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Moreno Valley has been named “Public Partner of the Year” by the Inland Empire Economic Partnership. Riverside County’s second-largest city was recognized for attracting jobs and fostering job creation, according a statement on the city’s website. Mayor Yxstian Gutierrez accepted the award Thursday at the partnership’s annual dinner and awards …

City Council takes action to try to stem a problem that’s likely to get worse before it gets better, according to officials. Riverside is stepping up its battle against homelessness. Last month, the city council voted to expand the city’s only homeless shelter in order to get more homeless people …

Palm Springs will hold a special community forum later this month, where residents will be able to share their views on how best to spend a $10 million state grant intended to fight homelessness in their city. The session is scheduled to be held at 5:30 p.m. Jan. 29 in …

Moreno Valley will host a hiring and education seminar next month regarding the 2020 U.S. Census. The session, scheduled for 10 a.m. to noon Feb. 1 at the city’s Conference & Recreation Center, is open to residents interested in working for, or learning about, the census, according a statement on …

Apple Valley will hold its first neighborhood cleanup of 2020 Jan. 18 at Lion’s Park. The event will last from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. or until the bins are filled, according to a statement on the town’s website. Items will be accepted for free, with all town residents encouraged …

Riverside has entered into a 15-year agreement with a solar panel company that will bring more renewable and affordable energy to the city. The Camino Solar plus Battery Energy Storage Project is expected to generate roughly 147,000 megawatt hours per year of renewable energy, according to a statement on the city’s …