Supervisor Benoit to Dedicate Roy Wilson Community & Child Care Center
Supervisor John J. Benoit will join county officials and community leaders at the ribbon-cutting of the Roy Wilson Community & Child Care Center at 10 a.m. Wednesday.
Supervisor Benoit to Address AmeriCorps Graduates Friday
Supervisor John J. Benoit will speak to 25 AmeriCorps graduates at 11:30 a.m. Friday at the Indian Wells Country Club (46-000 Club Drive).
New County Loan Program to Attract Business Investment
The Riverside County Board of Supervisors has approved a program to provide up to $2 million in loans to businesses who develop or rehabilitate property or capital equipment used for commercial, industrial, or manufacturing purposes within a redevelopment project area.
Benoit to Speak at ‘Spirit Of '45’ Day Ceremony Saturday
Riverside County Supervisor John J. Benoit will speak at a ceremony commemorating “Spirit of ’45 Day” at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Mission Hills Senior Living in Rancho Mirage (34-560 Bob Hope Drive).
Supervisor Benoit to Hold Tri-Palms/Shenandoah Community Meeting Tuesday
Supervisor John J. Benoit will brief community residents about Riverside County Transportation Department road improvements to the Boca Chica Trail/Varner Road intersection at a special meeting to be held at 5 p.m. Aug. 10 at the Tri-Palms/Shenandoah Clubhouse (32-700 Desert Moon Drive).
Supervisor Benoit to Address Family Preservation Court Graduates Friday
Supervisor John J. Benoit will speak to 13 graduates of Riverside County’s Family Preservation Court at 1:30 p.m. Friday in the jury assembly room of the Larson Justice Center in Indio (46-200 Oasis Street, second floor).
Benoit Appoints Beverly Mays to Palo Verde Healthcare District Board
The Riverside County Board of Supervisors today appointed former Blythe City Councilwoman Beverly Mays to the Palo Verde Healthcare District Board.
Benoit Appointed to South Coast Air Quality Management District Governing Board
The Riverside County Board of Supervisors today appointed Supervisor John J. Benoit to the South Coast Air Quality Management District’s (SCAQMD) Governing Board.
Benoit Resolution Commemorates ‘Spirit Of ‘45’ Day
Riverside County Supervisor John J. Benoit will present a measure at the Board of Supervisors meeting Tuesday to commemorate “Spirit of ’45 Day,” recognizing the 65th anniversary of the end of World War II.
Supervisor Benoit Announces Michelle DeArmond As Chief of Staff
Supervisor John J. Benoit today announces that he has appointed Michelle DeArmond as his Chief of Staff.
Supervisor Benoit To Provide Testimony At Today’s Assembly Transportation Committee Hearing
At the request of the Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC), Riverside County Supervisor John J. Benoit is in Sacramento today to offer testimony on Assembly Bill 2098 (Jeff Miller) at the Assembly Committee on Transportation hearing (State Capitol, Room 4202 at 1:30 P.M).
Benoit To Be Honored As Legislator of the Year Tuesday
Riverside County Supervisor John J. Benoit will be recognized as Legislator of the Year by the American Red Cross of Riverside County at their 93rd Annual Meeting and Recognition Event on Tuesday, June 22 from 5:00-7:00 PM at the Indian Wells Tennis Gardens (78-200 Miles Avenue).
Supervisor Benoit To Speak At Wednesday’s Palm Springs Rotary Luncheon
Riverside County Supervisor John J. Benoit will speak before the Palm Springs Rotary Club at their luncheon at 11:45 AM on Wednesday, June 16 at the Agua Bar & Grill at the Spa Resort Casino in Palm Springs (100 North Indian Canyon Drive).
Supervisor Benoit Urges: Beat the Heat in Cool Centers
Supervisor John J. Benoit today announced the availability of cool centers in Riverside County’s desert areas and encouraged residents to consider using them during peak afternoon hours starting June 15 to relax in a cool environment and decrease electrical use in their homes.
Supervisor John J. Benoit will join county officials and community leaders in a ceremony marking the completion of the first phase of the Mecca Downtown Street Revitalization Project to be held Wednesday, May 19 at 5:00 PM at 91-279 Second Street in Mecca.
Supervisor Benoit To Present Awards At Saturday’s 16th Annual Rotary Math Field Day
INDIO – Supervisor John J. Benoit will acknowledge the winners of the 16th Annual Rotary Math Field Day this Saturday, May 15 at John Glenn Middle School in Indio (79-655 Miles Avenue). The awards ceremony is scheduled to begin at 1:00 PM.
