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City / County News

State of the City Planned

Moreno Valley will hold its annual State of the City event Aug. 25 at the Moreno Valley Conference & Recreation Center. The event, which the city is hosting in partnership with the Moreno Valley Chamber of Commerce, will highlight the city’s recent accomplishments and planned initiatives, according to a statement. …

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Palm Springs Wants its Marilyn Back

Marilyn Monroe is returning to Palm Springs

Marilyn Monroe is returning to Palm Springs. The city council voted last week to bring back “Forever Marilyn,” the popular 26-foot-tall sculpture that was displayed downtown from 2012 to 2014, according to a statement on the city’s website. This time, the statue – which has been in New Jersey for …

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Tax to Appear on Riverside Ballot

Riverside City Council

The Riverside City Council voted Tuesday to place a measure on the Nov. 8 ballot that would raise the city’s sales tax by one cent. The proposal, formally known as the City of Riverside Public Safety and Vital City Services Measure, was approved 5-0, according to the city clerk’s office. …

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Public Festivals Planned

Public Festivals Planned

Two cities in the Inland Empire are preparing for community festivals this fall, one for the first time. La Quinta is scheduled to host Brew In LQ from noon to 5 p.m. Oct. 22 at SilverRock Resort, 79-179 Ahmanson Lane, according to a statement. The event, a first for the …

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Proposed Tax to Appear on Menifee Ballot

Ballot Measure Aims to Increase Public Safety

Menifee voters this fall will decide whether to approve a one-percent sales tax that would be used to pay for several public services, including more police officers and measures designed to relieve traffic congestion. The city council on Wednesday voted 5-0 to place the City of Menifee Public Safety, Traffic …

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Strapped for Funds, Inland Empire Cities Look to Levy Taxes

Strapped for Funds, Inland Empire Cities Look to Levy TaxesStrapped for Funds, Inland Empire Cities Look to Levy Taxes

Hemet and Temecula will have proposed sales tax increases on their local ballots this fall, and Riverside is considering doing the same. All three municipalities say they need more money to provide basic services, including police and fire protection. When Hemet voters enter the ballot box on Nov. 8, they …

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