Heatwave Descends On Southwest RivCo, Where To Keep Cool Amid Rising Temperatures

With an Extreme Heat Warning issued across RivCo and the IE, here's where to keep cool in Temecula, Murrieta, Lake Elsinore and Wildomar.

Which RivCo Pharmacies Could On Strike?

Pharmacists at some of RivCo's major supermarket chains, including stores in Temecula, Murrieta, Lake Elsinore and Banning may strike soon.

Temecula Chef Fundraises For Farm-To-Table-To-Pharmacy Movement

Two sisters, owners of EAT Marketplace and Cultivating Good, have a plan to grow food that both feeds and heals our community. You can help.

A Better Knee Replacement: ROSA System In Use At Temecula Valley Hospital

Dr. Matthew Gargulinski and Dr. Mario Luna celebrate the first surgical cases using ROSA Robotic Knee System at Temecula Valley Hospital.

Addiction, Mental Illness Can Tear Families Apart; Regional Town Hall In Temecula Offers Hope

"Families should not have to wait until a crisis to learn what support is available," said Dr. Matthew Chang, director of RUHS-BH.

Prescription Drug Take Back Day Saturday In Temecula: Where To Go

It's time to dispose of those unwanted and expired prescriptions and sharps/needles properly. Here's what you need to know.

'Localized Measles Outbreak' Underway In Western Riverside County: Health Department

If someone has measles, up to 90% of people close to them — who are not immune — will also become infected, health officials warn.

Temecula Valley Hospital Promotes New Chief Of Staff

Dr. Pranav Kachhi has been appointed to the Chief of Staff role at the Southwest Healthcare hospital in Temecula.

Wellness In 2026: Where To Sweat, Stretch & Recharge In Temecula

Start the year feeling stronger & more balanced with a look at local spots offering everything from energizing workouts to calming escapes.

No Burn Order Extended Again In RivCo

Excluding high desert areas, burning wood will be prohibited across much of the Southland amid elevated air pollution in the area.

New Flu Mutation Causes Severe Illness: See Latest CA Data

Close gatherings over the Thanksgiving holiday could cause an uptick in emergency room visits in California due to a respiratory illness.

CA's Best And Worst Nursing Homes: 2026 U.S. News & World Report

U.S. News analyzed data about staffing, patient outcomes, and health and safety violations at nearly 1,162 facilities in California.

Flu Season Begins Soon: Where To Get Vaccinated In Temecula

Low vaccination numbers and severe flu abroad hint that a bad virus season is on the horizon. Where to get the jab for flu, RSV and COVID.

Where To Cool Off In Temecula During This Week's Major Heat Wave

Dangerous heat is bearing down on Riverside County this week. Find a local cooling center near you.

'Razor Blade' COVID-19 Variant Stratus Drives Up Cases In California

The "probability" of a COVID-19 epidemic trend growing in California is 99.52%, according to the most recent CDC data.

Steve Garvey, Bill Russell, Kevin Mitchell Headlining 'Men's Fitness Expo' In Temecula

The health and fitness event featuring the former Major League Baseball players is touted as the largest of its kind in Southern California.

Where To Cool Off In Temecula During SoCal's Heat Wave

Blistering heat was expected in parts of Riverside County this week. Find a local cooling center near you.

Bad Air Quality Looms Over SoCal As 65K-Acre Wildfire Rages

Southlanders are bracing for a menacing heat wave this week as smoke travels across the state from a wildfire burning on the Central Coast.

Southwest Healthcare Hospital Named In U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals Of 2025-26

This Southwest Riverside County hospital was named High Performing by the U.S. News & World Report’s 2025-2026 Best Hospitals edition.

3 RivCo Nurses Celebrated For Lifesaving Work And Selfless Service

Each nurse brings a distinct calling, from addiction counseling to honoring organ donors.

New Riverside County Health Officer Appointed By Board Of Supervisors

Dr. Jennifer R. Chevinsky will replace Dr. Geoffrey Leung, who recently announced his decision to leave the position.

New Lung Cancer Treatment At Temecula Valley Hospital Saves Local Man

Iraq veteran Kipp Petry knows his life was saved after "groundbreaking medical care" with a team of doctors and the Ion and da Vinci robots.

Neighborhood Healthcare Opens In Temecula

The new Temecula Parkway center offers medical, dental and behavioral health services to low-income patients and in multiple languages.

Elevated Air Pollution Prompts Wood Burning Ban In Riverside County

The ban includes indoor and outdoor wood burning, as well as the burning of manufactured fire logs.

Dad Of Temecula Teen Battling Cancer Seeking Transplant

It's a challenge other families face and the Yorkes are looking to raise awareness by sharing their own story.

Toxic Black Plastic Lurks In CA Kitchens, Kids' Toys, Researchers Warn

Black kitchen utensils, food containers, toys, etc., are often made using plastics recovered from e-waste. Researchers say that's a problem.

128 CA Hospitals Get 'A' Rating On New Safety Grades: See Full List

California ranked 6th among states for the number of hospitals earning the "A" grade, the first time breaking into the top 10 since 2014.

Riverside County Sheriff's Deputy Hospitalized After Medical Emergency During Training Exercise

The deputy, who has not been identified, was hospitalized in stable condition after the incident.

No-Cost Mental Health Care Available To Temecula Residents, Homeless

The new initiative also includes services for substance use disorder. The program preceded a state order to dismantle homeless encampments.

New COVID Variant Could Cause Uptick In Cases In CA: What To Know

California hospitals are seeing a slight uptick in FLiRT, the latest COVID variant that officials say is "immune evasive."

Murrieta Vet One Of Many Aided By Temecula Quad's Opening

Inside the Quad, you'll find assistance with Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), Community Action Partnership, First 5, and Office on Aging.

Head To Temecula Walmart Pharmacy Saturday For Wellness Day

Wellness Day allows customers and patients to learn about their health and build relationships with the Walmart pharmacy team members.

Season's First Flu-Associated Deaths Reported In Riverside County

The deaths involved a 73-year-old man from mid-county and a 79-year-old woman from western Riverside County.

Temecula Nursing Home Makes 'Best' List: 2023 U.S. News & World Report

U.S. News & World Report graded over 15,000 nursing homes in its annual report. Here's how CA's short and long-term care facilities ranked.

Temecula Valley Hospital Earns 11th ‘A’ Grade In Leapfrog Fall Ratings

See how California ranked in the survey that graded 3,000+ hospitals on their ability to prevent medical errors, accidents and infections.

New COVID Variant BA.2.86 Spotted In 10 States, Though Highly Mutated Strain Remains Rare

Estimates suggest BA.2.86 still remains a small fraction of new COVID-19 cases nationwide.

How To Protect Yourself From Flies And Mosquitoes

The stagnant water in pots, buckets and even bottle caps have made it a perfect breeding ground for mosquitoes.

RivCo's First Human Cases Of West Nile Virus Reported For 2023

One of the affected people lives in the western area of the county and the other person resides in the San Gorgonio Pass Area.

American Red Cross Hosting Temecula Blood Drives Amid Shortfall

Type O negative, type O positive, type B negative and type A negative blood donors, as well as platelet donors, are especially needed.

Temecula Hospital Safety Ratings Released: 5 Get 'D' Grade, 8 Get 'A'

Here's how Temecula Valley Hospital, Rancho Springs Medical Center and nearby healthcare centers across the Inland Empire ranked this year.

Flu Season Sends People To Their Doctors In Droves

Visits to the doctor for the flu haven't been this high since 2009.