Case Changes Over the Weekend There were 1,882 new coronavirus cases reported over the weekend across Riverside County. This brings the total amount of cases up to 47,490. The county is caught up on the backlog of cases caused by a glitch with the state’s CalREDIE system last month. The issue did not impact the
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California Governor Gavin Newsom delivered an update at noon Monday on the blistering heat wave and the state’s response to the coronavirus pandemic. As the West Coast continues to experience an historic heat wave and related energy shortages, Governor @GavinNewsom signed an emergency proclamation designed to free up energy capacity and reduce the need for
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As temperatures reach triple digits here in the valley, cooling centers are opening up their doors to those seeking shelter from this heatwave. With water features and pools closed at city parks, some people are looking for other options to beat the heat. “It’s an unusual heatwave that we have to put up with every
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As News Channel 3 has previously reported, a $33 million fund has been created to help Riverside County residents struggling to pay rent due to the pandemic. The next application window opens on Saturday, August 15th, and will remain open until the end of November. “If people are behind on rent and they have lost
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Case Changes Today There were 983 new coronavirus cases reported new coronavirus cases since Thursday across Riverside County. This brings the total amount of cases up to 45,662. The county has been reporting lower than expected case increases since July 29 due to glitch with the state’s CalREDIE system. State health officer Dr. Mark Ghaly
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Heat and humidity will both be issues in the forecast through the weekend. An Excessive Heat Warning will be in effect from Noon tomorrow until 9 p.m. Monday. “Its a little uncomfortable,” said Tammara Dalugdug, from La Quinta. “but definitely worth it,” said Kevin Griffin. “I think its pretty comfortable especially with the mist outside
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Cathedral City is extending its ban on residential evictions through September 30. Read the Full Ordinance HereDownload The ban has been in place since late March and protects tenants facing eviction due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Tenants have to prove they received a notice of eviction for failure to pay rent and that this is
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Coronavirus testing was made available to an underserved area of the east valley on Thursday thanks to the Coachella Valley Volunteers in Medicine (CVVIM). The group, alongside Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz, provided 25 COVID-19 tests inside the Mountain View Estates in Thermal Thursday afternoon It’s part of a new push to continue improving testing in
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Case Changes Today There were 696 new coronavirus cases reported new coronavirus cases since Wednesday across Riverside County. This brings the total amount of cases up to 44,679. The county has been reporting lower than expected case increases since July 29 due to glitch with the state’s CalREDIE system. State health officer Dr. Mark Ghaly
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With students spending more time at home and less time in the classroom, experts say it’s important that parents make sure their children are hydrated and getting the nutrients they need to stay on track. News Channel 3’s Madison Weil spoke with Jill Coleman, a registered nurse specializing in holistic nutrition, to learn what foods
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Homeowners gathered at the Mountain Gate community in Palm Springs. They’re frustrated that they can’t cool off in their 3 community pools, which have been locked since mid-March when the pandemic began. “What comes to heart is that my family is struggling so much right now. Distance learning is going on. We’re all locked at
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Case Changes Today There were 607 new coronavirus cases reported new coronavirus cases since Tuesday across Riverside County. This brings the total amount of cases up to 43,983. The county has been reporting lower than expected case increases since July 29 due to glitch with the state’s CalREDIE system. State health officer Dr. Mark Ghaly
Continue Reading California Governor Gavin Newsom is speaking at noon on Wednesday to provide an update on the coronavirus pandemic. On Monday, Governor Newsom addressed a data glitch that has backlogged hundreds of thousands of coronavirus and other records. Also Monday, Newsom would not confirm if the computer issue directly led to the abrupt resignation of Dr.
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The city of Palm Springs is looking at closing down major streets to give restaurants more outdoor space. The proposals are the latest efforts to help struggling businesses, said Palm Springs Mayor Geoff Kors. Businesses in the city are already expanding onto the sidewalk and into parking spaces to accommodate more customers outdoors. For some,
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A cell phone tower in Sky Valley just completed a technology upgrade to provide more reliable internet access to people living in the area, including 78 families with children enrolled in schools in the Palm Springs Unified School District. “The district’s goal is that every single student have access to distance learning,” said Will Carr,
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Case Changes Today There were new 1,393 coronavirus cases reported new coronavirus cases since Monday across Riverside County. This brings the total amount of cases up to 43,376 The county has been reporting lower than expected case increases since July 29 due to glitch with the state’s CalREDIE system. State health officer Dr. Mark Ghaly
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With the new school year beginning with distance learning from home, more parents are already turning to tutoring to help their kids stay on track. News Channel 3’s Madison Weil breaks down three options for students looking for extra help during the pandemic. Check with your school district or email your child’s teacher directly. All
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Melissa Melendez, the republican state senator representing the Coachella Valley and most of Riverside County, is taking aim at Governor Newsom’s response to the coronavirus pandemic. “I get emails and calls everyday from republicans, democrats and independents, you name it. They’re all saying the same thing, which is let our businesses reopen and let our
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