Application window open for Riverside County residents requiring assistance with rent

The application window for Riverside County residents seeking assistance paying their rent opened on Monday and nonprofits selected by the Board of Supervisors are prepared to provide funds for up to10,000 families impacted by the coronavirus public health shutdowns.  

Riverside County Sheriff Bianco suspends choke hold option for training and field operations

Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco on Wednesday ordered all deputies to cease using an established neck-holding technique to restrain suspects, in the face of pending changes to California's Peace Officer Standards and Training protocols.  

More businesses set to reopen this week in Riverside County including bars, gyms, movie theaters

Several businesses got the green-light to reopen as Riverside County moves into another phase of reopening the economy. County official have announced the types of businesses that may reopen Friday, June 12.

Coachella, Stagecoach festivals canceled for 2020 due to coronavirus concerns

Riverside County officials have announced that Coachella and Stagecoach have been canceled for 2020.  This comes after the two music festivals were earlier postponed until October as the global coronavirus outbreak spread into major cities across the U.S. 

Police Commission: LAPD officer acted out of policy in fatal Costco shooting

The Los Angeles Police Commission Wednesday found that an off-duty police officer acted outside of department policy when he shot a 32-year-old man to death and injured his parents at a Costco in Corona last year.  

Winery fire near Temecula causes $5 million in damages

Fire investigators are looking into what caused a blaze that broke out at a winery overnight in an unincorporated area east of Temecula, causing about $5 million in damages.

Temecula mayor resigns over email about police killings

The mayor of Temecula resigned following an email in which he stated he didn’t “believe there’s ever been a good person of color killed by a police officer” locally.

Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco and his deputies take a knee in support of protesters

A group of roughly 5,000 demonstrators marching through downtown Riverside Monday afternoon have come face-to-face with about 130 law enforcement officers, including Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco himself, at the intersection of Orange and 10th streets.

Countywide curfew issued for Riverside County beginning at 6 p.m. Monday

Based on mounting concerns that protests and violence in neighboring jurisdictions might spill over into Riverside County, the county's chief executive officer Monday signed an emergency order declaring that a 12-hour curfew will be in effect countywide, beginning at 6 p.m.

Viral disease confirmed in La Quinta mosquitoes

The Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District on Friday announced mosquitoes in La Quinta had tested positive for a viral disease that can be transmitted to humans and initially cause flu-like symptoms, and in rare cases, death.

Report: Coachella organizers consider postponing festival again

Organizers of the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival are asking artists scheduled to play the festival in October to instead play in 2021, signaling the popular two-weekend music festival may again be postponed, according to a report published Wednesday.

Major formation of historic planes to fly over SoCal on Memorial Day

An 18-plane formation of historic warbirds will fly the skies above the Inland Empire, Orange and Los Angeles counties Monday in recognition of Memorial Day, saluting "veterans who gave so much,'' as well as health care workers taking risks daily amid the coronavirus emergency.

Former NFL quarterback Ryan Leaf arrested for alleged domestic battery

Former NFL quarterback Ryan Leaf was arrested Friday afternoon in Palm Desert for suspicion of misdemeanor domestic battery, the latest in a series of legal troubles dating back to 2009.

Morongo Casino reopening Friday with limited capacity, safety precautions amid COVID-19 crisis

The Morongo Casino Resort & Spa and Casino Morongo in Riverside County announced on Tuesday they will be reopening its doors at 2 p.m on Friday since their closure in mid-March due to the COVID-19 outbreak.

Riverside County sets $150M for coronavirus relief via CARES Act

Riverside County supervisors on Tuesday established a $150 million coronavirus relief account in the current fiscal year using federal grant funds intended to assist health care facilities, businesses, and county agencies impacted by the coronavirus emergency.  

Soboba Casino scheduled to reopen May 27

The Soboba Band of Louise Indians announced plans to reopen their Soboba Casino near San Jacinto at noon on May 27 with new measures in place designed to guard against COVID-19.

Highly contagious hemorrhagic rabbit disease found in California for 1st time

For the first time a highly contagious and deadly rabbit has been found in California, according to the Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW).

Restaurant in Norco reopens for dine-in service, defying state order

The Original Pancake House in Norco began allowing in-restaurant dining on Thursday, defying Governor Gavin Newsom’s five-phase reopening plan for the state.