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The CA Secretary of State has confirmed that the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office has seized ballots cast by RivCo voters as part of an investigation into “alleged election irregularities,” in last November’s special statewide election.

RivCo Sheriff Chad Bianco is currently running for governor.

California Secretary Of State Says Sheriff’s Election Investigation ‘Not Normal Behavior’ The California Secretary of State’s Office Tuesday confirmed that the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office had seized the ballots from last November’s special statewide election on what it called “highly...

The California Secretary of State’s Office Tuesday confirmed that the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office had seized the ballots from last November’s special statewide election on what it called “highly questionable allegations.”
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Start Small. Build Trust. Make News. Building a Small Newsroom People Trust | Sunlight Research This session explores what it takes to start and grow a small newsroom that authentically serves its community with guest speakers from Shasta Scout, The Edge, and Riverside Record.

With guest speakers from @shastascout.bsky.social, The Edge, and @riversiderecord.bsky.social, join us as we explore what it takes to start and grow a small newsroom that authentically serves its community. www.sunlightresearch.net/event-detail...

Report Shows Riverside ‘Far Behind’ State Affordable Housing Requirements The state, as part of the 2021 general plan update, said the city needed a total of 18,458 units, with that number split between four income brackets: very low, low, moderate and above moderate.

The state, as part of the 2021 general plan update, said the city needed a total of 18,458 units, with that number split between four income brackets: very low, low, moderate and above moderate. 
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A photo of the dais ahead of today’s meeting

Happy Tuesday!

I’m back out at the Riverside County Administrative Building for the Board of Supervisors meeting for @riversiderecord.bsky.social.

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Opposing Teams Wear ‘Keep CBU Wrestling’ Shirts At Big 12 Tourney This past weekend at the Big 12 Wrestling Championship, college wrestling teams from across the country wore “Keep CBU Wrestling” apparel in solidarity with the California Baptist University wrestling...

This past weekend at the Big 12 Wrestling Championship, college wrestling teams from across the country wore “Keep CBU Wrestling” apparel in solidarity with the California Baptist University wrestling team. 
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Riverside County Supervisors Celebrate Women Of The Year Supervisors last week honored the five Riverside County Women of the Year winners, a program started eight years ago by Board Chair Karen Spiegel.

Supervisors last week honored the five Riverside County Women of the Year winners, a program started eight years ago by Board Chair Karen Spiegel.
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Public Meeting Roundup — March 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.

Happy Monday! There are more than two dozen public meetings happening this week throughout Riverside County.

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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Apologies for the late notice, but today’s office hours for @riversiderecord.bsky.social at Back to the Grind in downtown Riverside are being cut short, because this Santa Ana wind event has triggered my allergies.

I’ll be back out next week!

Supervisors Vote to Fill PVHD Board Vacancies By Election, Appointment The Riverside County Board of Supervisors this week voted to fill a pair of vacancies on the Palo Verde Healthcare District Board of Directors by both election and appointment.

The Riverside County Board of Supervisors this week voted to fill a pair of vacancies on the Palo Verde Healthcare District Board of Directors by both election and appointment.
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Riverside Begins Search For City’s First Inspector General Three months after voting to formally create the Office of the Inspector General, overwhelmingly approved by voters in 2024, the city of Riverside announced Tuesday the search for a candidate has begu...

Three months after voting to formally create the Office of the Inspector General, overwhelmingly approved by voters in 2024, the city of Riverside announced Tuesday the search for a candidate has begun. 
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Riverside Voters To Decide Future Of Measure Z Sales Tax In June Riverside voters will soon decide whether to increase sales tax in the city to cover the cost of improving the city’s fire department.

Riverside voters will soon decide whether to increase sales tax in the city to cover the cost of improving the city’s fire department. 
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ACLU, Law Firm Reps Urge Riverside To Reconsider Affordable Housing Vote Representatives from three nonprofit law firms said the Riverside City Council’s decision to reject millions in state grant funding for an affordable housing project violated the law and could leave t...

Representatives from three nonprofit law firms said the Riverside City Council’s decision to reject millions in state grant funding for an affordable housing project violated the law and could leave the city vulnerable to legal action. 
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A photo of the supervisors at the dais ahead of today’s meeting.

Happy Tuesday, folks!

I’m back out at the Riverside County Board of Supervisors meeting for the first time in a couple of weeks.

Follow along here: riversidecountyca.iqm2.com/Citizens/Spl...

