By Sydney JohnsonEdSource As Covid-19 cases continue to soar in California, a majority of the State Board of Education is now in favor of pursuing a waiver from the federal government that would remove the obligation to carry out standardized testing for the second year in a row.The board is grappling with what to do…
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) responded to the newspaper’s inquiry regarding its current staffing levels and the status of the cadet academy.CHP Public Information Officer Matt Napier wrote in an email, “Effective Dec. 17, 2020, the CHP Academy has temporarily suspended cadet training.”CHP Commissioner Amanda Ray stated, “Cadets are critical to the CHP’s mission, however…
In early December, Southern California Edison (SCE), the largest subsidiary of Edison International, invoked a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) in the area. Most locations lost power by 9 a.m. Monday (Dec. 7) with power being restored to areas Tuesday evening. Power was not restored in Pine Cove until 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9.At that…
By Riverside CountyContributed Changes are coming to Prop. 13, California’s paramount property tax limitation measure that caps taxable property value increases, and homeowners who are over the age of 55, disabled, or victims of a natural disaster stand to benefit the most. Transfers between family members will also be affected.On Nov. 3, 2020, California voters…
The county of Riverside Emergency Management Department (EMD) told the newspaper the emergency siren alert system for the areas outside the Idyllwild Fire Protection District (IFPD) is in the stage of requesting proposals from vendors.IFPD has its siren at the station and hopes the siren will be up and working by the end of January.The…
By Lois C. GreismanElder justice coordinator, FTC If you, or someone you care about, lives in an assisted living facility or nursing home, read on. Because the bill funding the second round of Economic Impact Payments (EIPs) has now been signed into law. The money — right now, $600 per person who qualifies — is…
The state of California election results is certified. The newspaper previously reported the local results. Below is a chart outlining results by county and state for U.S. President, Assembly and state ballot measures.
By Riverside CountyContributed The holiday season always ends with plenty of returns and your Christmas tree is no exception. Return your natural Christmas tree to the ground it grew in by dropping it off at a Riverside County landfill to be recycled into a nutrient-rich soil amendment.Through the free Christmas tree drop-off program, natural trees…
By Karen HobbsAssistant director, Division of Consumer and Business Education, FTC “It’s been almost a month and we still don’t have our money. We’re broke and putting groceries on credit cards …” That’s just one of many customer reviews posted about the mobile banking app offered by Beam Financial Inc. and founder Yinan Du —…
California Department of Fish and WildlifeContributed California anglers can now purchase 2021 fishing licenses and related items directly through the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) website (https://www.ca.wildlifelicense.com/InternetSales/) or authorized license agents. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, license sales counters at CDFW offices remain temporarily closed to the public.The cost of a 2021 annual…
