Tony Teora, Julian resident, is running for Assembly District 71

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Future financial possibilities were the chief topic at last week’s Hemet Unified School District (HUSD) meeting. Financial Services Director Pam Buckhout outlined the prospective changes from the current state budget condition and how they might affect HUSD finances over the next three years. “The multiyear projections show the district may need to make additional cuts…
The District Office of Assemblyman Brian Jones (R-Santee) will be hosting mobile office hours in Southern Riverside County on May 22. His staff will be available to answer questions regarding constituent services and current matters before the Legislature. WHO: Assemblyman Brian Jones’ District Staff WHEN: 1:30-3:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 22 WHERE: Hemet Public Library, 510…
While President Barrack Obama requested more funding in 2014 for the Forest Service’s Wildland Fire Management programs, staffing is nevertheless being reduced by five percent (nearly 680 positions). The overall Forest Service budget projects 1,100 fewer positions in 2014 than 2013. The increase for both preparedness and suppression activities hides the staffing cut. Fifty million…
The number of people dying from influenza continued to grow last week. In California, 52 more deaths were attributed to this season’s flu called H1N1. Nationwide the mortality in 122 U.S. cities exceeded the epidemic threshold. For California, 147 deaths have been confirmed as influenza-related and another 44 deaths are under investigation, according to county,…
Idyllwild Fire and Hemet School district seats up for re-election As of Monday, July 16, individuals interested in running for office in the November general election were advised to obtain and complete the paperwork to qualify as a candidate. Papers must be filed by 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 10. If an incumbent fails to file,…
Riverside County Third District Supervisor Jeff Stone will be at the Idyllwild Library from noon to 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27, and from 1 to 4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22, to meet with consitutents. He also will be at his Hemet office from 1 to 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24. To make an appointment, call…