Eyes On Temecula Valley USD: Riverside County Election 2024

A Christian conservative political action committee has backed two candidates in the hope of resetting a controversial agenda.

Temecula Voters: How To Track Your Ballot In 2024

Thousands are registered to vote in Temecula. Here’s a step-by-step guide to track your votes.

'Urgent': Riverside County Gets $12M To Address Homeless Encampments

Riverside County was given $12.6 million, while San Bernardino has gotten $11 million to clear homeless encampments at Newsom's direction.

Riverside County To Hold 2024 State Of The County Address In Temecula

Some 700 residents are expected to attend the address at the Pechanga Resort, where opportunities, plans and issues will be discussed.

How To Register To Vote In Temecula

Here’s what you need to know about voter registration in Temecula ahead of the Nov. 5 election.

Rent Hikes, Rent Control: Californians Will Take A Stand

About 55% of the state's renters pay more than 30% of their income on rent and utilities; many spend half their paycheck on these expenses.

Ballot Boxes Open In Temecula: Find Yours

Here’s a list of ballot boxes in Temecula, where you can cast your votes for the Nov. 5 election.

New CA Law To Address Murder, Missing Persons On Indian Land

Law enforcement will be required to collect data on crimes that take place on Indian lands to address cases that have gone unresolved.

Temecula Election Guide: What’s On The Ballot, What To Know

As the 2024 election nears, here’s what to know about your ballot in Temecula.

Riverside County Sees Rise In Property Tax Roll: When Payments Are Due

The county can expect a 5.4% increase in the property roll this October. Find payment deadlines and more here.

Traffic In Temecula: City Scrutinizing Many Intersections

Which intersections are in dire need of traffic signals? The city hopes to come up with a comprehensive ranking list.

NAACP Branch 1034 Hosts City Council Candidates Forum

Candidates from seven Southwest Riverside cities attend

No More Plastic Bags At Grocery Stores Starting Jan. 1, 2026

The new law mandates that only paper bags, or a used bags brought by a customer, will be available at checkout counters.

Supes Sign Off On $1.6 Million In Appropriations

The appropriations will reduce the contingency cash balance from $7.5 million to $5.9 million, according to the Executive Office.

Homeownership Barriers For Temecula's Youth Under Review At City Hall

Can Temecula youth afford to live in their city when they are ready to buy? A City Council workshop is scheduled to discuss the barriers.

Animal Abusers Facing Strict Prohibition Starting Jan. 1 In California

The legislation is expected to be signed by the governor in the coming days.

Large Housing Development West Of Old Town Temecula Moving Forward

This week, the Temecula Planning Commission will review three proposed communities that are part of the 270-acre Altair Specific Plan.

NAACP Provides Opportunities to Hear from Local Candidates

Public is invited to three events for city council and congressional candidates

Rowdy Temecula Neighbors Could Find Themselves In Hot Water

What constitutes a public nuisance in Temecula? The city wants to further define it.

NAACP Branch 1034 Hosts City Council Candidates Forum

All residents of Lake Elsinore, Temecula, Murrieta, Menifee, Wildomar, Norco and Perris are invited to attend.

Riverside County Sheriff Bianco On Fox 11 Debate Stage

The sheriff and State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond will debate ahead of the 2026 gubernatorial election.

Temecula Stampede Parking Lot In Old Town To Close For 6 Months

The closure is needed to improve the lot, including reconfiguration and the addition of new parking spaces, pavement, asphalt, and lights.

RivCo Supes Scrutinize Waste Hauler Contract Renewals: Rates May Rise

"Be prepared to answer questions about rate increases," Supervisor Kevin Jeffries said ahead of a 5-0 initial hearing vote.

Riverside County's Chad Bianco Was CA's Highest Paid Sheriff In 2023

The state Controller's Office has published its 2023 "Government Compensation in California," which shows how taxpayer funds are spent.

Amid Criminal Inquiry, Temecula Bail Bondsman's Cannabis Store OK'd

Fausto Atilano, 61, of Temecula is facing 14 felony counts stemming from a state investigation. On Tuesday, his cannabis proposal was OK'd.

164 New Homes Planned For Corner Of De Portola, Butterfield Stage

The 42.64-acre project site is located at the southwest corner of De Portola and Butterfield Stage roads in Temecula.

$9.6 Billion 2024-25 Budget Tentatively Approved By RivCo Supervisors

The board will return to formally ratify the budget on June 25.

$9.6 Billion In Spending Proposed For RivCo During 2024-25 Fiscal Year

The proposed spending represents an 11.1% increase from the county's 2023-24's budget.

Ballot Counting Continues In Temecula Valley USD Recall Election

Election results will be updated daily until all ballots are counted.

Sheriff Chad Bianco: 'It's Time We Put A Felon In The White House'

Riverside County's top peace officer made the endorsement for Donald Trump while in uniform, which appears to violate state law.

Double-Digit Pay Hikes Tentatively Approved For RivCo Leaders

Only Supervisor Kevin Jeffries opposed the hikes, which he has consistently refused for himself since first elected in 2012.

Effort To Conserve Huge Swath Of Public Land In RivCo Gains Momentum

If President Joe Biden signs off, the area would become one of the largest land monuments in the continental United States.

Temecula Valley USD Special Recall Election: Registrar Issues Reminder

As of May 17, the Registrar of Voters had issued approximately 21,850 vote-by-mail ballots for the June 4 Special Recall Election.

Eric Trump To Headline Fundraiser In Temecula For Conservative PAC

Patrons will pay between $100 and $500 to enter the May 22 event at The Temecula Stampede and $1,000 for an Eric Trump meet-and-greet.

Free-Speech Restrictions, Antisemitism Tested In RivCo And Beyond

In a bipartisan move, Riverside County's Congressional members, along with their CA colleagues, helped pass the Antisemitism Awareness Act.

RivCo Takes Top Spot Amid CA's First Population Gain Since 2019

Nine of the state's 10 counties with populations over 1 million saw year-over-year increases in 2023. Riverside County had the largest.

Some Permit, Inspection Fees Eyed For Increase In Riverside County

A public hearing is scheduled to discuss the proposed increases to fees issued by the Department of Environmental Health.

Temecula To Pay More For Its Sheriff's Deputies

"This kind of increase is not unusual with increases in pensions, wages and other costs," Supervisor Kevin Jeffries said.

'Right' To Clean Air And Water Tested In California

The California Chamber of Commerce is opposed to a proposal that would enshrine the right in the state constitution.

Showdown Over Crime Fighting Comes To California, Again

A proposal to gut Proposition 47 is likely to be on November's statewide ballot and it reflects a shifting tenor about criminal justice.