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December 26, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Voices for Children this month named Sun City resident and Torrance Police Sergeant Ron Salary the 2025 Court Appointed Special Advocate of the Year for his dedicated service.
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Voices For Children Names Sun City Resident Ron Salary 2025 CASA Volunteer Of The Year
Voices for Children this month named Sun City resident and Torrance Police Sergeant Ron Salary the 2025 Court Appointed Special Advocate of the Year for his dedicated service.
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December 21, 2025 at 6:32 PM
The Riverside County Board of Supervisors Tuesday unanimously approved a massive 620-acre development in Thermal that is set to include a 223-acre equestrian center surrounded by hundreds of homes.
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Riverside County Supervisors Approve Thermal Equestrian Center Project
The Riverside County Board of Supervisors Tuesday unanimously approved a massive 620-acre development in Thermal that is set to include a 223-acre equestrian center surrounded by hundreds of homes.
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December 21, 2025 at 6:21 PM
The Palo Verde Healthcare District this week announced that it had secured a $4 million loan that will allow it to participate in a state funding program and opened applications to fill a vacancy on the PVHD board.
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Palo Verde Healthcare District Secures $4M Loan, Opens Applications For Board Vacancy
The Palo Verde Healthcare District this week announced that it had secured a $4 million loan that will allow it to participate in a state funding program and opened applications to fill a vacancy on t...
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December 21, 2025 at 1:44 AM
NEW: The Riverside County Registrar of Voters today certified a petition to conduct a special election to fill the Murrieta Valley Unified School District Board of Education Trustee Area 3 seat vacated by former Trustee Yvonne Munoz earlier this year.
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ROV Certifies Petition To Fill Murrieta Valley Unified Trustee Area 3 Seat By Special Election
The Riverside County Registrar of Voters today certified a petition to conduct a special election to fill the Murrieta Valley Unified School District Board of Education Trustee Area 3 seat vacated by ...
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December 20, 2025 at 2:05 AM
After originally proposing to hold three fewer meetings next year, the Riverside Unified School District Board of Education voted 4-2 December 18 to instead add seven workshops to the 2026 meeting calendar.
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RUSD To Hold Additional Meetings In 2026 To Study Student Achievement Data
After originally proposing to hold three fewer meetings next year, the Riverside Unified School District Board of Education voted 4-2 December 18 to instead add seven workshops to the 2026 meeting cal...
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December 19, 2025 at 8:53 PM
The Perris City Council this month approved a temporary, 45-day warehouse moratorium and took the first step in updating its industrial development standards.
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Perris City Council Approves 45-Day Warehouse Moratorium, Updates Development Standards
The Perris City Council this month approved a temporary, 45-day warehouse moratorium and took the first step in updating its industrial development standards.
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December 19, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Workers at an Amazon warehouse in Riverside walked out early Tuesday morning, launching their unionization drive to join the Teamsters and calling on the company to improve working conditions and increase pay.
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Amazon Workers Launch Unionization Campaign With Walkout, Picket Line
Workers at an Amazon warehouse in Riverside walked out early Tuesday morning, launching their unionization drive to join the Teamsters and calling on the company to improve working conditions and incr...
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December 18, 2025 at 12:14 AM
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December 17, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Over the weekend, the Riverside County Department of Animal Services, in partnership with the nonprofit Wings of Rescue, flew another 15 animals out of state in hopes of finding them a forever home.
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RCDAS Sends 15 More Animals To Seattle For Second Chance At Adoption
Over the weekend, the Riverside County Department of Animal Services, in partnership with the nonprofit Wings of Rescue, flew another 15 animals out of state in hopes of finding them a forever home.
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December 17, 2025 at 5:59 PM
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A note to our readers: There will be no office hours this afternoon due to the length of this meeting. My apologies for anyone who was planning to attend!

Final office hours of the year will be held Friday, December 19, from 1-3:30 p.m. at Back to the Grind in downtown Riverside.
I’m back out at the Riverside County Board of Supervisors meeting — the final one of the year — set to get underway in about five minutes.

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December 16, 2025 at 10:49 PM
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I’m back out at the Riverside County Board of Supervisors meeting — the final one of the year — set to get underway in about five minutes.

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December 16, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Approximately 45 residents walked up Mt. Rubidoux December 13 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Frank A. Miller Testimonial Peace Tower and Friendship Bridge.
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A Century Of Peace: Riverside Residents Celebrate Mt. Rubidoux Landmark
Approximately 45 residents walked up Mt. Rubidoux December 13 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Frank A. Miller Testimonial Peace Tower and Friendship Bridge.
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December 15, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Happy Monday!

