Banning, Beaumont Voter Guide: What's On The Nov. 3, 2026, Ballot, Voting, & More

From where to cast an early ballot to deciding on local and statewide candidates — here's your voter guide for the two cities.

Program That Helps Homeless Find Work Expands In Pass Area

Participants work 20 hours a week while getting paid to work on beautification projects across the Pass Area.

Wild Animal Scat Being Tracked In Preparation For 2 Planned Wildlife Overcrossings Near Joshua Tree

Researchers have enlisted Rogue Detection Teams, an organization that pairs rescue dogs trained to detect specific wildlife scat.

Banning City Council Adopts 'Transitional' Budget Amid Financial Distress

Mayor Richard Royce said the city has "made big strides" over the year with a new strategic plan and leadership.

RivCo Sheriff Ordered To Return Seized Ballots

The case stemmed from the sheriff's investigation into alleged fraud in the Proposition 50 special election.

Banning Sportsman's Club To Continue As Training Ground For County Probation Department

The club, located at 250 Mias Canyon Rd., has been licensed for use by the probation department since Oct. 22, 2019.

Anti-Sex Trafficking Training Sessions OK'd For Riverside County Department Of Public Social Services

The series is a proprietary, survivor-led human trafficking prevention curriculum designed for pre-teens and teens, according to DPSS.

Veterinary School Being Considered For UC Riverside Campus

A feasibility study will evaluate the academic, operational, spatial, and financial requirements needed to launch a UCR veterinary program.

Banning's Outlook 'Remains Negative,' City Says Following Credit Agency's Report

The city said both reports from S&P "identify a path back to a stable outlook."

Beaumont Youth Council Delivers First Report To City Council For New School Year

The current Beaumont Youth Council was formed after students applied by the Aug. 25 deadline.

Woman Sues Beaumont Police Over Alleged Sexual Abuse By Officer

Attorneys for the woman filed the civil action in U.S. District Court in downtown Los Angeles Thursday.

Riverside County Airports Awarded Funds For Multiple Projects

Five airports in Riverside County will be awarded a total of $8.5 million, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Board Declines To Adopt Majority Of Grand Jury's Recommendations For RivCo Jails

None of the supervisors offered individual responses to the grand jury, Executive Office or sheriff's reports.

Decision On Digital Billboard Ordinance In Beaumont Delayed Until Possibly Next Year

City staff said the item will likely return to the planning commission within six months.

Banning Mayor Hosting Town Hall Sept. 14 To Discuss Future Of The City

City Manager Elizabeth Gibbs will also be in attendance as a guest, the city said.

$52.9M Allocated For Seismic Upgrades At Riverside University Medical Center Campus

The county is under a deadline of Jan. 1, 2030, to complete the seismic work, making the project of "extreme importance," officials said.

Beaumont To Begin Regulating E-Bikes, E-Scooters, E-Motos

On Tuesday, the Beaumont City Council is expected to sign off on a new ordinance that regulates how the vehicles can be operated.

City Of Banning Responds To RivCo DA's Request For Utility's Records

The records request comes months after a Grand Jury report which said Banning Electric Utility customers were "double-billed monthly."

Banning Mayor Announces City Is 'Cash Poor,' 74 Jobs Could Be Eliminated

Royce said the city collects about $942 per person in general fund operating revenues compared to nearby cities that collect about $1,430.

Beaumont Planning Commission Delays Consideration Of Digital Billboards

Last year, the city council directed staff to explore if digital billboards should come to Beaumont.

Banning Mayor Says Opportunity Zones Could Shape The Next 10 Years Of Investment

The city recommended five eligible census tracts in priority order, officials said.

Beaumont Rethinks Its Ban On Digital Billboards

The Beaumont Planning Commission is mulling whether the city should pivot from the ban and adopt regulations allowing the electronic signs.

Ontario Residents Demand Transparency After Mayor Pro Tem's House Raided By FBI Agents

"I have never been named the suspect, the subject, the target of any investigation," Alan Wapner said during the meeting.

Inhumane Slaughter Investigation Underway In Riverside County

Shahnawaz Ranch follows halal, a type of ritual slaughter observed by Muslims.

Banning's Historic Preservation Commission Considers Changes To Ordinance

The city said staff from its Community Development department have been working for months on potential amendments.

Contract Calls For Beaumont USD To Pay More Than $2.3 Million For 3 School Resource Officers

The contract period is three years.

Beaumont Announces 5 Seats Open For Upcoming Election

The nomination period for incumbents will begin July 13.

Funding Continues For 3 Riverside County Homeless Shelters

The Riverside County Board of Supervisors signed off Tuesday on the $1.21 million funding request.

Beaumont Releases Draft Application For Prohousing Designation Program

City officials asked the community to review the draft application and share their feedback within 30 days.

City Of Beaumont's Payroll Exceeded $26 Million In 2025, State Records Show

The number of city employees on the payroll last year stood at 310.

'We Welcome Scrutiny' Banning's Fiscal Recovery Begins As City Declares Fiscal Emergency

City officials say Banning has already adopted a strategic plan, declared a fiscal emergency and begun a financial recovery effort.

Community Advocate Jim Mercado Launches Campaign For Beaumont City Council

Three Beaumont City Council seats are up for grabs in November.

Riverside County Voters To Decide Whether To Renew Transportation Funding Measure

If approved, the renewed half-cent sales tax will fund further investments in transportation infrastructure and services.

Banning Planning Commission Looking To Fill Vacant Seats

Applications for the planning commission vacancies must be submitted to the city clerk's office by Friday.

Banning Officials Launch Investigation Into Unauthorized Use Of City Seal On Flyer

The mayor issued a formal statement denouncing the unauthorized use of the official city seal on the mailer which circulated to residents.

City Of Beaumont Gets Greenlight For Park Revitalization Project

The clearance made the City eligible for the $2.5 million Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership grant award.

RivCo Supervisors To Tackle Projected Deficit During Fiscal Year Budget Hearings

The proposed budget is slated for tentative approval on June 23.

Beaumont's New City Manager Sworn-In At Council Meeting

The city announced on May 8 that Boatman was selected as the new city manager.

Riverside County Election: Judicial Race Shows Paradise Leading

View Live Results: A RivCo public safety executive is leading over two defense attorneys in the election for the lone open judicial seat.

Election Day In Banning, Beaumont: What’s On The Ballot For June 2 Primary

Races to watch in Banning, Beaumont, and across Riverside County.

To Modify Pandemic Procedures and Reopen Services

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Suspension Of Jury Trials

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Suspension Of New Jury Trials To Continue Through January 29th

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Suspension Of Jury Trials

Law Offices of Soda & Greenberg remain open during this pandemic, continuing to monitor the latest Court updates. We are here for you.