Riverside County officially surpassed 10,000 positive coronavirus cases on Thursday. “The 10,000-case figure is a stark reminder that coronavirus is still active in the community and we need to continue the health practices that previously helped us flatten the curve,” said Kim Saruwatari, director of Riverside University Health System-Public Health. The county saw 329 new
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Dr. Frank Ercoli, Desert Regional Medical Center’s medical director of trauma services was memorialized by loved ones Saturday. Dr. Ercoli died on Tuesday at the age of 67. Several prominent members of the community remembered him for his dedication to his patients and the community. “Dr. Frank Ercoli was not only an outstanding surgeon, he
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The Coachella Valley is feeling the heat and above-normal temperatures for the second day in a row. Palm Springs reached 110° this afternoon. Average for the date is 101°. Clear skies will continue through the evening with temperatures gradually cooling into the mid 90s around 9:00 p.m. A cooling trend begins tomorrow with high temperatures
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Goldenvoice, the parent company for the Coachella and Stagecoach music festivals, released a statement on the cancelation on the 2020 festivals and teased plans for the 2021 return. On Wednesday, Riverside County officials announced that Public Health Officer Dr. Cameron Kaiser signed an order canceling the festivals over concerns of a possible fall resurgence of coronavirus.
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Los miembros de la coalición juvenil, Youth Justice Coalition, se han unido en Riverside para pedir que remuevan al Alguacil Chad Bianco de su cargo. Los participantes de la protesta expresaron que no están conformes con las prácticas del alguacil. Los manifestantes insisten que las condiciones de los reclusos en las cárceles del condado no
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The Riverside County Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force arrested two women accused of prostitution and maintaining a brothel in Palm Springs. Si Liang, 57, and Ying Zhou, 57, both from Desert Hot Springs, were arrested Wednesday afternoon at the 400 block of S. El Cielo Drive in Palm Springs. RCAHT did not identify any victims of
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A group of protestors gathered at the steps of the Robert Presley Detention Center in Riverside to ouster Sheriff Chad Bianco. Protestors chanted “Black Lives They Matter Here,” “Bianco has got to go,” “No more Bianco.” They said they want justice for all our inmates. “This is the time to say we want justice for
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After a soft opening this week, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Coachella Valley are set to reopen on Monday. Local clubs include La Quinta, Indio, Coachella and Mecca. After going through so much in the past few months, Director of Operations Tony Williams said he can tell the kids are happy to be back.
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El Condado de Riverside anunció que este viernes permitirá la reapertura de los cines, bares, gimnasios y hoteles. Los negocios que abrirán este viernes son: Hoteles y moteles para turismoEscuelas y campos de dia Restaurantes y bares Los cines y centros de entretenimiento para la familiaLos gimnasios Los oficiales de salud pública del condado quiere recordarle a
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El Morongo Casino anunció el miércoles que un empleado dio positivo al coronavirus. De acuerdo a los representantes del casino, el empleado no demostró síntomas. Comunican que el empleado no tenía acceso directo con los clientes. El empleado no regresará a trabajar hasta que se recupere completamente. A las 11 personas que tuvieron un tipo
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On Thursday morning Rep Ruiz, M.D. hosted a virtual discussion with members of the black community in the Coachella Valley, as well as police chiefs from neighboring law enforcement agencies. Indio City Councilman Waymond Fermon, Desert Hot Springs City Council member Jan Pye, Palm Springs Police Chief Bryan Reyes, Indio Police Chief Mike Washburn, Cathedral
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Yesterday we hit 107 degrees, and today will top that number by a degree or two. Breezes will kick up this afternoon as a front starts to move through. Gusty winds will arrive this evening, and last into tomorrow, but will also bring some cooler daytime highs moving toward the weekend. Gusts will reach 25-35mph,
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As the brother of George Floyd took his case for police reforms to Capitol Hill Wednesday, several valley communities are also now debating controversial changes – some of which are already being implemented. Coachella city leaders are calling to cut their contract with the sheriff’s department – and a heated dispute played out between the
Continue ReadingTonight, Palm Desert residents gathered in a show of support for students graduating as part of the Class of 2020. Classic cars were driven along El Paseo with signs saying “We are proud of you, Class of 2020.” Those who participated in tonight’s event said they wanted to do something to show young people in
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California judicial leaders on Wednesday ended a statewide policy of imposing $0 bail for misdemeanors and lower-level felonies that reduced jail populations by more than 20,000 suspects during the early stages of the coronavirus pandemic. The state’s Judicial Council said the policy helped ease crowding in jails, which are potential hot
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El activista Mario Lazcano, conocido como la voz de los inmigrantes en el Valle, a muerto a causa del cáncer. Lazcano pasó gran parte de su vida ayudando a los inmigrantes a obtener su ciudadanía, sin importar el estatus financiero de los que solicitaban su ayuda. Su continua dedicación y lucha por los derechos
Continue Reading Morongo Casino Resort & Spa announced that an employee tested positive for the coronavirus. The employee is asymptomatic and does not have direct contact with guests, according to casino officials. The employee will not to return to work until medical professionals deem the person is healthy. The casino also contacted 11 employees who interacted with
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There are growing calls for transparency with the Riverside County Sheriff Department stemming from video of an arrest in Coachella that we showed you back in May. Details: Viewer video shows Deputies arrest suspect while “resisting arrest” The cellphone video of the arrest shows a suspect on the ground while several deputies punch and knee
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Los oficiales de salud pública del condado de Riverside reportan 321 nuevos casos de Coronavirus. De estos casos, 75 son del Valle de Coachella. Siete víctimas se suman a la lista de muertos para un total de 372 en el condado. En Indio y Palm Desert se registró una muerte. Se estima que casi 56,000
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Los famoso festivales de música programados para el mes de octubre han sido cancelados este año debido a la pandemia del coronavirus. La orden de cancelar los festivales fue emitida por los oficiales de salud pública del condado para evitar un resurgimiento del virus en el otoño. Los festivales ya se habían aplazado para el
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