The ban was extended through Friday due to a forecast of high air pollution in the area. It applies to indoor and outdoor wood burning.
The Flex Alert comes as triple-digit weather hits Riverside County.
A high school senior and his dad helped the county achieve the milestone.
State officials Friday unveiled how health mandates will be rolled back next month.
Orange County joins only Los Angeles County in Southern California in the yellow tier assignment.
Despite an announcement by the CDC stating that fully vaccinated people can go maskless, CA counties, including Riverside, are on hold.
Those 12 and older are now eligible for the Pfizer vaccine.
Riverside County's top health official said the expanded vaccination could begin within the week.
Annual contest promotes artistic expression around mental health and coping skills
As of Friday, RUHS data show that 35 percent of Riverside County residents 16 and older have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Journal, tip cards and self-help resources provided as a free resource to help raise mental health awareness among Riverside-area workforce.
Donations of all blood types are needed as the pandemic has impacted the nation's blood supply.
Los Angeles County entered the state's yellow tier on Tuesday. It is the only county in Southern California to do so.
This is how the Murrieta area compares to California for coronavirus vaccinations.
On Earth Day, CalRecyle announced $25 million in local investments. Here's what the county, its cities, and one company got.
Expanded reopening of businesses, schools and other sectors, along with the recent spring break and holidays, are likely factors.
Here is updated data on hospital capacity in Riverside County.
Health officials continue to push for vaccination of eligible residents, so people are less likely to pass on the virus.
Here is how the Murrieta area is doing with coronavirus vaccinations.
The new status loosens restrictions for many establishments. The region was in the red tier since mid-March.
Residents 50 and older can begin making appointments Thursday for COVID-19 vaccination.
California is doing better than most states in the race to vaccinate its population.
The latest on eligibility, variants and the new "green tier," as well as the latest Riverside County COVID-19 figures.
"Vaccine supply is improving overall."
Now that the county has progressed into the red tier, the only state metric holding it back from the orange tier is its case rate.
Here's what can reopen under the red tier, which is expected March 16 in Riverside County.
Here is the latest data on which hospitals are closest to capacity in Riverside County as the pandemic wanes.
The last time COVID-positive hospitalizations were at the current level occurred in the second week of November.
The latest roundup.
A number of changes were announced Monday in Riverside County.
New federal data shows how the waning coronavirus epidemic is affecting hospitals in Riverside County.
The federal government is tracking the decline of COVID-19 cases in nursing homes, including in the Murrieta area.
The move comes amid continued shortages in vaccine supply.
The federal government has been tracking coronavirus cases and deaths in nursing homes, including in Murrieta.
The vaccine was being offered free of charge and by appointment only.
New federal data shows how many inpatient and ICU hospital beds are currently filled in Riverside County.
The latest statistics and news.
Since Jan. 4, Riverside County has reported 1,182 COVID-19 deaths. The county's overall death toll stood at 3,278 on Wednesday.
Here's an update on how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting hospital and ICU capacity in Riverside County and across CA.
Visits to the doctor for the flu haven't been this high since 2009.