City / County News

Apple Valley has started reconstruction at Apple Valley Road and Highway 18, one of the town’s busiest intersections. The project, expected to be completed in late 2021, will widen the roads in all four directions, realign Apple Valley Road, reduce the north slope approaching the intersection and improve drainage, according …

Menifee is trying to make it easier for businesses and religious institutions to operate outside. Starting last week, certain businesses – including salons, barbershops, fitness centers, and churches that wish to hold outdoor services  – will be able to get an outdoor operating permit with little difficulty, according to a …

Riverside County elementary schools may now request permission to hold in-person classes. In-person classes have not been held in the county since last spring, when the Coronavirus began spreading and Gov. Gavin Newsom shut down classes statewide, according to a statement on the county’s website. The waivers are restricted to …

Moreno Valley broke ground Monday on what will be its 33rd park. Santiago Park will cover nearly four acres next to March Middle School, which is at 15800 Indian St., according to a statement on the city’s website. The park will include shade shelters, restroom, lighted trail path, playground, multi-use …

And the city will sell them park space so they can do it, but not everyone believes that’s a good idea. A local citizens group has formed to keep it from happening. The issue will be on the local ballot this fall. On Nov. 3, Upland voters will decide if …

Menifee has partnered with local businesses and the city’s chamber of commerce to get residents to shop locally. “Menifee Forward” will encourage residents to shop at Menifee businesses, especially during the COVID-19 crisis, according to a statement on the city’s website. “We have an enormous responsibility to our local businesses …