Lara Releases Next Wildfire Insurance Steps
Last week, Insurance Commissioner Richardo Lara released his plan toexpand homeowner fire insurance to areas threatened by high or very highrisk of...
County closes several areas due to possible wildfires
Several areas within Riverside County have been closed to public accessbecause of high potential fire danger. This is one of several steps...
County proposes increase salaries for supervisors and other elected officials
At its May 21 meeting and again at the June 4 meeting, the County Boardof Supervisors will approve two ordinances raising their...
CPUC approves fixed rates and lowers usage rate
Thursday, May 9, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC)unanimously approved a change in how large investor-owned utilities maybill for electricity in California.
Riverside County’s air is still polluted
At the end of April, the American Lung Association (ALA) released itslatest air quality report, “State of the Air 2024.” The results...
County and state have plan to increase paramedic staff
At its Dec. 12, 2023, meeting, the county board of supervisors asked thechief executive and Cal Fire to develop a strategy to...
Supervisors approve wellness guest ranch in Garner Valley
At its March 5 session, the Riverside County Board of Supervisorsunanimously approved a zoning change and conditional use permit (CUP)for developing a...
Current county revenues growing, future growth slowing
Riverside County CEO Jeff Van Wagenen delivered good news during hispresentation of the midyear review of Riverside County’s fiscal year(FY) 2023-24 budget...
Scams that start on social media
By Bridget SmallDivision of Consumer & Business Education
Scammers are hiding out on social media, using ads and offers...
Governor signs statewide COVID-19 tenant and landlord protection legislation
By the Office of Gov. Gavin NewsomContributed
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that he has signed...