City / County News

The Morongo Band of Mission Indians has launched a ground ambulance and medical helicopter that will serve the Morongo reservation and communities across San Gorgonio Pass. The project – a partnership between the tribe and Global Medical Response, REACH Air Medical Services, and American Medical Response – is the first …

The state of California has thrown a wrench into San Bernardino’s plans to level the Carousel Mall and replace it with commercial and residential development. The Department of Housing and Community Development informed San Bernardino officials last month that the city violated four state laws in its most recent effort …

Riverside has updated its city council ward boundaries. More than one dozen maps were submitted during the past year by individuals, community groups, and the city’s consultant, Redistricting Partners, according to a statement on the city’s website. Council members approved the boundaries on March 28 with a 6-1 vote. Councilman …

Riverside County has joined a statewide effort by the California State Association of Counties meant to help reduce homelessness. The board of supervisors voted unanimously March 28 to assist the association in its efforts to bring about statewide legislation that would address homelessness throughout California, according to a statement on …

A groundbreaking ceremony was held March 28 at the future site of a skatepark in Hemet. Gibbel Park Skate Plaza will cost $2.2 million, most of which will come from the American Rescue Plan Act, according to a statement on the city’s website. C.S. Legacy Construction in Pomona is the …

Starting July 1, most stores in Perris that sell food will be required to provide healthy food and beverages in their checkout aisles. An ordinance passed recently by the city council applies to all stores larger than 2,500 square feet, according to a statement on the city’s website. The law …