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Month: May 2020

Coronavirus patients from Imperial County moved to Riverside County hospitals

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

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Another day of excessive heat

Palm Springs recorded a high of 110° this afternoon, leaving the 1968 record of 112° in its place. An Excessive Heat Warning remains in effect through the end of the work week. A ridge of high pressure remains in place over the west coast, bringing 10°-15° above normal temperatures to the Coachella Valley. Average would

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EPA orders east valley mobile home park to ensure drinking water is safe

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has ordered the Indian Village Mobile Home Park on the Torres Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians Tribe’s Reservation near Thermal to comply with federal drinking water requirements. The EPA says the mobile home park has violated several requirements including: Failure to comply with various monitoring and reporting requirements for disinfection byproducts,

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Expecting Near-Record Highs Today

The Excessive Heat Warning continues today, with highs expected to top out near 112, tying the record from 1968. The temps today will rival those of yesterday. High pressure across the Desert Southwest keeps the heat upon us through Friday before we see any relief in sight. It will also trap Ozone at the surface,

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Valley leaders take part in public awareness campaign, getting tested for coronavirus at Indio Fairgrounds

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

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