Free COVID testing will be available at the Palm Springs Convention Center from Monday, December 14, 2020 to Friday, January 29, 2021 through the Riverside University Health System. Getting tested for coronavirus at the Convention Center is free of charge for everyone. If you are insured, insurance information will be collected and your insurance company
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Update 1:08 p.m.: The fire is 1,933 acres and 24% contained. UPDATE 11:20am: Calfire says that the Sanderson Fire is now at 1500 acres but that the forward spread has been stopped. No structures have been lost and the have been no injuries. #SandersonFIRE [UPDATE] Firefighters have STOPPED the forward spread of the fire at
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The year 2020 has been filled challenges, most notably caused by the coronavirus pandemic. As COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Riverside County, many events have been canceled as a safety precaution. This year’s Tamale Festival in Indio and The Palm Springs Festival of Lights are among the big name events that draw in thousands
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“Killer Cub” Swanson returned to the octagon after 14 months with a second-round knockout of Daniel Pineda in UFC 256 in the featherweight division. Killer @CubSwanson put the paws on Daniel Pineda. The claws are still sharp 🐻Stream #UFC256 on ESPN+ ➡️ https://t.co/WVX4zKCSVh pic.twitter.com/7ZNX9HsX7I— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) December 13, 2020 The Coachella Valley native made
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INDIO, CA — Three people were injured Saturday morning when two big rigs overturned on Interstate 10 near Cactus City. The crash was reported just before 8 a.m. on the eastbound side of the interstate near the Cactus City rest area, about 16 miles east of Indio, according to the California Highway Patrol. Two people
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California State San Bernardino Palm Desert campus celebrated students during a virtual graduation commencement ceremony Saturday morning. News Channel 3’s Caitlin Thropay spoke with one of the graduates on their plans are for the future. “My name is Alejandro Ramirez. I’m a criminal justice major and I’ll be graduating from CSUSB Palm Desert campus,” Ramirez
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Concern is growing about a potential nursing strike at three Southern California hospitals, including the largest hospital here in Riverside County. Nurses from Riverside Community Hospital, and hospitals in Los Angeles and Thousand Oaks, authorized a strike Friday, if they decide it’s necessary. The nurses’ union SEIU Local 121RN said the hospitals weren’t prepared for
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Destination PSP in Palm Springs designs and sells souvenirs, apparel, and more inspired by the Coachella Valley. The store is looking to hire several new members of the online fulfillment and shipping department. Owner Jeffrey Bernstein said that the store has always had an online business, but during the Coronavirus pandemic his team has focused
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Every December 12, thousands of Catholic faithful take part in a 32-mile pilgrimage from Palm Springs to Coachella. It’s part of the many pilgrimages held in the United States and Mexico to honor Our Lady of Guadalupe’s birthday. This year’s local pilgrimage has been canceled due to the pandemic, as church leaders wanted to prioritize
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Riverside County could receive more than 14,000 doses of the Pfizer vaccine as soon as Tuesday, county health officials revealed on Friday. Details: US allows emergency COVID-19 vaccine in bid to end pandemic Although health officials say it won’t be a cure-all right away, it could help as county and state ICU capacities are pushed
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A Corona man accused of killing his 8-year-old son after numerous acts of abuse that involved restraining the child and plunging him into hot and cold water was under indictment today for murder and other charges that could lead prosecutors to seek the death penalty. The indictment against 34-year-old Bryce Daniel McIntosh was unsealed following
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. gave the final go-ahead Friday to the nation’s first COVID-19 vaccine, marking what could be the beginning of the end of an outbreak that has killed nearly 300,000 Americans, according to a person familiar with the decision but not authorized to discuss it publicly. Shots for health workers and nursing
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A judge today set a spring court date for a hearing that will determine whether five men and one woman accused of involvement in the murders of a Coachella Valley couple who vanished more than three years ago will be ordered to stand trial. Manuel Rios, Eric Rios, Jesus Ruiz Jr., Abraham Fregoso Jr., Aaron
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It’s the most wonderful time of the year and you can make this special season a whole lot better for local children in need of a little holiday joy in the form of a toy. The California Highway Patrol’s Indio Area kicked off its annual CHiPs for Kids toy drive on Thursday. Every year, CHP
Continue ReadingHOUSTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Friday rejected a lawsuit backed by President Donald Trump to overturn Joe Biden’s election victory, ending a desperate attempt to get legal issues rejected by state and federal judges before the nation’s highest court. The court’s order was its second this week rebuffing Republican requests that it get
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The Desert Sands Unified School District has directed all office staff at Palm Desert High School, Summit High School, and Horizon School to quarantine and work from home for the next 14 days. According to district spokesperson Mary Perry, the quarantine is in response to a number of positive COVID cases within the past 14
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Case Changes Today Riverside County reported new 1,897 cases since Thursday, bringing the total to 112,950. The county reported nearly 11,000 cases on Tuesday, mostly due to a backlog according to officials According to a county spokesman, yesterday’s sharp increase in cases was due in part to a backlog of tests being processed. The county
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The City of Palm Springs says coronavirus cases could be worse than reported based on the amount of the virus found in the city’s wastewater. The city cited a document of its findings during Thursday’s council meeting. According to the document, there has been a spike in coronavirus per liter found in the city’s Wastewater
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The Indio Senior Center is hosting its fourth Care Package Giveaway for seniors 55 and older on Friday, Dec. 11 from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Recent health guidelines have made this holiday season even more isolating for local seniors, and the drive-through giveaway at the senior center is intended to provide them with extra
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Since the pandemic began, four valley city managers have announced retirement. The longest-serving is Palm Springs’ David Ready, who after two decades of service will be leaving his position at the end of the month. Ready considers the revitalization of downtown Palm Springs to be one of his greatest accomplishments in his two decades as
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