Once again, this year’s high school students from State Sen. Jeff Stone’s 28th California Senate District are encouraged to propose legislation that may become law in California. “There ought to be a law” challenge is open to all high school students — grades nine through 12 — in the 28th Senate District. The contest encourages…
Covered Cal not waiting for federal guidance Despite the uncertainty of the Affordable Care Act’s future in Washington, Covered California’s Board of Directors took action last month to promote stability in the state’s individual health-insurance market. Although the U.S. Congress did not repeal the ACA, the Trump administration has not made any long-term commitments to…
Several customers of the Idyllwild Water District have reported receiving telephone calls allegedly originating from the IWD office. The caller ID is displayed at the IWD office number. When answered, the caller claims that they are with the water district. The caller then instructs or asks the listener to use their phone’s key pad to…
Editor’s note: This article is provided by NASA Space Place. With articles, activities, crafts, games, and lesson plans, NASA Space Place encourages everyone to get excited about science and technology. Visit spaceplace.nasa.gov to explore space and Earth science! By Linda Hermans-Killiam On July 4, 1997, NASA’s Mars Pathfinder landed on the surface of Mars. It…
By Trudy Lieberman Rural Health News Service This fall, the House of Representatives is likely to take up legislation passed by the Senate that gives terminally ill patients the right to try unproven, experimental drugs that are not yet on the market. Thirty-seven states have already passed similar legislation. All this may sound like terrific…
On Wednesday, Aug. 16, U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke announced that he will recommend no changes be made to the Sand to Snow National Monument. The monument, along with 26 other national monuments, were under review pursuant to President Donald Trump’s April Executive Order. He directed Zinke to review all national monuments established…
Judge grants review At the Aug. 18 hearing, the attorney for Cristin Conrad Smith, one of two defendants in the 2006 triple homicide in Pinyon Pines, filed a motion to move his trial in Riverside County Superior Court to juvenile court. Smith was a juvenile when the murders occurred. His lawyer, John Dolan of Indio,…
Last week, the Town Crier reported an active tuberculosis case affecting a Tahquitz High School student in Hemet. On Thursday, Aug. 17, Riverside County Public Health Officer Dr. Cameron Kaiser determined that tuberculosis test results from the clinic held at Tahquitz High School from approximately 150 students were within expected levels that health officials expect…
Rep. Dr. Raul Ruiz less than half way through his third term in the U.S. House of Representatives, continues to receive substantial campaign contributions. Through the end of June, Ruiz had $1.6 million in cash available. At this point two years ago, Ruiz had $690,000 available for his second re-election campaign. He went on to…
On Tuesday, Aug. 8, Riverside County health officials announced that a student at Tahquitz High School in Hemet had been diagnosed with active tuberculosis. The county public health officials worked with school representatives to identify students and staff who might have been exposed to the illness. The student is receiving treatment and is expected to…
