Riverside, California – Following the devastating Airport Fire, Riverside County established a comprehensive support center at the Lake Community Center in Lake Elsinore as one of the most significant steps it took to help the impacted residents. The center, which is only open for a short period of time, is intended to serve as a […] The post The Local Assistance Center in Riverside County supporting residents affected by the Airport Fire is open on Saturday appeared first on Riverside County News Source ..read more

Riverside County, California – Significantly changing its attitude to animal welfare, the Riverside County Board of Supervisors has decided to use Outcomes for Pets Consulting’s knowledge to evaluate and improve Department of Animal Services’ operations. Made in response to persistent problems including controversial euthanasia rules and overpopulation in shelters, this choice seeks to establish a […] The post Riverside County to use the expertise from Outcomes for Pets Consulting to improve Department of Animal Services’ operations appeared first on Riverside County News Source ..read more

Riverside, California – In a significant real estate deal, CBRE negotiated the $10.15 million sale of Ramona Oaks Apartments, a residential complex located in Riverside. The sale, which estimates out to roughly $231,000 per unit, consists of the 44-unit multifamily property located at a great site where Ramona Drive crosses Olivewood Avenue. About the Ramona Oaks […] The post Riverside’s multifamily housing market update: Investment firm purchases 44-unit multifamily property Ramona Oaks Apartments appeared first on Riverside County News Source ..read more

Riverside County, California – The Riverside County Board of Supervisors has set $5.5 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for California State University San Marcos at the Temecula Valley Campus in a major step towards improving local education and economic recovery. Under the direction of Third District Supervisor Chuck Washington, this project seeks to provide educational opportunities meant to revive the city both academically and economically. The money will help a range of academic initiatives, especially those like nursing, hospitality, early childhood education, software en ..read more

Riverside County, California – Peter Aldana, Riverside County’s Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder, made a major announcement releasing the 2024 Assessment Roll, which shows a notable rise in overall assessed property prices all throughout the Riverside County. The region’s real estate market continues to grow as seen by the remarkable $432.97 billion total assessed value this year, a 7.11% increase from the year before. The most recent data highlight a number of encouraging developments in the local property markets. The median house price in the county has stayed constant at $618,000 e ..read more

Riverside County, California – On Tuesday, the Riverside County Board of Supervisors approved a budget of $9.2 billion for the fiscal year 2024-25. This budget is considered structurally balanced, with reserves expected to reach nearly $700 million. “The recommended budget demonstrates the values that drive the important work of the county, focusing on improving the quality of life for residents, transforming the delivery of services, seeking systemic equity and achieving fiscal stability,” according to an Executive Office statement posted to the board’s agenda. Read also: Riverside County pri ..read more

Riverside County, California – Officials from the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) are looking into the death of Luis Padilla at Ironwood State Prison (ISP) on June 22, 2024, which they believe was a homicide. At 7:01 p.m., three inmates—Jonathan Orduno, Juan Madrigal, and Samuel Ricardez—reportedly attacked Padilla. Prison staff responded quickly by sounding an alarm, and although the attackers tried to escape, they were soon captured and detained without further issues. Read also: Riverside allocates $1m for home down payment aid According to the California Depa ..read more

Riverside, California – The Riverside County Board of Supervisors recently decided to use $1 million in tax funds, sourced from American taxpayers under the American Rescue Plan Act, to support individuals struggling to save for a home down payment. This tax money will be directed towards a down payment assistance program specifically for low-income individuals aiming to buy their first home within the 5th Supervisorial District. This area includes the cities of Banning, Beaumont, Calimesa, Hemet, San Jacinto, and Moreno Valley. Read also: Riverside has one of the highest inflation rates in th ..read more

Riverside, California – Riverside ranks as having the fourth-highest inflation rate in the U.S., just behind Dallas, Detroit, and Honolulu, says a new report. Inflation in Riverside, Ontario, and San Bernardino has surged by about 1.4% over the past two months. This price increase hits hard, especially with the city’s 5.5% unemployment rate, which is above the national average. Read also: Riverside gasoline prices continue steady decline, providing relief to consumers Experts blame the rise on climbing energy costs and natural gas prices in the area. Los Angeles isn’t far behind, sitting at th ..read more

Riverside, California – Riverside County’s average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline dropped once more on Monday, continuing its steady decline that began 21 days ago. After declining six tenths of a cent the day before, the price dropped by three tenths of a cent to $5.078. Read also: RAP Foundation offers scholarships for nonprofit management program, paves way for new leaders The average price has dropped 21.2 cents in total over the last three weeks, with a 1.2-cent decline on Saturday included. These numbers, provide by the AAA and Oil Price Information Service, show a ..read more