In recognition of National Nurses Week, Riverside County Supervisor John J. Benoit and Assemblyman Brian Nestande (R-Palm Desert) will honor 70 nurses with a breakfast and awards ceremony at the Annenberg Center Friday, May 14 at 7:30 AM
Supervisor Benoit To Dedicate Roy’s Desert Resource Center Thursday
Supervisor John J. Benoit will join Fifth District Supervisor Marion Ashley, Palm Springs Mayor Steve Pougnet, county and Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG) officials in a ceremony dedicating Roy’s Desert Resource Center Thursday, May 13 at 2:00 PM at 19-531 McLane Street in Palm Springs.
Supervisor Benoit To Host Next Scam Stopper Seminar Friday In Palm Springs
Riverside County Supervisor John J. Benoit will host his next Scam Stopper Seminar, with presentations from the Palm Springs Police Department, Riverside County Curtailing Abuse Related to the Elderly (C.A.R.E.) Program, and the Department of Consumer Affairs at the Mizell Senior Center (480 South Sunrise Way) on Friday, May 7 at 9:30 AM.
Benoit Resolution Commemorates May 11 As Travel Rally Day
Riverside County Supervisor John J. Benoit will present a measure at the Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday, May 4 proclaiming May 11 as U.S. Travel Rally Day and the week of May 8-16, 2010 as Travel and Tourism Week.
Supervisor Benoit To Dedicate North Shore Beach Yacht & Club Community Center May 1
Supervisor John J. Benoit will join county officials and community leaders at the dedication and grand opening of the North Shore Beach & Yacht Club Community Center and Salton Sea History Museum to be held on Saturday, May 1 at 10:00 AM. The center is located by the Salton Sea on 99-155 Sea View Drive in North Shore.
Benoit Warns About Grant Deed Solicitation Letters
Supervisor John J. Benoit today is warning about a mailing received in the Coachella Valley this week from the “Title Compliance Office” informing residents that, per a recommendation of the U.S. Government Federal Citizen Information Center, they should obtain an official copy of their Grant Deed by a deadline of May 24, 2010.
Supervisor Benoit To Speak At Wednesday’s Solar Energy Class
Supervisor John J. Benoit will join students and representatives of College of the Desert (COD) and First Solar to celebrate the region’s first utility-scale solar training class held on Wednesday, April 28 from 3-4 PM at COD’s Desert Energy Enterprise Center in Palm Springs (3301 Micro Place, I-10 exit Gene Autry).
Supervisor Benoit To Host Home Preservation Summit
Supervisor John J. Benoit will host a home preservation summit on Saturday, April 24, from 9:00 AM-2:00 PM at the Fullenwider Building of the Riverside County Fairgrounds in Indio.
Supervisor Benoit To Speak At Groundbreaking Of New Thermal Fire Station
Supervisor John J. Benoit will join county officials and community leaders at the groundbreaking of Thermal Fire Station #39 in a ceremony to be held on Thursday, April 15 at 10:00 AM. The site is located in Thermal, just off of Polk Street where the proposed “58th Street” road will soon be built.
Supervisor Benoit Launches Redesigned County Website, www.RivCo4.org
PALM DESERT – Supervisor John J. Benoit today announces the launch of his redesigned and enhanced Riverside County web site, www.RivCo4.org. The site was significantly overhauled to offer members of the public helpful information on county projects, county services and important contacts, and events around the district. The comprehensive redesign includes better organization of information, updated graphics and layouts, a Spanish language translation feature, and drop-down menus to provide easier navigation.
Supervisor Benoit To Speak At Groundbreaking Of New Mecca Boys and Girls Clubhouse
MECCA – Supervisor John J. Benoit will join county officials, community leaders, and representatives of the Boys & Girls Club of Coachella Valley (BGCOFCV) at the groundbreaking of the Joel E. Smilow Clubhouse, in a ceremony to be held in Mecca on Monday, April 12 at 3:30 PM. The site is located at 91-391 Avenue 66, adjacent to the Mecca Family Service Center and Community Health Clinic and across the street from the Mecca Library and Sheriff Substation.