At The Riverside County Science Fair, The Experiments Are Just The Beginning More than 500 students showcased their work at the annual Riverside County Science and Engineering Fair over the weekend.

More than 500 students showcased their work at the annual Riverside County Science and Engineering Fair over the weekend.
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Public Meeting Roundup — March 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.

It's the first week of March, which means there are plenty of public meetings happening across the county.

Check out the full roundup at the link below to see how you can get involved in your community!
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Moreno Valley Unified Trustees Appoint Justin Jackson To Vacant Area 3 Seat The Moreno Valley Unified School District Board of Education last week voted to appoint Justin Jackson to the Trustee Area 3 seat.

The Moreno Valley Unified School District Board of Education last week voted to appoint Justin Jackson to the Trustee Area 3 seat.
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County Provides Additional $3.45M Loan To Palo Verde Hospital Both the Palo Verde Healthcare District Board of Directors and the Riverside County Board of Supervisors are set to ratify a $3.45 million loan from the county to the district in an effort to secure m...

The Palo Verde Healthcare District Board of Directors and the Riverside County Board of Supervisors are set to ratify a $3.45 million loan from the county to the district next week to support continued hospital operations.
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Alvord Unified Approves Layoffs Citing Decreased Enrollment, Budget Instability In an effort to reduce spending amid county concerns of budget instability, the Alvord Unified School District Board of Education unanimously voted February 12 to lay off up to 123 employees by the fa...

In an effort to reduce spending amid county concerns of budget instability, the Alvord Unified School District Board of Education unanimously voted February 12 to lay off up to 123 employees by the fall semester.
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Riverside County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Alleged Election Irregularities The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office has launched an investigation into “alleged irregularities in our elections,” the department confirmed in a Wednesday statement to The Riverside Record.

SCOOP: The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office has launched an investigation into “alleged irregularities in our elections,” the department confirmed in a Wednesday statement to The Riverside Record.
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Riverside Fire Department To Begin Annual Home Inspections In Response To New Fire Maps Riverside homeowners living in areas the state says are prone to wildfires will be receiving a letter in the next few months about upcoming property inspections.

Riverside homeowners living in areas the state says are prone to wildfires will be receiving a letter in the next few months about upcoming property inspections. 
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Kaiser Permanente Nurses Return To Work After Monthlong Strike Thousands of nurses and healthcare workers across California and Hawaii returned to work Tuesday following the official end of a monthlong strike.

Thousands of nurses and healthcare workers across California and Hawaii returned to work Tuesday following the official end of a monthlong strike.
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Public Meeting Roundup — February 23-27 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 final week of the month, which means we've got plenty of public meetings happening throughout the county this week.

Check out the full roundup below to see how you can get involved in your community!
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Residents Talk Lawsuits, Recall In Response To Riverside Council’s Affordable Housing Project Vote Local organizers have been brainstorming ways to maintain pressure on the Riverside City Council after failing to convince the majority to reconsider an affordable housing project.

Local organizers have been brainstorming ways to maintain pressure on the Riverside City Council after failing to convince the majority to reconsider an affordable housing project.
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RCDAS Partners With Ironwood State Prison For New Dog Foster Program The Riverside County Department of Animal Services has partnered with Ironwood State Prison in Blythe to launch a new foster program.

The Riverside County Department of Animal Services has partnered with Ironwood State Prison in Blythe to launch a new foster program for dogs.
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PVHD Board Approves Management Services Agreement With Riverside County Starting Monday, Riverside University Health System will temporarily take over the day-to-day operations of Palo Verde Hospital in Blythe.

Starting Monday, Riverside University Health System will temporarily take over the day-to-day operations of Palo Verde Hospital in Blythe.
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Indio Council Adopts Resolution Reaffirming Commitment to Public Safety, Trust The Indio City Council Wednesday unanimously adopted a resolution to clarify the city’s policies regarding local cooperation with federal immigration agencies and reaffirm its commitment to public saf...

The Indio City Council Wednesday unanimously adopted a resolution to clarify the city’s policies regarding local cooperation with federal immigration agencies and reaffirm its commitment to public safety and community trust.
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Jurupa Unified Board Votes To Fill Vacancy By Provisional Appointment The Jurupa Unified School District Board of Education has started accepting applications to fill a vacancy created by the resignation of Area 3 Trustee Karen Bradford.

The Jurupa Unified School District Board of Education has started accepting applications to fill a vacancy created by the resignation of Area 3 Trustee Karen Bradford.
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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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