DA-elect Mike Hestrin discusses transition
After a convincing win that will oust his boss from office in January 2015, Riverside County District Attorney-elect Mike Hestrin is already involved in...
Measles cases reach 20-year high: Many cases in California
Perhaps complacency and youthful ignorance of the olden days, when measles was a more common illness, have combined to permit the virus to gain...
Governor revises 2014-15 state budget: Medi-Cal and education major beneficiaries
Gov. Edmund G. Brown released his revised budget request for fiscal year 2014-15 that begins July 1. Health care and debt retirement remain high...
More aircraft to fight wildfires
In preparation for the 2014 fire season, the U.S. Forest Service has added four more aircraft to its next-generation firefighting fleet, bringing the total...
Don’t mail ballots for next week’s election after tomorrow; drop them at polls or...
To ensure that ballots reach election officials in time to be counted in Tuesday’s election, voters should not return their ballots by mail after tomorrow...
Fern Valley directors review next budget
A slim version (three directors) of the Fern Valley Water District Board of Directors reviewed the proposed fiscal 2014-15 budget at the May 16...
Republican candidates ignore Reagan’s advice: Play nice!
Ronald Reagan’s 11th Commandment, “Thou shalt not speak ill of any fellow Republican,” was violated last week in the local race for State Senate...
District attorney candidate Mike Hestrin
Mike Hestrin, 15-year prosecutor with the Riverside County district attorney’s office, is running to improve and restore the once-impeccable legacy of his department, he...
Stone’s priorities: economy and jobs
Last week, the Town Crier interviewed 3rd District Supervisor Jeff Stone, who is a candidate for the State Senate District 28 seat. There are...
Law Professor Philip Drucker runs for Senate
Philip Drucker, La Quinta resident, lawyer and law professor, is running as one of two Democrats in a field of five to represent California...