San Bernardino County has been recognized by the National Association of Counties for programs the county implemented to help children and seniors and to promote civic engagement. The county recently received 42 Achievement Awards from the Washington, D.C.,-based organization, according to a statement. Winners included the public health department, which …
Read More »Riverside County consulting contract has union up in arms
A $761,600 agreement has ballooned into a $41 million pact, and that has a prominent service employees union asking questions. In October 2015, Riverside County hired a global accounting firm to help it analyze how the county was spending money on public safety. At the time, its contract with KPMG …
Read More »Omnitrans to offer youth discount
For the second consecutive summer, Omnitrans will offer youth discounts. From June 1 through July 31, anyone 18 years old or younger will pay $1 per trip, according to a statement. Regular rates $1.75 and a one-day pass is $5. Young riders will be able to pay on board or …
Read More »Unions face difficult choice in County races
This election cycle presented some difficult choices for local public sector unions that often contribute heavily to races in order to influence the decision makers that determine their pay and benefits. The race between incumbent Janice Rutherford and Assemblyman Mark Steinorth created a dilemma as both were republicans Steinorth was …
Read More »Moreno Valley to recycle oil filters
Moreno Valley will hold a used oil filter exchange Saturday. The event, part of the city’s ongoing Keep Moreno Valley Beautiful campaign, is scheduled to be held from 9 a.m. to noon at O’Reilly’s Auto Parts, 15105 Perris Blvd., according to a statement on the city’s website. Residents who turn …
Read More »New city manager for Riverside
Al Zelinka has been named Riverside’s city manager. A six-year city employee, Zelinka was appointed by the city council Tuesday, according to a statement on the city’s website. He replaces interim City Manager Lee C. McDougal, who replaced John Russo after Russo was fired last month. Zelinka, currently the city’s …
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