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Homes destroyed, evacuation orders issued as pair of large fires rage in Riverside County
A pair of large brush fires are currently burning in Riverside County, one of which has prompted evacuation orders for people living near the fire zone, while the other has damaged as many as five homes.Hawarden Fire in RiversideIn Riverside, the Hawarden Fire has currently torched 520 acres, completely destroyed three homes and damaged a fourth, in a massive blaze that was reportedly ignited by fireworks. It was first reported a little before 1:40 p.m. in the 6500 block of Hawarden Drive, and at one point nearly 1,500 homes were threatened by the devastating and fast-moving fire.Evacuation orders have been issued...
Victims of Southern California wildfire question response time of fire crews
While some victims of a fast-moving wildfire in the City of Riverside that destroyed six homes and damaged seven others are asking questions about the fire department’s response time, city officials say the devastating blaze was caused by fireworks. The “Hawarden Fire” started around 1:30 p.m. in the 6500 block of Hawarden Drive in […]
Riverside County officials respond to Biden ending reelection bid
Riverside County elected officials issued statements on the announcement by President Joe Biden on Sunday that he was withdrawing from the 2024 presidential campaign. Rep. Raul Ruiz, D-Indio, said Biden was “an extraordinary leader. For decades, he has put the needs of America over his own personal agenda, and today’s decision is another demonstration of that. I have no doubt that history will treat him as one of America’s greatest and most effective Presidents.
Panel tackles how to combat hate and racism in the Inland Empire
The panel organized by Zócalo Public Square titled “How Does the Inland Empire Strike Back Against Hate?” and held in Riverside emphasized the importance of collective action, allyship, and community empowerment to combat hate and racism in the Inland Empire. “I personally have not been a victim...
San Bernardino hires new Economic Development Director
Kenneth Chapa has been hired by the City of San Bernardino as the new Economic Development Director. Chapa’s first day on the job was on July 15. “Ken Chapa has a distinguished background in economic development and tourism,” said Acting City Manager Rochelle Clayton. “We are thrilled to have him aboard and look forward to him hitting the ground running.”
County expected to approve increase to FP-5 fire tax
In San Bernardino, tomorrow (July 23, 2024) County Supervisors hold their regular twice-monthly meeting at 10 o’clock. Among other actions, the five-member board is expected to approve an increase in the unpopular FP-5 fire tax. Count on County Supervisors to approve a $5.16 increase in the special fire tax...
National Night Out Events in Claremont, Upland, La Verne and More
National Night Out is an annual event started in 1984 to promote neighborhood camaraderie and police-community partnerships. Since then, millions of people in 16,000 communities have participated in National Night Out events such as block parties, festivals, parades, cookouts, and other community events. This year, National Night Out takes place...
A Bell with a Past: San Juan Hill’s Legacy at Riverside’s Mission Inn
“Well, what does he want with all those bells? He’s got the fiercest appetite for bells of any man I ever saw.” That is the description of Frank A. Miller of the Mission Inn that a curio shop owner in England gave to a Los Angeles Times reporter. And how true that was. In the 1946 issue of The Bells & Crosses of the Glenwood Mission Inn, Riverside, California, 748 bells are listed and described. No visitor was ever able to see all of them as they could not be on display simultaneously, and even those on display were scattered in all corners and niches of the Inn. However, certain bells became more famous and were part of the itinerary for many visitors. The Nanking bell (Bell #272), rising six feet five inches high, has caught visitors' attention for many years as it has stood in various places in the courtyard in front of the Inn. Those interested in Riverside area history make sure to see the Agua Mansa Bell (Bell #359) from the early Hispanic community along the Santa Ana River. Then there is the bell (Bell #54) hanging in the Garden of the Bells, the oldest dated bell in Christendom, cast in 1247. All of these have unique stories that become familiar to many visitors to the Mission Inn.
New! Tin Fire | Corona, CA | July 20, 2024
Firefighters with the Corona Fire Department and CAL FIRE were dispatched around 1710 hours PT on Saturday evening on July 20, 2024, to a report of a brush fire. The brush fire is located off of La Sierra and Tin Mine Road, west of Lake Matthews in El Cerrito (Riverside County), California.
Judge Restricts Redlands’ Use of Hangars in Lease Dispute With Coyote Aviation
The order prevents the city from modifying the hangars or collecting rent from the tenants, according to Redlands spokesperson Carl Baker. Jul. 19—Coyote Aviation, the former operator of a hangar facility at the Redlands Municipal Airport, has won a temporary restraining order against the city in its ongoing dispute over a land lease agreement.
Chino Valley Unified Sues Top California Officials To Prevent The Blocking Of Parental Notification
The Chino Valley Unified School District and the parents of eight students attending its schools and that of three other school districts in California have filed a lawsuit against Governor Gavin Newsom, California Attorney General Rob Bonta and California Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond in an effort to prevent the enforcement of a recently passed state law prohibiting schools from making a practice of notifying parents if their children are assuming a gender different from the one assigned them at birth.
This Week in City Hall: July 22, 2024
Welcome to our weekly digest on public meetings and agenda items worthy of your attention in the next week. This guide is part of our mission to provide everyday Riversiders like you with the information to speak up on the issues you care about. Board of Public Utilities. The Board...
Latest SB Recall Effort A Tangle of Motivations, Cross Purposes & Contradictions
The latest recall effort in San Bernardino presents the public with a confusing mélange of conflicting political and personal entanglements, leaving confusion as to who, precisely, wants to of the senior members of the city council removed from office. This week, it was publicly announced that a group of...
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