By Riverside County Riverside County Board of Supervisors is launching a fentanyl-abuse awareness campaign in a bid to combat rising cases of overdoses and deaths from the dangerous drug.The board unanimously approved an initiative — co-sponsored by Chair Karen Spiegel and Supervisor Chuck Washington — to establish a multidisciplinary committee that will inform the public…
By Federal Trade CommissionContributed The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) finalized a new rule that will crack down on marketers who make false, unqualified claims that their products are Made in the USA. Under the rule, marketers making unqualified Made in USA claims on labels should be able to prove that their products are “all or…
By Riverside CountyContributed Yesterday [June 17] afternoon, a microburst with high winds damaged multiple power poles, causing a power outage for more than 100 residents in the Thousand Palms area. Imperial Irrigation District (IID) responded and restored power for most impacted residents. However, 14 residents continue to remain without power.The County Emergency Management Department (EMD)…
By Riverside CountyContributed Following the excessive and hazardous display of illegal fireworks in 2020, the Riverside County Board of Supervisors launched a multi-agency fireworks education and enforcement campaign to curb the dangerous and illegal activity.This effort to combat the sale, transportation and use of illegal fireworks will include public service announcements, billboards, road signs, vehicle…
By Martha Bebinger, WBURKaiser Health News One evening in late March, a mom called 911. Her daughter, she said, was threatening to kill herself. EMTs arrived at the home north of Boston, helped calm the 13-year-old, and took her to an emergency room.Melinda, like a growing number of children (https://www.kff.org/coronavirus-covid-19/issue-brief/mental-health-and-substance-use-considerations-among-children-during-the-covid-19-pandemic/:~:text=Young%20children,-During%20the%20pandemic&text=During%20the%20pandemic,%20parents%20with,22%)%20(Figure%203).). during the covid-19 pandemic, had…
The state reopened Tuesday, June 15. Gov. Gavin Newsom stated he would not be ending the state of emergency. Physical distancing, capacity limits on businesses and the county tier system all ended June 15.According to the Riverside University Health System – Public Health (RUHS) website, the area of Idyllwild-Pine Cove has a total of 118…
By William K. HayesContributed Each spring, rattlesnakes in the San Jacinto Mountains emerge from their winter slumber and engage in a new season of pursuing food, making babies and avoiding predators and other risks. Unfortunately, many meet their demise when they encounter humans.So how dangerous are these snakes? What should we do when we encounter…
The Riverside County Office of Economic Development is committed to providing the highest level of service to customers, businesses, residents and patrons. Focused on sustainable economic development in the region, the Office of Economic Development is dedicated to investing in the county’s future, fostering economic vitality, preserving and enhancing neighborhoods, as well as promoting learning…
By David L. Greene, M.D., F.A.C.O.G.Contributed As a medical doctor, I swore an oath of allegiance to my patients. I swore to treat and prevent disease where possible. I would never knowingly or negligently do a disservice. The tenet to uphold the highest standards of ethics when advising or providing care are supposed to be…
Hospitalizations within Riverside County continue to decline. The county remains in the orange tier of the state’s tier system.The newspaper has received multiple inquiries over the last couple of weeks regarding upcoming community events. We have reported what we know and will report any updates we receive.Gov. Gavin Newsom recently said the state would open…
