Supervisor Jose Medina Monday called for an investigation into alleged misuse of funds by Sheriff Chad Bianco over his department’s investigation into alleged election fraud. riversiderecord.org/riverside-co...

Happy Monday! Check out the full list of public meetings happening this week at our roundup below to see how you can get involved in your community. riversiderecord.org/public-meeti...

Trustees of the Riverside Unified School District said they wanted to prioritize school safety, community engagement and data-driven results during a workshop discussion about setting goals for the next five years.  riversiderecord.org/riverside-un...

A reminder that all of the reporting coming out right now about Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco's investigation into election irregularities, stems from @riversiderecord.bsky.social's February 25 story about the investigation. Read that original story here: riversiderecord.org/riverside-co...

Sheriff Chad Bianco Friday addressed his department’s ongoing investigation into alleged election irregularities in last November’s special statewide election while also accusing California Attorney General Rob Bonta of interference. riversiderecord.org/riverside-co...

Following several sexual abuse accusations against labor rights leader Cesar Chavez, Riverside officials said they planned to ask residents, especially Latino communities, about the future of a city building and monument dedicated to him and his work. riversiderecord.org/riverside-ce...

At the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office for this morning’s press conference about the election investigation first reported by @riversiderecord.bsky.social. It’s slated to start at 10 a.m. and is being streamed live here on YouTube: www.youtube.com/live/Lo6ir8f...

Lisa Matus and Eric Stalter have filed a suit against the Riverside County Registrar of Voters alleging that the office violated election code by disqualifying them from appearing on the ballot for the June 2 primary. riversiderecord.org/riverside-co...

More than a year after Voltu Motor opened its headquarters in Riverside, the company unveiled its flagship heavy-duty electric truck March 19 to prospective buyers. riversiderecord.org/riverside-vo...

A Riverside whistleblower has filed a lawsuit against the city alleging that the ballot language for the June 2 Measure Z election as submitted is biased and violates election code.  riversiderecord.org/riverside-el...

An organization focused on reforming federal gender equity rules announced during a Tuesday press conference in front of CBU that it had filed a petition with the U.S. Department of Education on behalf of the three programs. riversiderecord.org/cbu-mens-ath...

TOMORROW: See what it takes to start and grow a small newsroom that authentically serves its community in this Investigating with Sunlight session, with guest speakers from @shastascout.bsky.social, The Edge and @riversiderecord.bsky.social.

The Riverside County Board of Supervisors last week received a mid-year budget update that showed the county’s financial position had improved from last summer, but uncertainties remained. riversiderecord.org/riverside-co...

Happy Monday! We've got quiet a few public meetings happening this week across Riverside County. Be sure to check out the full roundup at the link below to see how you can get involved in your community! riversiderecord.org/public-meeti...

In the fall, UC Riverside admitted its largest-ever entering class of freshmen and transfers. With many UC campuses facing physical capacity constraints, the system is relying on Riverside to continue growing. riversiderecord.org/as-enrollmen...

An independent committee told the Riverside Unified School District Board of Education Thursday that its annual review of Measure O bond funds found the district had used the money in accordance with the law during the last fiscal year.  riversiderecord.org/oversight-co...

Office hours for @riversiderecord.bsky.social happening now until 3:30 p.m. at Back to the Grind in downtown Riverside!

See what it takes to start and grow a small newsroom that authentically serves its community in this Investigating with Sunlight session, with guest speakers from @shastascout.bsky.social, The Edge and @riversiderecord.bsky.social.

The CA Secretary of State has confirmed that the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office has seized ballots cast by RivCo voters as part of an investigation into “alleged election irregularities,” in last November’s special statewide election. RivCo Sheriff Chad Bianco is currently running for governor.

The California Secretary of State’s Office Tuesday confirmed that the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office had seized the ballots from last November’s special statewide election on what it called “highly questionable allegations.” riversiderecord.org/california-s...

