Juan Felipe Herrera was previously California's Poet Laureate. He's the second person from UCR to be named Poet Laureate.
The measure was defeated soundly in the city of Riverside and the final tally is not expect to change the outcome.
The California Legislature is trying to snuff out smoking by targeting the age group where most smoking begins.
The ballot measure would require anyone who proposed laws such as the 'Sodomite Suppression Act' to undergo sensitivity training.
The goal is to convert the facility, which has been decommissioned by the state, into a hub for community and public safety affairs.
Fighting fire at these locations would be challenging because of the rugged terrains.
One side of the debate say CAM is an effective way to deal with the humanitarian crisis in Central America, the other say it's amnesty .
The grants are for organizations that help the elderly and poor prepare their taxes.
The city of Beaumont released a statement in response to an investigation being launched by the California State Controller's Office.
It will now be called the Department of Waste Resources.
Last month, investigators from the FBI and District Attorney’s Office carried out raids at City Hall, seizing boxes full of documents.
Interim Administrative Services Director Dean Martin has been appointed to handle the duties of the City Manager while the search continues.
The bill is intended for bankrupt cities not to leave liabilities for other entities and residents.
Using water from the Colorado River is better for agriculture than local aquifers.
Six deputies were honored for their work during Correctional Officers' Week.
The board decided that with the additional funding from the state and other sources, the county's funding is not critical to the school.
Federal law prohibits moving migratory bird's nests.
'We have to face the reality that this drought may continue,' one agency head said.
Four panels on water, transportation, economic development and health will be convened featuring business and community leaders.
Riverside is one of 20 counties to receive funding for this program, which seeks to house 180 families by June 30.
Under California's law, only a person with doctor's prescription may grow marijuana and only for personal use.
May 3 - 9 is Wild Fire Awareness Week
The new building replaces the rundown, over crowded old courtroom building.
The audit examined operations related to IT’s Information Security Program, which focuses on protecting hardware, including network servers.
Owed parties have until Aug. 3 to file a claim. After that, the Board of Supervisors is expected to allocate the money to the general fund.
The governor announces that ambitious tunnel project is on, but the proposed area of delta to be restored has shrunk by more than half.
Local tourism bureau says "yes, we are."
Supervisor Kevin Jeffries took the lead in blocking the rate hike requested by Waste Management Inc.
Gov. Jerry Brown's executive order calls for California to reduce greenhouse gases to 40 percent below 1990 levels by 2030.
According to some supervisors, current efforts to alert residents about zoning and land-use modifications too often fall short.
The bill calls for funding 11 new judgeships to alleviate pressure on the criminal justice system.
An FBI raid, a special City Council meeting--it's been a wild week in Beaumont.
Citizens, city responds to service of search warrants by FBI and district attorney's office.
The bill’s sponsor, Assemblywoman Melissa Melendez, R-Lake Elsinore, said AB 289 exemplifies good government.
The council will meet at 4 p.m. today.
Following a measles outbreak, lawmakers are attempting to take away personal exemptions. What do you think?
The city released a statement into Wednesday's raid at city hall and Urban Logic.
San Bernardino County leaders concluded the payout would be less expensive than a lawsuit. Ten Deputies remain on leave since the beating.
“This bill mandates a statewide approach to hazardous waste collection,” said Supervisor John Benoit.
“Is this a permanent paradigm, or is it temporary? I don’t know," one supervisor said. "But whatever it is, we have to tackle it head-on.”