Riverside County
Recent News About Riverside County
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Riverside County Supervisors OK model behavioral health project
The Riverside County Supervisors gave their approval to the Riverside University Health System’s (RUHS) Wellness Village in Mead Valley at the end of last month. This innovative behavioral health project is being hailed by the county as a model that will seamlessly integrate behavioral health treatment with medical care and social services.
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Riverside County Treasurer-Tax Collector’s Office seeks claimants to more than $1.6 million dollars in unclaimed funds
The Riverside County Treasurer-Tax Collector’s Office is currently seeking nearly 2,000 residents who may be entitled to more than $1.6 million in unclaimed funds. A minimum of $480,000 is due for disbursement but risks being lost due to the statute of limitations.
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Riverside County park district issues new pass to let residents enjoy libraries, outdoors
The Riverside County Regional Park and Open-Space District (RivCoParks) has unveiled a new outdoor equity initiative aimed at fostering community engagement, promoting outdoor recreation, and bridging the nature gap. The RivCoParks Library Pass program provides Riverside County residents with an opportunity to explore both the outdoors and their local libraries.
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Date Festival Scholarship Program is now accepting applications
The Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival has opened applications for its 2024 Date Festival Scholarship Program. The annual initiative will grant ten high school students a $2,000 scholarship each.
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Riverside County: "In spite of difficult and sometimes tragic situations, these young people have been identified as leaders in their communities, determined to earn a high school diploma, and/or in pursuit of a post-secondary education."
Two young people from Indio were recognized for their excellence in the community and awarded the "Jamil Dada Character Excellence Youth Award".
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County of Riverside announces Nonprofit Roundtable Announces Availability of $14.5 Million in Grants
The Riverside County Nonprofit Roundtable is now accepting applications for the $14.5 million Riverside County Nonprofit Assistance Fund.
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County of Riverside announces Candidate filing opens Monday for November 7 general election
Anyone interested in running for offices on the November 7 general election ballot may take out candidate filing papers beginning Monday, July 17.
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County of Riverside announces More Meetings Coming Up on East Valley Infrastructure Efforts
Fourth District Supervisor V. Manuel Perez, Riverside County and the nonprofit organization Alianza Coachella Valley are working in partnership to form an Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District (EIFD) to bring infrastructure upgrades to the eastern Coachella Valley communities.
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County of Riverside announces Board of Supervisors approves future Wellness Village site for Mead Valley
On July 11, the Board of Supervisors approved the location of the future Wellness Village to move to Mead Valley.
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County of Riverside announces the unincorporated community of Carver Tract will have sidewalks
The unincorporated community of Carver Tract, a “county island” between the cities of Indio and Coachella, will have sidewalks throughout the entire 200-home neighborhood in about one year with today’s approval of funding to finish all the community’s sidewalks.
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County of Riverside announces Increases Homeless Shelter Bed Capacity
On July 11, the Board of Supervisors approved $7.6 million of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to support emergency shelter projects in Riverside County.
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County of Riverside hosts Farmers' Market - Wednesdays Downtown Riverside on July 12
County of Riverside hosts Farmers' Market - Wednesdays Downtown Riverside on July 12 at 8:30 am
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County of Riverside announces Board of Supervisors approves $8.6 billion budget, expands services by $1 billion
This week, the Riverside County Board of Supervisors adopted the budget for fiscal year 2023-2024, The adopted budget delivers the vision of the Board of Supervisors by improving and increasing services for the fastest growing county in Southern California.
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County of Riverside announces County Waste Resources Department to offer Master Composter Certificate Training
The Riverside County Department of Waste Resources has offered Backyard Composting classes and workshops for 30 years to provide residents with the basic knowledge on how to compost organic waste from home, safely and efficiently.
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County of Riverside announces Prado Dam Bicentennial Mural to Light Up on Fourth of July
The freshly restored mural at the Prado Dam will be bathed in light this Fourth of July for all the evening travelers along the 91 or 71 Freeways.
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County of Riverside announces Plans underway to reopen San Jacinto Animal Shelter
Riverside County Board of Supervisors recently voted to provide funding that would make it possible to reopen the San Jacinto shelter to the public and efforts are underway to reopen the shelter after it was shuttered in 2020 due to budgetary concerns.
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County of Riverside announces Board of Supervisors discuss recommended county budget that invests in improved services
This week, the Riverside County Board of Supervisors discussed next fiscal year’s recommended budget and sought ways to increase services for an ever-burgeoning population.
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County of Riverside announces Cal Fire's Hemet Ryan-Air Attack Base Houses "Exclusive Use" Firefighting Helicopter
On June 16, 2023, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, known as “CAL FIRE” enters an “Exclusive Use” (EU) contract, which strategically places multiple “EU” helicopters throughout the state to assist with the anticipated surge in fire activity
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County of Riverside announces Protect Yourself from Mosquito Bites During National Mosquito Control Awareness Week
Mosquito bites are more than an itchy annoyance, they can pose serious threats to your health.
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County of Riverside announces Riverside County reaches final settlement in lawsuit about the assessment and collection of juvenile detention fees
Parents and guardians of youth who paid fees or had their wages or tax refund taken to pay detention fees for a youth housed in a Riverside County juvenile hall or juvenile treatment facility may be entitled to receive money as part of a class action lawsuit settlement.