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Riverside Departments Preparing For ‘Wet Winter’ Ahead Of Potentially Historic El Niño

Riverside’s Public Works Department, which is responsible for a myriad of city services, has started to prepare for potentially historic rains this winter.

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California General Election 2026: Statewide Results
We’re tracking races across the state, including races for governor, lieutenant governor, U.S. Congress and the California State Legislature.
Hemet Unified Puts $225M Bond Measure Before Voters
Hemet Unified School District is hoping voters will support Measure I, a $225 million bond initiative, this November to address critical facility needs across its campuses.
Resident Group Behind Sheriff’s Investigation Again Brings Election Concerns To Supervisors
Comments come after state-ordered forensic audit says REIT’s allegations of ballot discrepancy “unfounded.”
Public Meeting Roundup — November 2-6
One of the best ways to get involved in your community is to attend public meetings of county, city and school district elected officials.
How Much Do 2 Riverside City Council Elections Cost? New Campaign Filings Show About $600k
Latest filings show the four candidates running for two Riverside City Council seats have spent just under $600,000 combined.
Riverside County Reps Say Election Fair, Secure Amid Voter Fraud Claims
The tour and the press conference were held days after the ROV received a letter from the DOJ asking the department to withhold 1,355 mail-in ballots as part of a larger claim of voter fraud across the state.