Twenty-five members of the California National Guard are headed to help regional food bank operations. The men and women will begin a support assignment on Monday morning at FIND Food Bank, according to FIND and Riverside County officials. The National Guardswomen and men will assist as volunteers for FIND. They will work with FIND employees
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Officials have confirmed a sixth coronavirus death in Riverside County, and tell News Channel 3 all county deaths happened in the Coachella Valley. Twenty-five cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in Coachella Valley by county health officials. According to the Riverside University Health System, the total number of cases in Riverside County is 45. This
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Amid uncertain times, it’s important to find moments that can raise your spirits. One nurse in Rancho Mirage had just the prescription for a group of local seniors. A special in-person performance by a nurse-turned-Elvis-impersonator cheered the residents of a Rancho Mirage senior living community. The Rancho Mirage Terrace posted a video of this entertaining
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Governor Gavin Newsom issued an executive order that will see all voters receive vote-by-mail ballots for the May 12th special election for the 28th Senate District (filling the seat left empty by Jeff Stone – R ) and Congressional District 25. It appears the two candidates set for the 28th Senate District appear to be Republican
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The Desert’s Regional Food Bank; FIND Food Bank distributed food to hundreds of families in need on Saturday morning at First A.M.E. Church in Indio. News Channel 3’s Caitlin Thropay was there and tells us why it had to be shut down early. “It’s been a tough time for me and my family because I’m
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Officials at Joshua Tree National Park announced on Saturday that due to the Governor’s Stay at Home order are the park is limiting services. On their website the Park stated the following changes to services. All park roads are now closed to vehicles. Campgrounds are now closed and the park will not issue permits nor
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The parents of an Indio man who was stabbed and killed outside a Circle K earlier this week is speaking out after learning they won’t be able to give their son a funeral due to the coronavirus. Maurice Brock, 27, was stabbed in front of the Circle K at Jefferson Street and Highway 111 around
Continue Reading WATCH LIVE: Friday morning Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz (D) joined members of the local healthcare community to address concerns about the threat of the Coronavirus pandemic in Coachella Valley. Eisenhower Health and Tenet Health were among those present during a teleconference. What we’re seeing in northern Italy right now is a tragic example of what
Continue Reading Desert Aids Project in Palm Springs reported Friday night that three patients have tested positive for coronavirus at its clinic. Two of the cases are patients over the age of 55. One is a patient over the age of 30. All are considered mild cases and are at home in self-quarantine. Earlier Friday, officials confirmed
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With gyms shut down due to the coronavirus, Valley residents are finding new ways to get their exercise. “I’m getting out as much as I can. I’m also doing exercise at home. I think that being outdoors just frees my mind, gives me a little more mental clarity.” The playgrounds have been closed down, but
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The Cabazon Band of Mission Indians donated over 10,000 pounds of perishable goods from Fantasy Springs Resort Casino to the FIND Food Bank. The donation includes eggs, milk, lemonade, juice, bread, pastries, fruits, and vegetables like lettuce, mushrooms, cherry and Roma tomatoes, Bok choy, broccoli, zucchini and more. The goods were shrink-wrapped and loaded on 16 pallets
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Governor Gavin Newsom announced the deployment of the California National Guard to provide short-term security at food banks that help isolated and vulnerable Californians. “It’s in these times of crisis that Californians are at their best, coming to the aid of those in their community who are most in need. Food banks provide a critical
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Clark’s Nutrition & Natural Foods Market in Rancho Mirage is extending its special elderly and disabled shopping hour. The store is also adding a special hour for hospital workers. All Clark’s Nutrition locations across Southern California have improved in-stock conditions. “We have been working hard to get more products delivered and on the shelf at
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President Trump enforced a new travel restriction on Friday for non-essential travel on the US-Mexico border in an efforts to control the spread of the coronavirus. “It makes you realize how free we really were,” said Kevin Massie. Cathedral City resident, Kevin Massie said he’s making family adjustments after president Trump closed the U.S. Mexico
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Riverside County District Attorney Mike Hestrin issues a warning to all business owners and those who provide services to the public that the illegal practice of price gouging will not be tolerated during the current state of emergency due to the coronavirus pandemic. “The District Attorney’s Office will be vigilant in protecting the public and
Continue Reading San Bernardino County now has four new coronavirus cases, bringing the total up to nine. The county reported its first case on March 15, a 53-year-old who returned from London, England. The patients in this latest batch of cases were not identified by the county. Check out our coronavirus section for local coverage County officials
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Authorities put out the call today for information on a motorist whose car hit a man in the roadway in Coachella last night and fled the scene. The hit-and-run was reported at approximately 9:20 p.m. on Thursday at the intersection of Cesar Chavez Street and Bagdad Avenue, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department. Arriving
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It’s the the first full day after Governor Newsom’s announced a “stay at home” order for all Californians with the exception of essential businesses. All non-essential businesses are closed for an indefinite period of time. In short, that includes dine-in restaurants, bars, nightclubs, gyms, entertainment venues and most large public venues. So what is considered
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued the nation’s first statewide ‘stay at home’ order. It took effect Thursday night and asks residents not to leave their homes unless necessary. It keeps essential services open, including grocery stores, takeout, restaurants and more. All public and private gatherings of 10 or more people will continue to be prohibited.
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LifeStream Blood Bank across Southern Califonia and here in the Coachella Valley remain open, helping provide essential healthcare services. Blood donors are strongly encouraged to show up in force to help save lives in the face of potential blood shortages. “As we continue to navigate the Coronavirus pandemic, blood donations remain essential. Patients are at
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