Sometimes presidential inaugurations are full of pomp and circumstance. Sometimes they end with the newly sworn-in president jumping out of a White House window. Intrigued yet? Whether you’re stoked or bummed about the way the election turned out, here are some fun facts to make you look like a history buff to your friends as
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Riverside County held a special live public health update answering some vaccine questions. You can watch full update here On Wednesday, the county announced that vaccines were now available for residents 65 years and older as well as more essential workers, such as teachers, law enforcement, & food/agriculture. Appointments to get vaccinated at one of
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A 19-year-old from Palm Springs has been arrested in connection with the murder of a 78-year-old woman following a home invasion last week in Riverside. Sixto Jesus Garcia Pena, 19, of Palm Springs was officially charged with the murder of Denise Irene Wong, 78. Sixto Pena The Riverside County District Attorney’s office filed one count
Continue ReadingFormer acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf ratified his own policies and several controversial Trump immigration measures, in a last-ditch effort to overcome legal challenges that threatened his tenure. Wolf stepped down Monday amid legal turmoil over his authority to lead the department, leaving Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator Peter Gaynor to serve as acting
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Casos nuevos: El condado de Riverside informó 2.880 casos nuevos desde el miércoles, lo que eleva el total de casos a 233.480. El Valle de Coachella informó 427 casos (39,465 en total). El condado de Riverside alcanzó los 200.000 casos el martes pasado, duplicando el número de casos en menos de un mes, ya que
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Click here for updates on this story PRICHARD, Alabama (WALA) — On December 31, 2020, police units responded to 1117 W. Main St in reference to a shooting call. Upon arrival, officers found a black male subject lying on the ground suffering from a gunshot wound, and he was then transported to the hospital. The
Continue ReadingGeorgia Republicans have reassigned three fellow GOP lawmakers who backed baseless allegations of voter fraud related to the November presidential election. Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan on Tuesday changed state senate committee assignments for Sens. Matt Brass, Brandon Beach and Burt Jones, all of whom joined President Donald Trump’s efforts to undermine the results in Georgia.
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story GROTON, Connecticut (WFSB) — An elderly woman needed rescuing after she wandered into a heavily wooded area in Groton. According to the Poquonnock Bridge Professional Firefighters Local 2704 union, it happened on Thursday morning in the area of Winding Hollow Road and Leaf Wood Lane. Firefighters said the
Continue ReadingVice President Mike Pence said Thursday that he is committed to “an orderly transition and to a safe inauguration,” kicking off the start of a Federal Emergency Management Agency briefing. “We all lived through that day of January the 6th, and — as the President made clear yesterday — we are committed to an orderly
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WSMV) — The coronavirus pandemic has hit Nashville hard. With tourism being our city’s biggest money maker, 2020 was a dry year to say the least. “It’s truly been devastating. Tourism is such a big part of our economy, so for it to come to almost
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In his first interview on national television, Jacob Blake said he “wasn’t thinking clearly” when he picked up a knife that he had dropped during an encounter with police, moments before a Kenosha, Wisconsin, officer shot him seven times last summer. Blake talked about the Aug. 23 shooting that left him paralyzed from the waist
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(CNN) — Alaska Airlines se unió a otras aerolÃneas estadounidenses el jueves al anunciar nuevas reglas sobre vuelos hacia y desde aeropuertos alrededor de la ciudad de Washington antes del dÃa de la posesión presidencial. «Estamos implementando temporalmente medidas de seguridad adicionales enfocadas en mantener seguros a nuestros huéspedes y empleados, asà como en trabajar
Continue Reading New Cases Riverside County reported 2,880 new cases since Wednesday, bringing the total of cases up to 233,480. The Coachella Valley reported 563 cases in the valley (40,028 total). Check out the county map below(Note Data will continue to update past today) Riverside County reached 200,000 cases last Tuesday, doubling the number of cases in
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story HONOLULU, Hawaii (KITV) — The Queen’s Medical Center is battling two COVID-19 clusters, causing them to change up procedures. Officials say they’re expanding the number of clinicians available to contact patients, according to a statement released to the Honolulu Star Advertiser. Last week, the hospital reported an initial
Continue ReadingSamsung’s new Galaxy S21 lineup has an updated look and lower price tags, but customers will also notice two items missing from the box: headphones and a charger. In a digital press conference on Thursday, with the tagline “Welcome to the Everyday Epic,” the company demoed its three new Galaxy S21 smartphones in varying sizes
Continue ReadingPresident-elect Joe Biden on Thursday evening will outline a $1.9 trillion emergency legislative package to fund a nationwide vaccination effort and provide direct economic relief to Americans amid the coronavirus pandemic, senior Biden administration officials told reporters on Thursday. The American Rescue Plan will include allocating more than $400 billion toward addressing the Covid-19 pandemic,
Continue ReadingA $2,000 stimulus check will be at the heart of a $2 trillion Covid relief plan that President-elect Joe Biden is set to unveil Thursday evening. An economic package passed by Congress in December provided for fresh $600 stimulus payments despite calls from politicians on both sides of the aisle for bigger checks. Biden’s plan
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The Best Western Hotel in the London suburb of Croydon would normally be packed with visiting families, out-of-town construction workers, and business travelers. But today the lobby is clear of all guests and furniture except for a single table with a bottle of hand sanitizer, a box of face masks and a notice that reads,
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The Best Western Hotel in the London suburb of Croydon would normally be packed with visiting families, out-of-town construction workers, and business travelers. But today the lobby is clear of all guests and furniture except for a single table with a bottle of hand sanitizer, a box of face masks and a notice that reads,
Continue ReadingPetco is hoping the third time is the charm. The 55-year-old pet retailer launched its third IPO in company history Thursday — and this time it’s taking aim at fast-growing online rivals like Chewy. The red-hot IPO market welcomed Petco back to the public markets with open arms. After raising $817 million, Petco’s shares surged
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