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Riverside County closes all golf courses until June 19
Riverside County Public Health Officers have issued a new order that closes all golf courses in Riverside County, whether public or private, until June 19. The new order was issued on Thursday, April 2 and is effective immediately. “Use of golf courses, and their ancillary areas, shall not be permitted by any person or group,
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Local Sikh community donates over 1,500 vegetarian meals
Our local Sikh community gave away over 1,500 vegetarian meals to medics, farmworkers, and families in need. Over the last three days, about 30 families came together at Gurdwara Indio to cook about 1,000 meals. The families also worked with local Del Tacos and Subways to add another 500 meals to their giveaway. “I reached
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Riverside County Sheriff Bianco discusses coronavirus affecting the department
Press Conference – April 2, 2020 https://t.co/MaYNLYGnev— Riverside County Sheriff (@RSO) April 3, 2020 Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco held a news conference discussing how the department is being affected by coronavirus. “This is a lot different than any on-duty death we’ve ever experienced. We can’t have contact with the family other than the phone;
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Riverside County Fairgrounds transformed into fully equipped field medical station
The National Guard arrived in Indio last Wednesday morning to set up one of California’s 8 federal medical stations. Here’s a view of one of the treatment areas inside Indio’s field medical station. There are rows of beds available to take non critical patients. The field hospital fully equipped with the help of the National
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There’s a blood shortage: LifeStream asks community to donate amid coronavirus crisis
LifeStream blood bank, the exclusive provider of blood products and services to all of our local hospitals, says there is a current shortage of blood. Recently, more than 80 blood drives have been canceled. Many of those blood drives were going to be held at schools or other businesses that have since been closed. LifeStream
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RSO: 25 deputies & 11 inmates infected with coronavirus
The Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco confirmed there are 25 employees and 11 inmates infected with coronavirus. 22 employees are assigned to the Cois M. Byrd Detention Center, two are assigned to the Robert Pressley Detention Center, and one is assigned to Riverside University Hospital. Bianco also said there are currently 60 inmates in quarantine.
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Plumbing issues on the rise as more wipes, paper towels are found in sewer system
Coachella Valley Water District is urging customers to be careful and pay attention to what they are flushing down the toilet. The district said they have seen an influx of items other than toilet paper that have been flushed down the drain. “We’re sort of speculating that this is COVID-related– that because people went and
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Local high school seniors grapple with cancellation of graduation
It should be the best time of their high school lives, but instead their senior year abruptly ended because of coronavirus. “Obviously, we’re all pretty sad considering that we’re the only senior class who is not going to have a graduation, not going to have a prom,” said Carter Anderholt, Palm Desert High School senior
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2 more deaths and 50 more cases in San Bernardino County
San Bernardino County updated coronavirus cases Thursday afternoon confirming 304 cases and 8 deaths. This is an increase of 2 deaths and 50 cases. 3,391 patients have been tested, 9% of those have come back positive. Cases broken down by age: 0 to 17 = 418 to 49 = 12650 to 64 = 9065+ =
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Workers at SunDate packaging facility test positive for coronavirus
Multiple workers at Sun Date in Coachella have tested positive, according to the date packaging facility’s management and employees. The family member of several people who work there said three people in her family are showing symptoms, and one person has already tested positive. She did not want to be named. “Symptoms would be like
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Riverside County announces 64 new cases, 1 death, and 10 recoveries
Riverside County health officials announced 64 new coronavirus cases, bringing the total of cases up to 493. The county also announced 1 new death and 10 patients who have recovered. Thursday morning, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department announced that Deputy Terrell died from complications from the coronavirus. Deputy Terrell Young, you are loved and missed
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Gov Newsom announces help for small businesses; new site to find jobs
Governor @GavinNewsom provides an update on California's response to the #COVID19 outbreak and announces assistance available for small businesses and workers impacted by the crisis. https://t.co/Ty60NGEGgE— Governor Gavin Newsom (@CAgovernor) April 2, 2020 Governor Gavin Newsom announced new initiatives to help small businesses and those who have lost their jobs due to the coronavirus outbreak.
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Governor Newsom update on coronavirus and assistance for small businesses
Governor @GavinNewsom provides an update on California's response to the #COVID19 outbreak and announces assistance available for small businesses and workers impacted by the crisis. https://t.co/Ty60NGEGgE— Governor Gavin Newsom (@CAgovernor) April 2, 2020 Governor Newsom held a news conference at Noon Thursday to update the latest information on the coronavirus and to announce assistance that
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Hasbro launches website to keep families busy
Hasbro is pointing parents and caregivers to its new website, BringHomeTheFun.com.
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Riverside County Sheriff deputy dies from coronavirus
The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department announced on social media this morning that the first Riverside County Sheriff deputy who has died from the complications from the coronavirus. The Sheriff Department released this statement: “We are saddened to announce the passing of one of our own RSO family members, Deputy Terrell Young. Terrell Young served this
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Two arrested, two wanted for Cathedral City murder & home shooting
The Cathedral City Police Department announced the arrests of two men believed to be responsible for the shooting of a man at his doorstep and another connected house shooting last week. Two other men remain on the loose. On March 23, Ruben Hernandez, 43, and his 10-year-old daughter were shot in their home on 29000
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