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...
New initiatives could swamp California’s 2012 ballot
Although it is unlikely all will qualify, it is possible that 83 ballot initiatives and referenda could wind up on the November 2012 ballot....
Attorney general announces new state e-crime unit
California Attorney General Kamala Harris announced a new state e-crime unit designed to investigate and prosecute multijurisdictional cybercrimes. Prior to formation of the unit,...
Many new California laws for 2012
The California Legislature enacted about 750 laws during 2011. Some counted 745 and other reports say 760 laws were passed and signed by Gov....
Half-off traffic fines began Jan. 1
Who: For drivers with outstanding traffic tickets that were due to be paid in full before Jan. 1, 2009. All of the following also...
Supervisors decline to regulate recycled water
At the urging of Chairman Bob Buster (1st District), the Riverside County Board of Supervisors considered getting involved in future regulation of the use...
U.S. Forest Service 2012 budget passed
After a quarter of the federal fiscal year has transpired, President Barack Obama signed Public Law 112-74, which authorizes funding for federal agencies through...
Riverside County previews Hemet Service Center
At a dedicatory ceremony, 3rd District Supervisor Jeff Stone and other county officials lauded the many community needs that would be filled by the...
County Corner: Dec. 22, 2011
County executive
The search for a replacement for former County Executive Bill Luna is ongoing. Luna’s predecessor, Larry Parrish, has been the interim executive since...
Draft plan for Palms to Pines Scenic Byway available
A draft Corridor Management Plan is the result of five workshops over the past year ...