CPUC to decide Smart Meter opt out

Not before Jan. 12, 2012, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) will act on its Smart Meter opt-out proposal. On Nov. 22, the CPUC...

Fire fee raised before its collected

Like a puff of smoke from a magician’s hat, the state fire fee has already been raised before anyone has paid the original fee...

Anza takes small step toward water management

Anza Valley’s future development hinges on water availability and a plan to maintain its sustainability. The pristine and relatively undeveloped valley is classified as...

County Corner: Nov. 24, 2011

Light pollution The Board of Supervisors postponed action on the draft ordinance to control light trespass. The board scheduled a public hearing at its Oct....

California budget deficit could trigger more school cuts

The worsening state budget is posing a significant threat to local school district budgets. Fortunately, Hemet Unified School District (HUSD) has the wherewithal to...

News from Idyllwild area fire agencies

Forest Service lifts fire restrictions With recent rain across the southland, forest officials on the San Bernardino National Forest reduced fire restrictions effective today...

Final Palms to Pines sessions next week

The fifth and last sessions in a series of Palms to Pines workshops will be held next week. At this workshop, the draft Corridor...

Riverside County budget erodes to 2004 levels

The Board of Supervisors heard the details of acting County Executive Larry Parrish’s recommendations for the 2012-2013 budget. Significant operating budget reductions and the...

County Corner: Nov. 10, 2011

Light pollution John Tavaglione, Riverside County supervisor (2nd District), has introduced a proposed ordinance to regulate outdoor lighting. The proposal will be on the Board...

Riverside County budget continues to deteriorate

After a quarter of the fiscal year, the Riverside County budget problems have not improved and are slightly worse, according to interim County Executive...
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