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California residents can set off fireworks in these cities
It’s that time of the year when California officials warn residents to keep the fireworks displays to the professionals to ensure everyone has a safe Independence Day. California has a zero-tolerance policy for the sale and use of illegal fireworks, as stated by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection on its website. “It […]
Triple-digit temps bake SoCal ahead of Independence Day
High temperatures are continuing to scorch Southern California ahead of Independence Day, and the threat is far from over. Daily highs in the triple digits are expected in numerous places, with the hottest days beginning on Thursday, July 4, and continuing through Saturday, according to the National Weather Service. In the Antelope Valley, for example, […]
Menifee residents celebrate nation's birth with festival
Thousands of families and friends gathered on a hot Saturday evening at Wheatfield Park for the annual City of Menifee’s annual Independence Day Celebration. Packed with tents, the park was a center of activity, offering dozens of foods and other vendors, lively musical acts, and a variety of events suitable for all age groups.
These California Cities Just Raised The Minimum Wage. Make Sure You’re Getting Paid the Right Amount
The minimum wage went up in several cities across California on Monday, just as inflation keeps elevating the prices of goods and services in an already very expensive place to live. One Bay Area city, Emeryville, has raised its minimum wage to $19.36 an hour, making it the city with the highest minimum wage in the state.
Excessive heat warnings issued for Los Angeles County
Los Angeles County officials are sounding the alarm about the holiday heat wave that will envelop Southern California on and around Independence Day. The Department of Public Health on Monday issued an excessive heat warning for the following areas between Tuesday and next Monday, July 8. Southern Californians should take precautions to avoid becoming overheated, […]
Fire in Moreno Valley scorches 344 acres, now 100% contained, Cal Fire says
MORENO VALLEY, Calif. (KABC) -- A vegetation fire that erupted Saturday afternoon in Moreno Valley and burned over 300 acres is now 100% contained, Cal Fire said. The video in the player above is from a previous report on this fire. Fire officials said the blaze scorched 344 acres but...
Tricon Menifee Opens with 303 Built-to-Rent Homes
In an event marked by community spirit, Tricon Residential celebrated the grand opening of Tricon Menifee, a new collection of 303 build-to-rent (BTR) homes in Menifee, California. The event was attended by partners, residents, local leaders, and real estate professionals, all united in addressing the critical need for diverse, high-quality housing across Southern California.
Metro to Host 605/5 Freeway Expansion Project Meetings
Starting next week, Metro will host a series of community meetings on its plan to widen the 605 Freeway, plus connecting Freeways: the 5, 10, 60 and 105. See full meeting schedule at the bottom of this post. In 2020 Metro and Caltrans announced that they would demolish more than...
Calimesa hosts Popsicles in the Park
On a warm summer day in June, the community's residents enjoyed "Popsicles in the Park" at Calimesa's Fourth Street Park. The event was held from 1-2 p.m. Children and families enjoyed bubbles from a bubble machine and a misty spray as they chose from a variety of popsicle flavors or a cup of vanilla ice cream.
City of Menifee Launches New Community Services Social Media
The City of Menifee is excited to announce the launch of a new Facebook and Instagram page for the Community Services Department! These new pages will help the Menifee community stay in the loop on special events, contract classes, parks and trails, arts and culture, senior and veteran programming, and so much more!
LA28 announces updated venue plan, includes OKC
Today, the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games proposed the first series of updates to its venue plan that will stage some of the most popular Olympic and Paralympic sports in world-class arenas and stadiums, creating the ideal experience for athletes and fans. While Southern California has more professional and collegiate...
Yucaipa Valley Water District celebrates state of the art projects
On Thursday, June 20, Joyce McIntire, President of the Yucaipa Valley Water District, welcomed visitors to a celebration at the Wochholz Regional Water Recycling Facility to commemorate the Salinity and Groundwater Enhancement (SAGE) Project and their Solar Energy Project. McIntire introduced other members of the board of directors: Greg Bogh,...
MVMS and Employee of the Year are honored at council meeting
Yucaipa Calimesa Joint Unified School District Superintendent Cali Binks presented good news about Mesa View Middle School and classified employee Isaiah Joiner at the Calimesa City Council meeting on June 17. Binks said that Mesa View Middle School was the recipient of the “Schools to Watch Award.”. “It was...
Ports of LA and Long Beach Commit $25M to Electric Truck Charging Sites
The Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach have announced a significant $25 million investment to develop electric truck charging infrastructure in Southern California. This initiative, launched in partnership with regional air quality agencies, aims to expedite the transition to zero-emission heavy-duty drayage trucks in one of the nation’s busiest regions.
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