The January 8 meeting of the Board of Directors of Pie Cove Water District included the swearing in of two members that began new terms, and the election of officers. This should have happened in December, but that meeting was canceled for lack of quorum. Robert Hewitt will continue as President and Lou Padula as…

Supervisor Jeff Stone allocated nearly $3,700 to the Mountain Disaster Preparedness group. The funding will be used to acquire portable satellite communication equipment. MDP plans and prepares for possible disasters on the Hill. As they acquire supplies and prepare trained medical support, communication capability has become another priority. The group had stressed to Supervisor Stone…

Riverside County 3rd District Supervisor Chuck Washington recommended approval of the current five serving members of the County Service Area 38 Advisory Committee for new two-year terms. Opal Hellweg, Washington’s legislative assistant, said the five — Jerry Holldber, Marge Muir, Lewis Padula, Robert Hewitt and Thom Wallace — will serve until June 30, 2019. Their…

The Palms to Pines Chapter of the Citizens’ Climate Lobby (CCL) is holding a town hall event at the Cathedral City Library from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 21. The event will serve as a platform for open discussions surrounding climate change challenges and solutions, featuring Democratic candidate Will Rollins, who is vying for…