Legislature may expand boards of supervisors for largest counties
The California State Senate may increase the number of county supervisors from five to seven for counties with populations greater than 2 million, including...
Is the complaint opposing the state fire fee a class action?: Court hearing begins...
On Friday, Aug. 7, the Superior Court in Sacramento will begin proceedings on the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association’s lawsuit opposing the State Responsibility Area...
Governor declares state emergency due to wildfires
On Friday, with numerous wildfires burning thousands of acres in Northern California, Gov. Jerry Brown proclaimed “… a state of emergency in California due...
County faces health challenges: Strategic Health Alliance Pursuing Equity stages forum
The Riverside County Department of Public Health convened more than 150 representatives of local organizations and officials from various governmental agencies Wednesday, July 22,...
Ruiz campaign still draws contributions
U.S. Rep. Dr. Raul Ruiz, less than halfway through his second term, continues to receive substantial campaign contributions. Through the end of June, Ruiz...
California Public Utilities Commission votes electricity rate revision: Residential rates will rise in gradual...
In a unanimous 5-0 vote on Friday, July 3, the California Public Utilities Commission voted to significantly change electricity pricing for many California users...
Lawmakers flying bills to keep drones out of wildfire air space
Inappropriate, wrongful, dangerous or threatening behavior often elicits response from government. And now, today’s ground-bounded air navigators have crossed the line. Last week, state...
Supervisors approve budget: Sheriff and DA will need more funds later
At the July 7 meeting, the Riverside County Board of Supervisors unanimously adopted a budget for fiscal 2015-16.
While the budget is currently balanced, several...
Results of community public health meetings to be shared
On April 14, the Riverside County Department of Public Health came to Idyllwild to discuss and listen for ideas to improve community health. This...
Mandatory vaccine bill signed by Gov. Brown
Gov. Jerry Brown has imposed strict vaccination rules on school children beginning next year.
Senate Bill 277, which revokes the vaccination exemption based on personal...