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More than 100 elected officials from throughout California, including more than 20 from the Inland Empire, have formally declared their opposition to Proposition 21. The list includes county supervisors, mayors, city council members, city clerks, and board members, according to a statement. If passed, Prop. 21 would allow local governments …

Moreno Valley has been named a “Clean Energy Champion” city by Southern California Edison. The public utility recognized the city for its conversion of more than 9,400 streetlights to brighter, energy-efficient LEDs, according to a statement on the city’s website. That project saves more than 2.5 million kilowatt hours a …

Two hundred and seventy-four more people in San Bernardino County have tested positive for COVID-19. There were 962 county deaths as of Saturday, and county officials reported no more Sunday, according to multiple reports.  An average of 5.3 deaths per day were reported last week. Also, 170 confirmed cases and …

Riverside reopened more city facilities Tuesday that were closed because of COVID-19. In-person public comments also returned to city council meetings – the council met at 1 p.m. Tuesday at City Hall – although city officials will continue to provide virtual services, and email statements will still be accepted, according …

Walter Hood, a renowned landscape artist and architect, will design and construct San Bernardino’s Dec. 2 Memorial, which will honor the 14 people who died in the city terrorist attacks on that date in 2015. The memorial will also honor the first responders who were called to the attack scene …

Palm Springs City Manager David H. Ready has announced his retirement. After nearly 21 years on the job, Ready will step down Dec. 31, according to a statement on the city’s website. “Serving the residents of Palm Springs has been an honor and a privilege,” Ready said in the statement. …