California sheriff refuses to enforce state's coronavirus stay-at-home orders: 'Doesn't make sense anymore'

Riverside County, Calif. Sheriff Chad Bianco said Friday that he refuses to make criminals out of law-abiding business owners exercising their constitutional rights and providing for their families.

Man arrested for throwing daughter off cliff to her death, stabbing others

A 49-year-old Palm Desert man has been arrested for killing his young daughter by throwing her off a cliff following a crash off Highway 74 south of Vista Point in Riverside County, authorities said Thursday.

Heat wave brings triple-digit temperatures to parts of SoCal

The region's second heat wave of 2020 entered its second day Wednesday, threatening temperatures approaching triple-digit territory.

Riverside County extends social distancing orders through June 19

The Riverside County Health Department on Wednesday extended their orders requiring residents to wear face coverings when outside and continue practicing social distancing through June 19.

Family says goodbye to Riverside County deputy who died from coronavirus

The family of a Riverside County deputy who died from coronavirus complications was able to say goodbye to their loved one during a private ceremony on Monday.

Golf courses in Riverside County reopen under new COVID-19 restrictions

Riverside County officials on Monday announced that private and public golf courses within their county will now be allowed to operate under certain restrictions.

Riverside County’s early mandate proving to flatten curve

Riverside County Sheriff’s deputies are handing out voluntary compliance pamphlets, letting residents know they need to wear a mask when out on essential errands and they have the authority to ticket or arrest anyone who violates the order but they haven’t needed to.

Newsom loans 500 ventilators to other states as Riverside County waits for ventilators

The Governor of California is loaning 500 ventilators to other states, while some counties here at home are still waiting for ventilators, in preparation for next week’s expected surge in coronavirus cases.

Empty animal kennels at animal shelter a welcome sight amid COVID-19 pandemic

Some PAW-sitive news to report. Staff at the Riverside County Animal Services adoption center gleefully showed off their empty facility -- a welcome sight amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

84 nursing home residents in Riverside evacuated after employees don't show up for work

More than 80 patients at a skilled nursing facility in Riverside are being evacuated to other healthcare locations after employees of the facility did not show up to care for sick patients two days in a row. 

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.