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City facilities reopen in Palm Springs

Inland Empire labor market recovers from COVID-19

Because of a decline in COVID-19 cases, Palm Springs on Tuesday reopened city hall and other city facilities for walk-in service. For now, masks are still required inside all city facilities, in compliance with regulations set by Cal/OSHA-Division of Occupational Safety and Health, which is responsible for preventing injuries and …

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County to help small businesses hurt by COVID-19

Inland Empire labor market recovers from COVID-19

Very small businesses in Riverside County that have been hurt by COVID-19 may be eligible to receive help from the county. The office of economic development is offering $2,500 grants under its Riverside County Microbusiness COVID-19 Relief Grant Program, according to a statement released Friday. A microbusiness must have no …

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Norco removes homeless tracts

Homeless Crisis in Riverside

Norco has removed four homeless encampments from River Trails Park. The city took action after discovering the encampments included biohazard and combustible materials that could have caused fires. Riverside County sheriff and fire departments, CAL FIRE and the non-profit City Net assisted in the cleanup, which was paid for with …

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COVID outbreak postpones Point-In-Time Count

COVID outbreak postpones Point-In-Time Count

Riverside and San Bernardino counties have postponed their Point-In-Time counts, the result of the recent spike in COVID-19 cases caused by the Omicron variant. Riverside County is now scheduled to hold its count Feb. 23, 30 days later than originally scheduled, according to a statement on the county’s website. San …

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Victorville opens fire station

Victorville cuts ribbon on new firehouse

Victorville has opened Fire Station 315, a project more than 13 years in the making. City officials and local dignitaries held a ribbon-cutting earlier this month, about one month after the facility at 12820 Eucalyptus St. was put into use, according to a statement on the city’s website. Then-Fire Chief …

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