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San Bernardino County’s budget for the upcoming 2021-22 fiscal year projects a $19 million surplus in its general fund and sets aside $41 million for its general purpose fund. The $7.6 billion budget, which the board of supervisors approved earlier this month, is focused largely on helping the county recover …

A grand opening ceremony is scheduled to be held Jan. 26 for Riverside’s main public library. Festivities will begin at 10 a.m., after which the main doors will be opened and “family-friendly” activities will be held until 2 p.m., according to a statement on the city’s website. The new library, …

San Bernardino County has opened a facility that will supplement the county’s Juvenile Justice program. The project, which is part of the county’s behavioral health department, is expected to serve 400 to 900 families a year, according to a statement on the county’s website. It will provide health care for …

Ontario has begun an infrastructure improvement program that is expected to save the city $75 million in utility and operating costs. “Smart Ontario”  will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by more than 10,000 tons, enough to power 1,322 Ontario homes and the equivalent of removing1,850 cars from the road, according to …

Palm Springs VillageFest, the city’s Thursday night street fair that was suspended because of the pandemic, will resume July 1. With COVID-19 cases down, the city council voted May 27 to allow a smaller version of the popular street fair with safety protocols still in effect, according to a statement …

Riverside County’s executive office is recommending a $7 billion budget for fiscal year 2021-2022. Programs to be funded include social services, public works, community services, healthcare, and public safety, according to a statement on the county’s website. Approximately $950 million will cover general fund expenses, with $3 million designated for …