channel 3’s Madison Weil spoke with teachers and educators about the best practices for home learning. They all agreed on three simple tips: Set up a quiet, organized and consistent space for school work
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An Excessive Heat Warning covers areas from the Coachella Valley all the way to Tucson, and now includes the Inland Empire as well. That, coupled with the Coastal Heat Advisory, is in place until 9 p.m. Sunday. Speaking of Coastal areas, the East Coast is under threat of Hurricane Isaias, which is threatening to make
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A mystery delivery is showing up in mailboxes around the country – and here at home. Now, a Cathedral City man is searching for answers after he received several shipments of seeds he never ordered that appear to be from China. “I open this thing up and I see these seeds, and I’m like, ‘Well,
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A protest, organized by a local group called “Unite 911” brought dozens of desert residents to the north side of Highway 111 near Monterey Avenue Thursday evening. As of 7:00 p.m., there were about 50 people along with a live band playing music. There were also a few counter protesters across the street. The rally
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Both, Desert Regional Medical Center and JFK Memorial Hospital are preparing for more traveling nurses to help beleaguered staff but there has been a drop in hospitalizations and ICU patients. The medical director of emergency operations, Dr. Randall McCafferty, joined Peter Daut to discuss the latest update on the status of the hospital. Peter: How
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A man wanted by police for a deadly shooting last month was arrested Thursday evening in Indio. Robert Ruiz, 30, of Indio was arrested on the 83800 block of Tierra Court, near Avenue 44 and Golf Center Parkway at approximately 7:50 p.m. Robert Ruiz Many viewers in the area called the KESQ News Channel 3
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As we deal with another heatwave that’s expected to stick around until the weekend, there are some health risks you should watch out for while social distancing. “oh, this heat is,” Sandra Hughs, from Indio. “Its just really muggy, sticky and hot.” “You’re probably seeing it,” said Darcey Deetz. “My sweat.” It’s definitely a day
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The new school year for Coachella Valley Unified School District is right around the corner. Classes begin Thursday, August 13. The district and the Coachella Valley Teachers Association continue to negotiate over whether it should be mandatory for educators to teach from a classroom. Many district officials believe teachers should provide virtual instruction physically from
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Interstate 10 is scheduled to drop down to one lane in each direction at times overnight next week between Beaumont and Palm Springs for road work, Caltrans announced today. The I-10 Pavement Rehabilitation Project, also called the I-10 Tune- Up, is entering its fifth month, and crews have been gradually making improvements to nearly 20
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CalTrans has shut down the eastbound side of Highway 60 just west of the Interstate 10 split due to a growing wildfire in the area. The westbound side of the highway is back open. One lane is now open on the eastbound side. EB lane #1 open WB all lanes open. https://t.co/tsRKlafIm4— Caltrans District 8
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Cases Changes Today There were 470 new coronavirus cases reported since Wednesday across Riverside County. This brings the total amount of cases up to 36,629. 364,864 tests have been conducted so far, 3,799 new tests since yesterday. The doubling rate was at 27.7 days as of July 28. This is the total number of days
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The average temperature for Palm Springs this time of the year is 107°. We will be feeling temperatures near 120° through Saturday. Friday is expected to be the hottest day through this heat wave. A strong ridge of high pressure over the desert Southwest will peak Friday. An Excessive Heat Warning remains in effect through
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President Donald Trump held a news conference from the White House with a news conference. Watch the full news conference below: LIVE: President @realDonaldTrump holds a news conference https://t.co/VJN1DydCRK— The White House (@WhiteHouse) July 30, 2020
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Palm Desert is offering a limited number of drive-up COVID-19 testing appointments in August and September. The city partnered with he Desert Recreation District and Borrego Community Health Foundation to help set up testing closer to the city. Appointments are available between 6:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. on August 6and August 20 and on September
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The Palm Springs Gay Men’s Chorus may not be able to perform, but it can still perform kind acts! It is helping two schools prepare their students for the return to school, be it virtually or not, with a supply drive! You can find out more at www.psgmc.com
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The coronavirus testing site located in the Indio fairgrounds shut down early on Thursday and plans to close at 10 a.m. Friday and Saturday “due to extremely hot weather.” Riverside County’s Public Health Officer Dr. Cameron Kaiser made the announcement via social media this morning, just about a half-hour ahead of the 10 a.m. closure
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Highs will climb to near record (and near all-time record) levels as we move into the weekend. Both a Heat Advisory and an Excessive Heat Warning are in place through Saturday. Highs could match the 121 degree reading we hit on July 12th. These temperatures are dangerous for people and pets, so take serious precautions
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Desert Hot Springs Police confirmed a shooting investigation was underway Thursday morning in the city and that they’d found an abandoned car with a bullet hole in it. A spokeswoman, Doria Wilms, told KESQ News Channel 3 officers were on the scene on West Drive between First Street and 2nd Street. West Drive was closed
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Coachella Valley police were investigating two unrelated shootings early Thursday morning, one in Coachella, the other in Rancho Mirage. Neither were fatal. In a statement, the Riverside County Sheriffs Department said deputies found victims who were shot at while riding bicycles in the area of Calle Camacho and Avenue 52 at approximately 12:45 a.m. They
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