The Riverside County Department of Public Health convened more than 150 representatives of local organizations and officials from various governmental...
Ruiz campaign still draws contributions
U.S. Rep. Dr. Raul Ruiz, less than halfway through his second term, continues to receive substantial campaign contributions. Through the end of June, ...
California Public Utilities Commission votes electricity rate revision: Residential rates will rise in gradual rollout; nothing immediately
In a unanimous 5-0 vote on Friday, July 3, the California Public Utilities Commission voted to significantly change electricity pricing for many Calif...
Lawmakers flying bills to keep drones out of wildfire air space
Inappropriate, wrongful, dangerous or threatening behavior often elicits response from government. And now, today’s ground-bounded air navigators have...
Supervisors approve budget: Sheriff and DA will need more funds later
At the July 7 meeting, the Riverside County Board of Supervisors unanimously adopted a budget for fiscal 2015-16. While the budget is currently balanc...
Results of community public health meetings to be shared
On April 14, the Riverside County Department of Public Health came to Idyllwild to discuss and listen for ideas to improve community health. This was ...
Mandatory vaccine bill signed by Gov. Brown
Gov. Jerry Brown has imposed strict vaccination rules on school children beginning next year. Senate Bill 277, which revokes the vaccination exemption...
Self-appointed wannabes harm firefighting efforts: Drones threaten air tankers filled with retardant
New technology is typically a benefit, but recently it has become an impediment to firefighters, especially in Southern California. Last week, drones ...
Governor and Legislature agree to $115 billion budget
A state budget for fiscal year 2015-16, which starts July 1, was enacted Friday, June 19, after a week of negotiations between Gov. Jerry Brown and th...
State attorney general enters water fee case
The state attorney general has interceded in the recent court decision concerning water rate tiers. While Attorney General Kamala Harris is not appeal...