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Murrieta Valley Unified Swears In New Area 3 Trustee

The Riverside Record 🍊 @riversiderecord.bsky.social · 1d

Josefine Hartley, who was appointed on a 3-1 vote with Trustee Nancy Young voting against, will serve on the board until November 2026 when a special election will be held to fill the seat for the remainder of the term.
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Josefine Hartley, who was appointed on a 3-1 vote with Trustee Nancy Young voting against, will serve on the board until November 2026 when a special election will be held to fill the seat for the rem...

Federal Election Observers To Monitor Riverside County Polling Sites

The Riverside Record 🍊 @riversiderecord.bsky.social · 1d

Last week, the U.S. Department of Justice announced that it would monitor polling sites in six jurisdictions, including Riverside County, to “ensure transparency, ballot security, and compliance with federal law.”
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Last week, the U.S. Department of Justice announced that it would monitor polling sites in six jurisdictions, including Riverside County, to “ensure transparency, ballot security, and compliance with ...

Federal Shutdown To Delay CalFresh Benefits For Nearly 350K Riverside County Residents

The Riverside Record 🍊 @riversiderecord.bsky.social · 1d

Starting this weekend, hundreds of thousands Riverside County residents will stop receiving their CalFresh benefits as part of the nationwide pause on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program due to the federal government shutdown.
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Starting this weekend, hundreds of thousands Riverside County residents will stop receiving their CalFresh benefits as part of the nationwide pause on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program due...

Riverside City Council Talks Funding For New Water Treatment Facilities

The Riverside Record 🍊 @riversiderecord.bsky.social · 1d

The Riverside City Council Tuesday voted unanimously to set aside lawsuit settlement funds and further discuss new monthly water bill fees to pay for the construction and yearly maintenance cost of three new water treatment facilities.
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The Riverside City Council Tuesday voted unanimously to set aside lawsuit settlement funds and further discuss new monthly water bill fees to pay for the construction and yearly maintenance cost of th...

Jury Awards Former CSUSB Palm Desert Campus Associate Dean $6M In Gender Discrimination Lawsuit

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Alicia Ramirez (she/her) @aliciak2010.bsky.social · 2d

The Riverside County Board of Supervisors meeting is underway.

You can follow along here: riversidecountyca.iqm2.com/Citizens/Det...

Today’s special guest was Eeyore, a 3-year-old bulldog mix available at the Western Riverside County/City Animal Shelter, 6851 Van Buren Blvd. In Jurupa Valley.

Eeyore is the sweetest 3-year-old bulldog mix.

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The Riverside Record 🍊 @riversiderecord.bsky.social · 3d

A jury last week awarded former associate dean at California State University San Bernardino’s Palm Desert Campus Anissa Rogers $6 million in damages as a result of her 2023 gender discrimination, harassment and retaliation lawsuit.
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A jury last week awarded former associate dean at California State University San Bernardino’s Palm Desert Campus Anissa Rogers $6 million in damages as a result of her 2023 gender discrimination, har...

Public Meeting Roundup — October 27-31

The Riverside Record 🍊 @riversiderecord.bsky.social · 3d

Just a handful of public meetings happening this final week of October!

Check out the full roundup below to see how you can get involved in your community ⤵ riversiderecord.org/public-meeti...

One of the best ways to get involved in your community is to attend public meetings of county, city and school district elected officials.

Riverside Council Pushes Vote On Inspector General Role To November

The Riverside Record 🍊 @riversiderecord.bsky.social · 6d

The Riverside City Council voted 4-3 this week to delay the creation of the Office of the Inspector General until next month.
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The Riverside City Council voted 4-3 this week to delay the creation of the Office of the Inspector General until next month.

Supervisors Approve Property Tax Revenue Advance For Palo Verde Hospital In Blythe

The Riverside Record 🍊 @riversiderecord.bsky.social · 8d

The Riverside County Board of Supervisors Tuesday approved an advance of $181,467 in property tax revenue for the Palo Verde Healthcare District to support continued hospital operations in Blythe.
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The Riverside County Board of Supervisors Tuesday approved an advance of $181,467 in property tax revenue for the Palo Verde Healthcare District to support continued hospital operations in Blythe.

Riverside Council Extends Temporary Moratorium on New Tobacco Retail Permits

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The Riverside Record 🍊 @riversiderecord.bsky.social · 8d

The Riverside City Council Tuesday voted unanimously to extend the temporary pause on new tobacco retail permits for another 10 months and 15 days.
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The Riverside City Council Tuesday voted unanimously to extend the temporary pause on new tobacco retail permits for another 10 months and 15 days.

RUSD Gets Update On Mahmoud Opt-Out Policy

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The Riverside Record 🍊 @riversiderecord.bsky.social · 9d

The Riverside Unified School District Board of Education last week received an update on an opt-out policy that allows parents to pull their children from required lessons where fictional LGBTQ+ characters or themes are the main focus.
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The Riverside Unified School District Board of Education last week received an update on an opt-out policy that allows parents to pull their children from required lessons where fictional LGBTQ+ chara...

Public Meeting Roundup — October 20-24

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The Riverside Record 🍊 @riversiderecord.bsky.social · 10d

Happy Monday!

We're back again with another public meeting roundup, and there are plenty of city council, school board and county meetings happening this week.

