State fire fee back in court

The litigation over the state’s Fire Prevention Fee had another court date, Thursday, Nov. 21. The state and the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association, which...

U.S. Forest Service plans winter burning

The U.S. Forest Service will begin its winter prescribed burn program in the San Bernardino National Forest with the arrival of favorable weather conditions. Winter...

Hemet to negotiate with county for fire service

Last week, the Hemet City Council narrowly agreed to enter into negotiations with the Riverside County Fire Department to provide city fire services (prevention...

Senator Emmerson resigns

State Sen. Bill Emmerson (R-23) has tendered his resignation effective Dec. 1, admitting to losing passion for the job. Emmerson had previously represented the Hill in the state Senate until last...

County grapples with potential budget disasters

After the first quarter of fiscal year 2013-14, the Riverside County financial condition continues to improve very slowly. However, several very dangerous issues are...

Business owners cautioned on phony fire inspectors

Riverside County Fire Department cautions business owners to be mindful of phony fire inspectors who have targeted businesses within the county. According to Riverside...

Common Core: The new educational goals

By J.P. Crumrine News Editor   California has adopted and Hemet Unified School District is implementing the next educational reform — Common Core State Standards.   What is CCSS...

County targets orphan shopping carts

The Riverside County Board of Supervisors has directed staff from the sheriff’s Office and Code Enforcement to consider a county ordinance to discourage or...

Nearby county animal shelter opens

The grand opening of Riverside County’s San Jacinto Valley Animal Campus was last Saturday, and though the $18 million shelter was completed in 2010,...

FeederWatch seeks bird lovers

Join the tens of thousands of people who keep tabs on the birds that come to their feeders from November through April. Participants submit...
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