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'Hills Fire' briefly forces evacuations in parts of Riverside County
RIVERSIDE COUNTY, Calif. - A brush fire forced temporary evacuations in part of Riverside County before expiring late Friday night. Cal Fire and the Riverside County Fire Department responded to a call of a vegetation fire near the intersection of Juniper Flats Road and Mapes Road in Homeland, California just after 2 p.m. Homeland is a census-designated place about eight and a half miles southeast of Perris.
Excessive Heat Warning issued July 5 at 9:53PM PDT until July 7 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
* WHAT…Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures 101 to 110. * WHERE…San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland. * WHEN…Until 9 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS…Heat related illnesses increase significantly during. extreme heat events. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of. the...
Arizona man accused of smuggling firearms in Riverside County faces 45 felony charges
An Arizona man received 45 felony charges today after his arrest on suspicion of illegally smuggling firearms and ammunition across a state border. Phoenix resident Alexis Ayala Molina, 22, pleaded not guilty to 29 counts of assault weapon possession, 15 counts of removing or altering firearm identification marks and an additional count of manufacturing or The post Arizona man accused of smuggling firearms in Riverside County faces 45 felony charges appeared first on KESQ.
Union: Members Approve Contract with Planned Parenthood of Pacific Southwest
Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest employees have “overwhelmingly” voted to approve a three-year agreement to raise wages by 15% over three years, according to union representatives this week. On Wednesday, SEIU-United Healthcare Workers West announced the agreement that raises wages by 15% over a three-year period, increases...
Heat-related illnesses spike in Riverside County amid heatwave, vulnerable populations at-risk
With an extreme heat warning in place for the next week throughout the Coachella Valley, heat-related illnesses should be on everyone's mind. Temperatures are expected to surpass 115 degrees all week, according to our First Alert Weather team. According to the county's health department, there have been 237 heat-related emergency department visits so far this The post Heat-related illnesses spike in Riverside County amid heatwave, vulnerable populations at-risk appeared first on KESQ.
Restaurant inspections: 2 Coachella spots reopen after earlier failures
No Coachella Valley restaurants were given failing grades this week by Riverside County health inspectors, but two that were shut down last week received the green light to reopen. Eastern Buffet and the meat counter portion of Chihuahua Market in Coachella failed their most recent inspections and had to close due to a...
Lake Elsinore man behind bars after knife attack
A Lake Elsinore man is behind bars after he allegedly attacked another man with a knife Wednesday night. Michael Losoya, 41, was identified as the attacker in a reported assault in the 32000 block of Riverside Drive, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department said in a news release. The victim, only identified as a man, sustained […]
‘World's largest rubber duck' lands in Lake Elsinore for Fourth of July
If you like big ducks, this should fit the bill. The "world's largest rubber duck" is part of Fourth of July celebrations starting Thursday and continuing into the weekend in the Riverside County community of Lake Elsinore. Fourth of July 11 hours ago. Holidays Jul 2. "This event is not...
Fire crews gather to remember fallen firefighter Christopher Douglas
Firefighters gathered on Friday to hold a remembrance ceremony for a colleague killed in the line of duty 11 years ago. Fire Apparatus Engineer Christopher Douglas, 41, was killed on July 5, 2013, when he was struck by a vehicle on the I-10 on-ramp at Monterey Avenue as he was getting ready to respond to an The post Fire crews gather to remember fallen firefighter Christopher Douglas appeared first on KESQ.
Registration open for youth volleyball in Menifee
The United States Youth Volleyball League (USYVL) registration for the 2024 fall program in Menifee is open. The instructional volleyball league will provide boys and girls ages 7-15 the opportunity to learn and play volleyball in a fun, safe, and supervised environment. The eight-week developmental league provides participants instruction twice...
Southern California teens to compete in solar-powered car race in Texas
Three teams of high school students from Southern California prepared Friday to head to Texas to compete in an annual solar-powered car race with cars they designed and built. For the Solar Car Challenge, a 4-days race taking place at Texas Motor Speedway, students at Temple City High School were testing their solar-powered vehicles that they built from scratch.
Comcast Business Names Jeff Ruben to Strategic Enterprise Exec Role
Comcast Business has named Jeff Ruben, a veteran communications and cybersecurity professional, to the role of strategic enterprise account executive for government and education in Southern California. Ruben, based in Torrance, has spent the last eight years working exclusively in gov-ed, “identifying and understanding the unique needs and challenges faced...
Photo Feature: Independence Day parades display national pride in Northern and Southern California
LOS ANGELES and DANVILLE, CALIF. — California streets buzzed with vibrant displays of patriotism as neighbors gathered for the 35th annual Westchester Fourth of July Parade and Kiwanis-Danville Fourth of July Parade. Floats with unique themes from local organizations, student groups, political leaders and law enforcement took center stage; greeting the community with big smiles and waves. E2024 reporters visited both celebrations to learn more about each community's sense of patriotism during a joyful holiday amidst a controversial election season.
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