4/13 KVCR Midday News: Restaurants Sue Riverside County, Vaccine Survey, and More

Monday through Thursday at lunchtime, KVCR News has your daily news rundown. Stories highlighted today include:

1. Riverside County has an online survey that seeks input from residents about their views on the COVID-19 vaccine. To learn more, visit rivcoph.organd click heretake the survey.
2. Cara Marie Kirk-Connell of Menifee was sentenced to 37 months in federal prison for fraudulently obtaining more than $500,000 in COVID-19-related unemployment benefits.
3. Riverside County has been sued over collecting fees from restaurants forced to close during public health lockdowns.
4. State lawmakers from California’s Central Valley want a state of emergency declaration because of drought conditions.
5. Riverside County reports 545 new coronavirus cases and a slight bump in hospitalizations over the weekend.