Riverside County reports 92 new COVID-19 deaths
RIVERSIDE (CNS) - Riverside County Thursday, Jan. 14 logged 92 additional COVID-19 deaths, the largest one-day reported total since the pandemic began.
The newly reported...
COVID-19 surge continues with 5,967 new cases, 45 deaths in first week of 2021
From New Year’s Eve to Friday, Jan. 8, southwest Riverside County reported 5,967 new COVID-19 infection cases and 45 deaths over the same time...
EMWD approves 2021 rates and charges
The Eastern Municipal Water District approved calendar year 2021 rates and charges during the Dec. 16 board meeting.The 5-0 board vote adopted rates and...
Jones receives ACWA’s Emissary Award
Paul Jones, general manager of Eastern Municipal Water District, received this year’s Emissary Award given annually by the Association of California Water Agencies.“I was...
Zakrajsek appointed to Rainbow Community Planning Group
Hemet High School graduate Donna Zakrajsek was appointed to the Rainbow Community Planning Group in San Diego County.The San Diego County Board of Supervisors...
City welcomes new captain to serve in Lake Elsinore sheriff’s station
LAKE ELSINORE — Thursday, Jan. 14, the city of Lake Elsinore welcomed its newest captain, Andrew Elia, to the Lake Elsinore Sheriff’s Station to...
Sheriff’s to hold DUI checkpoint in Wildomar
WILDOMAR — The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Lake Elsinore Station/Wildomar will hold a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) and Driver’s License Checkpoint from 8...
Deputies raid illegal cannabis farms, confiscating thousands of plants
ANZA (CNS) - Nearly 7,000 marijuana plants were seized and a half-dozen people were arrested during a series of raids on illegal cultivation sites...
Gas line break causes road closure in Sun City
SUN CITY — A gas line break closed McCall Boulevard at Sun City Boulevard Thursday, Jan. 14, according to the city of Menifee.SoCalGas and...
Santa Ana winds increase threat of wildfires in Riverside County
RIVERSIDE (CNS) - Gusty Santa Ana winds are expected Thursday, Jan. 14 in most of Riverside County amid dry and warm conditions, significantly raising...