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Board approves ‘action plan’ to deter use of illegal fireworks

The Board of Supervisors today approved a “2022 Fireworks Safety Action Plan” to deter use of illegal pyrotechnics in unincorporated communities, establishing a campaign to begin ahead of the July 4th. weekend, with a $100,000. allocation for public service announcements and extra-hours staffing.   “Riverside County enforces a zero tolerance policy for illegal use of fireworks,”

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La Quinta City Council takes up ballot measure for STVR ban Tuesday

The issue of short-term vacation rentals will go before La Quinta city leaders Tuesday.  The City Council is set to receive a report it commissioned describing the benefits of short-term non-hosted vacation rentals to the city’s budget and local economy.  The council will also vote on whether to allow a citizen’s initiative to ban STVRs from most city neighborhoods except

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Twentynine Palms woman accused of severely injuring 3-year-old boy

A 44-year-old Twentynine Palms woman was arrested on accusations of torturing and abusing a three-year-old boy. The investigation began on Saturday, when investigators from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department-Crimes Against Children (CAC) Detail, Morongo Sheriff’s Station, and Children Family Services conducted an investigation regarding a three-year-old boy. Authorities said the boy was airlifted from

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Cal Fire provides fire safety tips as wildfires increase

Thousands of wildfires strike our state each year. Cal Fire is reminding all Californians to be prepared by creating a wildfire action plan for their family. Things like designating a safe meeting location, planning several different escape routes, having fire extinguishers on hand, and preparing an emergency contact list are just some ways to stay safe.  Cal Fire says once you complete your

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