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 not...

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...

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 awareness of wildfire...

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 three...

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.

Senate supports change for firefighting funds

On March 18, the U.S. Senate Appropriations Interior and Environment Subcommittee met with the chief of the U.S. Forest Service, Tom Tidwell, to discuss...

Congressman and wife welcome twins to family

On Monday, March 23, Monica Ruiz, wife of Rep. Dr. Raul Ruiz (D-Palm Desert), gave birth to twin daughters — Sky and Sage. Ruiz released...

No snow precipitates governor’s executive order mandating water reductions

The continuing grip of the drought has resulted in a new executive order imposing mandatory water reductions throughout the state. On Wednesday, April 1, the...

County Fire introduces new format for ‘Notices of Violation’

Beginning April 1, the Riverside County Fire Hazard Reduction Program will turn to a new format to notify parcel owners of a violation and...
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