Coronavirus
A look at Riverside County’s proposed reopening plan
Riverside County’s Executive Officer, George Johnson sent a letter on August 12 to the state outlining a proposed reopening plan. “A commitment from the state will provide clarity to our residents that the sacrifices being asked of them will have a connected purpose to both achieve a more stable and sustainable spread of the disease
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Riverside County reports 710 new cases, 1 death, & 574 recoveries
Case Changes Today There were 710 new coronavirus cases reported over the weekend across Riverside County. This brings the total amount of cases up to 48,200. 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 county’s hospitalization
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Live at noon: Update on coronavirus from CA Health & Human Services Secretary
California Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly is hosting a video news conference at noon on Tuesday to provide an update on the response to coronavirus cases. You can watch it live in the player below: Riverside County remains on the state monitoring list. Gov. Newsom hinted during a Monday news conference that
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Mail delay? Growing concerns amid national postal service crisis
The national postal service crisis is fueling concerns for valley residents. Some who have told us they have been waiting weeks for their mail. Part-time Palm Springs resident, Sunny came by the post office to pick up her mail. “Well, I drove all the way from San Diego to check my mail because I
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Riverside County reports 1828 new cases, lowest hospitalizations since June 22
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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Gov. Newsom addresses heat wave & pandemic response
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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Cooling centers offer relief as the valley braces for another heatwave
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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There’s a $33 million fund to help those struggling to pay rent, next application window opens Aug. 15th
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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Riverside County reports 983 new cases, 2 deaths, and 402 recoveries
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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Extreme summer heat makes for challenging outdoor dining experience
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 extends eviction moratorium through Sept. 30
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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Coachella Valley Volunteers in Medicine provides coronavirus testing for east valley community
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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Riverside County reports 696 new cases & 26 deaths; Hospitalizations continue to decrease
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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Foods to help fuel your child’s school day and help them stay focused at home
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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Angry Palm Springs homeowners push for reopening pools while HOA cites coronavirus concerns
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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Riverside County reports 607 new cases, 29 deaths, & 23 fewer hospitalizations
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
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Gov. Newsom update on coronavirus pandemic
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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