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Santiago Park opens in Moreno Valley

Santiago Park opens in Moreno Valley

Moreno Valley has opened Santiago Park, the city’s 33rd park. Hundreds of residents joined Mayor Yxstian Gutierrez and the city council to the March 23 opening ceremony, according to a statement on the city’s website. “Moreno Valley’s parks serve as the beating heart of our city, Gutierrez said in the …

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SB County backs legislation aimed at illegal cannabis farming

SB County backs legislation aimed at illegal cannabis farming

San Bernardino County is sponsoring two state bills meant to stop illegal cannabis farming. AB 2728 and SB 1426 will increase fines for illegal cannabis farming, while holding accountable illegal cannabis cultivators who pollute groundwater, according to a statement one the county’s website. “Illegal cannabis farming is devastating the desert …

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Officials warn of more drought

Officials warn of more drought

California officials are calling on residents to further curtail their water use, as the state faces another year of severe drought. “California is well into its third year of drought, and with winter ending in a dry way, water conditions will get more challenging in coming months,” said Wade Crowfoot, …

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Victorville project will help homeless

Victorville project will help homeless

The $28 million Wellness Center Campus, scheduled to begin its first phase of construction next month, will provide medical and other services to people who have no place to live. The facility will be paid for by a grant from the state’s Homekey program.     Victorville is about to …

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Perris moves to district elections

Perris moves to district elections

Perris will now conduct its elections by district. The city council has ruled in favor of conducting its elections based on districts instead of at-large, according to a statement on the city’s website. Four maps were considered before the final version was adopted, a six-month process that included a public …

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Metrolink station to get upgrade

Metrolink station to get upgrade

Granite, a construction company based in Watsonville, has secured a $22 million contract to expand the Moreno Valley/March Field Metrolink Station. The program, which will upgrade the station’s track and platform, is being paid for by the Riverside County Transportation Commission, according to a statement. The expanded facility will be …

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