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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 caution around open water.
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Supervisor Medina Says He Intends To ‘Revisit’ Decision On Sheriff Oversight
The announcement came on the heels of a grand jury report calling for increased oversight of the sheriff’s department following a decade of record deaths in county jails.
Grand Jury Reports Zero In On Sheriff Oversight
The grand jury’s findings focused on a prior failed effort to consider the establishment of an independent committee, the handling of workplace discrimination complaints and in-custody deaths.
Riverside Vows To Reform CEDD Amid Internal Reports Alleging Toxic Work Environment
The city of Riverside said it plans to reform its Community and Economic Development Department after a 14-month internal investigation, made public last week, found the former director created a hostile work environment.
Riverside Council Adopts Budget, Cites Concerns With Long-Term Stability
The Riverside City Council Tuesday voted 6-1 to adopt the biennial budget. Councilmember Philip Falcone was the sole dissenter.
Riverside Police Department Rolling Out New AI-Powered Body Cameras
The Riverside Police Department is set to receive new body cameras equipped with several artificial intelligence features to assist officers in their work.
Ward 6 Candidate Luis Hernandez Declares Victory
Luis Hernandez, one of three Riverside City Council candidates running for Ward 6, last week declared victory as unofficial election results showed he had secured the necessary votes to win the seat outright.
Public Meeting Roundup — June 22-26
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 City Manager Mike Futrell Resigns; City Settles With Susan Freeman
The Riverside City Council announced Tuesday evening that City Manager Mike Futrell would part ways with the city in the coming weeks and that it had approved a settlement agreement…
Riverside Will Again Deploy Drones To Combat Illegal Fourth of July Fireworks
The city of Riverside and the Riverside Police Department are once again preparing to deploy drones throughout the Fourth of July weekend to enforce the city’s fireworks ban.
Susan Freeman Says Riverside Officials Violated Her Rights In Claim
Susan Freeman, a local business owner and wife of Riverside City Manager Mike Futrell, filed a claim last week alleging the city retaliated against her for criticizing public officials online,…
Public Meeting Roundup — June 15-19
One of the best ways to get involved in your community is to attend public meetings of county, city and school district elected officials.
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