Blood Moon rises
Early Saturday morning, a rare “blood moon” lunar eclipse occurred and was visible for only 5 minutes — one of the shortest of the century.
Regional News
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Senate supports change for firefighting funds
On March 18, the U.S. Senate Appropriations Interior and Environment Subcommittee met with the chief of the U.S. Forest Service, Tom Tidwell, to discuss the agency’s fiscal 2015-16 budget request. During the hearing, several questions were asked about how the Forest Service funds the cost of firefighting when it exceeds appropriate levels and other firefighting…
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Congressman and wife welcome twins to family
On Monday, March 23, Monica Ruiz, wife of Rep. Dr. Raul Ruiz (D-Palm Desert), gave birth to twin daughters — Sky and Sage. Ruiz released the following statement that afternoon: “Monica and I welcomed two healthy and happy daughters into our family. Words can’t express the overwhelming joy we feel. We are both grateful to…
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No snow precipitates governor’s executive order mandating water reductions
The continuing grip of the drought has resulted in a new executive order imposing mandatory water reductions throughout the state. On Wednesday, April 1, the Department of Water Resources recorded the lowest snowpack and within hours Gov. Jerry Brown signed the executive order. According to DWR, this “was the first time in 75 years of…
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County Fire introduces new format for ‘Notices of Violation’
Beginning April 1, the Riverside County Fire Hazard Reduction Program will turn to a new format to notify parcel owners of a violation and to order abatement of hazardous vegetation. The newly designed “Notice of Violation” will come in the form of a 4-inch-by-6-inch postcard, designed to immediately grab the parcel owner’s attention. The new…
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Washington sworn in as new county supervisor
Charles Washington of Temecula was sworn in as the Riverside County 3rd District supervisor last week. Accompanying him during the ceremony were his wife Kathy and daughter Lindsey.
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Registration window for after-school program
Hemet Unified School District’s S.A.F.E. After School Program and “The Zone” Middle School Program announces the registration window for the 2015-16 school year. The S.A.F.E. program operates at all elementary sites and “The Zone” at middle schools in Hemet Unified School District. All HUSD after-school programs operate each day school is in session. Each program…
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Ruiz opens new Palm Desert office
The grand opening of Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz’s new Palm Desert office is at 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 31. The office is located at 43875 Washington Street, Suite F. The Indio and Palm Springs offices have been consolidated into the Palm Desert location. Constituents are invited to visit the new office location and meet Ruiz and…
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HHS wins in mock trial competition
The verdict is in, and Hemet High School has emerged victorious at the 32nd-annual Riverside County Mock Trial Competition held at the Historic Courthouse in downtown Riverside last Saturday.
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BOE lowers gasoline excise tax rate 6 cents
Last month, members of the California State Board of Equalization voted to lower the excise tax rate for gasoline by 6 cents beginning July 1. Since 2010, the “fuel tax swap” law has required the board to adjust this tax rate by March 1 of each year. The excise tax rate on gasoline will be…
