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City Assists Homeless Vets

City Assists Homeless Vets

Riverside has found housing for 89 homeless veterans in the city. The city’s effort began in June, after President Obama issued a challenge to U.S. mayors to find housing for homeless veterans in their communities, Phil Pitchford, spokesman for the city, said Tuesday. Riverside officials set a goal of finding …

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New Version of the Ontario Reign Already Having an Impact

New Version of the Ontario Reign Already Having an Impact

The local team is now part of the American Hockey League, which is only one step below the NHL. Attendance is up and several restaurants near the team’s home venue say their business is improving, but the team’s full economic impact likely won’t be known for several years. As of …

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Residents Asked to Inspect Drains

Residents Asked to Inspect Drains

Riverside is asking residents and businesses to keep the city’s storm drains clean during the rainy season. The Adopt-a-Drain program provides a website, adoptadrainriverside.com, where volunteers can sign up to remove trash and report back-ups at drains in commercial and residential areas, according to a statement. All volunteers agree to remove …

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State Meeting Water Regulation Goals

State Meeting Water Regulation Goals

Californians have reduced their water use by 26.3 percent since emergency regulations were implemented in June of last year. That means state residents and businesses are meeting Gov. Jerry Brown’s mandated reduction of water use by 25 percent per month, according to data released Monday by the state water resources …

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Inland Regional Center Reopens

Inland Regional Center

Employees at the Inland Regional Center returned to work Monday, one month after the terrorist shooting there that left 14 people dead and 22 people wounded. More than 500 people passed through the security fence and gates that surround the three-building complex at 1365 S. Waterman Ave. to go to …

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More Medical Pot for the Coachella Valley

More Medical Pot for the Coachella Valley

Palm Springs will soon have its sixth medical marijuana dispensary. Joy of Life Wellness Center is expected to open in about two weeks, although an exact opening date has not been determined, said Amy Blaisdell, city spokeswoman. The business will be located at 142 W. Oasis St, a site that …

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