City / County News

Riverside has been named one of the top five U.S. cities for innovation by an online publication. Governing magazine, which covers state and local government nationwide, named Riverside one of the top “Equipt to Innovate” cities, according to a statement. The survey measures how well cities perform in strategic planning …

Riverside wants to know what its residents would like to see in the city’s new main library. Public meetings where residents may voice their opinions are scheduled for 5 p.m. on June 15 and July 21 at the Art Pick City Council Chamber, Riverside City Hall, 3900 Main St. Riverside …

Riverside County is laying off 32 employees. Layoff notices were sent to 23 code enforcement officers and one member of the Transportation & Land Management Agency during the last week of May, according to multiple reports. Eight employees in the Supply and Printing Services Division were also let go, and …

Moreno Valley recently received a Merit Award from the Inland Empire chapter of the American Planning Association for its Nason Street Corridor Plan. City officials accepted the award during a ceremony last month at the Riverside Convention Center, according to a statement. The Nason Street Corridor Plan will extend south …

Perris has been recognized for its commitment to solar energy. The city recently received the Public Partner of the Year Award from the Inland Empire chapter of Grid Alternatives, a non-profit organization that promotes clean, renewable energy, according to a statement. Also, Perris Councilwoman Tonya Burke won the Sunshine Award …

Palm Springs will host the Neighborhoods, USA Annual Conference in May 2019. Neighborhoods, USA is a non-profit  organization that helps build stronger communities, mostly through the sharing of information, ideas and “best practices,” according to a statement on the city’s website. Palm Springs submitted its winning bid last month in …