Local bars transform business model to open under state guidelines
Bars throughout Riverside County have been at a disadvantage during the pandemic as the state slowly releases guidelines to reopen. Last week, the…
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Valley students kayak across Salton Sea to raise awareness on environmental issues
SALTON SEA, Calif. – On Saturday morning three valley high school students set out on the Salton Sea, kayaking from one side to the other in an…
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7-year-old boy makes comeback following violent DHS attack
DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. – Gavin Ludwick, 7, is making a strong comeback after he was the victim of a violent ‘unprovoked’ attack in Desert Hot…
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Riverside County Sheriff releases body cam footage of deputy stabbing, deputy-involved shooting
On Monday the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department released body cam footage of a deputy-involved shooting, after a deputy was stabbed last month in…
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Residents of Indio senior mobile home park left without running water
INDIO, Calif. – As of Sunday residents living in Riverdale Estates Mobile Home Park, a senior community in Indio, were without running water. “Here…
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Snow Fire evacuation order lifted, residents grateful for saved homes
On Saturday night CalFire Riverside County lifted the evacuation order for the Snow Creek Village community at the base of the San Jacinto Mountains…
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Change of plans: Palm Springs sports arena will move near Palm Desert
PALM DESERT, Calif. – On Wednesday Oak View Group, a global development company, announced its partnership with The H.N. and Frances C. Berger…
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Officials urge Angelus Oaks residents to evacuate after El Dorado Fire jumps defense line
Fire officials battling the El Dorado Fire have issued a second push to get residents out of Angelus Oaks in the San Bernardino National Forest after…
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Whitewater Preserve seeks public’s help to restore burn area
WHITEWATER, Calif. – Conservancy officials at Whitewater Preserve are seeing help to restore parts of the area that were burned by the Water Fire in…
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New California law gives inmate firefighters a better chance at getting jobs in the field
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – On Friday Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 2147 into law, which helps clear the path for some inmate firefighters to…
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Much-anticipated Virgin Hotel in Palm Springs postponed, developer plans to build condominiums
The Virgin Hotel project in downtown Palm Springs has officially been postponed, the city announced Thursday evening. City leaders cited that the…
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California wildfires prompt closure of all 18 national forests, some national parks remain open
As of Wednesday 14,000 firefighters were dispersed throughout California as they battled 28 major wildfires, according to CalFire. The fires…
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How family responsible for El Dorado Fire could face criminal charges
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. – On Sunday CalFire determined that the cause of the massive El Dorado Fire burning in the San Bernardino National Forest was…
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Evacuations issued after fast-moving fire sparks in Oak Glen
Oak Glen, Calif. – A brush fire continues to burn in the San Bernardino County National Forest after it broke out Saturday at around 10:20 a.m. in…
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What’s open in the desert during Labor Day
Labor Day is on Monday and travelers all around the country are gearing up for the 3-day weekend. AAA’s summer forecast lasts until the end of this…
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Coachella Valley sees uptick in teens involved in violent crimes
Over the past several weeks the Coachella Valley has seen an increase in crime activity, particularly involving teenagers and young adults. The Palm…
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East Valley plagued by crime-ridden weekend
COACHELLA, Calif – The Coachella Valley’s eastern end has experienced a recent spike in crime over the past several days. Beginning on Thursday,…
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Hair salons and barbershops prepare to open locally
Throughout California hair salons and barbershops have been gearing up to offer indoor services once again. “I have a lot of clients that have been…
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California issues new guidelines allowing barbershops and hair salons to resume indoor service
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – On Friday Gov. Gavin Newsom unveiled a new color-coded tier system that will determine how counties move forward in their…
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Mission Springs Water District holds special meeting over water bill hikes
Several Desert Hot Springs residents have reported seeing large hikes in their water bills in recent weeks. Many said it happened after Mission…
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