It’s illegal to relocate rattlesnakes
When asked what someone should do if they find a rattlesnake in their yard, California Department of Fish and Wildlife Biologist Kevin Brennan said,...
Gov. Brown releases 2015-16 budget proposal: Education receives significant attention
Gov. Jerry Brown proposed a $113.4 billion budget for the fiscal year 2015-16, which begins July 1, and is about $1.5 billion more than...
Covered California announces 2014 health plans
Covered California announced on May 23 the 13 diverse health insurance plans that will offer millions of Californians affordable, quality health care coverage beginning...
State laws that go into effect in 2014
During the 2012-13 legislative session that ended Sept. 30, the State Legislature passed and Gov. Jerry Brown signed nearly 800 bills or laws. Most...
Prop 1: Borrowing for veterans’ housing programs
Editor’s note: On Tuesday, Nov. 6, a general election for governor, lt. governor, and many other state and local offices will be held. Included...
Hemet school district STAR scores mixed
Earlier this month, the California Department of Education released the results of the spring Standardized Testing and Reporting. Statewide the scores fell slightly compared...
Ruiz fundraising continues to accelerate
Among politicians, candidates and campaign managers, money and cash are the “lingua franca.” In the race for California’s 36th Congressional District, incumbent Rep. Dr....
Air quality in Southern California the worst in U.S.
Sunny beaches, snow-capped mountains and bad air quality, California has it all. And Riverside and San Bernardino counties top the list for...
Don’t be scammed: phone scam/fraud …
During the month of November the Hemet Station of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department said several incidents were reported to authorities of a potential...
State budget balances depend on new taxes
Public safety and education in jeopardy
Gov. Jerry Brown announced his proposed 2012-13 budget last week. The $92.5 billion budget is balanced and could produce...