Riverside has decided how it will spend nearly $28 million it received recently from the Cares Act via the state of California. The plan, approved recently by the city council, includes $2.6 million for shelter beds, $3.6 million for rental help, $3.6 million for business assistance, and $3 million to …
Read More »Moreno Valley to give away masks
Starting this week, Moreno Valley will give away 175,000 masks to help residents battle COVID-19. Masks are available at participating grocery stores and will be distributed by the police, fire, code enforcement, and park ranger officials at some city events, according to a statement on the city’s website. Masks were obtained …
Read More »Apple Valley residents to vote in November on sales tax increase
Like several other Inland Empire municipalities, the High Desert town desperately needs to raise money to make up for the losses caused by COVID-19. But if it passes, will it raise enough to help? In the 32 years since it incorporated, the town of Apple Valley has never raised a …
Read More »SB County has new supplier for COVID-19 testing
San Bernardino County has contracted with a new company to ensure it has enough COVID-19 testing equipment. The county, which is asking all of its residents to get tested even if they’re not showing symptoms, has signed on with Fulgent Genetics, a Temple City testing company that provides diagnostic testing, …
Read More »Apple Valley reopens parks, some rec programs
Apple Valley has reopened its parks and ballfields and some recreation programs. The change was done in accordance with revised guidelines issued Monday by the state Department of Public Health, according to a statement on the town’s website. One recreation program that is back in play is the Distance-Learning Day …
Read More »Moreno Valley looks to clear animal shelter
The Moreno Valley Animal Shelter and NBC4/Telemundo will hold its annual “Clear the Shelters” event Aug. 15. The adoption fee for dogs and cats is $20, which in some cases will be a savings of $100 or more, according to a statement on the city’s website. Also, the shelter is …
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