Check it out at the link below and find out how you can get involved in your community!
riversiderecord.org/public-meeti...

One of the best ways to get involved in your community is to attend public meetings of county, city and school district elected officials.

Thousands Rally Against Trump Administration At Riverside ‘No Kings’ Protest

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The Riverside Record 🍊 @riversiderecord.bsky.social · 11d

For more than two hours, demonstrators stood along the sidewalk across several blocks on Mission Inn Avenue waving handmade signs with crossed-out crowns while others held up American and Mexican flags.
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For more than two hours, demonstrators stood along the sidewalk across several blocks on Mission Inn Avenue waving handmade signs with crossed-out crowns while others held up American and Mexican flag...

LAFCO Talks Next Steps For Palo Verde Hospital

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The Riverside Record 🍊 @riversiderecord.bsky.social · 13d

The Riverside County Local Agency Formation Commission Thursday discussed how to move forward after the board voted last month to dissolve the Palo Verde Hospital District.
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The Riverside County Local Agency Formation Commission Thursday discussed how to move forward after the board voted last month to dissolve the Palo Verde Hospital District.

RUSD Adopts AI Guidelines As It Moves To Implement Tech In Classrooms

The Riverside Record 🍊 @riversiderecord.bsky.social · 13d

The Riverside Unified School District Board of Education unanimously approved a new policy at Thursday night’s meeting setting guidelines for the use of artificial intelligence by staff and students.
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The Riverside Unified School District Board of Education unanimously approved a new policy at Thursday night’s meeting setting guidelines for the use of artificial intelligence by staff and students.

Riverside Approves Resolution Encouraging More Transparency From Federal Immigration Agents

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The Riverside Record 🍊 @riversiderecord.bsky.social · 15d

The Riverside City Council Tuesday night voted 4-3 to adopt a resolution encouraging transparency for federal immigration officials while tasking Riverside police with monitoring the agents within city limits.
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The Riverside City Council Tuesday night voted 4-3 to adopt a resolution encouraging transparency for federal immigration officials while tasking Riverside police with monitoring the agents within cit...

Murrieta Approves $750K Contract Amendment With Flock Safety For Drone As First Responder Program

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The Riverside Record 🍊 @riversiderecord.bsky.social · 16d

The Murrieta City Council last week approved a $750,000, three-year contract amendment with Flock Safety to bring the company’s Drone as First Responder program to the city.
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The Murrieta City Council last week approved a $750,000, three-year contract amendment with Flock Safety to bring the company’s Drone as First Responder program to the city.

2025 Riverside County Voter Guide: Prop 50

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The Riverside Record 🍊 @riversiderecord.bsky.social · 16d

The November 4 special election is fast approaching. Here’s what Riverside County voters need to know.
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The November 4 special election is fast approaching. Here’s what you need to know.

Public Meeting Roundup — October 13-17

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The Riverside Record 🍊 @riversiderecord.bsky.social · 17d

Happy Monday! We've got a number of public meetings happening this week, including a Wildomar City Council meeting tonight!

Check out the full roundup at the link below to see how you can get involved in your community!
riversiderecord.org/public-meeti...

One of the best ways to get involved in your community is to attend public meetings of county, city and school district elected officials.

Norco Residents, Business Owners Continue Push To Underground RTRP

The Riverside Record 🍊 @riversiderecord.bsky.social · 20d

Dozens of Norco residents and business owners made the trip to Bellflower this week to ask the CPUC to reconsider the city’s request to underground electricity transmission lines set to go through the city as part of the RTRP.
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Dozens of Norco residents and business owners made the trip to Bellflower this week to ask the California Public Utilities Commission to reconsider the city’s request to underground electricity transm...

Murrieta Valley Unified To Fill Vacant Board Seat By Appointment

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The Riverside Record 🍊 @riversiderecord.bsky.social · 20d

About 800 people, a mix of students, staff and community members, gathered at the Riverside Convention Center October 9 to hear from new Riverside Unified School District Superintendent Sonia Llamas.
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A photo of students singing on stage at the RUSD State of the District event.

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Alicia Ramirez (she/her) @aliciak2010.bsky.social · 20d

Office hours happening now until 3:30 p.m. today (October 10) at Back to the Grind in downtown Riverside.

Stop on by to talk all things Riverside County!

A laptop on a cement stone slab with an earl gray iced tea.

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The Riverside Record 🍊 @riversiderecord.bsky.social · 22d

The Murrieta Valley Unified School District Board of Education Tuesday voted 3-1 to fill the vacant Trustee Area 3 seat by appointment, with Trustee Nancy Young voting against.
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The Murrieta Valley Unified School District Board of Education Tuesday voted 3-1 to fill the vacant Trustee Area 3 seat by appointment, with Trustee Nancy Young voting against.

Palo Verde Healthcare District Files For Bankruptcy

The Riverside Record 🍊 @riversiderecord.bsky.social · 22d

The Palo Verde Hospital District last week filed for Chapter 9 bankruptcy in an effort to stabilize the hospital’s finances while preserving access to emergency and outpatient services in Blythe.
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The Palo Verde Hospital District last week filed for Chapter 9 Bankruptcy in an effort to stabilize the hospital’s finances while preserving access to emergency and outpatient services in Blythe.