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Index Fresh expects mid-July peak
Corona, Calif.-based Index Fresh is planning to handle several hundred containers of Peruvian avocados this year, says Dalila Rivera, vice president of sourcing. The marketer anticipates strong volumes of conventional hass fruit through September, with peak volume in mid-July, she said. “The timing of Peruvian avocado arrivals is slightly earlier...
Tips to Help Avoid Heat-Related Illnesses From the County of Riverside Emergency Management Department
The City of Cathedral City and the Coachella Valley continue to experience a prolonged period of extremely hot temperatures. Extreme heat is the leading weather-related cause of death in the U.S. However, heat-related illnesses and deaths are largely preventable with proper planning, education and action. The County of Riverside Emergency Management Department and its Riverside Emergency Medical Services Agency (REMSA) encourages individuals in affected areas to pay close attention to weather forecasts, heed the advice from local officials and follow these tips to stay safe during extreme heat.
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...
Arthur J. Gallagher Acquires Cornerstone in California
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. acquired Rancho Cucamonga, California-based Cornerstone Commercial & Personal Insurance Services Inc. Phil Hakopian, Allison Hakopian and their team will remain in their current location under the direction of Scott Firestone, head of Gallagher’s Southwest region retail property/casualty brokerage operations. Cornerstone is a retail insurance...
Excessive Heat Warning issued July 1 at 8:41PM PDT until July 6 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
* WHAT…Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures 102 to 110. * WHERE…San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland. * WHEN…From 11 AM Friday to 8 PM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS…Heat related illnesses increase significantly during. extreme heat events. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room,...
Restaurant inspections: Flies, cockroaches, no hot water close 3 Coachella Valley spots
Three Coachella Valley eateries were closed by Riverside County health inspectors this past week due to flies, cockroach infestations and lack of hot water, according to reports conducted June 24-27. Eastern Buffet and Chihuahua Market in Coachella and Santorini Gyro Palm Springs in Palm Springs racked up a number of...
Man hospitalized, home destroyed after massive fire in Menifee
A man was hospitalized and a home destroyed when a massive fire broke out in Menifee early Monday morning. The blaze was first reported a little after 6 a.m. in the 24600 block of Conejo Drive, according to Riverside County Fire Department officials. Crews were dispatched to the scene, a single-story home, where they arrived to find the home engulfed in flames. The occupant of the home, an unidentified man, was able to escape but suffered some injuries that required hospitalization, firefighters said. It took crews nearly an hour to control the flames, which destroyed the home. They were able to prevent them from spreading to nearby structures. Three cars at the house were also damaged by the fire, crews noted. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Local bars prepare to offer drug-testing kits to patrons as part of new California law
A new law takes effect in California bars and nightclubs on Monday that requires these places to have drug-testing kits handy — and it's all part of an effort to crack down on drink-spiking. Local business owners are ready to answer the call, while some are scratching their heads due to lack of communication and guidance. ...
Man hospitalized after car plunges more than 300 feet down ravine near Lake Mathews
A man was hospitalized after his car veered off a road and plunged more than 300 feet down a ravine near Lake Mathews in Riverside County on Monday. It happened just after 11 a.m., when the driver was heading along Cajalco Road, just east of Eagle Canyon Road, according to Riverside County Fire Department crews. They arrived to find the car about 350 feet down the hillside. The driver was able to get out of the car under his own power before walking back up to the road, firefighters said. He was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment on minor injuries. Investigators are working to determine the cause of the crash.
Educators to hone technology skills at LITE Conference
Coding for kindergarteners, harnessing AI and supporting the digital well-being of students are among presentations available to educators at the LITE Conference, a two-day event in Riverside set for July 10-11. Technology-skilled presentations and interactive workshops for educators set for will take place 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the...
2 men jailed after gunshot reports in Coachella
Two men were behind bars Monday on suspicion of weapons violations and child endangerment following reports of gunfire in Coachella. Riverside County sheriff’s deputies arrived at the 50000 block of Camino Coras in Coachella at 3:55 p.m.
California’s deadliest road is likely one you drive on every day
A recently released study revealed that deaths from car crashes rose considerably across California between 2018 and 2022, and data indicates that many of the deadly collisions occurred on SoCal roadways. According to a report by ConsumerAffairs, there was a 17% increase in car crash deaths between 2018 and 2022 despite the Golden State’s population […]
4 Southern Californians strike gold with lottery Scratchers
Four lucky Southern California residents recently scratched their way to small fortunes with California Lottery Scratcher games, lottery officials announced. The biggest winner was Jose Garfias, who won $7 million from an Xtreme Crosswords Scratcher ticket sold at Sweet Time Donuts in Compton. Douglas Colton won $5 million on a Year of Fortune Scratcher, which […]
SoCal Scorched by Intense Heat Wave, Palm Springs Near Record-Breaking Highs
An oppressive heat wave is firmly gripping the desert regions of Southern California, with forecasters from the National Weather Service predicting record-breaking temperatures in the coming days. As it stands, places like Palm Springs are poised to swelter beneath a sun that refuses to temper its blaze, looking at 11+ consecutive days of 115 degrees or higher. Comparatively, last year's record was 9 consecutive days.
How Much Do Fireworks Impact Orange County’s Air Quality?
Every year, Orange County’s local air quality regulators issue a warning for residents that fireworks from the Fourth of July will leave pollution scattered throughout their air with negative impacts to their health. But there’s usually not much discussion about the issue. A Voice of OC review of...
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