Benoit Resolution Proclaims April 2010 as DMV/Donate Life California Month
RIVERSIDE – Riverside County Supervisor John J. Benoit will present a measure at tomorrow’s Board of Supervisors meeting proclaiming April 2010 as DMV/Donate Life California Month and encouraging residents to become organ and tissue donors. Debbie Morgan, Chairman/CEO of the United Organ Transplant Association, and Ana Lopez, manager of the Department of Motor Vehicle’s (DMV) Riverside-Brockton office will accept the resolution.
Supervisor Benoit Announces Internship Opportunities
PALM DESERT – Supervisor John J. Benoit is seeking full-time college students interested in pursuing challenging, real-life opportunities to serve the citizens of the Fourth Supervisorial District as volunteer interns in his Palm Desert Office.
Services Announced For Barry Nestande
Services for Barry Nestande are as follows: Friday, March 26 at 10:00 AM Memorial Service in the Main Worship Center at Southwest Community Church in Indian Wells. Reception immediately to follow.
Statement On The Passing Of Barry Nestande
PALM DESERT – On Friday afternoon, Barry Nestande, Chief of Staff to Supervisor John J. Benoit, passed away at the John F. Kennedy Memorial Center. Supervisor Benoit offers the following statement:
Benoit To Keynote Thursday’s Hospitality Association Luncheon
PALM SPRINGS –Supervisor John J. Benoit will be the keynote speaker at the Palm Springs Hospitality Association's luncheon, to be held tomorrow, March 18 at the Hilton Palm Springs (400 East Tahquitz Canyon Way) at 11:30 AM.
Benoit To Bring Representative Government To Westfield Shopping Mall Saturday
PALM SPRINGS –Supervisor John J. Benoit will be the keynote speaker at the Palm Springs Hospitality Association's luncheon, to be held tomorrow, March 18 at the Hilton Palm Springs (400 East Tahquitz Canyon Way) at 11:30 AM.
CATHEDRAL CITY – Supervisor John J. Benoit will present opening remarks at the Tenth Annual Youth Summit to be held Thursday, March 11 from 9:00 AM-3:30 PM at Cathedral City’s Doral Desert Princess Resort (67-967 Vista Chino). Four hundred students from across Riverside County will participate in activities encouraging participants to live healthy and happy lifestyles, make good life choices, and prepare for success. They will also learn about peer pressure, prescription drug abuse, internet safety, depression, and suicide.
Benoit To Speak At Community Events Tuesday
PALM DESERT – In the absence of a Tuesday meeting of the Riverside County Board of Supervisors, Supervisor John J. Benoit will be speaking at community events, starting with a breakfast at 7 AM at the Palm Springs SunUp Rotary Club at the Palm Springs Holiday Inn (1800 East Palm Canyon Drive). A longtime Rotarian and Past President of the Indio Rotary Club, Benoit will share an update about his new duties as County Supervisor.
Supervisor Benoit Announces Line-Up Of Scam Stopper Community Events
PALM DESERT – Building on the success of similar recent events in Thousand Palms and Palm Desert, Riverside County Supervisor John J. Benoit will continue his series of Scam Stopper Seminars throughout the Fourth District. Each will feature presentations on identity theft prevention, senior scams, elder abuse, consumer fraud, and county services for victims of elder abuse from partnering agencies – such as the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, Riverside County Curtailing Abuse Related to the Elderly (C.A.R.E.) Program, and the California Department of Consumer Affairs.
Supervisor Benoit To Speak At Friday's Groundbreaking Of Coachella Valley I-10 Corridor Projects
RANCHO MIRAGE – Riverside County Supervisor John J. Benoit will join representatives from the California Department of Transportation, Coachella Valley Association of Governments, Riverside County Transportation Commission, Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, and other dignitaries at the groundbreaking of significant I-10 improvements Friday, February 26 at 10:00 AM at the southwest corner of Bob Hope Drive and Ramon Road. An open house of the projects will follow from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM at Agua Caliente Casino, Resort and Spa (32-250 Bob Hope Drive).
Supervisor Benoit To Speak At Community Gatherings This Week
PALM DESERT – Riverside County Supervisor John J. Benoit will be speaking at the Thousand Palms Chamber of Commerce luncheon Wednesday, February 24 at 12:00 PM at Shenandoah Springs’ Tri Palms Clubhouse (32-610 Desert Moon Drive) and will be hosting a community coffee with the Coachella Chamber of Commerce at 8:00 AM Thursday, February 25 at the Starbucks at Jackson Square (83-073 Avenue 48 C-1).
