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Riverside County Election Workshop Hopes To Build Voter Confidence Ahead Of Midterms Months of public comment regarding concerns about election integrity in the county came to a head last week as the Riverside County Board of Supervisors held a workshop to receive an update from Regis...

Months of public comment regarding concerns about election integrity in the county came to a head last week as the Riverside County Board of Supervisors held a workshop to receive an update from Registrar of Voters Art Tinoco.
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Kaiser Permanente Strike Continues As Healthcare Workers Demand Better Staffing, Wages More than 31,000 Kaiser Permanente healthcare workers remained on strike Tuesday, demanding the company come back to the national bargaining table to complete negotiations over staffing, wages and ben...

More than 31,000 Kaiser Permanente healthcare workers remained on strike Tuesday, demanding the company come back to the national bargaining table to complete negotiations over staffing, wages and benefits.
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Public Meeting Roundup — February 16-20 One of the best ways to get involved in your community is to attend public meetings of county, city and school district elected officials.

We hope everyone enjoyed the long holiday weekend! We're back today with this week's public meeting roundup.

Check out the full listing at the link below to see how you can get involved in your community!
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Riverside County Health Officials Report Localized Measles Outbreak Riverside County health officials Friday reported a localized measles outbreak in Western Riverside County as the number of cases in the county this year increased to three.

Riverside County health officials Friday reported a localized measles outbreak in Western Riverside County as the number of cases in the county this year increased to three.
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RUSD Board Faces Criticism Over Viral Video, Clause In New ICE-Related Policy A week after a video posted online showed a principal confronting two student protesters, more than a dozen community members demanded RUSD trustees take action to better protect the free speech right...

A week after a video showed a principal confronting two student protesters, more than a dozen community members demanded RUSD trustees take action to better protect the free speech rights of students and create stronger immigration enforcement policies.
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Local Wrestling Community Pushes Back On CBU Decision to Cut Team Earlier this year, the California Baptist University announced it would discontinue three men’s athletic programs, including its Division I wrestling program, by the end of the spring semester.

Earlier this year, the California Baptist University announced it would discontinue three men’s athletic programs, including its Division I wrestling program, by the end of the spring semester.
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Riverside Council Reviews Proposed City Projects For 2026 The city of Riverside is planning to prioritize the construction of three new affordable housing projects, test an AI-powered police report writing system and complete the construction of a new Eastsi...

The city of Riverside is planning to prioritize the construction of three new affordable housing projects, test an AI-powered police report writing system and complete the construction of a new Eastside neighborhood library by the end of 2026.
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Riverside County Reports First Measles Case Of 2026 Public health officials Monday announced the first reported case of measles in Riverside County this year in a child between the ages of 5 and 8.

Public health officials Monday announced the first reported case of measles in Riverside County this year in a child between the ages of 5 and 8.
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Public Meeting Roundup — February 9-13 One of the best ways to get involved in your community is to attend public meetings of county, city and school district elected officials.

There are dozens of public meetings happening throughout Riverside County this week.

Be sure to check out the public meeting roundup at the link below to see how you can get involved in your community!
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Housing At Risk For 40 Residents Of Unpermitted Medical Respite Facility Haven Care Solutions opened in the shell of what was once the Palm Inn Hotel July 12, 2025, according to co-owner Michelle Ocampo.

Haven Care Solutions opened in the shell of what was once the Palm Inn Hotel July 12, 2025, according to co-owner Michelle Ocampo.
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PVHD Asks County To Fill Board Vacancies After 2 Canceled Meetings The Palo Verde Healthcare District canceled Wednesday’s rescheduled special meeting due to lack of a quorum.

The Palo Verde Healthcare District canceled Wednesday’s rescheduled special meeting to interview and appoint two new directors to fill vacancies created by the departures of Rosie Rowell and Dr. David Brooks due to lack of a quorum. 
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Moreno Valley Temporary Warehouse Moratorium Fails In Split Vote The Moreno Valley City Council Tuesday failed to adopt a 45-Day Moratorium on the establishment, expansion, or modification of any logistic-type warehouse.

The Moreno Valley City Council Tuesday failed to adopt a 45-day moratorium on the establishment, expansion, or modification of any logistic-type warehouse in a split vote with Mayor Ulises Cabrera and Mayor Pro Tem Erlan Gonzalez voting against. 
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ACLU, Residents Urge Riverside Council To Reconsider Affordable Housing Project Vote Tensions were high Tuesday amid continued community pressure on the Riverside City Council to reconsider its decision to reject $20 million in state funds for an affordable housing project on Universi...

Tensions were high Tuesday amid continued community pressure on the Riverside City Council to reconsider its decision to reject $20 million in state funds for an affordable housing project on University Avenue.
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Speed Limits, Humps, Coming to First Street And Victoria Avenue The drive through two historic residential streets in Riverside could soon get a bit bumpier after the city started paving the way for new speed humps on First Street and a small section of Victoria A...

