City / County News

Victorville will host a public meeting regarding its street vendor regulations. The session, which will be conducted by the San Bernardino County Department of Public Health, is scheduled to be held May 16 at Victorville City Hall, according to a statement released by the city. Officials will discuss all updated …

California’s population grew slightly in 2023, the first time in three years the state has posted a year-over-year population gain. The state’s population grew by a little more than 67,000 residents, to 39.1 million, the California Department of Finance reported recently. That 0.17 percent increase is the result of a …

The internal audit division of Riverside County’s auditor-controller office has returned to full capacity. Auditor-Controller Ben J. Benoit recently announced his office has hired 10 new employees, which filled all of the division’s previously open positions, according to a statement on the county’s website. “I’m proud to announce that the …

Riverside County has approved a $580 million project that will combine behavioral health treatment, medical care and social services. The Riverside University Health System’s Wellness Village in Mead Valley will be developed on 19.4 acres at Harvill and Placentia avenues, an area with few medical facilities, according to a statement …

San Bernardino County has secured revenue that will complete Phase IV-A of the Santa Ana River Trail project. The board of supervisors recently approved a $6.8 million grant from the California State Coastal Conservancy that will pay for planning, design and construction, according to a statement on the county’s website. …

Murrieta, Fontana and Menifee have been ranked among the 20 safest cities in California by SafeWise magazine. The Inland Empire cities were ranked 16th, 17th and 18th respectively by the home and community safety publication. No other city in Riverside or San Bernardino counties made the list, which was based …