Supervisor Benoit Invites Residents To Open House March 1st
PALM DESERT – Riverside County Supervisor John J. Benoit invites the community to join him for the open house of his Palm Desert Office, 73-710 Fred Waring Drive (Suite 222) on Monday, March 1 from 5:00-7:00 PM.
Supervisor Benoit Announces Vacancies
PALM DESERT – Riverside County Supervisor John J. Benoit is seeking residents interested in serving on county councils, boards, and commissions. There are currently vacancies on each of the following boards: Commission for Women, County/City Arroyo-Watershed Committee, Mecca Community Council, Mental Health Board, Riverside County Regional Park and Open Space District Advisory Commission, Veterans Advisory Board, Vista Santa Rosa Community Council, and two vacancies on the County Service Area 104 Advisory Council (Sky Valley CSA) and the IID Energy Consumers Advisory Committee.
Supervisor Benoit’s Youth Advisory Council To Present Another New County Fair Event Thursday
INDIO – Riverside County Supervisor John J. Benoit announced today that six high schools will be competing in an inaugural event, to be held Thursday, February 18, from 4-7 PM, at the Grandstand Arena at the Riverside County Fair and National Date Festival. The “Best Coachella Valley High School Competition” will feature six-member teams from River Springs Charter, Coachella Valley, Desert Hot Springs, La Quinta, Palm Springs, and Palm Desert High Schools who will compete for the Date Cup Trophy in a variety of athletic and academic contests.
Supervisor Benoit To Organize Fourth District Census Committee
THOUSAND PALMS – Riverside County Supervisor John J. Benoit is seeking volunteers in the Western Coachella Valley unincorporated communities to assist in U.S. Census outreach as part of Benoit’s new Complete Count Committee (CCC). The first meeting will be held Wednesday, February 10 at 4:00 PM at the Thousand Palms Community Center (31-189 Robert Road).
Supervisor Benoit, YMCA Launch February Drive To Collect Emergency Cell Phones For Seniors
PALM DESERT – Riverside County Supervisor John J. Benoit today launched a month-long drive to collect cell phones to benefit seniors in the Riverside County Office on Aging 911 Emergency Cell Phone Program. Through Supervisor Benoit’s partnership with the YMCA and Riverside County Office on Aging, donated cell phones will be collected and delivered to at-risk elders for emergency 911 use only. The program will reach seniors who are 60 years of age or older, who live alone or with caregivers, and are no longer able to drive and may have difficulty reaching a stationary phone.
Benoit Resolution Proclaims February 5 Riverside County “Go Red For Women” Day
RIVERSIDE – Riverside County Supervisor John J. Benoit today announced the introduction of a measure to recognize February 2010 as the American Heart Month and February 5, 2010 as Riverside County “Go Red For Women” Day.
Next Supervisor Benoit Scam Stopper Seminar Scheduled February 16 In Palm Desert
PALM DESERT – Riverside County Supervisor John J. Benoit will host a Scam Stopper Seminar, with presentations from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, Riverside County Curtailing Abuse Related to the Elderly (C.A.R.E.) Program, and California Department of Consumer Affairs on Tuesday, February 16 at 10 AM, at the Joslyn Senior Center (73-750 Catalina Way). A complimentary lunch will be served following the presentation.
Supervisor Benoit Calls For Relief From AB 32’s Job-Killing Regulations
RIVERSIDE – At today’s Board of Supervisors meeting, Riverside County Supervisor John J. Benoit called upon his colleagues to review the impact of California’s global warming legislation (AB 32) on Riverside County’s economy and draft a letter to Governor Schwarzenegger requesting its repeal and/or suspension. The Board decided to assess the impacts on Riverside County’s economy and revisit the issue on February 9. Yesterday, the Mojave Desert Air Quality Management District, which Supervisor Benoit now serves on, agreed to send a letter to the same effect.
Supervisor Benoit To Dedicate COD’s Desert Energy Enterprise Center Wednesday
PALM SPRINGS – Riverside County Supervisor John J. Benoit will speak at the grand opening of the College of the Desert’s Desert Energy Enterprise Center tomorrow, January 20, at 11 AM. The Desert Energy Enterprise Center is located in Palm Springs at 3301 Micro Place.