We've got a number of public meetings happening across Riverside County this week in what will likely be the final public meeting roundup of the year.

Check out the full listing at the link below to see how you can get involved in your community!
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Public Meeting Roundup — December 15-19
One of the best ways to get involved in your community is to attend public meetings of county, city and school district elected officials.
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December 15, 2025 at 7:18 PM
The event struck a celebratory tone, recognizing the county’s achievements during the past year including enhancing access to public services through the county’s RivCo One program and renewed investments in infrastructure, education and housing.
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State Of The County Event Celebrates Investments In Infrastructure, Education, Housing
Riverside County Board of Supervisors Chair V. Manuel Pérez’s district played host to Thursday’s State of the County event at Acrisure Arena in Thousand Palms where he highlighted the county’s wins.
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December 12, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Cathedral City is seeking applicants to fill the District 3 City Council seat following the death of longtime Councilmember Mark Carnevale last month.
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Cathedral City Council Votes To Fill Vacancy By Appointment
Cathedral City is seeking applicants to fill the District 3 City Council seat following the death of longtime Councilmember Mark Carnevale last month.
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December 12, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Riverside shoppers are now able to earn rewards for shopping or dining at 500 different local shops through Open Rewards, a free mobile app.
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Riverside Launches App-Based Rewards Pilot Program To Support Local Businesses
Riverside shoppers are now able to earn rewards for shopping or dining at 500 different local shops through Open Rewards, a free mobile app.
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December 11, 2025 at 10:27 PM
The Riverside City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to approve revisions to the city’s code of ethics as part of the required annual review process.
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Riverside City Council Approves Changes To Ethics Board Procedures
The Riverside City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to approve revisions to the city’s code of ethics as part of the required annual review process.
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December 10, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Newly appointed Riverside County Fire Chief Robert Fish was sworn in Tuesday during the Riverside County Board of Supervisors meeting in an emotional ceremony.
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Riverside County Swears In New Fire Chief: ‘Chief Weiser, You Are Relieved’
Newly appointed Riverside County Fire Chief Robert Fish was sworn in Tuesday during the Riverside County Board of Supervisors meeting in an emotional ceremony.
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December 10, 2025 at 3:33 AM
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I am back out at the Riverside County Board of Supervisors meeting for the first time in a couple of weeks due to the Thanksgiving holiday. The meeting is set to get underway in a few minutes.

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December 9, 2025 at 5:27 PM
The Norco City Council last week voted to give the city manager the authority to approve discounted pet adoption fees when the shelter reaches capacity.
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Norco Council OKs Lower Pet Adoption Fees When Shelter Hits Capacity
The Norco City Council last week voted to give the city manager the authority to approve discounted pet adoption fees when the shelter reaches capacity.
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December 9, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Sofia Tsakanias, a 19-year-old Riverside native, is one of dozens of local artisans who regularly participate in Riverside Artswalk.
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Dispatches From Riverside County: Sofie Star
Sofia Tsakanias, a 19-year-old Riverside native, is one of dozens of local artisans who regularly participate in Riverside Artswalk.
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December 8, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Happy Monday! We've only got a few weeks left of 2025, but there are still plenty of public meetings happening!

Be sure to check out the full roundup at the link below to see how you can get involved in your community this week.
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Public Meeting Roundup — December 8-12
One of the best ways to get involved in your community is to attend public meetings of county, city and school district elected officials.
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December 8, 2025 at 9:40 PM
The Temecula Valley Unified School District board meeting ended abruptly Thursday night with newly elected Board President Joseph Komrosky citing “safety concerns.”
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TVUSD Meeting Ends Over ‘Safety Concerns’ After Komrosky Named Board President
The Temecula Valley Unified School District board meeting ended abruptly Thursday night with newly elected Board President Joseph Komrosky citing “safety concerns.”
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December 8, 2025 at 7:27 PM
The Indio City Council Wednesday voted 3-2 to have the city attorney draft a Freedom of Information Act request on behalf of the council to get information about residents taken into custody by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
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In Split Vote, Indio Council Votes To Formally Request Information From DHS About Detained Residents
The Indio City Council Wednesday voted 3-2 to have the city attorney draft a Freedom of Information Act request on behalf of the council to get information about residents taken into custody by the U....
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December 6, 2025 at 7:02 PM