Palm Springs Pride will go on this weekend as a virtual event. And, it just won’t be the same for local businesses, who would normally be expecting a big weekend in Palm Springs. News Channel 3’s Dani Romero shows us how businesses are adjusting their plans to make the most of it. Palm Springs Pride
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The chance for rain is in the forecast and the Coachella Valley has to prepare now more than ever. Restaurants are putting up tents and installing space heaters for their outdoor patios. Coronavirus has made outdoor-only operations the new norm for businesses, activities and community gatherings here in Riverside County, making weather a main factor
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The iconic Cabazon Dinosaurs are already getting in the holiday spirit. The famous T-Rex and Brontosaurus sculptures, also known as “Dinny” and “Mr. Rex,” have been repainted for Christmas. “Dinny” is now bright green and “Mr. Rex” is in a Santa suit. The change has been catching the eyes of travelers passing through on the
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Case Changes Today Riverside County reported 387 new cases since Thursday. This brings the total number of cases to 70,696. Check out the county map below(Note Data will continue to update past today) Testing 868,620 tests have been conducted so far, this increased by 5,983 over the past 24 hours. Riverside County will need to
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The Association of Fundraising Professionals present National Philanthropy Day in the Desert, this year as a virtual event, honoring those “with a giving heart” here in the Coachella Valley. You can watch the complete event in the video above Usually a sold-out luncheon, the event this year will present awards to local fundraisers, volunteers and
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As the pandemic continues, more and more people are out of work and looking for a new way to make an income. As News Channel 3’s Madison Weil reports, Martha’s Village & Kitchen is offering job training and employment resources to help people get back on their feet. “Employment training, especially hands on training, is
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Pride weekend kicks off on Friday with many events happening differently this year due to the pandemic. Flag Raising Ceremony At 10:00 a.m. on Friday there will be an official flag raising ceremony in Palm Springs. Although people aren’t gathering in person for this event, people are encouraged to watch the live broadcast on the
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With the presidential race hanging in the balance, it’s been an anxious two days for voters here in the Coachella Valley. Ballots across the country continue to be counted around the clock, and people on each side of the election still have faith their candidate will win the White House. “Even for a guy like
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From misters and fans to space heaters in the matter of a day. Temperatures are expected to drop about 30 degrees from Friday to Saturday with potential for some rain. Because restaurants are restricted to outdoor-only seating, the weather plays a big role in business. Throughout the summer and into fall, the story has been
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We have continuing coverage tonight that we brought you breaking early this morning of a homicide at a North Indio neighborhood park, just east of Monroe street. News channel 3’s Dani Romero spoke with neighbors and police about this being the Indio’s seventh homicide this year. “Three shots…three shots” said Domingo Allanzo. Domingo Allanzo was
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JOSHUA TREE, Calif. San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department received a call of a shooting just before 2pm Wednesday on the 4400 block of Sunever Road in Joshua Tree. When Deputies arrived they found 3 people had been shot. During the investigation, Deputies learned that Teri Weller, 63, heard a shot inside the house and when
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The city of Coachella will be offering free coronavirus tests and flu shots next week at Bagdouma Park parking lot at Frederick Street near Avenue 51. The testing and shots will be conducted in a drive-thru/walk-thru event that will take place on Nov. 9 and Nov. 10. The event is being organized by the Central
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Case Changes Today Riverside County reported 482 new cases since Wednesday. This brings the total number of cases to 70,309. Check out the county map below(Note Data will continue to update past today) Testing 862,637 tests have been conducted so far, this increased by 7,718 over the past 24 hours. Riverside County will need to
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A man was rushed to the hospital after being shot in Desert Hot Springs Thursday afternoon. Desert Hot Springs Police Chief Jim Henson told News Channel 3 that the shooting happened in the desert area southeast of the intersection of Two Bunch Palms Trail and Verbena Drive. The shooting was reported at 12:55 p.m. The
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A 19-year-old motorist was pronounced dead following a crash at a Cherry Valley intersection caused when another driver pulled in front of him, authorities said today. The victim, identified only as a Beaumont man, was killed just after 6 p.m. Wednesday at Brookside Avenue and Union Street, according to the California Highway Patrol. Officer Matt
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Indio Police Department rules the suspicious death in a park inside a residential neighborhood off Monroe St. in Indio a homicide. Police were called to Yucca Park just before 3 a.m. after reports of a body on the ground. When officers arrived, they determined a man was dead inside the park. Officers attempted life saving
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With no clear winner yet in the 2020 presidential race, valley Democrats held a “Protect the Results” car caravan Wednesday night, insisting that every vote be counted. The car caravan began with groups in both Palm Springs and Coachella that met at the Palm Desert Community Center for a socially distanced rally. Organizers said they
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A historic election for Palm Desert in 2020 with a District 1 and District 2. Karina Quintanilla is leading in the vote count for the District 1 seat. If she wins, she will replace incumbent Susan Marie Weber who has been on the city council since 2012 and served as mayor for two terms. Quintanilla
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Local Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz joined News Channel 3 live at 5 p.m. to discuss Election Day and the results of his race. Ruiz holds a sizeable lead over his challenger Erin Cruz. As of 5 p.m. on Nov. 4, Ruiz has 94,297 votes while Cruz has 57,279. Full results available on KESQ.com/Election-Results Cruz has
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Jennifer Mistrial is a grandmother who has been driving for Uber, Lyft, DoorDash and Postmates for years. Valuing a flexible schedule, she supported Proposition 22, and is glad the measure has passed. “I love that fact that it has gone through. It means my job is more reliable as a source of income,” said Mistrial.
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