Sheriff uncomfortable with future budget proposals: Sniff and CEO Orr have different views
Despite County Executive Jay Orr’s optimistic view that significant savings can be found in the county’s public safety budgets, Sheriff Stan
Sniff is considerably less...
Class-action suit opposing state fire fee approved
On Friday, Jan. 22, Judge Shelleyanne W.L. Chang of the Sacramento Superior Court granted the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers’ Association’s motion to notice a class...
Supervisors approve short-term rental ordinance
The Board of Supervisors has approved a revised ordinance regulating short-term rentals in Riverside County. The board’s vote was 4-1, with Supv. Kevin Jeffries...
Applicants sought for Voting Accessibility Advisory Committee
The Riverside County Registrar of Voters is seeking people interested in becoming members of the local Voting Accessibility Advisory Committee.
On Jan. 28, the Riverside...
State water conservation regs extended through October: No changes for Hill districts
As directed in Gov. Edmund Brown Jr.’s November executive order, the State Water Resources Control Board has drafted a revised set of emergency regulations...
PUC to hold forum for rate design and new structure
The California Public Utilities Commission will hold a community forum in San Diego to discuss and answer questions about the CPUC’s July 2015 decision...
Forest Service seeks public comment on OHV grant request
The San Bernardino National Forest is seeking public input for its upcoming California Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division grant application to be submitted on...
State Sen. Jeff Stone to run for House seat: ‘Vastly different’ from Rep. Dr....
State Sen. Jeff Stone announced he will challenge U.S. Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz for his Congressional seat.
Ruiz was elected in 2012 when he upset...
Share your opinions about local highways and road conditions
On Thursday, Jan. 14, from 4 to 6 p.m., several public transportation agencies and organizations want to hear the opinions from Inland Empire residents...
Governor emphasizes education, infrastructure and reserves in new state budget
Gov. Jerry Brown proposed a $122.6 billion budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1. That is a $6.6 billion increase over the current-year...