Three U.S. Marines who recently traveled overseas are being isolated and tested for coronavirus at the Robert E. Bush Naval Hospital inside the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center in Twentynine Palms. According to a release by the United States Marine Corps, the Marines showed symptoms for virus, however, test results are not complete at
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With coronavirus cases growing, Eisenhower Health in Rancho Mirage has confirmed they are getting more testing kits. According to Eisenhower Health spokesperson Lee Rice, the hospital currently has 86 testing kits. Another 200 kits are expected to arrive at the hospital on Friday. “Eisenhower Health has an adequate amount of testing kits to serve our current
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The city of Palm Springs has announced a number of changes effective immediately in an effort to take proactive measures to protect the health of residents and city staff during this coronavirus pandemic. VillageFest will be suspended until further notice Large gatherings of 250 people or more will be canceled or postponed (White Party will
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The first major of the golf season has officially been postponed due to the coronavirus. HERE is the statement from the LPGA in regards to this tournament and others. The LPGA is planning to reschedule these events at later dates in the 2020 season. The ANA Inspiration was scheduled for April 2-5 at Mission Hills
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The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway will be closed due to the risk posed by the coronavirus. The closure is effective immediately and is expected to continue through March. According to Tramway General Manager Nancy Nichols, “The actions taken today were difficult, but the health and safety of our guests and employees far outweigh any other
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Disneyland has announced that the theme park will be closing beginning Saturday through the end of the month. The closure affects Disneyland and the California Adventure parks. Disney hotels will remain open through Monday.
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A Flash Flood Warning has been issued for the Coachella Valley, including Indio, Palm Springs, Coachella, southeastern Anza, Cathedral City, Palm Desert, southeastern Desert Hot Springs, Rancho Mirage, Hwy 74 between Anza And Palm Desert and Thermal that will last until 4 p.m. due to heavy rain associated with thunderstorms rolling through the area. We
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Governor Gavin Newsom briefed the public Thursday on the latest on the state’s COVID-19 preparedness and response. Newsom said 8,000 coronavirus test kits are now available in California with more than 1,500 tests conducted. Governor Gavin Newsom briefed the public Thursday on the latest on the state’s COVID-19 preparedness and response. The governor announced another
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Riverside County Health officials confirmed there is a new coronavirus case in the Coachella Valley, the fifth case in our area. Officials said the fifth infected person is isolating at home. Brooke Federico, a county spokesperson, said there are 14 pending cases that are being investigated. As for the remaining four local cases, two are
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The Springs Country Club sent out a notice to its members on Wednesday confirming that the first coronavirus case in the Coachella Valley is a resident of the Rancho Mirage club. Club management alerted members that the resident, a woman of unknown age, last made a purchase at the club on Feb. 13 in the
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Banning High School is taking major steps towards career technical education for their students. News Channel 3’s Caitlin Thropay went to Banning High School to learn about their $26 million construction project. “The buzz in this community is electric right now,” Principal of Banning High School, Matt Valdivia told News Channel 3. A new performing
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As a growing number of events are canceled in the valley amid coronavirus concerns, a toll is being taken on the valley’s economy. With hundreds of millions of dollars at stake, small business owners are already feeling the hit. Some are just hoping they can make it through the summer. “From a small business standpoint,
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Schools throughout the valley are taking action in the wake of the coronavirus spreading. All have continued posting the latest information online, as well as updating students on whether any decision has been made to alter classes. “I’m happy class hasn’t been canceled. It makes it a lot easier to get through the semester,” College
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Kelly Barnes-Garcia, 41, was arrested on Monday for allegedly embezzling over $50,000 from an east valley construction company in a case that dates back to 2016. According to the arrest warrant, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department was first notified of the possible embezzlement of the Coachella-based Jones Brothers Construction on Aug. 4, 2016. The company’s
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NEW YORK (AP) – NBA suspending season after Wednesday night’s games until further notice because of the coronavirus concerns. This comes after Utah Jazz star Rudy Gobert tested positive for coronavirus. Tonight’s Jazz-Thunder game was stopped just before tip-off. According to NBA reporter Tony Jones, teams and locker rooms are currently quarantined. Fans were allowed
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Actor Tom Hanks, 63, announced he and his wife actress Rita Wilson, 63, have tested positive for coronavirus. “Hello, folks. Rita and I are down here in Australia. We felt a bit tired, like we had colds, and some body aches. Rita had some chills that came and went. Slight fevers too. To play things
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President Trump announced the U.S. will suspend all travel from Europe, excluding UK, starting Friday for 30 days amid virus outbreak. President Donald Trump made the announcement during a prime-time address to the nation on the federal response to coronavirus pandemic. Since the first case of disease caused by novel coronavirus was reported in Washington
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