Riverside County officially surpassed 10,000 positive coronavirus cases on Thursday. “The 10,000-case figure is a stark reminder that coronavirus is still active in the community and we need to continue the health practices that previously helped us flatten the curve,” said Kim Saruwatari, director of Riverside University Health System-Public Health. The county saw 329 new
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The Riverside County Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force arrested two women accused of prostitution and maintaining a brothel in Palm Springs. Si Liang, 57, and Ying Zhou, 57, both from Desert Hot Springs, were arrested Wednesday afternoon at the 400 block of S. El Cielo Drive in Palm Springs. RCAHT did not identify any victims of
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After a soft opening this week, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Coachella Valley are set to reopen on Monday. Local clubs include La Quinta, Indio, Coachella and Mecca. After going through so much in the past few months, Director of Operations Tony Williams said he can tell the kids are happy to be back.
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Gov. Gavin Newsom gave the green light for schools, day camps, bars, gyms and professional sports could all reopen with modifications on Friday, June 12. Shamrock Irish Pub in Palm Springs already back to the swing of things. “Oh my god, its so exciting to welcome everybody back and see people and get all the
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As the brother of George Floyd took his case for police reforms to Capitol Hill Wednesday, several valley communities are also now debating controversial changes – some of which are already being implemented. Coachella city leaders are calling to cut their contract with the sheriff’s department – and a heated dispute played out between the
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In honor of George Floyd’s death, an artist known as ‘Mr. Alek’ has painted a mural of Floyd at 311 North Indian Canyon Drive near Amado Road. The artist was on site on Wednesday, as he put on some of the final touches. “We’re doing a tribute for police brutality of George Floyd,” Mr. Alek
Continue ReadingTonight, Palm Desert residents gathered in a show of support for students graduating as part of the Class of 2020. Classic cars were driven along El Paseo with signs saying “We are proud of you, Class of 2020.” Those who participated in tonight’s event said they wanted to do something to show young people in
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California judicial leaders on Wednesday ended a statewide policy of imposing $0 bail for misdemeanors and lower-level felonies that reduced jail populations by more than 20,000 suspects during the early stages of the coronavirus pandemic. The state’s Judicial Council said the policy helped ease crowding in jails, which are potential hot
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The Coachella and Stagecoach music festivals have been officially canceled for 2020. The two festivals were originally set to be held in April but were later postponed to October 2020. Riverside County Public Health Officer Dr. Cameron Kaiser signed the order canceling the popular festivals citing concerns over a possible autumn resurgence of coronavirus. “I
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Morongo Casino Resort & Spa announced that an employee tested positive for the coronavirus. The employee is asymptomatic and does not have direct contact with guests, according to casino officials. The employee will not to return to work until medical professionals deem the person is healthy. The casino also contacted 11 employees who interacted with
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Riverside County officials have announced that many businesses, including bars, gyms, hotels, and movie theaters are able to officially operate once again starting on Friday, June 12. We have long looked forward to reopening more Riverside County businesses, which provide valuable goods, services and jobs vital to the fabric of our economy,” said Vice Chair
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INFORMATION ON DAY CAMP’S OFFERED BY DESERT RECREATION DISTRICT: LINK: https://www.myrecreationdistrict.com/camps-and-after-school The play area at Civic Center Park in Palm Desert is empty and taped off. It could be several more days before we see children from the day camp nearby playing at the park. The day camp is put on by the Desert Recreation
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There are growing calls for transparency with the Riverside County Sheriff Department stemming from video of an arrest in Coachella that we showed you back in May. Details: Viewer video shows Deputies arrest suspect while “resisting arrest” The cellphone video of the arrest shows a suspect on the ground while several deputies punch and knee
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The Palm Spring Police Officers’ Association criticized a letter Palm Springs Councilmember and Mayor Pro-Tem Christy Holstege sent to the Riverside County Board of Supervisors discussing the “ongoing history of police brutality directed at the black communities and communities of color.” Holstege’s letter was to urge the Board of Supervisors to support proposals to condemn
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After last night’s board approval, coaches and administrators from Indio High School gathered at the school’s football stadium to welcome Ron Shipley as new athletic director. “My vision was, Indio’s got a rich history, I think a lot of great traditions here and I think it was a good step for me to get back
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Riverside County health officials released the latest data on the coronavirus pandemic since Tuedsay Visit KESQ.com/Coronavirus for the latest local updates. The number of cases increased by 321 in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number to 9,911. Over 143,000 patients have been tested. County trajectories as of June 3 5,563 patients have recovered,
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Disneyland is proposing a phased reopening, beginning July 9, with a reopening of its theme parks by July 17. “Sixty-five years to the date after the historic opening of Disneyland park, we are planning to open our theme park gates once again on July 17, 2020,” a statement on the Disney Parks blog said Wednesday.
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The Riverside County Coroner’s Office released new details in the death of Dr. Frank Ercoli, Desert Regional Medical Center’s medical director of trauma services, who died on Tuesday. According to the coroner, Dr. Ercoli, 67, was located on the Frank Bogert Trailhead in the South End of Andreas Hills Drive in Palm Springs on Tuesday
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The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department suspended the use of the Carotid Restraint Control Hold, also known as a chokehold, from training and as a force option effective immediately and until further notice. A carotid restraint compresses the neck arteries and restricts blood flow to the brain, rendering a person unconscious. The use of it raised
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An injured hiker was airlifted from the Bump and Grind Trail in Palm Desert Wednesday morning. The “hiker down” call was received at 7:23 a.m. from a hard-to-reach area on the trail, according to the Riverside County Fire Department. A helicopter was able to land near the hiker’s location, but after being airlifted from the
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