The U.S. Forest Service announced last week that San Bernardino National Forest recreation managers will be seeking public comments on their proposals...
President to propose change to wildfire funding
On Tuesday, President Barack Obama released his fiscal year 2015 (starting Oct. 1, 2014) federal budget proposal. Beginning next year, the President p...
Governor signs drought legislation
On Saturday, March 1, Gov. Edmund G. Brown Jr. signed legislation to assist drought-affected communities and provide funding to better use local water...
Board of Equalization may lower gasoline excise tax rate
On Friday, Feb. 14, the California State Board of Equalization announced it will consider adjusting the excise tax rate for gasoline downward by $0.03...
Measles outbreak in Southern California
Measles has broken out in California. On Friday, the California Department of Public Health confirmed 15 cases of measles in the state, compared to tw...
Flu season appears to be abating, although deaths continue
Although deaths in California from influenza virus rose to 278 people under ages 65, other signs indicate that the flu season is beginning to abate. I...
Don’t be scammed: Feb. 20, 2014
Dating sites are now part of the American lexicon and while many sites boast a healthy relationship success rate, sometimes love is not the only thing...
Time Warner Cable to merge with Comcast
The Hill’s cable provider, Time Warner Cable, is merging with Comcast Corporation. The TWC board agreed to the sale on Feb. 12. This $45.2 billion tra...
Arson charges filed against Banning man
On Tuesday, Feb. 11, a criminal grand jury indictment was unsealed and a Banning man arraigned on 13 felony counts connected to nine arson fires in Ri...
Beware of debt collection scam
A debt-collection scam is frightening recipients with official-looking letters, sometimes appearing to be signed by a judge, a lawyer or court officia...