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Riverside Adopts Stricter Rules For Smoke Shops That Could Force Some To Close
Riverside took another step in placing stricter rules on local drug sales after the council voted 4-1 Tuesday to adopt new regulations on smoke shops that could force some to close their doors.
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Magnolia Corridor Motel Challenges Court Receivership Decision
An attorney for the owner of a motel on Magnolia Avenue said he would continue fighting a court order to assign a third-party agent to take control of the property, which the city called “substandard and hazardous.”
Perris Certifies Measure B Election Results Increasing City’s Sales Tax
The Perris City Council held a special meeting Tuesday to certify the results of the city’s June 2 special election for Measure B and establish the 1% general use sales tax as approved by voters.
Ward 6 Councilmember Luis Hernandez Sworn Into Office
The Riverside City Council held a special meeting Tuesday to swear in Luis Hernandez as the new Ward 6 council member, a role he will fill for the next four years.
Riverside County Supervisors Adopt $10.3B Budget For 2026-27 Fiscal Year
The Riverside County Supervisors last month unanimously voted to adopt the $10.3 billion budget for fiscal year 2026-27.
Supervisors Express Concern Over Proposed SDG&E Transmission Line Project
Supervisors last month raised significant concerns regarding the proposed Golden Pacific Powerlink Project, a San Diego Gas & Electric transmission line project preliminarily set to go through Southwest Riverside County.
Newsom’s Final Education Budget, By The Numbers
In his eighth and final budget, the tax gods continued to smile upon Gov. Gavin Newsom, enabling him to cement funding for signature programs he started while salving grumbling districts that are wincing over the financial impacts of declining enrollment.
Public Meeting Roundup — July 6-10
One of the best ways to get involved in your community is to attend public meetings of county, city and school district elected officials.
County Officials Urge Residents To Celebrate Safely This Independence Day
Saturday marks the 250th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence, and Riverside County officials are urging residents to celebrate safely by attending public fireworks displays and using…
Public Meeting Roundup — June 29 – July 3
One of the best ways to get involved in your community is to attend public meetings of county, city and school district elected officials.
Riverside County ROV Certifies Results Of June 2 Primary Election
Riverside County Registrar of Voters Art Tinoco Friday certified the results of the June 2 primary election, nearly a week before the July 2 deadline.
RUSD’s Adopted Budget Shows Increased State Funding, Final Year Of Deficit Spending
The Riverside Unified School District Board of Education Thursday voted unanimously to adopt its annual budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year, which starts July 1.
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