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Riverside Whistleblower Sues City Over Measure Z Ballot Language
A Riverside whistleblower has filed a lawsuit against the city alleging that the ballot language for the June 2 Measure Z election is biased and violates election code.
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As Enrollment Flattens At Most University Of California Campuses, It Surges At Riverside
In the fall, UC Riverside admitted its largest-ever entering class of freshmen and transfers. With many UC campuses facing physical capacity constraints, the system is relying on Riverside to continue growing.
Oversight Committee Says Riverside Unified Used Measure O Funds Appropriately Over Last Fiscal Year
An independent committee told the Riverside Unified School District Board of Education Thursday that its annual review of Measure O bond funds found the district had used the money in accordance with the law during the last fiscal year.
California Secretary Of State Says Sheriff’s Election Investigation ‘Not Normal Behavior’
The California Secretary of State’s Office Tuesday confirmed that the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office had seized the ballots from last November’s special statewide election on what it called “highly questionable allegations.”
Report Shows Riverside ‘Far Behind’ State Affordable Housing Requirements
The state, as part of the 2021 general plan update, said the city needed a total of 18,458 units, with that number split between four income brackets: very low, low, moderate and above moderate.
Opposing Teams Wear ‘Keep CBU Wrestling’ Shirts At Big 12 Tourney
This past weekend at the Big 12 Wrestling Championship, college wrestling teams from across the country wore “Keep CBU Wrestling” apparel in solidarity with the California Baptist University wrestling team.
Riverside County Supervisors Celebrate Women Of The Year
Supervisors last week honored the five Riverside County Women of the Year winners, a program started eight years ago by Board Chair Karen Spiegel.
Public Meeting Roundup — March 9-13
One of the best ways to get involved in your community is to attend public meetings of county, city and school district elected officials.
Supervisors Vote to Fill PVHD Board Vacancies By Election, Appointment
The Riverside County Board of Supervisors this week voted to fill a pair of vacancies on the Palo Verde Healthcare District Board of Directors by both election and appointment.
Riverside Begins Search For City’s First Inspector General
Three months after voting to formally create the Office of the Inspector General, overwhelmingly approved by voters in 2024, the city of Riverside announced Tuesday the search for a candidate…
Riverside Voters To Decide Future Of Measure Z Sales Tax In June
Riverside voters will soon decide whether to increase sales tax in the city to cover the cost of improving the city’s fire department.
ACLU, Law Firm Reps Urge Riverside To Reconsider Affordable Housing Vote
Representatives from three nonprofit law firms said the Riverside City Council’s decision to reject millions in state grant funding for an affordable housing project violated the law and could leave…
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