Human trafficking is a huge problem here in the Coachella valley, and local nonprofits are doing something about it. Representatives with Safehouse of the Desert speak with Sandie Newton to share a little bit about why it’s so important that we recognize human trafficking as an issue.
A place to sleep, a place to eat, and a place to keep cool, is what many are seeking at the United Methodist Church, Riverside County’s newest cooling center. A 24-hour cooling center is now open in Palm Springs, the center will be operated by Martha’s Village and Kitchen in partnership with the county. “It’s […]
DALLAS, Texas (The Dallas Weekly) — The Dallas Police Department has adopted a new training program designed to encourage officers to intervene in and speak up about the misconduct of fellow officers. It’s known as Active Bystandership in Law Enforcement, or “ABLE” for short. Proponents believe it will help break down the “blue wall of […]
People planning to start or expand a business in Riverside County can now receive streamlined services focused on permitting, hiring incentives and other resources, it was announced Monday. The county’s Office of Economic Development opened the Business Assistance Now web portal to encourage prospective and established proprietors to move forward with start-ups or expansion plans […]
When The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society nominated me to run as Man of the Year, I immediately accepted. Well, I hesitated for a little bit in the beginning because I am not a great fundraiser. I hate, or maybe I am shy to ask charitable donations from people. But then, I realized how important this […]
The state is expected to issue a new round of emergency CalFresh benefits on Sunday to 75,000 at-risk households in Riverside County. CalFresh, also known as the Federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) helps low-income and working-class households purchase nutritious food and provides free school meals for qualified children. The program also provides recipients with access […]
