(CNS) – Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco said Monday he will not enforce any type of coronavirus vaccine mandate on sheriff’s employees, declaring that he finds governmental intrusion in people’s health care decisions “tyrannical.” “Over the past couple of weeks, the idea of forced vaccination has caused much concern across the entire country,” Bianco said […]
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The city of Riverside is seeking to fill 20 newly created positions focused on patrolling, cleaning up and providing other services in municipal parks. The “Park & Neighborhood Specialist” jobs were authorized by the City Council in July, and the recruitment window closes on Sept. 16. Military veterans will receive preference credits when they apply. […]
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As welcome as the American Rescue Plan is for many people, the fact that it was signed into law in the middle of tax filing season raises a number of questions. That’s because some provisions may affect how you should prepare your 2020 tax return, including calculating the size of your refund. And nearly 56 million people have already filed […]
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The pandemic has had such an impact in all areas of our lives, from healthcare to education, to travel to commerce. However, the dire financial consequences facing small businesses are among the most impactful, especially in the Coachella Valley, a place dependent upon tourism. Palm Springs mayor, Christie Holstege shares how the City of Palm […]
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RIVERSIDE (CNS) – The Board of Supervisors Tuesday formally approved imposing fines on Riverside County residents and businesses using fire, burglar and other alarms that are repeatedly triggered in unincorporated communities without justification, tying up first responders. The “False Alarm Ordinance” was adopted on a unanimous vote and will take effect in 30 days. The […]
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RIVERSIDE (CNS) – The Board of Supervisors Tuesday approved two collective bargaining agreements totaling nearly $60 million, securing pay raises and making other benefits adjustments for thousands of Riverside County government employees over the next four to five years. The first contract with the Laborers International Union of North America, Local 777, was authorized in […]
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Two documentaries to choose from, first is “A Thousand Cuts” from writer/director Ramona S. Diaz about press freedom in the Philippines. I’m strongly recommending the film, check this link out to see it. And this Friday, Apple TV+ will unveil “Boys State” about teenage Texas boys learning democracy. Check out my reviews of both films.
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I enjoyed the upcoming Apple TV+ documentary BOYS STATE and I had a great time talking to the boys who learned the value of democracy. There’s the hopeful Steven Garza who’s running for governor of the Nationalist Party, the eloquent Renee Otero the Nationalist party chair, the go-for-broke Ben Feinstein the Federalist party chair, and […]
