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Fire chews through heavy brush near Idyllwild-Pine Cove area
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Winning $2 million Mega Millions ticket sold in Southern California
One lucky Southern Californian is the state’s newest millionaire after numbers for the Mega Millions jackpot were drawn Friday night. The winning numbers were 6, 23, 41, 59, 63 and the Mega Ball number was 25. The Megaplier was 2X. Although no winning ticket matched all six numbers to claim the $740 million jackpot, one […]
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Extreme temperatures like this week's Southern California heat wave can threaten the health of people who are exposed to them for too long, or who are not getting the proper hydration.The heat can even lead to death. But experts say we likely undercount heat-related fatalities, underestimating the true toll of extreme weather."Heat waves don't get the respect they deserve," says Dr. David Eisenman, a professor at UCLA. "They are the most common natural disaster."For example, Eisenman says, an elderly person may come into his clinic feeling nauseous and dizzy. They get diagnosed with dehydration and kidney failure and later die....
Man gets probation for honey oil explosion that injured several firefighters in Indio
A man in a father-son duo was sentenced to two years probation today for his role in running an illegal marijuana extraction operation inside their Indio home, sparking a fire that led to an explosion that injured several firefighters. Javriel Rodriguez Ochoa, 64, and Alexander Samuel Ochoa, 37, entered guilty pleas in January at The post Man gets probation for honey oil explosion that injured several firefighters in Indio appeared first on KESQ.
Cathedral City teen accused of school violence threat, no weapons located at home
Riverside County Sheriff's deputies arrested a 17-year-old from Cathedral City accused of a school violence threat posted online. The investigation began Wednesday evening. Deputies received a report a report of school violence threats posted online against Rancho Mirage High School, the Sheriff's Office announced Friday. RSO investigators worked with the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) The post Cathedral City teen accused of school violence threat, no weapons located at home appeared first on KESQ.
Blaze in Anza scorches about 122 acres, 80% contained
A brush fire that erupted today on the east end of Anza charred an estimated 122 acres, approaching the San Bernardino National Forest, before it was stopped. The non-injury Kirby Fire was reported at 12:35 p.m. in the area of Highway 371 and Kirby Road, in a field on the north side of Anza Electric The post Blaze in Anza scorches about 122 acres, 80% contained appeared first on KESQ.
Fire chews through heavy brush near Idyllwild-Pine Cove area
A brush fire that started north of Idyllwild-Pine Cove in the San Bernardino National Forest today consumed five acres before Cal Fire aircraft slowed it down. The non-injury ``Cove Fire'' was reported at 2:20 p.m. Friday east of Highway 243 near the mountain communities, according to the Riverside County Fire Department. The agency said that The post Fire chews through heavy brush near Idyllwild-Pine Cove area appeared first on KESQ.
Lockdown lifted at Coachella Valley High after no weapon found
Coachella Valley High School was placed on a lockdown Friday afternoon after a report of a weapon at the school, but the lockdown was lifted about 90 minutes later after a search by sheriff's deputies found no weapon. Riverside County sheriff's deputies were sent to the school at about 12:30 p.m. after a...
Trial Date Confirmed for Escondido Man Charged in 2020 Cathedral City Murder
A judge Friday confirmed an upcoming trial date for one of two men accused of killing a 24-year-old man in Riverside County in 2020. Johnny Ramirez, 31, of Escondido, was charged with a count of murder and a sentence-enhancing allegation of using a weapon during a felony, according to court records. He initially pleaded not guilty on Aug. 10, 2023 at the Larson Justice Center in Indio.
California's 41st Congressional District race could determine control of the House: What you need to know
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Southern California Heat Wave Prompts Air Quality and Health Advisories
As another heat wave hits Southern California, the South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) issued an ozone advisory on Tuesday, effective until Friday, Sept. 6. The advisory is targeted toward cities across Los Angeles, San Bernardino and Riverside Counties, including Riverside, Ontario and Menifee, among others. The advisory noted...
3 West Nile virus cases reported in Riverside County. How to stay safe
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Extreme heat strains the power grid and causes outages through Los Angeles County
The dangerously hot weather strained the power grid to failure throughout Los Angeles County on Friday, the peak of the record-setting heat wave. "Extreme heat has caused power outages in some neighborhoods. @LADWP crews are working to restore power quickly and safely," Mayor Karen Bass posted on X. High temperatures are expected to sustain for the next three days."Since Wednesday, most of the region has endured an excessive heat warning, bringing "dangerously hot conditions" that have sparked widespread wildfire concerns in LA, Ventura, and Santa Barbara counties. The triple-digit temperatures set records throughout Southern California, including 114 degrees in Burbank, which tied its daily, monthly...
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