Rebecca Plevin, The Desert Sun

Rebecca Plevin

The Desert Sun

Palm Springs, CA, United States

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Past articles by Rebecca:

Legal groups call for federal, state investigations into suicide at ICE detention center

The complaint, filed with the Department of Homeland Security, alleges violations of the Constitution, disability law and binding detention standards. → Read More

When will ICE detainees get vaccinated? 'I don't know,' state official says

More than 570 immigrants detained in California have been sickened so far amid the pandemic. → Read More

California city becomes first in the nation to give 'hero pay' to farmworkers, other essential employees

Coachella, California, is the first city in the nation to require the premium pay for farmworkers, according to city leaders. → Read More

Coachella OKs controversial 'hero pay' for essential workers, including farmworkers

Coachella is the first city in the nation to require the premium pay for farmworkers, according to city leaders. → Read More

Coachella Valley hospitals offer monoclonal antibodies for high-risk COVID-19 patients

The treatment is for COVID-19-positive patients who recently developed mild to moderate symptoms and are at higher risk for requiring hospitalization. → Read More

California sees drop in new COVID-19 cases; San Bernardino adds 909 cases and 18 deaths

The 18,974 new confirmed cases Sunday are about one-third the mid-December peak of 54,000. → Read More

Snow forecast for mountain communities; cold temperatures expected in Coachella Valley

The high temperature is forecast to be in the low 60s on Saturday and around 65 on Sunday, before it drops to the upper 50s early next week. → Read More

Vaccine update Friday: All slots booked for new Riverside County COVID-19 shot clinics

Officials announced 16 new clinics and in two hours, all slots were booked. → Read More

San Bernardino Co. District Attorney reviewing findings on El Dorado Fire, started by gender reveal party

The El Dorado Fire was sparked during a gender reveal party near Yucaipa in September. It charred 22.744 acres. → Read More

Nov. deputy-involved shooting that resulted in 'non-life-threatening' injuries under investigation

The incident occurred on Nov. 20, as deputies tried to pull over a 26-year-old Moreno Valley man suspected to be driving under the influence. → Read More

'I prayed. I prayed to God': Rep. Raul Ruiz, Congress shelters as Trump supporters storm Capitol

Republican protesters have stormed the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C. → Read More

San Bernardino County reports 4,389 new coronavirus cases, 9 additional deaths Saturday

San Bernardino County has a total of 30,319 active coronavirus cases. → Read More

Heavy snow forecast Monday for mountains in San Bernardino and Riverside counties

The storm hitting Southern California could bring periods 8 to 12 inches of snow above elevations of 5,500 feet, the National Weather Service said. → Read More

San Bernardino County reports 2,474 new COVID-19 cases and 8 additional deaths

San Bernardino County continues to record the second-highest number of COVID-19 cases in California. → Read More

Judge: Agents unlawfully detained man at Indio Greyhound station based on 'Latino appearance'

The judge ordered government officials to stop deportation proceedings for the man, and to suppress information from his passport and birth certificate. → Read More

Farmworkers should be prioritized for COVID-19 vaccine, coalition of advocacy groups says

Advocates are also calling on officials to begin working immediately on a targeted public health campaign that educates farmworkers about the vaccine. → Read More

Will Coachella Valley cities, police enforce statewide curfew? What we know so far

Here's what we know about enforcement of the statewide curfew in the Coachella Valley. → Read More

This program provides farmworkers who contract COVID-19 with $2,000. It's a 'huge help'

The Housing for the Harvest program has provided 70 workers with a case worker, groceries and a $2,000 check to ensure they can afford to quarantine. → Read More

Weekend storm brings strong winds, rain and some snow to the Coachella Valley

A wind advisory was issued for the Coachella Valley and nearby mountain communities of 30 mph winds with gusts up to 70 mph through Sunday. → Read More

Person dies after Border Patrol vehicle collision; officials investigating

The Border Patrol agent was "unable to avoid colliding with an individual laying in the road," Customs and Border Protection said in a statement. → Read More