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Riverside County is reporting another probable case of Monkeypox. This marks the 6th probable/confirmed case of the disease in the county. County spokesperson Jose Arballo Jr announced the new probable case on Tuesday. He said the patient a resident of eastern Riverside County resident who is younger than 50. He did not require hospitalization. RivCo
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The House passed legislation that would codify same-sex marriage as well as strengthen other marriage-equality protections. The Respect for Marriage Act passed with a 267-157 vote. 47 Republicans joined all Democrats in supporting the measure. The vote comes amid concern the Supreme Court could take up marriages after they decided to overturn Roe v. Wade which protected a
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Officials at LifeStream Blood Bank, which provides blood products and services to more than 80 Southern California hospitals, are facing a blood crisis due to the ongoing shortage that is decimating the community blood supply. “We are now measuring our inventory in hours, not days,” said Dr. Rick Axelrod, LifeStream’s president/CEO and medical director. “Critically
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News Channel 3, Alpha Media, and the Sunline Transit Agency are teaming up for the 8th annual Pack the Bus school supply drive. The supply drive will be held on Thursday July 21 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. the Palm Desert Walmart, located at 34-500 Monterey Avenue. Top needed school supplies include: BackpacksBox of
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Felony charges were filed on Tuesday against a 48-year-old man suspected of starting 10 brush fires in rapid succession in Cathedral City. Jose Hernandez was arrested Friday morning and booked into the John J. Benoit Detention Center in Indio on suspicion of arson, according to the Cathedral City Police Department. Hernandez was charged with
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Community health partners in the Coachella Valley will receive a portion of Riverside County’s Monkeypox vaccine allotment so that clinics can provide the two-shot vaccine series to patients, health officials announced on Tuesday. Riverside County currently has a total of one confirmed case and four probable cases. All of them are residents of eastern Riverside
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Sunnylands Center & Gardens in Rancho Mirage is hiring tour guide interns for its upcoming season. This is a part-time paid position that offers internship credits for participating colleges and universities. The Sunnylands website explains more about the program: “Tour guides are responsible for advancing the educational mission of The Annenberg Foundation Trust at Sunnylands
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People facing ‘mental health related emergencies’ can now dial 988 for help. The federal number debuted Saturday, July 16. It’s connecting callers to the existing National Suicide Prevention Lifelife and offering additional resources. We were able to speak to local public safety officials and mental health professionals about their thoughts on the new lifeline. Licensed
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A new art exhibit, filled with the work of victims and survivors of child abuse, is now open to the public in New York. Each art piece reflects the victim’s harrowing experiences and ability to overcome them. “Overcame: Art of The Abused Child,” presented by The Barbara Sinatra Children’s Center (BSCC), features 84 pieces of
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A report of a foul smell led to the discovery of several dogs and lizards found dead in a home in the High Desert over the weekend. Friday at 11 a.m., deputies were called to a report of suspicious death odors coming from a home in Wonder Valley. Deputies arrived and attempted to contact the
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Palm Desert shortstop standout Jordan Sprinkle has been drafted to the Major Leagues! The Chicago White Sox drafted Sprinkle, 21, in the fourth round of the MLB draft. With the 131st pick, the @WhiteSox select @UCSB_Baseball shortstop Jordan Sprinkle, No. 140 on the Top 250 Draft Prospects list.Watch live: https://t.co/Vpb66VBrPo pic.twitter.com/Nwj0ZTjAk1— MLB Draft (@MLBDraft) July
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Palm Springs City Manager Justin Clifton is resigning after just over a year on the job. In a statement, Clifton wrote in part, “I feel good about the work we have done together… There is a very strong administrative team in place to continue to steer the organization forward. I will work hard in the
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The Riverside County District Attorney’s Office announced today that a 5-year-old poodle will work as a support canine for its Crime Prevention Unit and SAFE Family Justice Centers. Dr. Coby Webb and Guide Dogs of the Desert trained Augie, who previously served as a seeing-eye dog, for his new role as a therapy canine, according
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Update 10:15 p.m. The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department announced Friday night that the dispute that led to the stabbings was domestic violence. “Through the course of the investigation, and video surveillance review, this incident was determined to be a case of domestic violence,” reads a news release by the Sheriff’s Dept. The two people killed
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Residents at a mobile home park near Desert Hot Springs are cooling-off after a three-day power outage in sweltering temperatures. Riverside County helped residents at Sam’s Family Spa & Hot Water Resort after a Saturday power outage in Desert Hot Springs. The county’s Emergency Management Department (EMD) and the Department of Public Social Services assisted. The county said 14
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The Coachella Valley continues to see dangerous heat throughout the weekend. We were able to speak to managers and staff at Crown Aero airport to see how they deal with the triple digit heat. One of the team members tells me how some visitors react to the heat. “A lot of them come from cooler
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14 residents in Desert Hot Springs were impacted by a power outage on Saturday night, prompting a response from county officials. The Riverside County Emergency Management Department said on Twitter it worked with its partners at the Riverside County Department of Public Social Services to assist provide the residents overnight shelter. The agency also shared
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While we are still three months away from the start of the 22-23 American League Hockey (AHL) season and the Coachella Valley Firebirds official debut, there are rumblings and excitement building for the newest edition to hockey. Seattles’ KIRO7 Sports Director Chris Francis says he believes the Firebirds are going to be better right away
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Residents at the Santiago Sun Canyon Estates mobile home park in north Palm Springs said their power unexpectedly went out Saturday around 5 p.m. Many residents are worried about their health and safety since the temperatures outside are dangerously hot. “We get no information from management as to what’s going on,” said four-year resident Janice
Continue ReadingAnyone driving in and around the Indio area should be aware of a road closure this morning. A car crashed into a power pole around almost 9pm last night, on Calhoun and Dr. Carreon Boulevard in Indio. The driver behind the wheel was arrested under suspicion of driving under the influence. He sustained no injuries
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