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Palm Springs Desert Sun
desertsun.com > story > opinion > contributors > valley-voice > 07/03/2026 > medicaid-cuts-healthcare-riverside-county-california-medi-cal > 90651808007

How federal cuts could devastate healthcare in Riverside County

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (108+ words) During their recent passage of the state budget, California legislators voted to prioritize the local healthcare system and social safety net to prevent a socioeconomic disaster. The federal... During their recent passage of the state budget, California legislators voted to…...

Palm Springs Desert Sun
desertsun.com > story > news > politics > elections > 05/22/2026 > property-taxes-riverside-county-assessor-election-2026 > 90166183007

Property taxes in spotlight in race for Riverside County assessor

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (121+ words) Riverside County voters will choose a county assessor, the official whose office determines property values and keeps many vital records. Incumbent Peter Aldana cites his experience and focus on... Property taxes in spotlight in race for Riverside County assessor A…...

Palm Springs Desert Sun
desertsun.com > story > news > health > 02/27/2026 > blythe-palo-verde-hospital-riverside-county-open-close > 88908905007

Riverside County secures $8.9M in new funding for Blythe hospital

4+ mon, 2+ week ago  (90+ words) Riverside County took temporary control of Blythe's troubled hospital on Monday, Feb. 23, and is putting up part of the new funding. Riverside County secures $8.9M in new funding for Blythe hospital Riverside County has secured $8.9 million for Blythe's troubled hospital from…...

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desertsun.com > story > news > local > 01/20/2026 > riverside-county-lawsuit-thermal-ranch-coachella-valley > 88273746007

East valley group sues Riverside County to block Thermal Ranch project

5+ mon, 3+ week ago  (111+ words) The lawsuit argues that the county failed to adequately vet and account for the project's environmental impacts before greenlighting it. A group of eastern Coachella Valley residents are suing Riverside County over its approval of plans for a massive equestrian…...

The Desert Sun
desertsun.com > story > news > crime_courts > 09/30/2025 > inmate-death-lawsuit-riverside-county-sheriff-chad-bianco > 86428542007

Relatives of man killed after jail errors sue Riverside County sheriff

9+ mon, 2+ week ago  (128+ words) Riverside County sheriff's officials put a man with a violent history in a low-security program. Authorities say he then murdered a fellow detainee. Relatives of man killed after jail errors sue Riverside County sheriff The family of a man who…...

The Desert Sun
desertsun.com > story > news > crime_courts > 09/26/2025 > inmate-death-riverside-county-jail-lawsuit-sheriff-bianco > 86354403007

Family of man who died after a month in Riverside County jail sues sheriff

9+ mon, 3+ week ago  (160+ words) The children of a man who died last year after spending a month in Riverside County Sheriff’s Department custody sued Sheriff Chad Bianco and his staff, claiming he was not provided with timely... Family of man who died after a…...

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desertsun.com > story > news > crime_courts > 08/08/2025 > sheriffs-deputy-arrested-riverside-county-california > 85576106007

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