The Riverside County Library System depends on having a thoughtful, creative and engaged staff. It also encourages professional growth. The Riverside County Library System will hold its annual all-staff training day on Friday, Sept. 13. All county library branches will be closed for the day to enable staff to attend this important staff development training…

Gov. Gavin Newsom recently stated the state would open up June 15 if “vaccine supply is sufficient for Californians 16 years and older who wish to be inoculated” and hospitalization numbers remain low. He also said the June 15 date would be revisited, if needed. He recently stated he would not be ending the state…

Intent to increase federal funds for Medi-Cal The state is using emergency medical transports to garner funding increases for its Medi-Cal program from the federal government that will directly impact the Idyllwild Fire Department. This fall, the state Legislature passed and Gov. Jerry Brown signed Senate Bill 523 that will impose a quality-assurance fee on…

The April and spring to summer wildfire outlooks have been issued. The current dry spell raises the chances of possible wildfire in the Southern California mountains, according to all of the fire services. “There is also an increased risk in timber dominated fires across much of the mountainous areas during the summer months of 2025…