City / County News

San Bernardino County has been recognized by the California State Association of Counties for four social programs the county implemented within the past year. The programs involved teaching incarcerated youth about the judicial system, community outreach by law enforcement, helping families become self-sufficient and providing tax preparation for residents, according …

Riverside will mark the 15th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks Sunday with its annual “Day of Service.” The event, which will be held at the Ronald O. Loveridge Plaza at City Hall, 3900 Main St., will begin at 8:30 a.m. with music from the UC Riverside Pipe Band, according …

Moreno Valley will host its annual YouthFest Sept. 10. The event, a showcase for youth-oriented businesses and services, is scheduled to be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Community Park, 13380 Frederick St. Visitors will enjoy information booths, food vendors and entertainment and activities for children. The program …

Jurupa Valley residents are being asked to urge Gov. Jerry Brown to sign a Senate bill that would restore an estimated $5.5 million in state funding to the city. The money was diverted from Jurupa Valley in 2011, the year the community incorporated, according to a statement on the city’s …

The Yucaipa City Council has left intact a rent control ordinance that applies exclusively to the city’ 42 mobile home parks. By a 4-1 vote Monday, the council declined to change a provision in the ordinance that limits rent increases at those properties to 80 percent of the consumer price …

San Bernardino County is stepping up its effort to gather information from residents of unincorporated communities. Starting in September and ending next January, county officials will be “out in the field” soliciting input in a series of workshops in 15 communities, the first seven of which have already been scheduled: …