Coronavirus
Riverside County reopens houses of worship
Churches, temples, synagogues, mosques and other places of worship are once again able to open in Riverside County, officials announced Monday afternoon. Services are able to begin immediately, however, statewide guidelines must be followed. One of the big changes brought about by the new guidelines limits the number of attendees. Services must limit the number
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Dozens at Tierra Del Sol receive a warm meal this Memorial Day
The Cathedral City Senior Center helped the residents of Tierra Del Sol, the low-income housing development next door, acknowledge Memorial Day by facilitating meals to be delivered to each household. One resident at Tierra Del Sol showed her appreciation as volunteers from the senior center delivered her meal this holiday. “Oh I think its wonderful
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Riverside County surpasses 7,000 coronavirus cases
Riverside University Health System – Public Health has released new coronavirus data since Friday. Visit KESQ.com/Coronavirus for the latest local updates Monday’s update shows an increase of 540 new positive cases across Riverside County. This is since Friday, not in the past 24 hours as it typically released. With this new update, the county now
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The Gardens on El Paseo is back open
The Gardens on El Paseo, Palm Desert’s outdoor shopping center, reopened to the public on Tuesday morning. The center will operate under limited hours: Monday – Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Sunday, 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Visit KESQ.com/Coronavirus for more local updates, including updated case totals and the latest on additional reopenings There
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In-person religious services allowed to resume with restrictions by CA health officials
Religious ceremonies are now allowed to resume in California, according to state health officials. Religious organizations also now have an outline of how to move forward amid the coronavirus pandemic. According to California Department of Public Health, “Under new guidance, places of worship can hold religious services and funerals that limit attendance to 25% of
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Palm Springs business owners are seeing positive signs after reopening
Many businesses across the valley have been open now for two days after the governor gave the green light Friday for Riverside County to move further along in stage two of the state’s reopening strategy. “It was amazing and I am getting alot of comments saying thanks for opening up, thanks for surviving,” said Jerry
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Palm Desert restaurant changes in-person dining experience
“Bonjour” Doors at French Rotisserie Cafe in Palm Desert are open for dine in service. “Excited and hope that everyone will feel comfortable to comeback,” said Fuentes. Fabienne Fuentes, Owner of the cafe, said they’re taking extra measures aimed at keeping diners and staff safe including investing in a new air purification system. “What
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Indio passes order requiring face coverings when social distancing is not possible
The city of Indio became the latest Coachella Valley city to issue an order requiring a face covering when out in public. Visit KESQ.com/Coronavirus for the latest local updates Indio’s order requires a face covering when shopping a grocery stores, drug stores, or any other business that are allowed to operate under the state’s stay-at-home
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Valley unemployment rates reach double digits
New numbers are in Friday showing Riverside County’s unemployment rate reach double digits, which is higher than the nationwide rate for April. According to data from the Employment Development Department, A shocking unemployment rate here in our county rises from 5.2 percent in March to 15.3 percent for April. Deanna Moore has been desperately trying
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CA approves Riverside County to reopen malls, dine-in restaurants
Effective immediately, Riverside County will be allowed to reopen more businesses, including shopping malls and dining restaurants. The state of California approved Riverside County’s request to move into accelerated stage 2 reopening. There will be several modifications to how these businesses operate in order to protect patrons and staff. Schools are apart of stage 2,
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Riverside County reports 121 new coronavirus cases, 6 deaths, 164 recoveries
Riverside University Health System – Public Health has released new coronavirus data from the past 24 hours. County health officials will be live today at 2:30 p.m. to share the latest on the county reopening more businesses and other coronavirus updates. Watch live on News Channel 3 & KESQ.com/Livestream-Events/ Today’s update shows an increase of
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Riverside County reopening & coronavirus reopening news conference
Riverside County officials announced that the state approved the county’s move in accelerated stage 2 reopening, meaning malls and dine-in restaurants will be allowed to operate with modifications. You can watch the news conference live at 2:30 p.m. on News Channel 3 or watch the livestream below: Officials expected to speak today include: Riverside County
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Governor Newsom discusses church, business reopenings
Gov. Gavin Newsom says the state is “days away” from releasing guidelines for churches to reopen across the state. He says the guidelines will likely be released Monday. President Donald Trump earlier today called for thethe immediate reopening of houses of worship across the nation. In addition, Newsom said he expects two more counties to
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Palm Springs residents speak out against budget cuts to public safety, swim center, library
After a marathon city council meeting regarding what to do about a $76 million budget shortfall, the council will continue to consider where to make cuts into next week. The tourism industry the city relies on is expected to be down 80 percent next month, and city staff says it could be more than a
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Palm Springs Animal Shelter looking to expand low-cost services despite facing possible funding cuts
The Palm Springs Animal Shelter offers a weekly low-cost vaccine clinic for pets each Thursday. The clinic offers vaccines, micro-chipping and other services at an affordable cost for pet-owners. “You don’t have to be a resident of Palm Springs it’s open to everybody,” said Catie Voglio, Marketing & Graphics Specialist, Palm Springs Animal Shelter. The
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