Lawmakers consider important statutes

The California Legislature is considering several bills that will have major consequences throughout the state and on the Hill.   Assistance with dying The Senate approved a...

Don’t Be Scammed: Check Scams …

Check scammers trick victims by mailing counterfeit checks in the victim’s name, claiming they overpaid for some service or purchase. The scammers then request...

Two vehicle fatalities

Travis Glauser, 37, of Palm Desert, was traveling eastbound on Highway 74 at about 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 4, when he lost control of...

Supervisor Washington appoints Ruthanne Taylor Berger to planning commission

Riverside County Supervisor Chuck Washington has selected Ruthanne Taylor Berger to fill the 3rd District’s open seat on the Riverside County Planning Commission. Taylor Berger is...

County Fire Chief Closes Hazardous Hiking Areas Due to Fire Danger

On the recommendation of Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Chief John Hawkins, the Board of Supervisors, at its June 2 meeting, approved the closure of...

State revenues growing: Education benefits

On May 14, Gov. Jerry Brown announced revisions to his proposed 2015-16 state budget, boosting the General Fund expenditures to a total of $115.3...

County seeks special assessment to battle mosquitos

Residents of Riverside County’s unincorporated areas, including Idyllwild, will be asked to approve a special assessment in order to maintain the county’s pest control...

Court of appeal modifies Capistrano decision

On April 20, the 4th District Court of Appeal, Division 3, decided the case of Capistrano Taxpayers Association Inc. vs. City of San Juan...

County plans major review of sheriff’s budget: More deputies for unincorporated areas on...

At its May 11 budget workshop, the Riverside County Board of Supervisors reviewed the current budget and discussed the potential deficit projected in fiscal...

Fees increase at Joshua Tree park

Joshua Tree National Park announced that effective June 1, park fees will increase. These increases come after extensive civic engagement from Oct. 21 to...
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