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Flu cases surge, hospitals face long wait times

There’s an uptick in Influenza cases in Riverside County. Coachella Valley health officials are reporting long wait times in hospitals and clinics. “We’ve seen a significant increase in Influenza A,” David Romness, MD Eisenhower Health said. Many patients said they’re searching for alternatives. Health officials recommend using telehealth services or visiting urgent care for mild symptoms to

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Imperial Irrigation District planning to modernize infrastructure

In an effort to make sure service remains reliable, the Imperial Irrigation District (IID) Board of Directors passed a resolution Tuesday to modernize critical infrastructure by 2040. The initiative aims to bring IID’s canals, power lines, and other facilities into “good or better condition,” while ensuring no critical infrastructure goes beyond its useful life. IID’s

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Proposition 36, ‘Homelessness, Drug Addiction, and Theft Reduction Act’ takes effect Wednesday

On November 5, 2024, California voters passed Proposition 36, known as “The Homelessness, Drug Addiction, and Theft Reduction Act.” Proposition 36 takes effect on December 18, 2024. Proposition 36 modifies existing law and adds charges and enhancements to areas of the Penal Code and Health and Safety Code regarding theft, property damage, and drug related

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CVUSD teacher back at work after being cleared in financial crimes investigation

A Coachella Valley Unified School District teacher is back at work a month after being cleared of wrongdoing in a financial crimes investigation. Carissa Carrera was placed on leave in October while the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office conducted a financial crimes investigation regarding the district’s funds. Carrera was cleared after the Sheriff’s Office determined that the claims were

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