Storage units being converted to ICU units to make room for patients

As coronavirus cases continue to surge in California, several storage units are being converted into ICU centers to help with the increase of patients.  

Riverside County reports record number of COVID-19 ICU patients

Riverside County health officials reported another 4,103 coronavirus cases and 26 virus-related deaths, along with a record number of patients being treated in intensive care units due to COVID-19 complications.

Thousands of SoCal Edison customers without power amid heightened fire danger

More than 59,000 Southern California Edison customers were without power Tuesday morning amid heightened fire danger as strong Santa Ana winds swept across Southern California.

Evacuations lifted for Wilson Fire in Jurupa Valley, that set nearby pallet yard ablaze

Evacuations were lifted Monday morning after strong Santa Ana winds carried a fire that began Wednesday in a mulch pile in the Jurupa Valley area, setting a nearby pallet yard and threatening surrounding structures.

Riverside County Sheriff Bianco blasts Newsom, says department won't enforce lockdown orders

Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco is blasting Gov. Gavin Newsom for hypocrisy and government overreach and says his department won't enforce a renewed coronavirus lockdown order from the state, which is expected to come down as early as Sunday.

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Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco is blasting Gov. Gavin Newsom for hypocrisy and government overreach.

Airport Fire: Fire near Corona airport grows to 750 acres, 20% contained

The Airport Fire, which erupted on the north side of Corona Municipal Airport,  was stalled at 750 acres Friday, but containment increased to 20%.

Hospital patient overflow sites ready to go in Riverside County

With hospital ICU capacity nearing disturbing levels, Newsom announced that medical surge facilities are on standby to open and provide additional space if needed.

California utilities may cut power to more than 300,000 customers as fire danger looms

Southern California utilities warned Tuesday that they may cut power to more than 300,000 customers as dry, gusty weather raises the threat of wildfire dangers in the region.

Christmas tree boom brings joy amid pandemic

In a year where everything has been turned upside down, traditions are holding us together.

Hemet police officer shot in knee by 20-year-old suspect

A 20-year-old was arrested on a charge of attempted murder of a peace officer in Riverside County after he reportedly fired shots at the officer from his vehicle early Monday morning, officials said. 

Coronavirus will dim Riverside's 'Festival of Lights' this year

The famed "Festival of Lights" in downtown Riverside will be drastically scaled-down this year because of the coronavirus pandemic and won't feature the traditional switch-on ceremony.  

Self-administered COVID-19 tests called ‘game changer’

Self-administered saliva tests are becoming a game changer for getting more people to take the COVID-19 test.

Self-administered COVID-19 tests called 'game changer'
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Self-administered saliva tests are becoming a game changer for getting more people to take the COVID-19 test.