Coronavirus

Organizers of the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival are asking artists scheduled to play the festival in October to instead play in 2021, signaling the popular two-weekend music festival may again be postponed, according to a report published today. Visit KESQ.com/Coronavirus for the latest local updates on the pandemic Bloomberg cited “people familiar with

63 coronavirus patients from Imperial County have been transferred to hospitals across Riverside County, officials announced on Wednesday. 51 patients were transferred from Imperial County hospitals and another 12 patients walked into Riverside County hospitals recently, according to Bruce Barton, director of the Riverside County Emergency Management Department (EMD). Riverside County spokeperson Brooke Federico confirmed

Riverside University Health System – Public Health has released new coronavirus data from the past 24 hours. Visit KESQ.com/Coronavirus for the latest local updates Tuesday’s update showed new positive coronavirus cases in Riverside County. That’s an increase of 113 cases since Tuesday. The total number of cases in now 7,252 with 108,862 patients tested. There

Temperatures are still expected to reach up to 113° through this week. An Excessive Heat Warning remains in effect for the Coachella Valley through 7 p.m. Friday. Cooling centers are remaining closed until June 1st. Jose Arballo is the pubic information specialist for Riverside County Public Health. He said, “In past years we have been

Local elected and community leaders from the Coachella Valley will be tested for coronavirus at the county fairgrounds in Indio Wednesday morning.  The event, which starts at 9 a.m., is part of a public awareness campaign to encourage more Riverside County residents tested for coronavirus.  Community leaders expected to participate in Wednesday morning’s testing event

As the city of Palm Springs adjourns its third special meeting confronting a projected budget shortfall of $76 million through next June, city council inched closer to making decisions but there were still no cuts determined Tuesday night. “We are just beginning with the economic challenges before us,” said Councilmember Lisa Middleton. City leaders are

The Palm Springs City Council unanimously voted to extend the eviction moratorium through June. The city council first passed the moratorium on April 7. Palm Springs’ ordinance differs from the state as it also covers commercial property. “So many unique small businesses who, through no fault of their own, The moratorium protects residents and commercial

Riverside University Health System – Public Health has released new coronavirus data from the past 24 hours. Visit KESQ.com/Coronavirus for the latest local updates Tuesday’s update showed new positive coronavirus cases in Riverside County. That’s an increase of 135 cases since Monday. The total number of cases in now 7,139 with over 106,000 patients tested.

Many people are keeping things like hand sanitizer and disinfecting wipes in their vehicles because of the coronavirus pandemc. But, temperatures this week are expected to stay unseasonably warm. Keeping these products in your car can actually be dangerous or cause the ingredients to change. Fire Captain Fernando Herrera with the Riverside County Fire Department

During his news conference on Tuesday, Governor Gavin Newsom announced that counties that have already been granted regional variances to allow barbershops and hair salons to reopen. Riverside County is one of the counties that have been granted regional variance after meeting the state’s preparedness criteria. County officials confirmed these businesses are allowed to open

Governor Gavin Newsom announced on Tuesday that hair salons and barbershops in all but 11 counties will be allowed to reopen with newly released safety guidelines. Riverside County is one the 47 counties that was allowed to reopen these businesses. Over the past couple of days, houses of worship, malls, dine-in restaurants, and casinos have reopened across the Coachella

The Desert Hills Premium Outlets announced that they will reopen today, Tuesday at 11am. Simon, the company that owns and operates the outlet mall has detailed a policy for social distancing to try to keep customers and workers safe. That policy is expected to be followed by all tenants that have space within the outlet

The Westfield Mall in Palm Desert will reopen on Friday, May 29, with modified hours. The mall’s new hours will be: Monday through Saturday: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.Sunday: 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Visit KESQ.com/Coronavirus for more local updates, including updated case totals and the latest on additional reopenings Mall officials also said government-mandated

When Sandra Burdette was called back to work dealing blackjack at Agua Caliente’s Rancho Mirage casino last week, her first thought was ‘too soon.’ “I know one thing: I’m keeping my mom and me safe, no matter what,” Burdette said. Speaking exclusively to News Channel 3, Burdette said in her mind, it’s a matter of