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California advances first-in-nation plan to set water budgets for cities statewide
California officials have approved a first-of-its-kind regulation that will set long-term limits on the amounts of water the state’s urban utilities can use on an annual basis. The State Water Resources Control Board granted unanimous support Wednesday to sweeping conservation measures that are expected to generate about 500,000 acre-feet in water savings each year by…
Outmigration cost California $24B in departed incomes as poorer people move in
(The Center Square) - Outmigration to other states cost California $24 billion in outgoing personal incomes across 2021 and 2022, according to new IRS data. Departing Californians were significantly wealthier and more likely to have children or spouses than incoming Americans, suggesting wealthy families are leaving the state as poorer individuals come to seek their California dream. California lost a net 144,203 tax filers in the two years, representing $24 billion in lost personal adjusted gross income for the state. Those leaving the state had...
California Thompson fire 29% contained, smaller French fire 5% contained
California's Thompson fire was 29% contained and had burned 3,789 acres in Butte County by Thursday night. The French wildfire in Mariposa County was 5% contained and had burned 843 acres as of early Friday morning.
Jones named Menifee’s assistant City Manager
Bryan Jones has been appointed Menifee’s assistant city manager. Jones, who has spent 25 years in city government and the private sector, will oversee several departments including community development, public works, engineering and economic development, according to statement on the city’s website. Most recently Jones was Eastvale’s city...
Notre Dame Recruiting Class Keeps Rolling With JaDon Blair
It had been a couple quiet weeks for the Irish. They hadn't secured a commitment since late May, and, having already logged 22 commitments and sporting the nation's third best recruiting class, it seemed the Irish may have been running out of steam. Then came JaDon Blair. The 6-foot-4 prospect out of North Carolina made Notre Dame fans sweat for a second, feigning to put on both Michigan and Penn State hats before ultimately donning an ND cap, cementing a significant recruiting win for the Irish. Even before Blair's decision, Marcus Freeman had already accrued an abundance of riches for...
At least a dozen teens detained following incident at Carson mall
At least a dozen teenagers were detained Saturday after the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department responded to a call of a large disturbance outside the SouthBay Pavilion Mall in Carson. LASD said several deputies responded to the shopping plaza at about 5:20 p.m. Law enforcement received reports of a...
MLK Jr. hospital secures $25 million in state funding to stay open for remainder of year
It was about a month ago that community members and leaders rallied for funding to keep the maternity ward at Martin Luther King Jr. Community Hospital open.Now, they're celebrating. When Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the state budget last week, the hospital secured $25 million in funding.Tamara Robertson, who had her baby at the hospital, said the funding is vital because for many residents, MLK is their only option."When we speak to the maternal ward, it's one of the safest in the county," said Robertson. "They serve predominantly Black and brown women, and so even the thought of it closing is...
50-year-old man dead after head-on crash in Temecula
A 50-year-old man was killed in a head-on collision in Temecula on Friday. The crash happened at around 5:30 p.m. on Rancho California Road near the I-15 overpass, according to the Riverside County Sheriff's Office. The man, Glenmar Salcedo of Menifee, was behind the wheel of a Hyundai SUV when for unknown reasons he drove into oncoming traffic, colliding head-on with another car which also struck a third vehicle. Despite attempted life-saving measures from paramedics, Salcedo was declared dead at the scene, deputies said. Two others were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment on injuries sustained in the collision. Their statuses were not known. "It is not believed intoxication played a role in this collision," said the RSO statement. "It has not been determined why the Hyundai crossed into oncoming traffic."Anyone who witnessed the crash or who has additional information is asked to contact deputies at (951) 696-3000.
Man killed while riding motorcycle in Perris
A 46-year-old man was killed while riding a motorcycle in Perris on Friday afternoon when he was struck by a car. The crash happened at around 4 p.m. near the intersection of Ramona Expressway and Redlands Avenue, according to Riverside County Sheriff's Office deputies. They say that the motorcyclist, identified as 46-year-old Perris man Samuel Alvarado, was riding southbound on Redlands Avenue when he was hit by a Nissan sedan driving westbound on Ramona Expressway, deputies said. Alvarado was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics despite attempted life-saving measures. It's unclear if the driver in the Nissan sustained any injuries. The cause of the crash remains under investigation. Anyone with further details is asked to contact investigators at (951) 210-1000.
Retired Payroll Coordinator Rita Coventry is honored by Fontana City Council
Wearing a sash that said “I’m retired,” Fontana Payroll Coordinator Rita Coventry was honored by the Fontana City Council during the June 26 meeting. During a special presentation, Coventry was named the Finance Department Employee of the Year in addition to being recognized because of her retirement after 20 years of working with the city.
Long Beach Food Scene Intel: La Parolaccia expands; Roll ‘Em Up opens in Lakewood; more
Missed previous Long Beach Food Scene Intel updates? We got you covered, boo: Click here for the full archive. Long Beach Food Scene Intel is a series from Brian Addison that will recap food news throughout the city, both news that needs just a quick mention or repeated news where you might have missed the full features.
Fontana P.D. employees honored for arresting hit-and-run suspect
Because of their quick work in identifying and arresting a suspect who allegedly was involved in a hit-and-run vehicle collision involving a juvenile, members of the Fontana Police Department were honored by the Fontana City Council. Motor Officer Adam Sein, Motor Officer Paul Contreras, Trainee Jacob Hernandez, and Community Service...
Man convicted of murder and hate crime in killing of gay former classmate from the OC School of the Arts
SANTA ANA, Calif. – A Newport Beach man has been convicted of a hate-motivated murder for stabbing his gay former high school classmate to death during a late-night rendezvous in a Lake Forest park after reconnecting on a dating app for men seeking men with the 19-year-old pre-med college student, according to the OCDA.
Fire in Homeland 75% contained after burning 100 acres
A 100-acre fire in Homeland was 75% contained on Saturday with extensive mop-up efforts underway to extinguish a hot spot, fire officials said. The fire was reported at 2:11 p.m. Friday near Juniper Flats Road and Mapes Road. According to the Riverside County Fire Department, an evacuation order was issued...
Concerts are planned at Stage Red in Fontana
Several musical events are planned at Stage Red, the newly-renovated downtown theater in Fontana. The venue’s debut performance was a concert by rock star Sammy Hagar on June 15. The next show will be presented by Mirage — Visions of Fleetwood Mac on Friday, July 12. Next will...
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