70,000 in Southern California to evacuate after blaze grows
A fast-moving wildfire forced evacuation orders for 70,000 people and seriously injured two firefighters in Southern California on Monday as powerful winds across the state prompted power to be cut to hundreds of thousands to prevent utility equipment from sparking new blazes.
Riverside Emergency Power Shutoffs Possible For 4,500 People
Southern California Edison said 4,775 customers in Riverside County could have their power shut off on Monday due to a forecast of strong winds that will elevate fire danger.
MSJC Cancels Drive-In Movies Series
Out of an abundance of caution amid rising COVID-19 cases in Riverside County, Mt. San Jacinto College (MSJC) and the MSJC Foundation have canceled its Cruz-In at the College Campus community drive-in movie series that began Oct. 2 at the college's Menifee Valley Campus.
San Jacinto Valley Students Honored
The Hemet/San Jacinto Student of the Month program recently recognized seven local high school seniors for demonstrating character, integrity, love of learning, involvement in school activities, athletics and community service. Students were nominated by teachers or other school personnel for making a difference in their home, school and community.
State announces Riverside County moved back to purple tier, businesses to adjust within 72 hours
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) announced Tuesday that Riverside County will move back to the state’s purple tier, which is the most restrictive tier that requires several types of businesses and places of worship to move outside. These places will need to change operations to outside only within 72 hours.