Supervisor Benoit To Address Identity Theft, Elder Abuse, Senior Scams In Thousand Palms Thursday
THOUSAND PALMS – Riverside County Supervisor John J. Benoit will be addressing a community presentation on identity theft prevention, senior scams, and elder abuse at the Thousand Palms Library (31-497 Robert Road) Thursday, January 14 at 10:30 AM. The free seminar, hosted by the Riverside County Curtailing Abuse Related to the Elderly (C.A.R.E.) Program, will also cover consumer fraud and county services for victims of elder abuse.
Benoit Statement On Passing Of Rancho Mirage Leader Alan Seman
RANCHO MIRAGE – Fourth District Supervisor John J. Benoit today offered the following comments in regards to the untimely passing of Rancho Mirage City Councilman Alan Seman:
Supervisor Benoit Announces Battle of the Bands Finalists
PALM DESERT – Supervisor John J. Benoit today announced the five finalists for the Battle of the Bands contest, to be held on Friday, February 12 from 12-4 PM. The local bands, selected by the Fourth District Youth Advisory Council, will compete at the Riverside County Fair and National Date Festival for a $1,000 grand prize.
Supervisor Benoit To Dedicate New Bermuda Dunes Community Service Center Thursday
BERMUDA DUNES – Riverside County Supervisor John J. Benoit will be officially dedicating the Bermuda Dunes Community Service Center (78-400 Avenue 42) at a ceremony to be held on Thursday, January 14 at 5 PM. Other speakers include: Tom Freeman from the Economic Development Agency, John Boyd, Director of Code Enforcement, Assistant Sheriff Colleen Walker, and Cheryl Isen from the Bermuda Dunes Community Council. After the ceremony, Benoit will be welcomed at a meeting of the Bermuda Dunes Community Council at 6 PM, the first to be held in the new center.
Supervisor Benoit To Participate In Vista Santa Rosa Community Clean-Up Saturday
VISTA SANTA ROSA – Riverside County Supervisor John J. Benoit will be thanking volunteers and participating in a clean-up effort Saturday, January 9 at 10:30 AM in the Vista Santa Rosa community. The site is located on the corner of Avenue 62 and Van Buren (from the 86 Expressway, South, exit Avenue 62 to the right).
THERMAL – Riverside County Supervisor John J. Benoit will be formally welcomed as he presents opening remarks before both the Thermal and Oasis Community Councils at a special joint meeting to be held Monday, January 11 at 6 PM in auditorium M-8 of Toro Canyon Middle School in Thermal (86-150 Avenue 66). Updates on swine flu, community improvement projects, and the U.S. Census will also be presented during the meeting.
Commission seeks countywide nominations for Women of the Year
Nominations are being accepted for the third annual Women of the Year Awards for each of the five county supervisorial districts.
All Riverside County Residents Can Now Get H1N1 Flu Vaccine
Starting Monday (Dec. 21), all Riverside County residents can walk into 10 county family care centers without an appointment and get the H1N1 flu vaccine.
Mecca Street Paving to Get Under Way Next Week
The County of Riverside, with its contractor Matich Corporation, will begin the highly anticipated Mecca street paving project on Monday, Dec. 21.
Department of Public Social Services Director Susan Lowe explains to newly-appointed Fourth District Supervisor John J. Benoit some of the county programs which are currently available to residents of Mecca. Supervisor Benoit was in the midst of a busy afternoon and evening touring for the first time in his new position the Mecca area. The former Indio CHP commander and state Legislator had ample opportunity to demonstrate his Spanish language skills during his multiple activities in the bustling Mecca community.
New 4th District Supervisor John J. Benoit Tours Mecca Area
Supervisor John J. Benoit toured the Mecca area Wednesday, experiencing first hand both the challenges and the available services in the bustling unincorporated community.
Household Hazardous Waste Event Dec. 12 at Fairgrounds in Indio
The County of Riverside, Waste Management Department is pleased to announce the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 12, which is open to all Riverside County residents. This event will be held at the Riverside County Fairgrounds 46-350 Arabia St., Gate 6, in Indio.
Coachella Valley Water District issues Stormwater Alert
With rain and thunderstorms pelting the valley today, the Coachella Valley Water District is reminding everyone of the potential danger when water flows down the Coachella Valley and Whitewater River stormwater channels.
John Benoit Sworn in as County’s Fourth District Supervisor
The County of Riverside has five Supervisors again.
Governor Appoints John Benoit to Riverside County Board
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today announced the appointment of Senator John Benoit of Bermuda Dunes to the Riverside County Board of Supervisors, representing the Fourth District.
