California school officials push for standardized testing waiver amid COVID-19 spike
By Sydney JohnsonEdSource
As Covid-19 cases continue to soar in California, a majority of the State Board of Education...
CHP staffing update
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) responded to the newspaper’s inquiry regarding its current staffing levels and the status of the cadet academy.CHP...
PSPS and medical devices
PHOTO COURTESY SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON
In early December, Southern California Edison (SCE), the largest subsidiary of Edison International,...
How changes to California’s property tax system could affect reassessments
By Riverside CountyContributed
Changes are coming to Prop. 13, California’s paramount property tax limitation measure that caps taxable property...
County emergency alert system update
The county of Riverside Emergency Management Department (EMD) told the newspaper the emergency siren alert system for the areas outside the Idyllwild...
Stimulus payments for people, not nursing homes
By Lois C. GreismanElder justice coordinator, FTC
If you, or someone you care about, lives in an assisted living...
Election results certified by the state
The state of California election results is certified. The newspaper previously reported the local results. Below is a chart outlining results by...
Christmas tree recycling highlights composting in Riverside County
By Riverside CountyContributed
The holiday season always ends with plenty of returns and your Christmas tree is no exception....
Customers wondering: high-interest banking app or highway robbery?
By Karen HobbsAssistant director, Division of Consumer and Business Education, FTC
“It’s been almost a month and we still...
Anglers can choose to auto-renew sport fishing licenses
California Department of Fish and WildlifeContributed
California anglers can now purchase 2021 fishing licenses and related items directly through...