Inland Empire 'Salute To Veterans' Parade on Tap
Now would be a good time to mark your calendars for the 3rd annual Inland Empire Salute To Veterans Parade scheduled in downtown Riverside for Saturday, April 19th. The parade committee is working hard to make this the best parade yet, and your participation as a unit in the parade or as a spectator is exactly what organizers need.
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D.A. Issues Riverside County “Most Wanted” Pair
Riverside County District Attorney Rod Pacheco has issued the first fugitives on a list of “Riverside County’s Most Wanted.”
Single-Day Record Set at National Date Festival
The 2008 total Riverside County Fair and National Date Festival attendance was down slightly from last year, but a single-day record was set on Saturday, Feb. 23.
Riverside County Fire Captain Joel Vela role playing with students during recent training in Ixtapa-Zihuantanejo, Mexico. This is the fourth year that local firefighters have visited the region to help train emergency personnel.
Rivco Firefighters Pitch in to Help Sister City
Riverside County firefighters are making Palm Desert’s sister city, Ixtapa-Zihuantanejo, Mexico, a safer place for both residents and tourists.
Tri-Palm Senior Information Fair on Tap
The Tri-Palm Unified Home Owners Association, a community for senior citizens, is inviting non-profit agencies, government entities and businesses to participate in their annual Senior Information Fair.
Palm Springs' VillageFest Picks up Award
Many Coachella Valley residents know how much fun VillageFest is on Thursday evenings in Palm Springs. Did you know the that its official logo recently picked up a first-place award at the CalFest Convention 2008?
Senior Inspiration Awards to Honor 11 Valley Residents
The 16th annual Senior Inspiration Awards Luncheon is less than two months away and 11 valley residents over the age of 70 will be honored for their contributions to the community at large and for their exemplary lifestyles.
62nd Annual Date Festival Fair Christened; Festivities, Fun and Food Ahead
Queen Scheherazade and her Court and Fourth District Supervisor Roy Wilson launched the 62nd Annual Riverside County Fair and National Date Festival this morning in front of the gates of the historic Date Festival Fairgrounds..
Date Festival Arrives With the Departure of Storm
Supervisor Wilson will officially open the Riverside County Fair and National Date Festival this morning, beginning at 9:30. Supervisor Wilson, who’s also a noted expert on weather, has predicted that opening day weather would be MUCH better than whatever that was that hit us on Thursday.
County Librarian Nancy Johnson cuts the ribbon on the new Mecca Library and Sheriff’s Substation Saturday, along with Sheriff Stan Sniff and Supervisor Roy Wilson.
Bermuda Dunes Road Paving Gets Under Way in March
The County of Riverside Transportation Department is about to launch a major transportation project in the community of Bermuda Dunes
Mecca Library and Sheriff's Substation Opens Tomorrow
The latest upgrade to the changing face of downtown Mecca receives its official grand opening ceremony tomorrow (Saturday, Feb. 9).
The new Ripley Fire station nears completion on Neighbors Blvd. Supervisor Roy Wilson and Fire Chief John Hawkins will cut the ribbon on the new station on Wednesday, March 5. The Palo Verde Outlook Conference takes place the following day.
Bermuda Dunes Cleanup Set For Saturday, Feb. 23
Bermuda Dunes residents will be doing some spring cleaning a bit early, as the curbside cleanup is scheduled for the community on Saturday, Feb. 23.
Mesa Verde to Get New Community Center
When the Mesa Verde Community Council meets on Wednesday, Feb. 13, they'll hear news about a new planned 5,000 square foot community center on Mesa Drive.
Supervisors Fund Foreclosure Prevention Program
The Riverside County Board of Supervisors has approved spending $40,000 to help the Fair Housing Council of Riverside County, Inc., counsel homeowners in danger of losing their homes.
Tour de Palm Springs Gets Jazzier This Year
The 10th annual Tour de Palm Springs, a popular event which draws thousands of cyclists to the City of Palm Springs, gets under way this Saturday morning (as early as the 7 o'clock hour, for those who are doing the longer distances).
Vista Santa Rosa Land Use Plan Moving Forward
They've been trying to hammer out a land use plan in Vista Santa Rosa for years now, and the finish line is finally in sight.
Youth in Government Day Comes to Blythe (POSTPONED)
Supervisor Roy Wilson's Fourth District Youth Advisory Council (YAC) will join Riverside County staff in Blythe to share a day on the job known as "Youth in Government Day." This event will be held on Wednesday, March 5, 2008.