Large crowds gathered outside the Riverside County Board of Supervisors meeting this morning. Crowds held up signs demanding the reopening of the state. Photo courtesy of Rob McMillan – KABC The Board of Supervisors is expected to vote on a proposal to revoke the county’s health orders in favor of aligning with Governor Newsom’s stay-at-home
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Supervisor Manny Perez says he now supports a mandatory face covering order in Riverside County. This comes just one day before the Riverside County Board of Supervisors is set to vote on a proposal by Supervisor Perez that would revoke some county health orders, including mandatory face covering. Supervisors Perez and Karen Spiegel announced the
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A resident of Desert Hot Springs put up signs made out of yarn throughout the community. Stephanie Buriel calls herself a yarn bomber. She said you decide on a design you want to make, work on it, and put it out in the community for people to enjoy. She’s used to putting up signs with
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Hadley Fruit Orchards, the roadside shop in Cabazon known for its date shakes, reopened its doors Monday. The store has been closed for a month to prevent the spread of the virus. “We’ve been having a deficit for all our favorite products,” said June Siva, a Hadley’s customer returning for the first time in weeks.
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Palm Desert Periodontist, Dr. Peter Warshawsky says most of his 18 member staff has been receiving unemployment benefits for the past five weeks after being temporarily laid off. “This is new, and everybody wants to make the right decisions for the safety of the public and the dental providers as well,” said Warshawsky. Warshawsky is
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Yucca Valley’s town council has launched an economic assistance program that awards grant money to local mom and pop shops, who have been closed during the coronavirus pandemic. “Its been tough you know the bills don’t stop coming in,” said Edward Costello. Edward Costello opened up his own gaming lounge in Yucca Valley last year.
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Riverside County now has a total of 4,354 cases. The number of reported cases increased by 174 in the past 24 hours. Last Monday, the total number of cases was 3,563. Visit KESQ.com/Coronavirus for local coverage Deaths in the county increased by 20 in the past 24 hours, one of the largest day-to-day increase in
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With stay at home orders in place since March 19th, people around the state and here in the valley are growing restless. News Channel 3 spoke with some locals on Sunday to find out how they’re coping while also learning more about a free new service from the county aimed at helping people through the
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Latest numbers for Riverside and San Bernardino Counties released Sunday afternoon. Riverside County showed a slight increase in recoveries and cases, with no change in deaths. Number of positive cases is 4,180 with 1,971 recovered and 161 deaths. 53,333 people have been tested to date. Riverside County coronavirus cases Riverside County coronavirus cases to date
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Riverside County has loosened some of its health orders regarding the wearing of face masks, that amended order effective May 1st. “I was just like having anxiety and I feel I can’t breathe,” said Stephany Gutierrez. Stephany Gutierrez was quick to take off her face mask after leaving the grocery store. But healthcare worker Sherri
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Riverside County updated coronavirus numbers Saturday afternoon bringing the total number of cases to 4,164. That number represents 85 more cases over Friday’s number. Deaths are now at 161, which is up five from Friday. The county’s most recent death report shows that males make up more than double the number of deaths, despite the
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Nurses protested Friday afternoon in front of Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs in solidarity with nurses around the country. The protesting nurses say they are not getting enough personal protective equipment to keep them safe during their shift. “We’re getting one N95 and then the shield that we’ve had for over a month
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The Palm Springs Air Museum is saluting local essential workers this month taking to the skies. Three historic aircraft from Palm Springs Air Museum flew over Desert Regional Hospital as they honor our frontline workers. “It made me cry, ” said Sandra Butkus. Veteran nurse, Sandra Butkus stands tall waving her American flag to also
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Health officials released updated coronavirus data, showing the latest number of cases, deaths, & recoveries around Riverside County in the past 24 hours. Visit KESQ.com/Coronavirus for local coverage Riverside County now has a total of 4,079 cases. The number of reported cases increased by 48 cases in the past 24 hours. The total was at
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College of the Desert will only offer online classes during the Summer and Fall semesters due to the coronavirus pandemic. Stay up-to-date with local update at KESQ.com/Coronavirus “The health and safety of our students, faculty and staff and maintaining the quality of our teaching and learning programs are of utmost importance for the College, our
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To help reduce the spread of the coronavirus in the Eastern Coachella Valley, the City of Coachella is partnering with Twentynine Palms Band of Mission Indians, Borrego Health, Desert Healthcare District and Foundation and the County of Riverside to open a location providing LabCorp PCR COVID-19 tests starting on Friday, May 1, 2020. “The Eastern
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