Riverside County hospitals overflowing with COVID-19 patients

The number of COVID-19 patients at county hospitals has increased by 138% in the last month, rising from 573 on Nov. 29. The intensive care numbers are up by 147% in the same period.

Licensed ICU bed capacity in Riverside County drops to 0%, officials say

Riverside County health officials on Monday reported 6,741 newly diagnosed coronavirus cases and 13 virus-related deaths since Friday, as the number of available licensed intensive care unit beds countywide dwindled to zero.   

Undercover officers dressed as Santa and an elf bust suspected thieves

Officers dressed as Santa and an elf conducted an undercover operation at a Riverside shopping center and arrested various suspected shoplifters, police said Saturday.  

25-year-old new mom becomes youngest woman of color to serve as a mayor in California

At just 25 years old, Jocelyn Yow, a new mom, has become the youngest woman of color to ever serve as mayor in a city in California. On Wednesday night, the councilwoman took the helm as mayor of the city of Eastvale, a city of over 73,000 residents in Riverside County. 

Despite coronavirus pandemic, it's business as usual in Temecula

It’s business as usual in Temecula as restaurants and bars at Old Town Front Street are openly defying the state’s shutdown mandate.

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.

Riverside County Sheriff Bianco blasts Newsom
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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%.