Gov. Jerry Brown signed legislation raising the legal age to smoke in California from 18 to 21 years. The exception is active-duty military personnel who may smoke at age 18. On Wednesday, May 4, Brown signed five new bills that all affect smoking within the state and become effective June 9. Other bills address regulation…
John Metroka Jr., one of five recently appointed members of the County Service Area 36 Advisory Council, has clear priorities for the kinds of recreational activities that could benefit all residents of the district. Metroka, a recently retired lieutenant with the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, believes recreation benefits all age groups. “I strongly believe physical…
While Shellie Milne trails her two opponents in fundraising, she remains confident she will be one of the top two vote-getters by the end of vote counting for the primary on June 7. “I’m always confident,” she said. “My message is getting out and resonates with more and more voters.” And her message begins with…
When Murrieta Mayor Randon Lane and family first moved to the Inland Empire from Santa Monica, they bought a new house in Murrieta. Lane said he had several flat tires in the first few weeks because of the bad condition of local roads. “When we moved here there were no good roads,” he related. His…
Randon Lane of Murrieta and Shellie Milne of Hemet, who are challenging Riverside County 3rd District Supv. Chuck Washington in the June 7 primary election, have taken diametrically different paths to financing their campaigns. The top two vote-getters will face off in the November general election. Washington has raised a total of $325,000 in contributions,…
Editor’s note: The seat for Riverside County’s 3rd District supervisor is on the June 7 primary ballot. Three candidates are seeking the seat Chuck Washington currently holds. The two challengers are Randon Lane of Murrieta and Shellie Milne of Hemet. The top two vote getters will compete on the November ballot and the winner will…
Unlike the 2015-16 El Niño, May flowers are expected to appear as forecasted. The anticipated blossoms will create a rainbow on the Hill, despite the winter temperatures and snow last week. Last week, the final April showers fell throughout the area, preparing the vegetation for spring. Nearly 0.6 inches fell at the U.S. Forest Service’s…
About 876,000 sample ballots and information pamphlets started going out to Riverside County voters last week for the presidential primary election on June 7. About half will be mailed initially, with the remainder sent by the end of next week. Voters may mark their selections on the sample ballot and use it as a guide…
Poll workers are needed at voting locations throughout Riverside County for the June 7 presidential primary election. No experience is required and the Registrar of Voters Office will provide training. Poll workers must attend a training class to familiarize themselves with election procedures and prepare to assist voters when the polls open at 7 a.m….
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. Raul Ruiz (D-Palm Desert) has the dominating and loudest voice. As of March 31, Ruiz has nearly $1.85 million in cash, awaiting the fall campaign. Two Republicans, state Sen. Jeff Stone…
