Riverside ranked first in the nation in the recent Government Experience Awards, which recognize state, county and local governments that use technology to improve how residents and government interact with each other. The awards are presented by the Center for Digital Government in Folsom. They recognize states, cities and counties …
Read More »Cleanup of Palm Canyon wash to begin
The Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District will began moving debris Tuesday from the Palm Canyon Wash on the south end of Palm Springs. Work will be done from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays and is expected to be finished by March 31 of next year, according …
Read More »Riverside looks to fill boards and commissions
Riverside is asking residents to sign up for the boards and commissions that help shape city policies. The city’s 15 boards and commissions offer advice on policy decisions for the city, including general plan updates, building design, signs, parks and recreation, trees, traffic regulations, public utilities, ethics, street maintenance and …
Read More »City launches economic development survey
Fontana is conducting an online survey regarding economic development and community and housing needs. The 11-question online study, by the city’s department of housing and business development, is scheduled to close Oct. 30, according to a statement. Participants can select one of four options (no need, low need, moderate need …
Read More »Riverside County cracks down on illegal cannabis
Riverside County is reminding anyone considering growing cannabis for commercial use that they must first get land-use approvals in unincorporated areas before they can do so legally. The document, released recently in four languages, is part of the Riverside County Sheriffs Department’s efforts to eliminate illegal cannabis operations, according to …
Read More »Transit agency gets high marks from feds
The Riverside Transit Agency has received a good report card from the U.S. government. In its triennial review of the local transit agency, the Federal Transit Administration declared that the transportation service “is spending taxpayer dollars property and operating at an overall healthy level,” according to a statement released by …
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