The California Fish and Game Commission approved regulations to begin implementing Assembly Bill 711, banning using lead ammunition for any hunting pu...
Measles outbreak officially over
The California measles outbreak that began in December 2014 is over, Dr. Karen Smith, director of the California Department of Public Health and state...
Riverside County will open new Banning Justice Center May 4
The new Banning Justice Center will open to the public Monday, May 4. The new courthouse is located at 311 E. Ramsey Street. It will house four trial ...
Help starts here: Dial 211… Aquí comienza la ayuda: Marque 211
The Riverside County Department of Public Health sent four public health workers — Kevin Meconis, James Atkins, Martin Baxter and Anne Accurso — to th...
Appeals court stymies tiered water rates
On Monday, a state appellate court affirmed a lower-court ruling regarding how water rates must be determined. The decision said, “The trial court did...
Washington starts campaign for 3rd District seat: Randon Lane in race, too
Riverside County 3rd District Supervisor Chuck Washington has begun his campaign for a full term. Appointed last month to replace Jeff Stone, who was ...
Court emphasizes cost justification over conservation
The role of tiered water rates to encourage water conservation is in jeopardy. Later this month or next, a California Court of Appeal will issue a dec...
Agencies building staff to prepare for fire season
While fire officials remind Southern California residents that “Fire Season” is a 12-month period, nevertheless, spring typically escorts in a greater...
Two announcements for Assembly District 71
Assemblyman Brian Jones, who represents the 71st District that includes Idyllwild and Anza, has begun his third term. California law restricts him to ...
Blood Moon rises
Early Saturday morning, a rare “blood moon” lunar eclipse occurred and was visible for only 5 minutes — one of the shortest of the century.