RivCo State Of The County Address Planned in December, Despite Concern

The Board of Supervisors allocated $75,000 for the upcoming "Riverside County State of the County" address, last held in 2018.

5-Acre Marijuana Facility Approved East Of Murrieta

The Riverside County Board of Supervisors signed off on Isen Garden LLC's requests for a conditional use permit and development agreement.

5-Acre Cannabis Cultivation Site Under Review East Of Murrieta

The location is currently zoned "rural residential," so if the cultivation operation is approved the designation would have to change.

Murrieta Planning Commissioner Appointed To City Council

Jon Levell was appointed to the District 1 seat.

Murrieta's West Side Poised For New Equestrian Community

The city paved the way for development off Hayes Avenue that would bring 35 new 1-acre estates to the area.

IRS Seizes Menifee Home, Public Bidding Starts Under $350K

The 2,916-square-foot home was seized for nonpayment of internal revenue tax, and now the public can buy it, the federal agency announced.

Local Emergency Declaration For Fairview Fire Ratified In RivCo

Tuesday's ratification by the Board of Supervisors was expected and sets up the county to receive state and federal aid to cover fire costs.

Offensive 'Sq___' Term Prompts Renaming Of Murrieta, Temecula Mountain

The move was part of a final vote by federal officials on replacement names for nearly 650 U.S. sites that contained the derogatory word.

Local Emergency Proclaimed By Riverside County Due To Fairview Fire

The emergency proclamation could help make the county eligible for potential federal and state assistance and cost reimbursement.

Riverside County Leaders Weigh In On Biden's Student Loan Debt Relief

GOP lawmakers expressed outrage while Democrats applauded the president's executive order.

Inflation Reduction Act: 5 Benefits For California Residents

The Inflation Reduction Act tackles issues including climate change, drought and the rising inflation costs of health care.

2 Southwest Riverside County GOP Lawmakers Blast Mar-A-Lago Search

Congressmen Darrell Issa, R-Temecula, and Ken Calvert, R-Corona, have long showed support for former President Donald Trump.

Recycled Water For French Valley Landscaping Getting Significant Boost

Pipeline work is slated to begin in the fall and wrap up in autumn 2023, according to the Perris-based EMWD.

Some Murrieta Property Owners To See Lower Tax Bills

Some Murrieta property owners will see average annual savings ranging between $337 and $605 per parcel per year on their property tax bills.

5,323 Riverside County Residents Getting Assessment On Their Tax Bills

The special assessments will hit residents in unincorporated areas who aren't paying their trash bills.

Federal Dollars Eyed For Murrieta Infrastructure Projects

Murrieta's Interstate 215/Keller Road Interchange Project and the city's emergency dispatch system are poised for federal funding.

Gun Violence Prevention Bill Gets Nays From Southwest RivCo Lawmakers

The bill is considered the most significant new federal legislation to address gun violence since the expired​ assault weapons ban​.

RivCo Supes Tentatively Adopt $7.47 Billion Budget

The total budget for county government in 2022-23 is 8% higher than last year, approved before the start of the fiscal year.

Will California Make Up For UC Riverside Being Less Popular With Out-Of-State Students?

Despite enrolling the most low-income undergraduate students UC Riverside is the least-funded UC campus.

RivCo DA, Sheriff, Fire Seeks From Supes To Cover Added Expenses: 2023

As pressure mounts to distribute Riverside County funds, county CEO Jeff Van Wagenen wants to close the coffers for a rainy day.

RivCo In 'Comfortable Financial Position' Going into Next Fiscal Year

The DA, Sheriff are seeking additional appropriations for 2022-23 fiscal year.

Murrieta Lawmaker Moves Closer To Becoming State Senator

Kelly Seyarto served multiple terms on the Murrieta City Council, was elected to the state Assembly in 2020, and a CA Senate seat is near.

Hestrin Takes Lead In Riverside County D.A. Race

The incumbent was first elected in June 2014.

Real-Time Results: Murrieta Primary Election 2022

The polls are closed in Murrieta, and voters have had their say on county, state, as well as U.S. Senate and congressional races.

What To Know On Election Day In Murrieta

Polls are open from 7 a.m. through 8 p.m. Tuesday.

Watchdog Group Eyeing Murrieta, Riverside County Polling Places

Riverside and San Diego counties are moving to a vote center election model starting with the primary election on Tuesday June 7, 2022.

Cyber Crime Hits City Of Murrieta Servers

The breach was discovered Monday morning and a forensics team continues working to bring resolution.

Remember When Temecula, Murrieta And Wildomar Would Flood?

Efforts to prevent future flooding of Murrieta Creek are still alive.

Amid Drought, Riverside County Water Agencies 'Well Positioned'

"Every local water agency and Californian needs to step up on conservation efforts," Gov. Gavin Newsom said this week.

California Bans Watering Of "Non-Functional" Ornamental Grass At Commercial, Industrial Buildings

"California is facing a drought crisis and every local water agency and Californian needs to step up on conservation efforts," Newsom said.

Homeless Count Drops In Murrieta, Across Southwest Riverside County

According to "Riverside County Point in Time Count"​ results released Tuesday, fewer homeless people are living on the streets.

Inmates Released From Jail Near Murrieta Still Get 'Free' Rides

The rides, funded by taxpayers, are aimed at preventing "loitering and criminal activity" in communities near county jails.

Riverside County Government Coffers Swell

There are no serious revenue shortfalls on horizon for Riverside County. Here's why.

Murrieta Residents Can Vote Early For June 2022 Election: Here's How

Voters are receiving their ballots in Murrieta mailboxes. Have you gotten yours? check out these important Primary Election Voting Dates.

Public 'Duped' About Plastics Recycling, CA Launches Investigation

Big oil companies "have promoted the myth" that we can recycle our way out of plastics pollution, according to the attorney general.

Trash Service Fee Hikes Proposed For Unincorporated Murrieta

The Board of Supervisors Tuesday set a May 10 public hearing on a series of proposed hikes to trash collection fees in unincorporated areas.

IRS Tax Deadline: How Some Riverside County Residents File For Free

IRS Free File is available for some county tax payers and Monday is the deadline to get your taxes filed. Here's what you should know.

All City Of Murrieta Employees Offered $1,000 To $500 In Retention Pay

The one-time payout is coming from the city's allocation of federal American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 funding.

Food Prices Rise By Nearly 10 Percent Compared To Year Ago In RivCo

Figures from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics were released Tuesday.

Contract With Lobbying Firm Extended By Riverside County

The board signed off on the $174,396 agreement with Washington, D.C.-based Kadesh & Associates LLC.