The polls have been closed for a week. The preliminary and most final results are known for many races. But many ballots remain to be counted. As of 6 p.m., Saturday, the Riverside County Registrar of Voters reported that 732,722 ballots had been counted, which represents 53.4% of registered voters in the County. However, another…

Californians already pay more on average for gasoline than motorists in other states. Now they’re watching as prices spiral upward to levels not seen in three years. Figures released by the state Energy Commission show that the price paid by Southern Californians is dramatically higher than the national average of $2.65 for a gallon of…

More to come in March Residents curious about the master plan and final look of Idypark in the center of town will have to wait until March for a more complete picture of the park’s ultimate design. Shane Stewart, who is overseeing the property’s transition from restaurant site to public park, said basic infrastructure, such…

The Hemet Unified School District and the Hemet Teachers Association have agreed to an incentive to encourage teachers to notify the district before the school ends if they plan to retire or leave the district. This year, the district and the HTA have negotiated an agreement that offers teachers who plan to leave the district…