Tuesday, November 20, 2018

Perris Sibling Support Fund
The Riverside University Health System Foundation has opened a support fund for the 13 siblings rescued in Perris after years of abuse. Visit www.RUHealth.org/foundation for more information.

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Early voting available at registrar’s office and malls in Riverside, Palm Desert and Temecula

Early voting for the Nov. 6 consolidated general election will be available at four locations in Riverside County. Early voting is available Friday (10/26) through Sunday (10/28) from 10 a.m. to 4...
Riverside University Health System Education and Conference Center Renamed for Retiring Supervisor...

MORENO VALLEY, Ca.—A health education and conference center on Wednesday was formally named for retiring Riverside County Supervisor Marion Ashley and his wife, Mary, in recognition of ...
Vote-by-Mail ballots for Nov. 6 election on the way to voters

Approximately 685,000 vote-by-mail ballots will to be mailed to voters starting today (Oct. 9) for the consolidated general election on Nov. 6. Completed ballots must be received at the...
23rd Annual Valley-wide Employment Expo to provide job opportunities

An employment fair that attracts thousands of people will be held Thursday (9/20) at the Fantasy Springs Casino Resort Event Center in Indio.
County, state to train cannabis cultivators about pesticide compliance

Riverside County and the State of California are teaming up to train the local cannabis industry how to comply with laws regulating pesticide use.
Health officials warn Riverside County residents of dangers of ash

Riverside County health officials are urging residents to take precautions as they clean up the ash that has fallen on their cars, homes and driveways as a result of the Holy Fire.
Riverside County names new HR director with more than 20 years’ experience

Brenda Diederichs, former Orange County chief human resources officer, took over her duties as Riverside County’s new HR director earlier this week. Diederichs also holds the title of assistant...
After four recent deaths, and with temperatures rising, health officials again urge precautions for...

Forecasters are predicting sharp temperature increases starting Monday, and health officials are urging residents to protect themselves and others who are most susceptible to the heat.
Rise in property values to outpace property-tax increase for the average homeowner

RIVERSIDE – Despite an overall increase in property values of more than 6 percent, the average owner will not see a commensurate increase in property taxes, according to Riverside ...
Riverside University Health System Deploys Electronic Toolkit to Help Patients Manage Chronic Pain...

Doctors and pharmacists at Riverside University Health System (RUHS) have developed an electronic toolkit to help decrease the risk of opioid addiction among patients with chronic pain.
County crop report goes high-tech with app about local agriculture

RIVERSIDE – Who’s growing wine grapes in Riverside County? How have crop values changed over five years? And did county fish farmers actually raise $3.6 million worth of tilapia in...
Court ruling temporarily postpones action involving labor group

A Riverside Superior Court ruling today temporarily postponed any county action to impose terms of employment on employees represented by the Service Employee International Union. The court...
Voters encouraged to cast a ballot tomorrow in the consolidated primary election

Tomorrow (6/5) is Election Day for Riverside County residents registered to vote in the consolidated primary election. Voters will be able to cast ballots at 546 polling places. To find your...
New data shows homelessness decreased in Riverside County

Riverside - The number of homeless people in Riverside County decreased by 4 percent compared to a count last year. This year’s “point in time” count totaled 2,310 adults and...
RUHS - Perris Sibling Support Fund

RIVERSIDE COUNTY, Ca. (January 18, 2018) – In response to offers of help pouring in from around the country, Riverside University Health System Foundation has opened a support fund for the 13...
Riverside County works to land Amazon’s new headquarters

The County of Riverside wants Amazon to expand its presence in the region and offered multiple potential sites in a proposal submitted Thursday (10/19), along with $12.8 million in local incentives...
Aug. 1 is deadline to file with Riverside County for unclaimed property tax refunds

Owners of residential or business property in Riverside County have until Aug. 1 to file for unclaimed property tax refunds.
Rise in property values to outpace property-tax increase for the average homeowner

RIVERSIDE – Property owners and residents will benefit from a 5 percent increase in home prices, but that does not mean property owners will necessarily see a commensurate increase in taxes,...
County receives $6 million grant for new program to help stop offenders from committing crimes again

A $6 million grant will help Riverside County officials provide mental-health and substance-abuse treatment that can reduce the chances people will commit crimes again after they are released from...
RANCHO CUCAMONGA-BASED JOHN P. PREVITI MEMORIAL FOUNDATION PLEDGES $500,000 TO PEDIATRICS AT RUHS...

MORENO VALLEY, Ca.—A $500,000 gift from the John P. Previti Memorial Foundation will buy new pediatric equipment for RUHS Medical Center and support programs that help children cope with the...