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Prop 35 earmarks tax to Medi-Cal programs and providers

ByJP Crumrine

The official name for Proposition 35 is “Provides Permanent Funding forMedi-Cal Health Care Services.” California already has a “Managed Care Organization Provider” tax. Thisis imposed on the State’s health care plans, e.g., Aetna, KaiserPermanente, and others. It is generally based on the number of peoplewhom the plan covers, including those in Medi-Cal. The Legislature has…

Primary had close races, but not broad appeal

Primary had close races, but not broad appeal

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At 6 a.m., the tentative election results have one clear message. The Primary election was boring for California voters. Turnout was will be less than 40 percent. The Riverside County Registrar’s Office has counted about 193,000 ballots, which is 20 percent of registered voters. Another 123,000 remain to be counted, 102,000 of that total are…

Supervisors OK legal cannabis industry starting in 2019

Supervisors OK legal cannabis industry starting in 2019

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Cannabis activities, from growing to selling, will likely become legal in Riverside County in 2019. Despite opposition, the Board of Supervisors narrowly approved a revision to its current land-use ordinance, which would permit cannabis business throughout the unincorporated area of the county. The vote was 3-2. Supervisors John Tavaglione (2nd District) and Marion Ashley (4th…

New assistant head of school for Idyllwild Arts Academy

New assistant head of school for Idyllwild Arts Academy

ByIdyllwild Town Crier

Idyllwild Arts AcademyContributed Idyllwild Arts Foundation President Pamela Jordan and Idyllwild Arts Academy (IAA) Head of School Marianne Kent-Stoll announce that Dr. Jeanette Louise Yaryan will serve as assistant head of school of the academy starting July 1. A panel of academy administration, faculty and staff members interviewed three strong candidates and determined the strongest…