Coronavirus

Joshua Tree National Park has reopened to visitors for the first time since the April 1 closure. Even before the full closure to visitors, the park had restricted access then due to to concerns of the spreading coronavirus pandemic. Mixed reactions on Monday after an official full day of the reopening of Joshua Tree National

The Riverside County Office of Education launched avirtual student arts competition to help students channel theircreativity during the COVID-19 school closures. Students from TK–12 across Riverside County were allowed to participate. There were quite a few winners here in the Coachella Valley from Palm Springs Unified School District and Desert Sands Unified School District. River

Riverside University Health System – Public Health has released new coronavirus data. The county did not provide updates this weekend so these numbers are from Friday, May 14 not in the past 24 as is typical on weekdays. Visit KESQ.com/Coronavirus for local coverage Riverside County coronavirus cases grew by 334 since Friday, bringing the total

The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens is putting together a robust coronavirus plan so that when it’s time to reopen park guests, staff and animals can remain safe. News Channel 3’s Caitlin Thropay met with the zoo to learn more. According to the zoo’s president and CEO, Allen Monroe, here are some of the changes

Customers who dine at Palm Springs restaurants could soon be allowed to drink alcoholic beverages on sidewalks and in parking lots. Those are just some of the changes anticipated once customers are allowed to dine in once again.   Restaurants in Palms Springs are set to look different when serving customers as the state moves to

Southwest Church in Indian Wells held a celebration of the life of Madalyn, a one-year-old toddler who authorities believe was thrown off a cliff by her father last week. Michael Grome, the grandfather of one-year old Madalyn Rose recalls the moment he first learned about the horrific attack that left his daughter Ashley with stab

Local restaurants are now pivoting their focus to provide for customers in new ways as needs have changed during the coronavirus pandemic. Here’s how The Slice Pizzeria plans to move forward with their business model. “So when you come in there’s going to be a sign up, ” said Jack Srebnik. “Its going to say

Riverside County officials believe that based on public health data, the county is ready to move into California’s accelerated stage two and reopen more businesses. Stay up-to-date with the latest local coronavirus updates at KESQ.com/Coronavirus In a letter to Governor Gavin Newsom, County Supervisors note that the county has the ability to “meet, exceed, or

Riverside County health officials provided the latest data and updates today Riverside University Health System – Public Health has released new coronavirus data. Visit KESQ.com/Coronavirus for local coverage Riverside County coronavirus cases grew by 178 in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of cases to 5,618. 80,937 patients have been tested. The total

Riverside Univesity Health System – Public Health will be providing an update on the county’s response to the coronavirus pandemic. You can watch the briefing live on News Channel 3 or KESQ.com beginning at 2:30 p.m. As of May 14, there have been 5,440 positive cases with 3,254 recoveries and 235 deaths.

With blood donations down due to the coronavirus pandemic, a mobile blood drive is scheduled for Friday at Palm Springs Motors in Cathedral City, located at 69-200 Highway 111, from 6:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. LifeStream says the health crisis has forced the cancellation of more than 80 mobile blood drives across Southern California —

As the city of Palm Springs braces against an unprecedented financial crisis, a more than $76 million projected loss in revenue through June 2021, city council is now tasked with making tough choices, like what cuts to make to essential city services. City staff proposed Thursday night putting 11 city safety employees on the chopping