The city of Coachella, in partnership with the Coachella Valley Unified School District, will buy 3,000 personal wireless hotspots to help students studying from home who don’t have access to the internet. Coachella and CVUSD will place the hotspots in homes throughout the city and surrounding areas. Back in March, the district established a “Distance
Continue ReadingWASHINGTON – La Casa Blanca negó este lunes que el equipo del presidente Donald Trump estuviese al tanto de un supuesto informe de los Centros para el Control y Prevención de Enfermedades (CDC) que proyecta que un junio se duplicarían las muertes diarias por COVID-19 en Estados Unidos. “Este no es un documento de la
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Governor Gavin Newsom says he’ll be issuing guidelines on Thursday aimed at allowing some “lower-risk” retail businesses to begin reopening as early as Friday. Go KESQ.com/Coronavirus for local coverage Stage 2 of CA’s roadmap to recovery would see the reopening of: ○ Retail (e.g. curbside pickup)○ Manufacturing○ Offices (when telework not possible)○ Opening more public
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Police and clean-up crews were working to clear the wreckage of a big rig semi truck that crashed and rolled over on Interstate 10 early Monday morning. The crash was reported at 2:56 a.m. in the freeway’s eastbound lanes in Palm Desert just east of Cook Street. Traffic was initially stopped and detoured off the freeway
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With stay at home orders in place since March 19th, people around the state and here in the valley are growing restless. News Channel 3 spoke with some locals on Sunday to find out how they’re coping while also learning more about a free new service from the county aimed at helping people through the
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Latest numbers for Riverside and San Bernardino Counties released Sunday afternoon. Riverside County showed a slight increase in recoveries and cases, with no change in deaths. Number of positive cases is 4,180 with 1,971 recovered and 161 deaths. 53,333 people have been tested to date. Riverside County coronavirus cases Riverside County coronavirus cases to date
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When the coronavirus pandemic reached the valley, Chakra Esthetics Day Spa in Palm Desert was another one of the many local businesses forced to close their doors. “When you close down, it’s very scary and it has been a struggle for a lot of people in my industry,” owner of the spa, licensed massage therapist
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In today’s neighborhood heroes we are honoring Frankie’s Old World Italian Bakery and Cafe in Cathedral City. News Channel 3’s Caitlin Thropay tells us how they are baking some love for local musicians. Once the coronavirus pandemic hit, many musicians who rely on gigs and social gatherings to make a living were all of a
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Riverside County has loosened some of its health orders regarding the wearing of face masks, that amended order effective May 1st. “I was just like having anxiety and I feel I can’t breathe,” said Stephany Gutierrez. Stephany Gutierrez was quick to take off her face mask after leaving the grocery store. But healthcare worker Sherri
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Riverside County updated coronavirus numbers Saturday afternoon bringing the total number of cases to 4,164. That number represents 85 more cases over Friday’s number. Deaths are now at 161, which is up five from Friday. The county’s most recent death report shows that males make up more than double the number of deaths, despite the
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The Desert Sands Unified School District is now accepting applications for new students in the early childhood education program. The two programs available are Head Start and the California State Preschool Program. Below is some of the information included in a press release sent out by the district: “Desert Sands Unified School District is now
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One person is in serious condition on Saturday after crashing in the area of Box Canyon Road and Painted Canyon in Mecca. Cal Fire received the call of a single car rollover accident just after 8:45 Saturday morning. Once on the scene, firefighters discovered one person trapped in the wreckage. Firefighters were able to rescue
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A burglary and vehicle theft suspect was arrested for crimes that have occurred over the past several weeks throughout the Coachella valley. According to the Riverside county sheriff’s department, investigators arrested Tre Michael Sutherland, 25, of Thousand Palms. Sutherland was located in Thousand Palms on the 72000 block of Varner road. During his arrest, deputies
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Cal Fire responded to a vegetation fire in Thermal that began just before nine Friday night. The blaze was located on the 68000 block of Polk Street. Officials say the fire was approximately 5 acres and was burning in several palm trees. Fire crews have stopped the forward spread of the flames and will remain
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Nurses protested Friday afternoon in front of Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs in solidarity with nurses around the country. The protesting nurses say they are not getting enough personal protective equipment to keep them safe during their shift. “We’re getting one N95 and then the shield that we’ve had for over a month
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May 1 is typically a day where high school seniors solidify their plans for the upcoming school year. It’s called National College Decision Day because, for most colleges and universities in the United States, it’s the deadline for students to notify them of their decision to attend. High school seniors are grappling with the loss
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Local nonprofit ‘Lift to Rise will launch a new rental assistance fund on June 1. The fund has more $2 million in initial seed commitments to help valley families impacted by coronavirus shutdowns be able to stay in their homes. The organization and its partners are currently working on establishing eligibility priorities to help distribute
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Riverside County loosened even more restrictions when it comes to the use of face coverings. According to the county’s amended order, effective May 1, people taking part in outdoor activities are not required to use face coverings as long as they follow social distancing protocols of six feet apart. Although face coverings are no longer
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