Nestande saves home brewers’ events
Last month, Gov. Jerry Brown signed Assembly Bill 2609 that local Assemblyman Brian Nestande authored, allowing home brewing associations, such as the American Homebrewers...
Pertussis epidemic remains strong
California’s and the nation’s current pertussis (whooping cough) epidemic has not abated as spring turned to summer.
“California is currently experiencing a pertussis epidemic …...
Forest Care program extended
The Forest Care Program has been granted another season to offer assistance to mountain communities.
Landowners within the San Bernardino National Forest still have...
Supervisors affirm public safety first priority
At its March 26 meeting, the county Board of Supervisor’s approved a “Roadmap for Public Safety.” This action preceded the board’s first budget hearings...
Perhaps some drought relief in sight
The summer’s rainstorms had little effect on drought conditions and current weather is unlikely to end the drought conditions this fall, although some relief...
Supervisors to see pit bull ordinance drafted
At its April 9 meeting, the board of supervisors authorized the department of animal services to draft a proposed ordinance to control the population...
Forest Service seeks public’s comment
The U.S. Forest Service announced last week that San Bernardino National Forest recreation managers will be seeking public comments on their proposals for the...
Lt. Chad Bianco yearning to be sheriff
The election of the next Riverside County sheriff is on the Nov. 6 ballot. Lt. Chad Bianco is challenging incumbent Stan Sniff. He was...
New California state fire fee approved
On Thursday, July 7, Gov. Jerry Brown signed legislation imposing a $150 annual fire protection fee on private property owners within State Responsibility Areas...
Board: Sheriff’s attitude toward consultant’s work at fault
The dueling press releases between the Riverside County’s Sheriff’s Department and the Executive Office did not pass quietly.
The Board of Supervisors clearly felt that...