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 …
Read More »Hearings will discuss shift to council districts
Palm Springs will hold public hearings on its plans to convert from an at-large to a district electoral system. That process, which will affect the city council as well as various boards and commissions, is expected to be completed before Dec. 31, according to a statement on the city’s website. …
Read More »Riverside in bottom half of fittest cities
Riverside ranked 62nd on this year’s Fitness Index published by the American College of Sports Medicine. The 11th annual index ranks the 100 largest cities in the United States based on 33 health behaviors, chronic diseases and community infrastructure, according to a statement released Tuesday. Riverside ranked behind Scottsdale, Ariz. …
Read More »County attorneys union riled up over political contributions
A rebellion is taking place at the heart of the San Bernardino County Public Attorneys Association (SBCPAA), the group that includes about 300 County Deputy District Attorneys, Public Defenders and Child Advocate Attorneys over the union leadership’s decision to support embattled district attorney Mike Ramos for re-election. Dozens of SBCPAA …
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