Voepel supports bill to help fire disaster victims
Following the devastating fires in Northern and Southern California, a bi-partisan group of state Assembly members proposed legislation to waive certain government fees on...
Sustaining Readers — TC’s base and backbone
By Becky & Jack Clark
Co-publishers
In addition to Angels, Heroes, Patrons and Sponsors, the Town Crier now has more than 300 Sustaining Readers, including folk...
Governor increases rainy-day funds
Cautious about new program funding
No new programs, concern about future recession, and care for the poor and low-income were the primary themes last week...
Chief executive says ‘No alarm,’ but county reserves disappearing
The Riverside County budget beyond fiscal year 2017-18 appears to be in a very precarious position. Any major and unexpected budget expense may have...
Tribute to the Town Crier’s Patrons and Sponsors
By Becky and Jack Clark
Co-publishers
Nine Patrons and 60 Sponsors grace the Town Crier’s Membership list into this new year. These are folk with the...
Flu symptoms taxing local ambulance services/hospitals
Influenza is spreading and the toll is affecting local healthcare capabilities. Last week, hospitals in both Riverside and San Bernardino counties were overwhelmed with...
Park Service reduces fee-free entrance days
Other agencies announce free days
Not only are the National Park Service and other federal agencies proposing to raise entrance fees for use of the...
Bald eagle count Jan. 13
The U. S. Forest Service has scheduled one more bald eagle count for this winter. The count will be on Saturday morning, Jan. 13.
Two...
If your kids have electronic devices, read this
By Rosario Méndez
Attorney, Division of Consumer and Business Education
Federal Trade Commission
Did you buy electronic devices for your children this holiday season? I did —...
Incandescent light bulbs to be phased out
While the light at the end of the tunnel will continue to glow and flicker in 2018, incandescent light bulbs will cease to be...