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Public health officials urge preparation for heatwave
As large swaths of the Inland Empire are blanketed by excessive heat, local public health officials are emphasizing preparation and education. KVCR’s Madison Aument has more. Many parts of the region are experiencing temperatures of more than 100 degrees. And they’re expected to stay high through next week.
These are some of the deadliest highways in California
LOS ANGELES - A recent report shows that California's deadliest roads continue to get even more deadly. According to Consumer Affairs, deaths from car crashes increased by 17% in 2022 from pre-pandemic levels in 2018. Consumer Affairs said the danger zones are based on information from the National Highway Traffic...
Parole board rescinds early release of child rapist from Riverside County
The State Parole Board has rescinded early parole for a convicted child rapist from Riverside County. Cody Woodsen Klemp, 68, will remain in prison to continue to serve his 170-year prison sentence. Klemp was convicted in 1994 of 40 felonies involving the repeated rape of an underage victim. The teenager had been in the care The post Parole board rescinds early release of child rapist from Riverside County appeared first on KESQ.
Arizona man smuggled 29 guns, including 27 assault rifles, into Riverside County, officials say
An Arizona man was caught with almost 30 firearms, including 27 assault rifles and 15 ghost guns, in Riverside County on Monday, officials said. Alexis Ayala Molina, a 22-year-old from Phoenix, was “committing suspicious and unsafe driving actions” on the 10 Freeway at Chiriaco Summit, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department said in a news release. […]
Concerns linger about enforcement of short-term rental regulations on Coachella Valley ranchos
A new County ordinance to define the land-use and create regulations for Ranchos in the Coachella Valley is set to take effect by the end of August after it was unanimously approved by the Riverside County Board of Supervisors on June 25. Ranchos are large agricultural properties used to hold events, primarily outdoors, such as The post Concerns linger about enforcement of short-term rental regulations on Coachella Valley ranchos appeared first on KESQ.
Renovated Palm Desert library opens after split from county
With a few dozen patrons on hand — including at least one first-timer — the Palm Desert library reopened its doors Monday morning, marking the start of its operations under city control after decades of being a part of Riverside County’s library system. The city’s transition from the county-led system has been in...
Ooh that smell. Salton Sea stink is back. What causes it?
The funky odor that signifies summer at the Salton Sea is wafting in tiny but detectable amounts over portions of the Coachella Valley on Wednesday, air monitors confirm. Politely referred to as a "rotten egg" smell, the odor at full strength is more like manure combined with sewage. It's actually from hydrogen sulfide that forms in large quantities in the drying water body.
4th of July weather: Forecasters warn of potentially record-breaking heat
The National Weather Service says the Coachella Valley's current heatwave that's hitting on a long holiday weekend could be a historic one, with the valley potentially to see 11 straight days with temperatures of 115 degrees or higher. That would break the old record of nine days of temperatures of at least 115 degrees set in 2021. ...
Coachella Valley Weather Report – Wednesday July 3
Palm Springs is currently enduring a severe heatwave, with temperatures soaring well above the seasonal average. Yesterday’s previous high of 115°F will be one of the lowest temperatures for the upcoming days. The normal temperature for this time of year is around 108°F, but the mercury is expected to climb even higher as the weekend approaches.
Will beavers help fight drought and wildfires in California? This project hopes it will
A project reintroducing beavers into the Southern Sierra Nevada's ecosystem in Tulare County hopes to improve water quality and wildfire resistance in the drought-stricken region. Beavers play a critical role in the ecology and stewardship of the land, according to California Fish and Wildlife Department officials. The animals build dams...
Thousands Evacuated Amid Northern California Wildfire and Heatwave
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday declared a state of emergency in a northern county where a major wildfire has burned thousands of acres and forced the evacuation of thousands of residents amid near-record heat throughout much of the Golden State fueled by human-caused global heating. The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) said shortly after noon local time Wednesday that the Thompson Fire, which began Tuesday morning in Butte County, had burned 3,568 acres with no containment in and around the city of Oroville, home to more than 20,000 people. Citing an "imminent threat to life," Newsom,...
Zero Tolerance For Illegal Fireworks On Fourth Of July
CAL FIRE is reminding everyone that it is illegal to sell, transport, or use fireworks that do not carry the “Safe and Sane” seal, as well as possess or use fireworks in a community where they are not permitted. If convicted, a violator could be fined up to $50,000, as well as be sent to ...
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