211 Calls Continuing In Riverside County

"The 211 system provides assistance in connecting people with important resources and volunteer opportunities."

State Handing Out Mortgage Grants To RivCo Homeowners, Up To $80K

Up to $80,000 in past-due payments may be covered. The funds were made available under the federal 2021 American Rescue Plan Act.

'Teens Choose Vaccines Act': Riverside County Lawmakers Weigh In

The proposed law would pave the way for children as young as 12 to receive COVID-19 shots without first obtaining their parents' permission.

Bail Amounts For Undocumented Immigrants Reconsidered: RivCo

The federal government will now review a detainee's financial situation before setting bail. A federal judge in Riverside County signed off.

Riverside County Elections To Be Monitored By Volunteer Committee

Announcements regarding how to apply to sit on the committee were expected to be released soon.

Amid Drought Crisis, Newsom Pushes Calif. Water Suppliers To Ramp Up Conservation Efforts

The State Water Resources Control Board could look into banning the watering of decorative grass located adjacent to commercial buildings.

Riverside County Tourism Getting Funding Boost To Bring Visitors

The campaign will be funded entirely by 2021 American Rescue Plan Act funds.

Murrieta Fire & Rescue Gets New Chief

Bernard Molloy II is the 10th chief in Murrieta Fire & Rescue’s 75-year history.

Murrieta Traffic, Homelessness, Flooding: Feds Spending On Fixes

Congressman Ken Calvert secured $18.6 million for projects within his 42nd District, which includes Murrieta. Biden signed off Tuesday.

Crackdown On La Cresta Area 'Party Houses' Underway

A set of proposed amendments to the county's existing Short-Term Rental Ordinance was published Tuesday, and the public can weigh in.

Riverside County's Unfunded Pension Gap Closes

The county's unfunded pension gap is $2.24 billion, compared to $2.49 billion estimated in the prior year, according to county data.

CA's COVID State Of Emergency: RivCo Lawmaker Continues Pushback

Sen. Melissa Melendez has sought to end the governor's emergency use powers, and a hearing has been set.

RivCo's Microbusinesses Eligible For COVID Relief Grants

Up to 1,120 microbusinesses countywide may be eligible to receive assistance under the program.

De Luz Cannabis Grower Meets Brick Wall With Supes Permit Refusal

The RivCo Supes aren't behaving like a "neutral party" with De Luz Based Fuego Farms, the would-be commercial cannabis grower says.

Teen COVID Vaccination Without Consent: 2 RivCo Lawmakers Balk

If passed, state Senate Bill 866​ would permit teens to obtain COVID-19 vaccination without parental consent.

New Bill To Require Parents To Report Gun Ownership To Schools

The measure would mandate searches of backpacks and lockers once a threat of violence against a school is deemed credible.

'Exploding' Short-Term Rental Biz: RivCo Hires Firm To Assist

Riverside County is seeking to improve regulation of the fast-growing industry.

210-Unit Apartment Complex Gets Murrieta Planning Commission OK

The proposed Nutmeg Apartments would be located on the northeast corner of Washington Avenue and Nutmeg Street in Murrieta.

New Retail Center Proposed Near Murrieta, Temecula Can Move Ahead

A grocery store, retail store, tire shop, drive-thru restaurant, and a car wash are proposed for the project on Winchester Road.

1st Legal Cannabis Retailer Coming To Winchester

On Tuesday, the Riverside County Board of Supervisors unanimously gave a green light to the project.

1st Legal Marijuana Retailer Under Consideration For Winchester

If approved, the facility will be located at 28384 Winchester Road, near Taylor Street, just north of Diamond Valley Lake.

Affordable Housing Project Gets OK In Murrieta

The Murrieta Planning Commission gave its OK to the Adams Avenue Affordable Housing Community​ project, now City Council will weigh in.

Murrieta-Area Unemployment Rate Improves: New Data

The Riverside County unemployment rate improved recently, according to the newest figures.

Large Marijuana Complex Proposed Near Murrieta, Temecula Halted

The facility was proposed near the Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve.

Riverside County Sued Over Employee's COVID-19 Death

"The county, by deliberately refusing to institute common sense safety protocols, caused the death," according to the plaintiff's attorney.

New $90.86 Million Justice Center Headed For Menifee

A groundbreaking ceremony is set for Jan. 14, the same day that officials will break ground on a new $75.15 million courthouse in Indio.

Murrieta Facilities Close Amid COVID-19 Spread

City staff will still be working and all services will be available virtually or via phone, officials said.

Murrieta, Wildomar Eyed By Temecula Mayor Matt Rahn: Politics

Rahn is campaigning for the 71st Assembly District that includes Mission Viejo, Murrieta, Rancho Santa Margarita, Temecula and Wildomar.

Assemblymember Kelly Seyarto Of Murrieta Announces Senate Bid

If elected to the state Senate, Seyarto would serve all of Southwest Riverside County, as well as communities in three other counties.

Huge Hydroelectric Project Near Murrieta Blocked, But Not Dead

Despite a recent project dismissal by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, another LEAPS application is likely.

Murrieta Balks At Large Cannabis Facility Proposed For DeLuz

The city of Murrieta is urging the county to deny the project based on environmental concerns and worries about a potential crime spike.

Jonathan Ingram Appointed To Serve As Murrieta Mayor

Ingram will serve as mayor through 2022. Lisa DeForest will serve as mayor pro tem.

Volunteers Sought To Count Homeless People In Murrieta

Widespread participation from those who know their communities and who can communicate with the homeless is essential, organizers said.

Murrieta-Area Unemployment Rate Decreases: Latest Data

The Riverside County unemployment rate improved somewhat, according to the newest figures.

Allegations By Tortured RivCo Siblings Leads To More Review

A committee has been formed to help determine how the county can better protect vulnerable children and adults.

Wildomar, Menifee Join Murrieta, Temecula In District 3

Lake Elsinore will shift to District 2 as part of county redistricting efforts that were signed off on Tuesday.

Murrieta To Get New 'Neighbors' As Part Of County Redistricting

No matter how you slice it, Riverside County's District 3 will look different after redistricting.

Murrieta-Area Unemployment Rate Decreases: Latest Data

The Riverside County unemployment rate improved somewhat as fall approached.

Large-Scale Murrieta Hills Development Gets City's OK

The project proposed by Pulte Homes will bring up to 522 single-family residences, 228 condos/apartments, and commercial development.

972-Acre Murrieta Hills Project: City Poised To OK Development

Several important project approvals are up for consideration Tuesday.