Hospitals brace for strikes as California workers protest staff shortages
Kristen Hwang
CalMatters
Labor advocates are calling it “Striketober.”
As weary health care workers across California enter the 19th month of the pandemic, thousands are walking off...
Braille Institute Coachella Valley, Guide Dogs of the Desert team up
Braille Institute Coachella Valley has entered into a partnership with Guide Dogs of the Desert to help visually impaired individuals get the training needed...
Inland Empire economic expansion outpaces nationwide GDP growth rate
The Inland Empire’s economy is showing signs of sturdy growth as 2021 nears a close, with the housing market leading the way, according to...
VA does about-face, OKs Veterans Day flag placement ceremony
Federal officials did an about-face, reversing an earlier decision to cancel a Veterans Day flag placement ceremony at Riverside National Cemetery, which will now...
Suspicious device prompts evacuation of Palm Springs City Hall lobby
The Palm Springs City Hall lobby was evacuated Wednesday, Oct. 13, due to a suspicious device discovered on the building’s front lawn.
The device was...
Murrieta, Riverside police to host Halloween events
The Murrieta and Riverside police departments will host Halloween events at the end of the month to provide safe places for children to trick-or-treat,...
Congressmen urge military academy prospects to apply soon
College-bound Temecula Valley residents who have an interest in attending one of the nation’s federal military academies were urged to submit their applications to...
Nominations now open nor First 5 Riverside County 2022 Champion For Children Award
Nominations are now being accepted for the First 5 Riverside County Champion for Children Award. The award was created to honor and bring awareness...
10 Digits will be required for calls to 951 area code Starting Oct. 24
RIVERSIDE COUNTY – Beginning Oct. 24, calls to the 951 area code will require dialing 1 plus the area code and phone number.
The change...
Coachella, Stagecoach to allow negative COVID test for entry to festivals
Coachella and Stagecoach music festival organizers reversed their previous COVID-19 policies last week and will allow unvaccinated fans to attend the shows provided they...