Calimesa Council Selects Acton Architecture For City Hall Project The Calimesa City Council this month unanimously approved spending up to $430,000 to convert a former bank building into a new city hall.

The Calimesa City Council this month unanimously approved spending up to $430,000 to convert a former bank building into a new city hall.
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Palo Verde Hospital CEO Sandra Anaya Stepping Down Amid ‘Reorganization’ Palo Verde Hospital CEO Sandra Anaya is set to step down from her position with the embattled hospital this week.

Palo Verde Hospital CEO Sandra Anaya is set to step down from her position with the embattled hospital this week.
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Public Meeting Roundup — April 20-24 One of the best ways to get involved in your community is to attend public meetings of county, city and school district elected officials.

Just a handful of public meetings happening this week, but be sure to check out the full roundup at the link below to see how you can get involved in your community!
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Supervisors Vote Against Hiring Outside Counsel For Sheriff In Election Investigation Lawsuits The Riverside County Board of Supervisors Tuesday voted 4-1 to not authorize the hiring of outside counsel or pay outside counsel to defend the lawsuits stemming from Sheriff Chad Bianco’s investigati...

Supervisors Tuesday voted 4-1 to not authorize the hiring of outside counsel or pay outside counsel to defend the lawsuits stemming from Sheriff Chad Bianco’s investigation into alleged election fraud. Supervisor Karen Spiegel was the lone dissenter.
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City Manager Mike Futrell Leaving Riverside For Pasadena Riverside City Manager Mike Futrell announced Wednesday morning that he would be resigning from his role next month after being named the new Pasadena city manager.

Riverside City Manager Mike Futrell announced Wednesday morning that he would be resigning from his role next month after being named the new Pasadena city manager.
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ACLU Files Civil Rights Complaint Against Riverside The American Civil Liberties Union of Southern California announced Tuesday it filed a complaint to the state’s civil rights agency alleging Riverside officials violated anti-discrimination laws.

The American Civil Liberties Union of Southern California announced Tuesday it filed a complaint to the state’s civil rights agency alleging Riverside officials violated anti-discrimination laws.
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RUSD Board Pushes District To Move Away From Incremental Change, Take More Risks Several Riverside Unified School District Board of Education trustees last week signaled they would like the district to take more risks when implementing new teaching strategies.

Several Riverside Unified School District (RUSD) Board of Education trustees last week signaled they would like the district to take more risks when implementing new teaching strategies.
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Public Meeting Roundup — April 13-17 One of the best ways to get involved in your community is to attend public meetings of county, city and school district elected officials.

Plenty of public meetings happening this week across the county!

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RUSD Agrees To Pay Nearly $1M To Relocate Cellphone Tower Despite attempts to negotiate a better deal, the Riverside Unified School District Board of Education Thursday voted 5-1 to pay more than $900,000 to permanently relocate a cellphone tower.

Despite attempts to negotiate a better deal, the Riverside Unified School District Board of Education Thursday voted 5-1 to pay more than $900,000 to permanently relocate a cellphone tower.
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Downtown Experiment Owner Plans To Create Bar Alliance Following City Recommendation To Revoke Permit After facing the possibility of having his business permit revoked, Downtown Experiment’s owner said he has begun putting together a local business coalition to unite several of downtown Riverside’s nightlife owners.

After facing the possibility of having his business permit revoked, Downtown Experiment’s owner said he has begun putting together a local business coalition to unite several of downtown Riverside’s nightlife owners.
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Dispatches From Riverside County: The Riverside Tamale Festival The annual Riverside Tamale Festival was started in 2013 to raise awareness of the cultural significance of the Historic Trujillo Adobe.

The annual Riverside Tamale Festival was started in 2013 to raise awareness of the cultural significance of the Historic Trujillo Adobe.
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Palm Springs residents on Wednesday overwhelmingly spoke out against a proposal from a citizens’ group to move the city to a system of directly electing its mayor.
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CA Supreme Court To Review Bonta’s Case; Search Warrants Unsealed The California Supreme Court Wednesday said it would review Attorney General Rob Bonta’s petition and ordered Sheriff Chad Bianco to pause his department’s investigation into potential election fraud.

NEW: The California Supreme Court Wednesday said it would review Attorney General Rob Bonta’s petition and ordered Sheriff Chad Bianco to pause his department’s investigation into potential election fraud.
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UPDATE: The Riverside County Superior Court has granted the media coalition’s request to unseal the warrants.

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Riverside Selects Entrepreneur Lorna Jenkins As Recipient Of Annual City Spirit Award After brief deliberations, the Riverside City Council Tuesday selected education entrepreneur Lorna Jenkins as the 2025 City Spirit Award winner.

After brief deliberations, the Riverside City Council Tuesday selected education entrepreneur Lorna Jenkins as the 2025 City Spirit Award winner. 
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Riverside County Community Budget Workshops Start Tonight In Corona Riverside County is once again holding a series of community budget workshops to give residents a voice in shaping the county’s priorities.

Riverside County is once again holding a series of community budget workshops to give residents a voice in shaping the county’s priorities.
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Public Meeting Roundup — April 6-10 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!

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Superior Court Grants Bonta’s Request For Expedited Briefing Schedule; Filing Sheds Light On Prior Investigations The Riverside County Superior Court Thursday approved Attorney General Rob Bonta’s request for an expedited filing schedule on the department’s petition to pause Sheriff Chad Bianco’s investigation in...

The Riverside County Superior Court Thursday approved Attorney General Rob Bonta’s request for an expedited filing schedule on the department’s petition to pause Sheriff Chad Bianco’s investigation into alleged election fraud.
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Court Rejects Riverside Ward 2 Candidate’s Legal Challenge Against Opponent’s Job Description A judge has rejected Riverside City Council Ward 2 candidate Gracie Torres’ challenge to the ballot designation submitted by competitor Aram Ayra, ruling it could remain on the ballot for the June 2 e...

A judge has rejected Riverside City Council Ward 2 candidate Gracie Torres’ challenge to the ballot designation submitted by competitor Aram Ayra, ruling it could remain on the ballot for the June 2 election. 
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Court Sides With Riverside Resident, Orders City To Update Measure Z Ballot Language A superior court judge this week ordered the city of Riverside to change the title and summary for its June 2 sales tax increase ballot measure.

A superior court judge this week ordered the city of Riverside to change the title and summary for its June 2 sales tax increase ballot measure.
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Riverside Officials Unveil New Chicano Art, Literature Section At Casa Blanca Library A casual conversation over a shared interest in Chicano literature was the inspiration that led two Riverside officials to create a new permanent exhibit at the SSgt. Salvador J. Lara Casa Blanca Libr...

A casual conversation over a shared interest in Chicano literature led two Riverside officials to create a new permanent exhibit at the SSgt. Salvador J. Lara Casa Blanca Library dedicated to highlighting Latino art and literature.
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The Riverside Record Joins Media Coalition In Effort To Unseal Warrants In Bianco Election Probe The Riverside Record Wednesday joined a dozen news outlets in filing a motion to unseal three warrants obtained by the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office in connection with Sheriff Chad Bianco’s invest...

NEW: The Riverside Record Wednesday joined a dozen news outlets in filing a motion to unseal three warrants obtained by the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office in connection with Sheriff Chad Bianco’s investigation into alleged election fraud.
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CBU Wrestlers Say University Discriminated Against Male Athletes, Ask Court To Reinstate Program After spending months protesting against the decision to cut their team, three California Baptist University wrestlers have filed suit against the school in an effort to save the program.

After spending months protesting against the decision to cut their team, three California Baptist University wrestlers have filed suit against the school in an effort to save the program. 
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