Coronavirus

Several  businesses here in the valley have been applying for federal loans for weeks to help keep them afloat. How would you describe the process?  “Miserable,” said Barnes. Randy Barnes expresses his frustration when trying to apply  for federal funding through a larger bank.  “Slow, I couldn’t talk to anybody,” said Barnes. “Everything had to

Riverside University Health System – Public Health has released new coronavirus Visit KESQ.com/Coronavirus for local coverage Riverside County coronavirus cases grew by 97 in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of cases to 5,440. 78,939 patients have been tested. The total number of cases last Monday was at 4,180 while the previous Monday,

The Coachella City Council passed an emergency ordinance Wednesday that requires the continued wearing of face coverings in public indefinitely.  The city is now added to the growing list of other Coachella Valley cities enacting their own rules when it comes to face coverings. That list currently also includes Cathedral City, La Quinta, Desert Hot Springs,

Residents will be able to get tested for coronavirus in Cathedral City starting Monday, May 18, the Cathedral City Fire Department announced on Thursday. Visit KESQ.com/Coronavirus for more local coverage A walk-in clinic will be set up at the Cathedral City Library located at 33520 Date Palm Drive. Testing will be conducted from 8 a.m.

The Cathedral City Council voted Wednesday to mandate the use of face coverings in public and to continue social distancing until June 19. The council also extended a temporary ban on short-term vacation rentals. The city’s move follows similar orders requiring face coverings in Coachella, Palm Springs, La Quinta, and Desert Hot Springs. A statement

Two huge jets — one used for freight transport and the other, for aerial refueling — are scheduled to fly over 17 medical facilities in Riverside and San Bernardino counties today as part of a morale-boosting salute to recognize frontline health care workers amid the coronavirus emergency. The 90-minute flyovers from March Air Reserve Base

The Coachella City Council passed an emergency ordinance Wednesday afternoon that requires residents to wear a face covering when out in a public setting. The ordinance also requires all businesses to require workers and customers to wear face coverings and display signs informing customers of this policy. “Unfortunately, Coachella and the rest of the eastern

Riverside University Health System – Public Health has released new coronavirus Visit KESQ.com/Coronavirus for local coverage Riverside County coronavirus cases grew by 95 since in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of cases to 5,343. 76,043 patients have been tested. The total number of cases last Monday was at 4,180 while the previous

Despite the Riverside County Board of Supervisors’ decision to rescind certain health orders last week, some valley cities are choosing to keep them in place for a little while longer. La Quinta is now included in that list.   After a closed session city council meeting on Monday, it was decided that residents will still be

Congressman Raul Ruiz spoke with News Channel 3 anchor Karen Devine ahead of his trip back to Washington D.C. on Wednesday. The House is set to debate and vote on the “Heroes Act,” a new proposed coronavirus stimulus package. The measure includes funding to state and local governments, hazard pay for frontline health care workers,

The Coachella Valley Public Cemetery District board reached an agreement Tuesday to help ease the financial burden on families trying to bury a loved one in these challenging times.  The board members held their meeting online via zoom Tuesday morning, allowing the public and members of the media to listen in.  Several community members voiced

Riverside County coronavirus cases grew by 59 since in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of cases to 5,248. Visit KESQ.com/Coronavirus for local coverage The total number of cases last Monday was at 4,180 while the previous Monday, the cases were at 3,563. There were 8 new confirmed deaths across the county bringing