Riverside has updated its city council ward boundaries. More than one dozen maps were submitted during the past year by individuals, community groups, and the city’s consultant, Redistricting Partners, according to a statement on the city’s website. Council members approved the boundaries on March 28 with a 6-1 vote. Councilman …
Read More »RivCo joins statewide effort to battle homelessness
Riverside County has joined a statewide effort by the California State Association of Counties meant to help reduce homelessness. The board of supervisors voted unanimously March 28 to assist the association in its efforts to bring about statewide legislation that would address homelessness throughout California, according to a statement on …
Read More »Hemet breaks ground on skatepark
A groundbreaking ceremony was held March 28 at the future site of a skatepark in Hemet. Gibbel Park Skate Plaza will cost $2.2 million, most of which will come from the American Rescue Plan Act, according to a statement on the city’s website. C.S. Legacy Construction in Pomona is the …
Read More »Perris approves health food ordinance
Starting July 1, most stores in Perris that sell food will be required to provide healthy food and beverages in their checkout aisles. An ordinance passed recently by the city council applies to all stores larger than 2,500 square feet, according to a statement on the city’s website. The law …
Read More »Orange County firm to design VV police headquarters, city plaza
An Irvine architectural firm will design Victorville’s police station and civic plaza, both of which will be developed near city hall. LPA Inc. was one of 10 firms that bid on the $382,126 contract, which will be paid for with funds from the federal American Rescue Plan, according to a …
Read More »Inland entrepreneurship report to be released
The Inland Empire Center for Entrepreneurship will present its second annual State of Entrepreneurship report next week. The event is scheduled to be held from 5-7 p.m. March 30 at TopGolf in Ontario, 1050 N. Archibald Ave., according to a statement released Tuesday. “Entrepreneurship is vital for the economic success …
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