Review board postpones Mills Act meeting
The Local Review Board was planning to hold a public session to discuss the Mills Act with property owners within the Idyllwild Historic Preservation...
Grand jury and county counsel in public legal fight
By J.P. Crumrine
News Editor
and Jack Clark
General Counsel
Disagreements about how the current Riverside County grand jury conducts interviews and investigations have evolved into public litigation...
County to deploy body cameras for sheriff’s deputies
On Friday, June 12, Riverside County Sheriff Stan Sniff approved using body cameras on deputies countywide. Deputies will have the discretion on when to...
Lawmakers consider important statutes
The California Legislature is considering several bills that will have major consequences throughout the state and on the Hill.
Assistance with dying
The Senate approved a...
Don’t Be Scammed: Check Scams …
Check scammers trick victims by mailing counterfeit checks in the victim’s name, claiming they overpaid for some service or purchase. The scammers then request...
Two vehicle fatalities
Travis Glauser, 37, of Palm Desert, was traveling eastbound on Highway 74 at about 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 4, when he lost control of...
Supervisor Washington appoints Ruthanne Taylor Berger to planning commission
Riverside County Supervisor Chuck Washington has selected Ruthanne Taylor Berger to fill the 3rd District’s open seat on the Riverside County Planning Commission.
Taylor Berger is...
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...
State revenues growing: Education benefits
On May 14, Gov. Jerry Brown announced revisions to his proposed 2015-16 state budget, boosting the General Fund expenditures to a total of $115.3...
County seeks special assessment to battle mosquitos
Residents of Riverside County’s unincorporated areas, including Idyllwild, will be asked to approve a special assessment in order to maintain the county’s pest control...