U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Tidwell announced last week that the agency will begin night helicopter wildfire suppression operations this season in Southern California. “The re-introduction of Forest Service night helicopter firefighting operations in Southern California further establishes the agency’s commitment to protect lives and property in the region,” said Tidwell in a press release….

Monday (Aug. 15) is the deadline for voters to register and be eligible to cast a ballot in the Aug. 30 mail-ballot election. Voter registration forms are available at the Riverside County Registrar of Voters office or on the Internet at www.voteinfo.net. Forms also are available at libraries, post offices and city clerk offices throughout…

The Hemet Unified School District trustees approved the Second Interim Financial Report Tuesday night. However, it will be labeled as qualified since the future budget year 2013-14 does not meet criteria for adequate reserves. HUSD is more than half way through the current fiscal year 2011-12 and expects to have a $32.9 million surplus. But…