JP Crumrine
Forest Service budget increases wildfire support
The U.S. Forest Service’s (USFS) budget request of nearly $9 billion for fiscal year (FY) 2022-23 (starting Oct. 1, 2022) is $1.5...
State submits new recycling proposal
California’s Recycling Agency (CalRecycle) has submitted a proposal to increase credits for returns of recyclable containers. The...
Governor issues drought emergency order
California’s drought conditions show no sign of abating.
The water year that ended Sept. 30 was the second driest...
County approves election advisory committee
At its March 29 meeting, the Riverside County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved creating an election advisory committee. The committee, composed almost...
State auditor recommends changes to power lines to decrease wildfires
CPUC accepting; energy safety office — not so
As the number of wildfires and their sizes grow throughout...
Law makers consider gas price relief
Sunday, March 27, in California saw the average price for a gallon of regular gasoline at $5.91, nearly 40% higher than the...
Supervisors OK new mountain firefighting dip-tank
At its March 22 meeting, the Riverside County Board of Supervisors approved a request from the county fire department to purchase a...
Camp Ronald McDonald undergoing major renovation
The Riverside County Planning Commission unanimously approved revisions to the site plan at Camp Ronald McDonald in Mountain Center. The site in...
Gas increase relief considered
In California Sunday, March 20, the average price for a gallon of gasoline was $5.85, 37% higher than the national average. In...
More thoughts on STR draft Ordinance 927
Editor’s note: Riverside County’s Planning Department has proposed major changes to Ordinance 927, “Regulating Short Term Rentals” (STRs). The draft is available...