Moreno Valley has balanced its books. The city’s overall budget for the 2019-’20 fiscal year, exceeds $256 million, including $113 million in its general fund, according to a statement. “Moreno Valley has approved a two-year balanced budget,” the statement reads. “Despite continued takeaways of local funds by the state and …
Read More »More mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus
Since May 30, 20 more mosquitoes in the Coachella Valley have tested positive for West Nile virus, according to a statement. Fifty seven mosquitoes from the Low Desert have tested positive for the virus in 2018, the most recorded in the region for this time of year the Coachella Valley …
Read More »Moreno Valley, local college partner to help students
Moreno Valley and Moreno Valley College are offering students a monthly stipend designed to help them stay in school. The program, MoVaLEARNS- Mayor’s Challenge, will provide students “in good standing” in the school’s Career and Technical Education Program with a $250-a-month allowance for eight months, according to a statement. Those …
Read More »SCAG to hold transportation meeting
The Southern California Association of Governments will hold a public meeting Tuesday in Riverside to discuss the future of Southern California transportation. The association, a metropolitan planning organization that covers six of the 10 counties in Southern California, is soliciting public opinion for Connect SoCal – the 2020-2045 Regional Transportation …
Read More »SB County celebrates credit upgrade
San Bernardino County’s credit rating has been upgraded by one of the top credit rating agencies in the United States. S&P Global changed the county’s rating from AA to AA+ following a review request by the board of supervisors, according to a statement. Board members submitted the request last month …
Read More »Fourth case of disease fatal to citrus found in Riverside
Citrus tree owners in Riverside are being asked to examine their trees for Huanglongbing (HLB), a disease that attacks and kills at tree’s vascular system. A fourth case of the condition was discovered in Riverside recently, on the same property where infected trees were first identified in 2017, according to …
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