Since 2016, at least 434 people have died from fentanyl overdose in Riverside County, but that number could be higher. District Attorney Mike Hestrin says something has to be done.
Proposition 30 is aimed at reducing California’s biggest sources of air pollution: wildfires and transportation. With the election nearly a month away, advocates are pushing for this initiative after one surprising political figure is wanting this proposition shut down.
According to health officials, the monkeypox vaccine can prevent infection if given before or shortly after exposure to the virus. The county is working with community partners to expand eligibility for the two-shot vaccines to include at-risk individuals, and to set up treatment sites with Tecovirimat – – an antiviral medication used to treat orthopoxvirus infections such as monkeypox.
La Quinta City Council unanimously rejected the controversial Coral Mountain Resort Wednesday night. Council decided the vacant land on the corner of Avenue 58 and Madison St. will wait for another project.
The La Quinta City Council is holding a special meeting on Wednesday to hear from developers, supporters and opponents of the project. Council could then make their final decision for the nearly 400 acres of land.
