Coronavirus
CA movie theaters to reopen later this week with limited seats
California movie theaters can begin opening later this week if they limit theater capacity to 25% or no more than 100 attendees, under state guidance released Monday. Guidance for movie theaters and family entertainment centersDownload The guidance adds movie theaters to a long list of other businesses that can start reopening as the nation’s most
Continue ReadingCalifornia School Superintendent Tony Thurmond reviews coronavirus guidance for public schools
LINK: “Stronger Together — A Guidebook for the Safe Reopening of California’s Public Schools” State School Superintendent Tony Thurmond unveiled the detailed 55 page document Monday morning during an online press conference. The plan is called “Stronger Together — A Guidebook For The Safe Reopening of California’s Public Schools”. “We have worked to provide
Continue ReadingRiverside County reports 429 new coronavirus case since Friday
Riverside County health officials released the latest data on the coronavirus pandemic since Friday. The County does not release new numbers on Saturday or Sunday. Visit KESQ.com/Coronavirus for the latest local updates. The number of cases increased by 429 since Friday, bringing the total number to 9,206. Over 138,000 patients have been tested. County trajectories
Continue ReadingCelebrating 115 years of growing grapes in the Coachella Valley
It’s grape week in the Coachella Valley! Growing Coachella Valley is celebrating grapes from June 8 to June 12. News Channel 3’s Caitlin Thropay, spoke with a local grape farmer to learn more about the economic impact of our local grapes and if they’ve been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. Photo Credit: Growing Coachella Valley
Continue ReadingCalifornia set to reopen schools, gyms, bars and more on Friday
We now have a date for phase 3 of reopening from the coronavirus shutdown. Governor Newsom said it will start this Friday. A busy day at Chill Bar on Arenas Road in Palm Springs as the owners and staff prepare to reopen. “I think we are adjusting operationally, its not difficult but its something new
Continue ReadingBusinesses in Palm Springs required to post face covering signage at entrances
The city of Palm Springs has amended its order on face covering to require all businesses, including restaurants, in the city to post signage at entrances advising of the face covering and social distancing requirements The order goes into effect immediately. Palm Springs still requires residents to wear face coverings when outside in a public
Continue ReadingRiverside County coronavirus cases reach 8,777; Recoveries surpass 5,000
Riverside County health officials released the latest data on the coronavirus pandemic since Wednesday. There was no update on Thursday due to technical difficulties state’s CalREDIE website. WATCH: Riverside County officials provide update on coronavirus & businesses The number of cases increased by 474 since Wedneday, bringing the total number to 8,777. Over 131,000 patients
Continue ReadingEisenhower Health reports recent increase in positive coronavirus test results
Over the past couple of days, Eisenhower Health in Rancho Mirage has recently seen an increase in positive coronavirus test results, a spokesperson for the hospital confirmed to News Channel 3 on Thursday. Lee Rice, public information officer for Eisenhower Health, writes that not all of these cases have been from care facilities as they
Continue ReadingCoronavirus testing event to take place this weekend in the East Valley
Coachella Valley Volunteers in Medicine is bringing coronavirus testing to the medically underserved areas of the East Valley on Friday, June 5 and Saturday, June 6. Testing will be conducted from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on both days at the Oasis School Multipurpose Room on 88125 Avenue 74 in Thermal. Organizers say they will
Continue ReadingHere’s how Palm Springs Convention Center plans to reopen when allowed
The Palm Springs Convention Center has rolled out a new safety video on how they plan to reopen once California goes into phase 4 of reopening. “Although the building isn’t currently open, we wanted to make sure that they have the confidence that Palm Springs and the Palm Springs convention center is going to be a safe
Continue ReadingCoachella Valley car dealerships look to bounce back while responding to coronavirus concerns
Messages about social distancing and other safety measures flashed across the electronic billboard at the Cathedral City Auto Center, where 10 dealers are looking to get sales back on track. “You know it was kind of scary at first when it first hit. Everyone kind of sheltered in place and business really dropped. You know
Continue ReadingEisenhower doctor shares thoughts on protests and the spreading of COVID-19
In the middle of the coronavirus pandemic, large public protests defy public health restrictions as people gathering in close proximity pour into the streets. Here in the valley, Dr. Euthym Kontaxis, the medical director of Tennity Emergency Department at Eisenhower Health says a lot of important information about the virus will follow in the wake
Continue ReadingIn Lieu of “Evening Under the Stars”, AAP Food Samaritans offers Online Auction
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused many events around the world and our Valley to be cancelled or postponed. Among the most prominent events in the Coachella Valley affected was Evening Under the Stars. The event is AAP Food Samaritans signature fundraising event, and always a “must-go” event here in the Valley. It was scheduled for Saturday, May 2 but because
Continue ReadingRiverside County coronavirus cases increase by 148 over the past 24 hours
Riverside County health officials released the latest data on the coronavirus pandemic over the past 24 hours. The number of cases increased by 148, bringing the total number to 8,303. Over 125,000 patients have been tested. 4,897 patients have recovered, up from 4,804 on Tuesday. There were new 3 deaths reported since yesterday, Rancho Mirage
Continue ReadingCoronavirus cases in Riverside County surpass 8,100
Riverside County health officials released the latest data on the coronavirus pandemic since Monday. The number of cases increased by 173, bringing the total number to 8,155. Over 120,000 patients have been tested. 4,804 patients have recovered, up from 4,725 on Monday. There were 11 new deaths reported since yesterday, bringing the total to 342.
Continue ReadingRiverside County coronavirus: 7,982 cases, 4,725 recoveries, 331 deaths
Riverside County health officials released the latest data on the coronavirus pandemic since Friday. Data is not released over the weekend so Monday’s see a bigger increases as it takes into account Saturday and Sunday. The total number of cases is now 7,982 with 119,824 patients tested. 4,725 patients have recovered. There are now 331
Continue ReadingBusiness owners protect shops amid protesting in downtown Palm Springs
Some business owners in downtown Palm Springs are taking measures to protect their shops. A peaceful march in Palm Springs: protestors chanted “No Justice No Peace” in wake of the killing of George Floyd, who was killed after a Minneapolis officer kneeled on his neck while handcuffed. Business owners took notice. “We’re keeping an eye
Continue ReadingIndio furniture store donates thousands of dollars to local food bank to help feed families
A Find food bank drive in Indio was setup this morning to help local families put meals on the table. There was a line of cars outside Mathis Brothers Indio showroom. The drivers each waiting their turn to pick up boxes of fresh produce and dried food. “Very blessed this helps alot during these times
Continue ReadingShort-term vacation rentals allowed in Riverside County, but not yet for some Valley cities
Riverside County officials say short-term rentals are now allowed to resume operations in single occupancy homes. In Coachella Valley, News Channel 3 has confirmed the city of Palm Springs will resume short term vacation rentals as outlined by the county. La Quinta is also allowing vacation rentals again. Coachella expects to resume this Saturday. We
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