City / County News

Riverside County is reminding anyone considering growing cannabis for commercial use that they must first get land-use approvals in unincorporated areas before they can do so legally. The document, released recently in four languages, is part of the Riverside County Sheriffs  Department’s efforts to eliminate illegal cannabis operations, according to …

The Riverside Transit Agency has received a good report card from the U.S. government. In its triennial review of the local transit agency, the Federal Transit Administration declared that the transportation service “is spending taxpayer dollars property and operating at an overall healthy level,” according to a statement released by …

Nominations are being accepted for the First 5 Riverside Champion for Children Award.  Forms and guidelines are available online at www.First5Riverside.org, with entries to be accepted until Nov. 1, according to a statement. The Champion for Children Award honors people and organizations whose leadership and advocacy embody the vision of F5R, a …

The San Bernardino Police Department has received a $485,000 grant that it will use for a one-year traffic enforcement and education program. The money from the California Office of Traffic Safety all help reduce road deaths and accidents, according to a statement. All grant-related activities will be conducted during the …

Eastvale will not be getting its own police department, at least not for now. After one year of deliberation, city officials have decided to continue to contract with the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department and not form its own police department “at this time,” according to a statement. Eastvale council members …

Ontario’s sixth annual Fall Fest is scheduled to be held Oct. 12 at the Ontario Town Square, in the heart of downtown. The free one-day event will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and will feature live music, retail, craft vendors, a petting zoo, pony rides, bumper cars …