A public agency has more than $3 million to distribute among low-income households in Riverside County to pay their utility bills and other essential services. The Community Action Partnership of Riverside County’s Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program helps with heating and cooling payments, along with water, sewer, trash, telephone, and …
Read More »Riverside recognized for LGBTQ inclusion
Riverside has received the highest score possible in a national survey regarding inclusion of LGBTQ individuals in municipal law, policy, and services. This marked the second year in a row that Riverside has improved its score in the Municipal Equality Index, according to a statement on the city’s website. The index …
Read More »Palm Springs program offers business rebates
Palm Springs’ Office of Sustainability is looking to help businesses during the economic downturn. The Sustainability Scholarship Program offers rebates of up to $750 to licensed businesses to help pay costs associated with sustainability-related expenses, according to a statement on the city’s website. Funds can be used for multiple items, …
Read More »Moreno Valley issues thank you for equipment donations
Moreno Valley has received what it called a “generous” donation of personal protective equipment from several corporations, and now the city is saying thank-you. PPE’s were received from Ford Motor Company, Proctor & Gamble, Amazon, and Deckers Outdoor Corporation, according to a statement on the city’s website. “We are deeply …
Read More »Riverside stops residential street sweeping
Riverside has temporarily stopped street-sweeping services in residential areas, a result of Gov. Gavin Newson’s regional “stay-at-home” order. Also, enforcement of parking violations related to street-sweeping have been suspended, according to a statement on the city’s website. Enforcement of other parking violations will also be relaxed. For example, vehicles parked …
Read More »Utility pays SB County $1.4 million
San Bernardino County has received a $1.4 million property tax payment from Pacific Gas & Electric Co. for the second half of 2020. The San Francisco-based public utility is paying $268 million in property taxes to the 50 counties where it owns property that provides gas and electric service to …
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