Senator Barbara Boxer took a tour of the Hidden Harvest facilities in Coachella today, and she was welcomed by Mayor Eduardo Garcia, his son Izel, Supervisor Roy Wilson and Christy Porter, executive director of Hidden Harvest. The Senator also presented an award to Christy, who is seen holding a plaque from the City of Coachella. Christy founded Hidden Harvest years ago to help battle hunger in the east valley, and she now provides not only food but full-time employment to farm workers who do the work at the non-profit institution.

Sheriff Reaches Out to Desert Recruits

The Riverside County Sheriff's Department wants a few good men and women recruits here in the desert.

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Officials gather for dedication of new solar energy system at Ironwood State Prison west of Blythe. The 13-acre array compliments a system installed two years ago at nearby Chuckawalla Valley State Prison. Combined, the two solar power plants produce 2.34 megawatts of power.

Ironwood State Prison Gets Solar Array

Ironwood State Prison near Blythe was the site this week for the unveiling of SunEdison’s latest photovoltaic facility, which is now producing 1.18 megawatts of electricity.

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Spay and Neuter Clinic in Oasis on June 7

Southern Coachella Valley residents who want to spay and neuter their pets and/or get low-cost vaccinations have a great opportunity on Saturday, June 7.

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Rivco Economic Development Agency Nabs Grant

The Riverside County Economic Development Agency (EDA) has been selected by the State of California’s Labor and Workforce Development Agency to receive a competitive grant allocation in the amount of $466,806.

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Fleet Services facility in Cabazon on Wednesday

County officials cut the ribbon the new Fleet Services facility in Cabazon on Wednesday. Helping to cut the ribbon are (from left) are Andrew Frost of the Economic Development Agency, County CEO Larry Parish, Assistant CEO Robin Zimpfer, Supervisors Marion Ashley and Roy Wilson, Tony Resendez and Deanna Lorson of EDA and Robert Howdyshell, Director of Purchasing and Fleet Services. The new facility helps to service the County’s vehicles in a central location, with 24 hour availability

New ‘Desert Palms’ Council Seeks Members

Time is running out to apply for a position on the new Desert Palms Community Council. The council is being formed by Supervisor Roy Wilson at the request of residents of the Sun City Palm Desert community.

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Jamie Anthony Lopez

Fugitive Gang Member a "Danger to Community"

The Riverside County District Attorney's office has released the latest fugitive on the Riverside County Most Wanted List.

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County Ramps up Awareness of Elderly Abuse

The Board of Supervisors recently proclaimed the month of May as Elder Abuse Awareness Month with the goal of increasing awareness of both the need and the services available to provide support to the elderly who are at risk of, or victims of abuse or neglect.

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County Commission for Women to Hold Hearing

The County of Riverside Commission for Women will hold its first public hearing on issues confronting women and families in Riverside County.

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Anthony Albert Paez

Fugitive Wanted for Armed Robbery, Skipping Bail

The latest "Riverside County's Most Wanted" fugitive is charged with armed robbery and with failure to appear for arraignment.

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Wanted: Palm Desert Golf Cart Parade Theme

It's not too early to begin thinking about the Palm Desert Golf Cart Parade, even though the 44th annual version of this popular event doesn't take place until Sunday, October 26.

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Coachella Valley Workforce Housing Summit on Tap

"The Economics of Housing Our Workers" is the theme of the 2008 Coachella Valley Workforce Housing Summit coming up on June 19.

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Supervisors Get Tough (Again) on Fire Hazards

It's that time of year when the County of Riverside starts ramping up fire prevention efforts as fire threats increase.

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County Pushes to Maintain Construction Jobs in 4th District

In spite of the poor condition of the economy, and the downturn in construction jobs, the County of Riverside is making strides in saving jobs and giving taxpayers maximum returns with a series of public infrastructure projects in the Fourth District.

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Supervisors Clamp Down on Abandoned Properties

The Riverside County Board of Supervisors today passed a pair of ordinances designed to ensure that County neighborhoods maintain a quality standard. These measures are in direct response to the threat of dilapidated houses abandoned by foreclosure actions and neglected by the beneficiaries and trust deed holders.

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Voters Can Request Vote-by-Mail Ballots for June 3 Primary thru May 27

If you'd like to use a vote-by-mail ballot in the June 3 primary election, you have until Tuesday, May 27 to request a vote-by-mail ballot.

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Jose "Gumby" Tovar

Latest Fugitive Wanted for Attempted Murder, Robbery

The latest fugitive placed on the Riverside County Most Wanted List is 27-year-old Jose "Gumby" Tovar of Desert Hot Springs.

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CV High to Present Latest 'Salute to the Troops'

The Visual and Performing Arts Academy at Coachella Valley High School will once again this year produce the City of Coachella's "A Salute to the Troops."

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'Business Continuity Planning' Coming Up

Disaster preparedness is not just for individual households.

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Marine Corps Band Plans "Salute to America"

Memorial Day approaches, and the Marine Corps Combat Center Band is ready to pay tribute to the men and women who have sacrificed their lives defending their country. And once again, the City of Palm Springs will host the Marines in a “Salute to America” holiday concert on May 22 at the Palm Springs Convention Center.

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Jeffrey Dean Galleher

Fugitive of the Month Wanted for Armed Robbery

The Riverside County 'Most Wanted' fugitive of the week is Jeffrey Dean Galleher, who is charged with a gunpoint robbery of a jewelry store on El Paseo in Palm Desert.

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