News
I-Team goes in-depth on the closure of dozens of local businesses due to the pandemic
You may have never dined at Evzin in Palm Springs and Palm Desert,grabbed a drink at ‘Sip Coffee House and Juice Bar’ in Indio, or skated at “Desert Ice Castle” in Cathedral City but these are just a few of the dozens of businesses throughout the valley that permanently shut down during the pandemic, taking
Continue Reading
Bianco: Riverside County Sheriff’s will not respond to calls solely based on not complying with curfew rules
Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco released a statement addressing the state’s new 10 p.m. curfew order. Full Details: California implements 10 pm curfew for counties in purple tier Bianco noted that while important to take the steps necessary to protect oneself from the coronavirus, the department will continue its policy of not enforcing public health
Continue Reading
Conditioning practices continue, CIF fall sports schedule in question
Local high school fall sports programs are supposed to be on the home stretch of their journeys toward a mid-December start. Now, that schedule, released by the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) Southern Section in July, is in question. “The only thing that’s certain is uncertainty,” said Brett Davis, Coachella Valley’s Head Football Coach. Coaches and
Continue Reading
Armed home invasion stuns Desert Hot Springs residents
Police are investigating a deadly home invasion robbery in Desert Hot Springs. An armed intruder is dead after police said he tried to break down the front door of a home and was stopped by a resident with a gun. It happened last night before 11 near near Hacienda Avenue that’s just a couple blocks from
Continue Reading
Jury recommends life in prison for former MLB prospect convicted of triple murder in Riverside County
A former MLB prospect for the Tampa Bay Rays convicted in a triple murder in Corona could face life in prison without the possibility of parole. Earlier this month, Brandon Willie Martin, 27, was convicted in the murders of his disabled father, uncle, and an ADT alarm installer at their family home in Corona. On
Continue Reading
Riverside County reports 373 new cases, 13 deaths, and 24 more hospitalizations since Wednesday
Case Changes Today Riverside County reported 373 new cases since Wednesday. This brings the total number of cases to 78,009. The Coachella Valley reported 56 cases today, bringing the valley’s case total up to 17,624. (City-by-city breakdown at the bottom of the article) Check out the county map below(Note Data will continue to update past
Continue Reading
CVEP’s 16th annual summit: experts discuss emerging from the pandemic stronger than before
The Coachella Valley Economic Partnership (CVEP) is hosting their 16th annual summit virtually on Thursday, November 19th. The annual event brings experts to the valley to speak on the economic climate. This year the focus will be how the valley has responded to the pandemic and how we can emerge economically stronger than before. Joe
Continue Reading
Congressman Raul Ruiz introduces ‘Salton Sea Public Health And Environmental Protection Act’ bill
Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz formally introduced legislation to help mitigate the environmental crisis at the Salton Sea on Thursday. The bill, called the “Salton Sea Public Health and Environmental Protection Act,” follows a congressional hearing on the Salton Sea in late September, the first hearing on the environmental crisis at the lake since 1997. The
Continue Reading
16th annual CVEP Summit looks at local economy’s future
You can watch the 16th annual CVEP Summit below as local leaders share what the valley’s economy looks like this year and how it can shape up in the near future. “The theme of this year’s Summit is Becoming Essential. As we continue to take actions to elevate and transform our economy, leveraging existing businesses
Continue Reading
Sheriff’s Dept. fined $18K for coronavirus violations at county jail
The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department has been fined by a California government health agency for coronavirus violations in a county jail. The department now faces a nearly $18,000 fine from the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) for multiple violations at the Cois Byrd Detention Center in Murrieta. Five violations were discovered there,
Continue Reading
Assemblyman Chad Mayes defends decision to travel to Hawaii conference while Californians urged to stay home
“It looks like it’s incredibly hypocritical and we aren’t following the rules and the rules aren’t for us,” said Assembly Member Chad Mayes. It’s at the Fairmont Kea Lani Luxury Hotel in Maui where Mayes, who represents the 42nd District, is attending a four day legislative conference put on by the Independent Voter Project. “This
Continue Reading
Riverside County sees increase in testing ahead of Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is just over a week away, and despite advice from public health officials to limit gatherings, many are still expected to spend the holiday with family and friends. According to Riverside County Public Health Director Kim Saruwatari, the county has experienced an increased amount of testing. “We’re currently testing at 283 tests per 100,000
Continue Reading
A county drive-thru honors local caregivers on the frontline
November is National Caregivers Month. Riverside County Department of Public Social Services honored essential workers with a drive thru resource fair Wednesday. As News Channel 3’s Dani Romero shows us it was a socially distanced way for the community to honor those who continue to work on the frontlines of the pandemic. A line of cars
Continue Reading
San Bernardino County passes Riverside County in total coronavirus cases
San Bernardino County has overtaken Riverside County in total cases for the first time in the 8 months of the pandemic. Riverside County has the second-highest coronavirus case total among counties in the state coming in behind Los Angeles County. This comes after San Bernardino County reported its two highest day-to-day case increases this week.
Continue Reading
There’s still time to enter the LifeStream Dream Raffle and win more than $25K in prizes
You have a little less than two weeks to enter the LifeStream Dream Raffle and win more than $25,000 in prizes! The raffle, presented by KESQ News Channel 3, is LifeStream’s primary fundraiser of 2020. “As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing issues, we were forced to cancel our two main fundraising
Continue Reading
Riverside County 912 new cases, 9 deaths, & 206 recoveries since Tuesday
Case Changes Today Riverside County reported 912 new cases since Tuesday. This brings the total number of cases to 77,636. Check out the county map below(Note Data will continue to update past today) California issues stricter mask mandate, considering implementing a statewide curfew The California Department of Public Health issued a stricter mandate requiring people
Continue Reading
Man accusing of killing wife in La Quinta must stand trial for murder
A 29-year-old man accused of gunning down his wife at a mobile home park in La Quinta while their children slept nearby must stand trial on a murder charge, a judge ruled today. Jose Valles Meza of La Quinta was arrested on Jan. 27, 2019, on suspicion of killing Patricia Cesena, 26, of La Quinta,
Continue Reading
Deputy Bruce Lee Memorial Highway sign in La Quinta vandalized
The road sign honoring fallen Riverside County Sheriff’s deputy Bruce K. Lee was found vandalized Wednesday morning. Lee was killed in the line of duty at the age of 45 on May 13, 2003, while investigating a domestic dispute in La Quinta. Deputy Bruce K. Lee A 23-year veteran of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department,
Continue Reading
Thermal man accused of pimping teen girl pleads not guilty to felony charges
A 21-year-old man accused of compelling an underage girl to work as a prostitute over several months in Thermal pleaded not guilty today to several felony charges. Jose Manuel Quevedo was arrested last Thursday in the 76-000 block of Pierce Street in Thermal on suspicion of sex and drug crimes involving an unidentified teenage minor.
Continue Reading