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Local restaurants adapt to outdoor-only seating
Restaurants are finding creative ways to keep business going despite being limited to outdoor seating only. Elmer’s in Palm Springs has put tents on the front lawn to expand the outdoor dining experience. The River at Rancho Mirage also allowed Babe’s BBQ and Brewhouse to expand outdoor seating onto the walkway. “Carol is a really
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Suspects charged in homicide investigation of missing couple plead not guilty
Two of three suspects pleaded not guilty, in connection to the homicide investigation involving missing couple, Audrey Moran and Jonathan Darling Reynoso. Abraham Fregoso, 32, is charged with one count of first-degree murder. Manuel Rios, 28, is charged with 2 counts of first-degree murder in connection to each of the victims. Manuel Rios (Left) &
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Body found near Desert Hot Springs considered a homicide
A man’s body was found in an unincorporated area near Desert Hot Springs Thursday morning. The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department was investigating the death as a homicide. The report came in at 10:54 a.m. in the area of Afortunado Drive and Santa Cruz Road, according to Sgt. Deanna Pecoraro, with the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department.
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Hate crime murder suspect declared mentally incompetent to stand trial
A Thermal man accused of killing a coworker because he was gay was declared mentally incompetent Thursday and will not stand trial on his charges. Miguel Angel Bautista Ramirez, 31, was accused of fatally shooting Juan Ceballos, 20, of Mecca back in July 2014. The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department said the two worked together at
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I-Team takes a closer look at coronavirus surge in Imperial County
With its vast farm fields, quiet roads, and sparsely-populated communities, it’s almost hard to believe that Imperial County, with only 180,000 residents, has the highest-per capita infection rate of coronavirus in all of California. According to its public health department, the county has had about 6,200 cases among 30,700 people tested, a positive rate of
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Los diputados están llevando a cabo una investigación de muerte después de que se encontró el cuerpo de un hombre en el área no incorporada de Desert Hot Springs.
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Riverside County reports 679 new cases; hospitalizations increase by 12
Riverside County reported 679 new coronavirus cases since Tuesday, bringing the total number of cases to 18,720. Download the News Channel 3 app on Apple or Google Play to be alerted on major coronavirus updates and local breaking news. Over 242,000 patients have been tested and 8,196 patients have recovered from the virus. There were 2 additional deaths reported
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Gov. Newsom says he expects Riverside County to take local action today
Governor Gavin Newsom said he expects Riverside County to take local action today. Get major coronavirus update by downloading the News Channel 3 app on Apple or Google Play Brooke Federico, public information officer for Riverside County, told News Channel 3 that the county is falling under the state health officer’s order for Riverside County. State health officer’s
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Father, son charged in Indio honey oil explosion that injured 5 firefighters
Two men whose alleged production of butane honey oil inside an Indio home sparked a fire, which injured several firefighters have been charged with felonies, authorities said today. Alexander Samuel Ochoa, 32, and Javriel Rodriguez Ochoa, 60, were each charged with four counts of unlawfully causing a fire causing great bodily injury, and a count
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Parents react to how local school district leaders hope to start the next school year
We are learning more about how local school district leaders are hoping to start the next school year, which is just about a month from now. Parents are worried about what their student could see returning back to school amid the pandemic. “It’s frustrating because you know its not just us but the kids,” said
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Evacuations after a gas line is vandalized in Coachella
The Gas Company tells News Channel 3 that they received reports of a damaged natural gas rise on fire Wednesday afternoon on the 50000 block of Cesar Chavez St. in Coachella. They determined that the damage was caused by vandalism. The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department had established a 300-foot evacuation perimeter around the gas leak.
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Palm Springs restaurant owners respond to closing inside dining for the second time since start of pandemic
For at least the next three weeks, if you’re planning on going out to eat be prepared to dine outside on the patio. News Channel 3 spoke with several restaurant owners to get their reaction to Governor Newsom calling on many indoor spaces to close. “I feel really bad for our colleagues in the industry,
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Gov Newsom orders restaurants, other sectors to close indoor operations
During today’s news conference, Governor Gavin Newsom announced that the state is ordering the closure of indoor operations for restaurants, wineries, movie theaters, zoos & museums, cardrooms, and family entertainment centers. The order goes into effect immediately and will last for the next three weeks in all counties that have been on the state’s “watch
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Armed robbery suspects arrested in Coachella
The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department announced the arrest of two suspects wanted in a grand theft and armed robberies that occurred in Thermal and Coachella on June 26. The Coachella Community Action Team arrested Coachella residents Hernan Bustamante, 28 of Joel Leal, 26 on Wednesday at approximately 5:12 p.m. within the 85200 block of Cairo
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Governor Newsom: “Strike Teams” to enforce California public health orders
With the number of reported coronavirus cases spring in cities around the state and with the Fourth of July Holiday weekend fast approaching, Governor Newsom Wednesday detailed new enforcement efforts aimed at getting Californians to follow his public health orders. “Enforcement is a difficult one. I’m not naive about that and I’m not polly-annish about
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Palm Springs strengthens its face covering order
The city of Palm Springs issued a new supplementary order strengthening its own face covering requirements. Supplemetary-Order-Face-Coverings-REVISEDDownload The order is effective immediately and adds more requirements for wearing face coverings in a public setting. The order now applies to: Outdoors, standing, walking, hiking, bicycling, or running, on any sidewalk that is adjacent to any business
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Inside valley coronavirus testing: I waited 13 days for results
13 days ago, I started getting tested for coronavirus. I don’t have any symptoms but because of my job, I want to be responsible to those I work with and my community. Taking a closer look at the realities of coronavirus testing here in Riverside County and the Coachella Valley, I discovered it might be
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Man shot earlier this week in North Palm Springs dies
Palm Springs police announced that a man found shot in north Palm Springs early Tuesday morning has died. The investigation is now a homicide investigation. Curt Padilla (Courtesy of Family) Police identified the man as Curt Padilla, 44, of Palm Desert. Padilla has worked at various local news stations over the years, including News Channel 3
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Suspect in murder of Coachella Valley couple pleads not guilty
Jesus Ruiz Jr., one of three suspects who were arrested in connection with the murder of Audrey Moran and Jonathan Darling Reynoso, appeared in a virtual court hearing Tuesday afternoon. Ruiz Jr. is charged with 2 counts of accessory murder. He pleaded not guilty to all counts and his bail was set at $500,000. The
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