Sample ballots, information pamphlets on the way
About 876,000 sample ballots and information pamphlets started going out to Riverside County voters last week for the presidential primary election on June 7....
Brown says higher taxes necessary to protect schools
In a letter to the public, to the Town Crier and a Twitter post, California Gov. Jerry Brown announced his plan to raise $7...
Proposition 51, school bonds for K-12 and community college
Editor’s note: Because of a crowded November ballot and limited space for analysis, we’re beginning our examination of propositions voters must weigh in on...
Structure fire in Anza destroys garage, two cars and trailer
According to a Riverside County Fire press release, a structure fire completely destroyed a metal frame three-car garage as well as the two vehicles and a horse trailer inside, as well as a Connex trailer next to the structure on Wednesday night in Anza. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Anza takes small step toward water management
Anza Valley’s future development hinges on water availability and a plan to maintain its sustainability. The pristine and relatively undeveloped valley is classified as...
Gov. Brown releases 2015-16 budget proposal: Education receives significant attention
Gov. Jerry Brown proposed a $113.4 billion budget for the fiscal year 2015-16, which begins July 1, and is about $1.5 billion more than...
Tavaglione critical of Sheriff’s Department’s cooperation with consultants
During the Feb. 9 Riverside County Board of Supervisor’s meeting, Supv. John Tavaglione (2nd District) chastised County Sheriff Stan Sniff.
According to the supervisor, he...
Is the complaint opposing the state fire fee a class action?: Court hearing begins...
On Friday, Aug. 7, the Superior Court in Sacramento will begin proceedings on the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association’s lawsuit opposing the State Responsibility Area...
Only one response to Forest Service plan
In October, the U.S. Forest Service proposed a plan to reforest a portion of the land, not within the wilderness area, burned during the...
Bond measure targets state water infrastructure
Editor’s note: Over the next few weeks before the general election, the Town Crier will review the propositions and local elections on the...