Sheriff warns of fines, jail time for ignoring order to wear masks in public in Riverside County
Just days after recommending that people wear masks to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, Riverside County went a step further and ordered all residents to cover their faces when leaving home. Now, the sheriff is warning residents who violate the order that they could face fines or even jail time.
30 patients, some staff members infected with COVID-19 at Riverside nursing home
As Riverside County approaches 800 coronavirus cases, health officials announced Sunday that 30 patients of a skilled nursing facility, Extended Care Hospital of Riverside, tested positive for COVID-19.
Riverside County health officials order residents to stay home, cover face when leaving during COVID-19 pandemic
Health officials on Saturday ordered residents in Riverside County to stay home and cover their faces when leaving during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Preliminary magnitude 4.9 earthquake hits near Anza, California
An earthquake struck Friday near Anza in Riverside County.
Second Riverside County Deputy dies from COVID-19
For the second day in a row, the Riverside County Sheriff's Department is mourning the death of a deputy due to COVID-19.
Riverside County deputy, 15-year veteran of the department, dies from COVID-19
A Riverside County deputy died early Thursday morning from COVID-19, the department announced.
Red Cross trailer full of supplies stolen in Riverside, suspects sought
A Red Cross trailer with thousands of dollars worth of medical supplies were stolen from a parking lot in Riverside.
Worker at Amazon fulfillment center in Riverside County tests positive for COVID-19
A worker at an Amazon facility in Eastvale tested positive for COVID-19, the e-commerce giant announced on Sunday.
Two additional Riverside County deputies test positive for COVID-19
Two additional Riverside County Sheriff's deputies have tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the total to three, Sheriff Chad Bianco announced in a video statement over the weekend.
Pharmacy technician, 25, dies after contracting COVID-19; reportedly had no underlying health conditions
A 25-year-old pharmacy technician has reportedly died after contracting novel coronavirus, according to Riverside County health officials.
Community sings happy birthday to Riverside boy after party was canceled due to Stay at Home order
Browen Bell was about to celebrate his 9th birthday, but unfortunately due to California's Stay at Home order that was issued Thursday evening by Governor Gavin Newsom his birthday party had to be canceled.
Riverside County DA sets up hotline to report price gouging during COVID-19 crisis
The District Attorney's Bureau of Investigation in Riverside County has set up a hotline number to report suspect price gouging during the current COVID-19 crisis.
Daycare worker arrested for sex crimes against children
A Riverside daycare worker faces numerous counts of lewd acts against children after authorities launched an investigation following a report of a child sexual assault on March 18.
Fourth coronavirus death reported in Riverside County
A fourth coronavirus death was reported Friday in Riverside County.
Drive-up coronavirus testing facility opens in Riverside County
Drive-up coronavirus testing facilities will be open this weekend in Riverside County.
Riverside County health officials urge social distancing following 3 coronavirus deaths
Health officials in Riverside County emphasized the importance of social distancing to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in a press conference late Wednesday morning. This comes the day after the third death was reported in the county.
3rd death in Riverside County connected to COVID-19 announced
On Tuesday, the Riverside County Public Health Department announced that a third person has died due to the coronavirus COVID-19.
Man accused of sexually assaulting woman as she slept arrested
A Moreno Valley man was arrested Wednesday believed to have sexually assaulted a woman in her Riverside home while she slept, according to authorities.
Coachella, Stagecoach festivals postponed until October over fears of spreading coronavirus
Coachella Music Festival has been postponed amid fears that coronavirus could spread after California declared a statewide emergency due to the virus.
6 coronavirus cases in Riverside County after 3 additional cases confirmed Monday
Three additional cases of novel coronavirus were confirmed in Riverside County Monday, bringing the county's total to six cases.