With graduations galore in June, Southern California Edison and Alin Party Supply urge secured balloons amid record power outages and potential safety hazards. In his profession, Ivan Medina doesn’t have a weight problem. And that’s music to the ears of Southern California Edison. That’s because Medina, senior assistant manager at Alin Party Supply, and his…
Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” ARF family members wondered why they hadn’t yet found their forever homes. Panther: Wow. I think things have stagnated. Indigo: I agree. No adoptions in the last couple of weeks. What’s up with that? Panther: I don’t know. You and I are so friendly, warming up to…
Riverside County residents with backyard chickens, and people with other birds, should take steps to protect the animals from virulent Newcastle disease, county agricultural officials urged last week. The disease has not been identified in Riverside County but recent outbreaks in Southern California demonstrate the need for precautions. “This disease is so virulent it could…
Wildfire risk and forest health were the topics that Interim Chief of the U.S. Forest Service Victoria Christiansen testified about at a House of Representatives Natural Resources Committee hearing last week. She told members of the Federal Lands Subcommittee, “Early predictions indicate that 2018 will likely be another challenging wildfire year. According to the forecast…
Although the total Riverside County budget exceeds $5.5 billion, the Board of Supervisors has direct and authoritative control over less than 20 percent. For fiscal year 2018-19, which begins in less than a month, the “discretionary” portion of spending will be $799.5 million. Regardless of whether one looks at the total county budget, the general…
Sheriff’s log The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Hemet Station responded to the following calls Sunday to Saturday, June 3 to 9. Idyllwild • June 3 — Miscellaneous criminal, 1:01 a.m., Cedar St. Handled by deputy. • June 3 — Found property, 1:14 p.m., address undefined. Handled by deputy. • June 4 — Suspicious vehicle, 8:19…
70 years ago – 1948 Pala Indians had predicted 11 days of rain in May, but none fell. 65 years ago – 1953 Volunteers were asked to report to the Town Hall campfire area to build a platform and seats for the community campfire programs. 60 years ago – 1958 It was estimated that 25,000…
At 9 a.m. Friday, June 8, William Gibson, 59, of Anza, driving a black 2005 Ford Freestyle, was stopped at mile post 54.4 on Highway 74 and arrested by California Highway Patrol for suspicion of driving under the influence of a controlled substance. At 5:30 p.m. Friday, June 8, Desmond Marshall, 59, of San Jacinto,…
Saturday evening, a small fire (about two-thirds of an acre) started near the Bee Canyon Recreation Shooting Area, according to Zachary Behrens, public information officer for the San Bernardino National Forest. The fire was extinguished and did not spread. The U.S. Forest Service attack included Vista Grande Hotshots, eight engines, Helicopter 534 (from Heap’s Peak)…
California cardholders who receive CalFresh and CalWORKs benefits on Electronic Benefits Transfer cards should be aware of a temporary service outage at the end of June. The service outage will occur statewide. The EBT system will be out of service from 11 p.m. Saturday, June 23, to 11 p.m. Sunday, June 24, due to an…
