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The Riverside Transit Agency is offering 25-cent rides during the summer to help people cope with high gas prices. The program, which will start June 11 and last through Aug. 31, applies to all fixed-route and GoMicro buses, according to a statement released by the agency. Two payment methods are …

San Bernardino County has opened a $125 million facility meant to improve response times to emergency calls. A ribbon-cutting was held June 2 at the Valley Communications Center, a 75,000-square-foot facility in San Bernardino that will be a hub for police, fire and other emergency calls countywide, according to a …

Riverside County’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2026-27 shows a county economy in flux. The $10.3 billion budget reflects a slowdown in revenue, an increase in operating costs, and a greater demand for services, according to statement on the county’s website. “Despite these challenges, the proposed spending plan continues to …

San Bernardino County has opened more early voting locations countywide for the June 2 primary. Voters may cast their ballot in person, or drop off their completed mail ballot, at any of the sites through Monday, June 1 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, as well as on Election …

Riverside has started a website meant to encourage more economic development with the city. The site, www.riversidebusiness.org, is “designed to accelerate business growth, attract investment, and strengthen support for the local business community,” according to a statement on the city’s website. The project was announced at the May 21 meeting …

Riverside County voters may cast their ballot for the state primary election at one of 21 voting centers through election day June 2. One hundred and thirty one additional polling places opened May 30, including five one super vote place in each of the five supervisorial districts, according to a …