Kealy’s campaign relies on personal loan
Republican candidate Dwight Kealy, running for the U.S. Congressional District 36 seat, filed his first campaign documents earlier this month. Kealy entered the race...
From HIV to puppy mills, new laws for California
But beach smoking ban vetoed
The most recent California legislative session ended Sept. 30. California legislators were busy during the final weeks and passed hundreds...
County shifts environmental projects back to state
The continuing clean-up of the underground storage tank at the Idyllwild Chevron site is one of 13 projects that have been transferred to the...
County Fire Chief Closes Hazardous Hiking Areas Due to Fire Danger
On the recommendation of Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Chief John Hawkins, the Board of Supervisors, at its June 2 meeting, approved the closure of...
County and unions unable to find agreement: County imposes settlement on SEIU, will...
Two unions — Laborers’ International Union of North America, Local 777, and Service Employees International Union, Local 721 — represent about two-thirds...
Manzanita Fire fully contained
Friday evening, June 30, Cal Fire and Riverside County Fire Department announced full containment of the Manzanita Fire, which started burning Monday, June 26.
The...
Several cities consider joint powers for police services
Seventeen cities, and one Indian Tribe, contract with the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department for police services. In the past several years, as the county’s...
Scams will follow new COVID-19 rescue plan
By Jennifer LeachAssociate director, Division of Consumer and Business Education
The pandemic is still taking a toll on every...
Public hearing for county board redistricting Sept. 28
A public hearing for the Riverside County Board of Supervisors’ redistricting efforts is set for Tuesday, Sept. 28. Community members are invited...
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...