The drive through two historic residential streets in Riverside could soon get a bit bumpier after the city started paving the way for new speed humps on First Street and a small section of Victoria Avenue.
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Riverside Council Approves Letter Opposing Parole For City Hall Shooter The Riverside City Council Tuesday unanimously approved the submission of a letter opposing parole for Joseph Neale Jr., currently held at Valley State Prison on a 374-year sentence.

The Riverside City Council Tuesday unanimously approved the submission of a letter opposing parole for Joseph Neale Jr., currently held at Valley State Prison on a 374-year sentence.
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A photo of the empty dais ahead of today’s Riverside County Board of Supervisors meeting.

I’m back out at the County Administrative Building for @riversiderecord.bsky.social covering the Riverside County Board of Supervisors meeting set to start in about 10 minutes.

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Public Meeting Roundup — February 2-6 One of the best ways to get involved in your community is to attend public meetings of county, city and school district elected officials.

Happy Monday! It's the first week of a new month, which means there are plenty of public meetings happening throughout Riverside County!

Check out the full roundup below to see how you can get involved in your community!
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Moreno Valley To Consider Temporary Warehouse Moratorium The Moreno Valley City Council is set to discuss a temporary warehouse moratorium at its regularly scheduled Tuesday meeting following a 3-2 vote last month.

The Moreno Valley City Council is set to discuss a temporary warehouse moratorium at its regularly scheduled Tuesday meeting following a 3-2 vote last month.
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Supervisors Lay Groundwork For Another Warehouse Project In Mead Valley The Riverside County Board of Supervisors last week approved the initiation of a Foundation General Plan Amendment that lays the groundwork for another warehouse project in Mead Valley.

The Riverside County Board of Supervisors last week approved the initiation of a Foundation General Plan Amendment that lays the groundwork for another warehouse project in Mead Valley.
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MVUSD To Fill Board Vacancy By Appointment Following Retirement Of Trustee Johnson The Moreno Valley Unified School District Tuesday voted to fill the board vacancy created by the retirement of Area 3 Trustee Cleveland “CJ” Johnson by provisional appointment.

The Moreno Valley Unified School District Tuesday voted to fill the board vacancy created by the retirement of Area 3 Trustee Cleveland “CJ” Johnson by provisional appointment.
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First office hours of the year for @riversiderecord.bsky.social are happening now until 3:30 p.m. at Back to the Grind in downtown Riverside!

Stop on by to support a local business and chat all things Riverside County!

Riverside County Sheriff’s Office Transferred 43 People To ICE Custody Last Year Since 2020, the department has transferred custody of 87 people to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, according to data obtained by The Record.

Since 2020, the department has transferred custody of 87 people to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, according to data obtained by The Record.
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Riverside Mayor Highlights Lower Crime Rate, Economic Growth In State Of The City Address Riverside saw a 35% drop in crime, created 18,000 new jobs and brought in 4.3 billion in construction projects in 2025.

Riverside saw a 35% drop in crime, created 18,000 new jobs and brought in 4.3 billion in construction projects in 2025. 
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Riverside Approves Updates to Zoning Code, Adds Stricter Regulations on Warehouses The Riverside City Council voted 4-3 Tuesday to amend its zoning code to comply with a recently-enacted state law that sets stricter requirements for new storage and distribution facilities.

The Riverside City Council voted 4-3 Tuesday to amend its zoning code to comply with a recently-enacted state law that sets stricter requirements for new storage and distribution facilities. 
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PVHD, County Set To Begin Hospital Management Negotiations Riverside County and the Palo Verde Healthcare District are set to begin negotiations regarding the day-to-day operational management of the hospital.

Riverside County and the Palo Verde Healthcare District are set to begin negotiations regarding the day-to-day operational management of the hospital.
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A photo of the empty dais ahead of today’s meeting.

Good morning! I’m back out in downtown Riverside for the Riverside County Board of Supervisors meeting for @riversiderecord.bsky.social. It’s set to begin in a few minutes.

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Public Meeting Roundup — January 26-30 One of the best ways to get involved in your community is to attend public meetings of county, city and school district elected officials.

Happy Monday!

There are quite a few public meetings happening throughout the county this final week of January.

Check out the full roundup below to see how you can get involved in your community!
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PVHD, County Reach Agreement To Keep Hospital’s Emergency Services, Community Clinic Operational The Palo Verde Healthcare District Friday announced that it had come to an agreement with Riverside County to keep the hospital’s emergency room and ancillary services as well as the community clinic ...

The Palo Verde Healthcare District Friday announced that it had come to an agreement with Riverside County to keep the hospital’s emergency room and ancillary services as well as the community clinic open.
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