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Wildfire prompts evacuations in Riverside County
A wildfire burning in Riverside County has prompted evacuations as fire crews battle the blaze Friday night. The “Hills Fire” was first reported at around 2:15 p.m. near Juniper Flats Road and Mapes Road in Homeland. By 3:30 p.m., the fire had burned around 100 acres, according to CAL FIRE and the Riverside County Fire […]
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.
‘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...
California’s Oldest Tree – A Riverside County Celebrity
California is a land of superlatives. The state is number one in population. We are the top national producer of about 100 crops and even the number one international producer of some of those (e.g., almonds). California’s General Sherman Giant Sequoia is the world’s largest tree. Death Valley is the hottest and the lowest place on the continent. Mt. Whitney is the highest point in the 48 contiguous states. But you don’t have to go far from Riverside to find a California superlative. Jurupa Valley is home to California’s oldest tree (and, as we shall see, one of the oldest trees in the world).
Record Temperature Broken in Palm Springs, Two Other Riverside County Cities
Palm Springs broke a record high temperature Friday as a historically extreme heat wave continues to build across Riverside County. The city recorded a high temperature of 124 degrees Friday afternoon, breaking the city’s record from June 2021. As usual, the Coachella Valley continues to be particularly sizzling, with...
The Casa Blanca community shows up big for a locally-made movie trailer premiere
A crowd gathered on Railroad Avenue in Casa Blanca, one of Riverside’s oldest neighborhoods. Food trucks, a DJ, and Lowrider cars lined the block. No one needs a reason for a block party in July, but they were here to celebrate. The Casa Blanca Home of Neighborly Service hosted the community gathering to support a locally set, filmed, and produced movie ¡RAZA!. Breanna Adame, an actor in the film, was glad to see such a show of love for the film. “It was amazing to see the community come together and represent Riverside. The support was overwhelming, and we can’t wait for everyone to see the full feature film.”
Fireworks are Illegal in Moreno Valley
In just two days, we will celebrate Independence Day with our families, friends, pets, and the rest of our nation. Like all of you, I look forward to spending this time with my family and the rest of the MoVal community!. Whether you are at home or ‘out and about’...
Weekly News Wrap with Cassie MacDuff 7/5/2024
Longtime Inland Empire journalist and KVCR news contributor Cassie MacDuff and KVCR's Rick Dulock review some of the big Inland Empire news stories from the past week. 1. A half-ton of illegal fireworks were seized from a Riverside home, including mortars, M-80 style explosives and homemade destructive devices. 2. A...
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