New Fuel Efficiency Standards Set for County Fleet
In an effort to increase energy efficiency and cut fuel costs, the Board of Supervisors approved to require that a majority of new county vehicles achieve a minimum of 25 miles per gallon.
Boat Racing Returns to Salton Sea During Speed Week
The fastest water in the world will play host to the American Power Boat Associations Kilo races at the Salton Sea, Dec. 5, 6 and 7.
Exotic Car Auction Expected to Draw 20,000 to Downtown P.S.
More than 20,000 people from around the world are expected to descend on Downtown Palm Springs beginning today for the 23rd annual Palm Springs Exotic Car Auction.
Miss California and Miss Teen California USA Visit 4th District
Beauty Queens from around the state will visit Palm Springs this weekend to compete in the 2009 Miss California USA and Miss California Teen USA pageants at the Riviera Resort and Spa.
Foundation Makes Grants for Hungry Seniors in Riverside County
In these tough economic times extra vigilance is required to ensure seniors and older adults are getting proper nutrition. More than 7,000 seniors in Riverside County report that they are not getting adequate nutrition on a daily basis, according to the Health Assessment Resource Center.
Now you see it, now you don’t: The “before,” “during,” and “after” photos of the Mission Fiber dump on South Broadway pretty much tell the story of one of the most egregious cases of illegal dumping the County of Riverside has ever seen. Thanks to the persistence of Code Enforcement Officer George Gianos and the assistance of the California Integrated Waste Management Board, the dump is now history.
Rivco Code Officer Saves County Taxpayers Nearly $1 Million
Thousands of tons of rubbish left on the unincorporated doorstep of the City of Blythe, and who was going to clean it up?
Annual Public Safety Awards Luncheon is Next Tuesday
The Palm Desert Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the 12th Annual Peace Officer and Public Safety Awards Luncheon at the Hyatt Grand Champions, next Tuesday, Nov 25.
Health Dept., Cancer Society Urge Participation in ‘Smokeout’
Join the Great American Smokeout! The Riverside County Department of Public Health (Tobacco Control Project) and the American Cancer Society challenges you to take the single most important step of your life: Quit using tobacco for 24 hours on November 20, 2008. (Use this opportunity to commit to making a long-term plan to quit for good)
The County of Riverside and Stater Bros. supermarkets officially launched the first-ever countywide food drive at the Stater Bros. market on Washington Street last Friday. Here, Fourth District Supervisor and Board Chairman Roy Wilson, front and center, along with Jim Lee, President and Chief Operating Officer (back row, just to the right of the Supervisor) pose for a photo at the news conference. Also in the photo are (to the right of Supervisor Wilson) Susan Atkinson, Vice President of Stater Bros, and to his left in the back row, Deanna Lorson, Managing Director of the County’s Economic Development Agency, and the hard-working employees of the Stater Bros store in “The Marketplace.”
The General Patton Memorial Museum celebrated its 20th Anniversary and Veteran’s Day on Saturday, Nov. 8 as State Senator-elect John Benoit and Rear Admiral Ben Montoya (Ret.) (at podium) acknowledged the families of Marine Corp. Jesus A. Gonzalez of Indio who was killed in Iraq, April 2003; Marine 1st Lt. Joshua M. Palmer of Banning, who fell in Iraq, April 2004; Army Sgt. Norman R. Taylor, III of Blythe, killed in Iraq in October 2006; Army Pvt. Ming Sun of Cathedral City, killed in Iraq in January, 2007; and Navy Corpsman Marc Retmier of Hemet, who fell in Afghanistan, June, 2008. Accepting proclamations for Ming Sun’s family was Lee Wilson (third, left), Sun’s former US World History teacher at Cathedral City High School with his guests; Randy and Jackie Palmer Kennedy (center) for Joshua Kennedy of Banning; Steve and Joy Retmier (right) for Marc Retmier of Hemet. These and other soldiers’ names were placed on the new Defenders of Freedom Wall at the museum which was unveiled at the ceremonies.
The Veterans Day ceremonies at the Coachella Valley Cemetery drew a large crowd and several dignitaries to acknowledge the completion of the ceremonial area at the Cemetery. Here, retired Lt. Colonel Joe Zelazny (left) receives a proclamation from the County of Riverside from Veterans Advisory Committee representative Lt. General Herb Temple (ret.), while Supervisor Roy Wilson looks on.
Supervisor Wilson, Stater Bros., Launch Food Drive
With so many families in need with our economy slumping Riverside County Supervisors and Stater Bros. Markets have teamed up to launch the first-ever county-wide food drive. You heard about it here on Nov. 4.
California Highway Patrol to Host Child Safety Seat Fair
The California Highway Patrol is partnering with State Senator Denise Moreno Ducheny's Office to conduct a Child Safety Seat Fair at Saul Martinez Elementary School.
County Assistant CEO Leads Walk for Breast Cancer Research
When was the last time you walked 60 miles in three days? Well, you still have time to join the Riverside County Economic Development Agency (EDA) on their team “Robin’s Ramblers.”
Resource Fair Comes to Thousand Palms Saturday
Riverside County Code Enforcement and Coachella Valley Recreation and Parks District have joined forces to bring the unincorporated community of Thousand Palms a much needed resource fair. All residents of Thousand Palms are invited to participate and learn more about programs and resources that are available as well as enjoying a fun day filled with activities. And best of all it’s free.
Riverside County Participates in Historic Quake Preparedness Drill
The likelihood that a major earthquake will strike the region in the next 30 years has spurred Riverside County residents into action.
Coachella Valley Hosts Special Vets Day Event
There are quite a few Veterans Day activities coming up in the Coachella Valley in the next several days . . . and the one at the Coachella Valley Cemetery is certainly one of the most worthwhile tributes.
Rivco, Stater Bros Team Up to Fight Hunger
The Riverside County Board of Supervisors, Stater Bros. Supermarkets, and the Riverside County Economic Development Agency are teaming up for the Riverside County Food Drive “Take a Bite Out of Hunger.”