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Moreno Valley to help residents during government shutdown

Federal funding will pay for major street upgrades in Riverside

Moreno Valley has approved a $30,000 program to help residents buy food during the government shutdown. Project Pantry will provide assistance to local food pantries and food distribution partners, including The Salvation Army, Power Speaks Louder, Inland Compassion, and Feeding America, according to a statement on the city’s website. “The …

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Applicants sought for council seat

Victorville is looking to fill the vacant seat on its city council. The council voted Nov. 5 to appoint someone to replace Debra Jones, who stepped down from the council in August for family reasons, according to a statement on the city’s website. A special election would have cost the …

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Riverside to help SNAP recipients

Riverside is providing $100,000 to residents who need help buying food because of the federal government shutdown. The funds, approved unanimously by the city council Nov. 4, will be distributed by the city and the Salvation Army Emergency Food Access Program to recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), …

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Plaza Theatre to hold open house

Plaza Theatre to hold open house

The soon-to-be-reopened Plaza Theatre in Palm Springs will host an open-house and block party Nov. 22. The event, which is scheduled to be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., is meant to showcase the restored downtown cultural landmark at 128 S. Palm Canyon Drive, according to a statement on …

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Judge rules in favor of Ontario in water dispute

Ontario is claiming victory in its battle with the Inland Empire Utilities Agency regarding the agency’s approval of the Chino Basin Program. San Bernardino County Superior Court Judge Donald Alvarez last month ruled in favor of Ontario’s challenge to the creation of the $985 million Chino Basin Program, a series …

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