Monday night, Palm Springs released a statement announcing that the city’s golf courses, public and private, will remain closed. Monday afternoon, Riverside County officials announced an amendment to a public health order that would allow for golf courses in the county to be opened with some restrictions. Despite the restrictions, this was just the news
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Mayor Nestande’s recent editorial asking Gov. Newsom to allow Californians to return to work, and interviews related to that editorial, reflect Ms. Nestande’s personal views and not those of the Palm Desert City Council as a whole or the official position of the City.— City of Palm Desert (@PalmDesertGov) April 21, 2020
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Monday that he will sign an executive order “to temporarily suspend immigration into the United States” because of the coronavirus. “In light of the attack from the Invisible Enemy, as well as the need to protect the jobs of our GREAT American Citizens, I will be signing an
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Local Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz joined News Channel 3’s Peter Daut for our daily “Coronavirus: Questions Answered” show at 6:30 p.m. on Fox and CBS today. Visit KESQ.com/Coronavirus for the latest local updates The Congressman answered a number of questions related to when things should start to reopen in the Coachella Valley. “I believe science
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Across the nation protests are growing, hundreds protesting in Salt Lake City, Washington D.C., Oregon, Denver including a rally set to be held here in our valley. Rob Garcia is spearheading the rally “Open Coachella Valley,” which plans to be on Sunday in front of Las Casuelas Terraza restaurant in Downtown Palm Springs. Garcia says
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Riverside County public health officials have passed a plan to reopen golf courses in the county effective April 20. Update: Palm Springs announces golf courses within the city will remain closed Some of the restrictions include: Play shall be limited to foursomes that will be required to observe social distancing (six feet separation between players
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At Desert Willow Golf Resort in Palm Desert a grounds keeper mowed the fairway while people walked and rode bikes on the cart paths. Read: Coachella Valley golf courses officially back open But, golf is not being played and the patio tables are empty. General Manager Derek White is ready for that to change. “As
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A total of 12 residents at the Hi-Desert Continuing Care Center in Joshua Tree tested positive for coronavirus. Two of those 12 residents have died, according to Todd Burke, spokesperson for Tenet Health. 100 residents at CCC were tested after one resident began showing symptoms for coronavirus. 88 tested negative. Burke confirmed that the other
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Authorities are urging tourists to stay away from our mountain communities during the coronavirus crisis. Visitors risk penalties for violating the county’s stay at home order. County Supervisor Chuck Washington shared a message last week, asking people to respect the order and refrain from making any trips up the mountain. “Please help us protect Idyllwild
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Riverside County health officials provided the latest update on coronavirus cases, deaths, hospitalizations, and recoveries over the last 24 hours. Visit KESQ.com/Coronavirus for local coverage The total number of cases has jumped to from 2,638 to 2,847. That’s an increase of 209 cases in the past 24 hours. The number of deaths went from 75
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San Bernardino County now has 1,406 coronavirus cases and 60 deaths with 13,438 patients tested. The cases by gender are very close, with 695 males and 694 females infected. There are 17 cases where the county hasn’t identified a gender so far. Ages: 0-17: 3518-49: 64750-64: 39965+ 352Unknown: 0 Cases in each city Adelanto: 11Apple
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Mathis Brothers has once again closed the showroom in Indio. Just one week ago, the store had reopened its doors, inviting customers to shop in person on the showroom floor. The store had implemented new health precautions due to the coronavirus pandemic. Some of the safety measures involved temperature screenings and health-related questions. The problem:
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Click here for more details on the reopening of golf courses in the county All golf courses in Riverside County have been reopened, with some restrictions, county officials confirmed Monday afternoon. Golf would be allowed to resume at all courses, however, players would have to follow social distancing practices. Additional restrictions include: Play shall be
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Governor Gavin Newsom will be live at Noon with his daily update on the state’s response to the coronavirus pandemic.
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An inmate at the California Institution for Men in Chino, California has died from complications related to coronavirus. The death reported Sunday, marks the first inmate death in the state from the virus. Riverside County confirms there are now 114 cases of coronavirus in our county jails. News Channel 3’s Caitlin Thropay spoke with a
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A group of local businesses and the Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce came together to support healthcare workers on the frontlines in the fight against coronavirus. At JFK Memorial Hospital in Indio Sunday, volunteers unloaded hundreds of breakfast burritos, salads and drinks. “I felt it important to give back. I’ve been hearing a lot of
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“Its very heart wrenching right now because this is the first clinic that I have worked for,” said Dr. Clayton Barbour. “When I came to Borrego Health nine years ago.” Dr. Clayton Barbour calls Borrego Health home. After hearing the news about the Saturday night fire at the Desert Hot Springs medical facility he serves,
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The Palm Springs Police Department announced the closure of the number two southbound lane of Indian Canyon Drive through the Whitewater wash Sunday evening due to flooding. The lane is closed because of water on the road. One other southbound lane remained open and the department was urging drivers to use extra caution when traveling
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Coachella Valley Sexual Assault Services in cooperation with the Palm Desert Sheriff’s station organized an event to show appreciation for those on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic. First responders from all around the valley formed a procession to thank local healthcare workers, with lights and sirens blaring as a way to show their
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