County awarded two top statewide awards for innovation

Riverside County received seven awards for innovation from the California State Association of Counties, more than any other county in the state.

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Sam Esposito and Annie the Terrier pose for a photo op just before Annie’s adoption recently at the Coachella Valley Animal Campus. Annie’s got a new lease on life thanks to “KASE” and Sam and Karen Esposito.

Hard-Luck Terrier Gets New Home Thanks to ‘KASE’

Annie the Terrier starts her new journey today.

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Newly-appointed Riverside County 4th District Supervisor John J. Benoit accepts an award from the Civil Justice Association of California at a luncheon today at the Desert Willow Golf Resort in Palm Desert. Kim Stone, Vice President-Legislation makes the presentation on behalf of the CJAC, praising Benoit’s work in the Senate, including his recent “Good Samaritan Protection Act,” SB 39.

Middle School Students Invited to Join Film Fest Essay Contest

Palm Springs Mayor Steve Pougnet is looking to give eight lucky Coachella Valley middle school students the opportunity of a lifetime -- an invitation to attend the 21st annual Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards Gala as his special guests -- and he’ll do it by inviting them to write an essay explaining why they should walk down the red carpet on Jan. 5 at the Palm Springs Convention Center.

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Battle of the (Local) Bands Set for February’s Date Fest

The 2010 Riverside County Fair and National Date Festival will feature a Battle of the Bands comprised entirely of Riverside County residents.

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County releases draft EIR on proposed detention center

Riverside County on Wednesday released the draft environmental impact report for a new regional detention center proposed near the San Gorgonio Pass area in the County’s Fifth District.

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Now you see it, now you don't. Graffiti along Varner Road, on a fence east of Harry Oliver Trail in Thousand Palms was eradicated recently by the Riverside County Graffitibusters team. The Graffitibusters, operating under the umbrella of the County Economic Development Agency, also removed a large expanse of graffiti from a block wall just west of Harry Oliver. Got Graffiti? Who you going to call? Graffitibusters, toll free, at 866 732-1444.

Agricultural Exports Predicted to Lift Rivco Ag in 2010

Here’s some good news for our local economy, and especially the agricultural part of it here in Riverside County.

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COD Street Fair Open Extra Day On Thanksgiving Weekend

College of the Desert’s Alumni Association will expand its popular Street Fair to three days on Thanksgiving weekend. In addition to the regular Saturday-Sunday schedule, the Street Fair will also open Friday, Nov. 27. Hours each day are 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Federal Funds Stimulate Mecca Drinking Water Project

More than 60 families in Mecca soon will have access to high quality drinking water, following Coachella Valley Water District's (CVWD's) receipt of a state-federal grant that will fund construction of the facilities necessary to connect a 20-acre mobile home park to the district's domestic water system.

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The long-awaited christening of the Roy Wilson Fire Station & Training Center in Thousand Palms took place on Saturday. Newly-appointed 4th District Supervisor John Benoit is seen in top photo (second from left) in front of classroom building, along with members of Palm Desert's sister city Zihuatanejo, Mexico. Also in the photo: Riverside County Assistant Fire Chief Ignacio Otero (far left) and Rivco Battalion Chief Joel Vella. The Zihuatanejo officials were in the desert to study fire station construction techniques. Firefighters are shown demonstrating part of the facility's capabilities in middle photo, and the widow of the fire station's namesake, Aurora Wilson, is shown with Benoit in lower photo.

Army National Guard Major Jeff Newman (upper photo) explains the use of the new “Large Scale Inspection System” to members of the Coachella Valley Association of Governments’ Public Safety Committee. The device, being demonstrated in the lower photo, saves a lot of manpower and is very accurate in finding “anomalies”—like contraband—in hidden areas of a vehicle.

CVAG Gets a Look at State of the Art Anti-Contraband Scanner

The Coachella Valley Association of Governments Public Safety Committee was treated to a demonstration of the Large Scale Inspection System (LSIS) at their meeting on Nov. 9.

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The huge crowd Nov. 7 at the Sixth Annual Jacqueline Cochran Air Show settled down between two military aircraft—one vintage, the other state-of-the-art—as a patriotic prelude to Veterans Day, Nov. 11. The crowd, estimated at 35,000, was treated to some very thrilling aerobatic maneuvers, while the desert weather was absolutely perfect. Recently-appointed Fourth District Supervisor John J. Benoit kicked off the ceremonies, along with other local dignitaries.

Palm Springs’ 13th annual Veterans Day Parade Slated for Nov. 11

Up to 20,000 people are expected in downtown Palm Springs on Nov. 11 for the City’s upcoming Veterans Day Parade -- always a powerful and poignant event that commemorates those who have served to protect our freedoms

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Lake Cahuilla Campground is Perfect for the Horsey Crowd

Surrounded by the stark scenic beauty of the Santa Rosa/San Jacinto Mountains, the Lake Cahuilla (pronounced “Kah-wee-ah”) Equestrian Campground is located in the heart of Coachella Valley’s lower desert, and within the southwestern area of La Quinta’s City limits. Established mountainous trails with breathtaking views are a major feature. Several miles of “flatland” trails nearby, along the perimeter of prestigious country clubs, provide an enjoyable, less strenuous adventure for the horse and rider.

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Supervisor Buster recovering after stent procedure, anticipates quick return

Supervisor Bob Buster announced today that he is recovering comfortably after doctors last week inserted an arterial stent to improve circulation to his heart.

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Special Meeting Called for Mesa Verde Community Council

Things are happening in Mesa Verde.

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Rivco’s First School-Based H1N1 Flu Clinics Start Next Week

For the first time in Riverside County, students will receive the H1N1 flu vaccine at on-campus flu-shot clinics beginning Monday, Nov. 2.

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