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…
California Department of Fish and WildlifeContributed Late spring and early summer is the peak time for California’s deer herds to give birth to fawns and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is issuing a reminder to well-intentioned people to not interact with the baby deer — even if they find one that appears…
By Bernard J. WolfsonKaiser Health News Karen Bailey’s 20-year-old daughter has struggled with depression and anxiety for years. Since 2017, she’s been in three intensive group therapy programs and, each time, the family’s insurer cut her coverage short, says Bailey.“At a certain point, they would send us a form letter saying: We have determined that…
By Lisa LakeConsumer Education Specialist, FTC After more than a year of pandemic-related devastating losses — including job losses – you may be one of millions looking to get back on your feet with a new job. This Financial Literacy Month, as always, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) wants to help keep you on track…
By California State ParksContributed California State Parks invites individuals to “Live the Parks Life” as rangers and lifeguards in the nation’s largest state park system.For more than 150 years, rangers and lifeguards have worked closely with the state’s network of local, state and federal law enforcement agencies to protect visitors to California’s State Park System…
By Sydney JohnsonEdSource This story was updated on April 4 with more information from the California State Board of Education.California education officials have been told verbally that the state may not need to submit a waiver application to the U.S. Department of Education, thus opening the door for more flexibility this spring when it comes…
By Lynn PennockContributed Chris Pennock first came to Idyllwild 40 years ago to rock climb with his stunt man. It was then that he fell in love with the beautiful surroundings of the Idyllwild mountains. Chris often came up on weekends to hike with friends. In 1988, he moved here to Idyllwild with his new…
