Senate Bill 393 will clamp down on boating under the influence By The Office of Sen. Jeff Stone Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed legislation authored by Sen. Jeff Stone, R-La Quinta, to allow boats driven by intoxicated individuals to be impounded for up to 30 days. Stone represents Idyllwild in the state senate. If a…
Virulent Newcastle Disease (vND) has made its way around Southern California in recent months. A contagious and fatal viral disease that affects the respiratory, nervous and digestive systems of birds and poultry, doesn’t harm humans if ingested. It is, however, killing chickens and other poultry by the hundreds. As of Oct. 4, 2019, the United…
Cannabis grows prohibited without county land-use permits By Office of Supervisor Chuck Washington The County of Riverside is reminding prospective cannabis growers that they must obtain land-use approvals in unincorporated areas before cultivating the plant for commercial purposes, according to a memo released a couple weeks ago. The document, which was issued in four languages,…
Agreement will increase pay for in-home supportive services providers By Riverside County Board of SupervisorsContributed On Oct. 8, the Riverside County Board of Supervisors ratified an employment agreement with United Domestic Workers (UDW), AFCSME Local 3930. The agreement memorializes the current wage of in-home supportive services (IHSS) workers, which was increased to $12 an hour…
By United States Department of Agriculture Contributed On Oct. 11, YOUBITE, LLC, a Camarillo, Calif. establishment, recalled approximately 7,197 pounds of raw and ready-to-eat pork sausage and turkey sausage products that contain either natural sheep or natural pork casings that were not declared on the product label, the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food…
By Riverside County Office of EducationContributed The daughter of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., a celebrity teen coach, and a professional drummer will highlight the motivational lineup of speakers set for the Riverside County Student Unity Conference on Tuesday, Oct. 29, at the Riverside Convention Center, 3637 5th Street, Riverside. “The Student Unity Conference is…
By Caltrans, District 8Contributed The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is alerting the traveling public that power companies may shut off at-risk power lines to prevent sparking wildfires during wind and heat events this fire season. That could mean no power for long periods, from mountainous regions to urban areas. These power outages are known…
By the Office of Riverside County Third District Supervisor Chuck Washington Contributed Riverside County Third District Supervisor Chuck Washington is seeking applicants to serve on the fair board. Members of the fair board counsel and advise the Riverside County Board of Supervisors on administrative and policy matters related to Riverside County’s National Date Festival, which…
By the Office of Gov. Gavin NewsomContributed Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a series of bills aimed at improving California’s wildfire prevention, mitigation and response efforts and continuing progress toward its clean energy goals. The 22 bills cover various areas for a comprehensive approach to these issues, and reflect recommendations in the Governor’s Strike Force report…
By The Office of Congressman Raul Ruiz Contributed On Sept. 26, Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr., NJ-06, and Rep. Raul Ruiz, M.D., D-Palm Desert, introduced two bills to address health disparities in Native American communities. Far too many tribal members still do not have access to the health care they need to…