With guest speakers from @shastascout.bsky.social, The Edge, and @riversiderecord.bsky.social, join us as we explore what it takes to start and grow a small newsroom that authentically serves its community. www.sunlightresearch.net/event-detail...

The state, as part of the 2021 general plan update, said the city needed a total of 18,458 units, with that number split between four income brackets: very low, low, moderate and above moderate.  riversiderecord.org/report-shows...

Happy Tuesday! I’m back out at the Riverside County Administrative Building for the Board of Supervisors meeting for @riversiderecord.bsky.social. Follow along here: riversidecountyca.iqm2.com/Citizens/Det...

This past weekend at the Big 12 Wrestling Championship, college wrestling teams from across the country wore “Keep CBU Wrestling” apparel in solidarity with the California Baptist University wrestling team.  riversiderecord.org/opposing-tea...

Supervisors last week honored the five Riverside County Women of the Year winners, a program started eight years ago by Board Chair Karen Spiegel. riversiderecord.org/riverside-co...

Happy Monday! There are more than two dozen public meetings happening this week throughout Riverside County. Be sure to check out the full roundup at the link below to see how you can get involved in your community. riversiderecord.org/public-meeti...

Apologies for the late notice, but today’s office hours for @riversiderecord.bsky.social at Back to the Grind in downtown Riverside are being cut short, because this Santa Ana wind event has triggered my allergies. I’ll be back out next week!

The Riverside County Board of Supervisors this week voted to fill a pair of vacancies on the Palo Verde Healthcare District Board of Directors by both election and appointment. riversiderecord.org/supervisors-...

Three months after voting to formally create the Office of the Inspector General, overwhelmingly approved by voters in 2024, the city of Riverside announced Tuesday the search for a candidate has begun.  riversiderecord.org/riverside-be...

Riverside voters will soon decide whether to increase sales tax in the city to cover the cost of improving the city’s fire department.  riversiderecord.org/riverside-vo...

Representatives from three nonprofit law firms said the Riverside City Council’s decision to reject millions in state grant funding for an affordable housing project violated the law and could leave the city vulnerable to legal action.  riversiderecord.org/aclu-law-fir...

Happy Tuesday, folks! I’m back out at the Riverside County Board of Supervisors meeting for the first time in a couple of weeks. Follow along here: riversidecountyca.iqm2.com/Citizens/Spl...

More than 500 students showcased their work at the annual Riverside County Science and Engineering Fair over the weekend. riversiderecord.org/at-the-river...

It's the first week of March, which means there are plenty of public meetings happening across the county. Check out the full roundup at the link below to see how you can get involved in your community! riversiderecord.org/public-meeti...

The Moreno Valley Unified School District Board of Education last week voted to appoint Justin Jackson to the Trustee Area 3 seat. riversiderecord.org/moreno-valle...

The Palo Verde Healthcare District Board of Directors and the Riverside County Board of Supervisors are set to ratify a $3.45 million loan from the county to the district next week to support continued hospital operations. riversiderecord.org/county-provi...

In an effort to reduce spending amid county concerns of budget instability, the Alvord Unified School District Board of Education unanimously voted February 12 to lay off up to 123 employees by the fall semester. riversiderecord.org/alvord-unifi...

SCOOP: The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office has launched an investigation into “alleged irregularities in our elections,” the department confirmed in a Wednesday statement to The Riverside Record. riversiderecord.org/riverside-co...

Riverside homeowners living in areas the state says are prone to wildfires will be receiving a letter in the next few months about upcoming property inspections.  riversiderecord.org/riverside-fi...

Thousands of nurses and healthcare workers across California and Hawaii returned to work Tuesday following the official end of a monthlong strike. riversiderecord.org/kaiser-perma...

Happy Monday! It's the final week of the month, which means we've got plenty of public meetings happening throughout the county this week. Check out the full roundup below to see how you can get involved in your community! riversiderecord.org/public-meeti...

Local organizers have been brainstorming ways to maintain pressure on the Riverside City Council after failing to convince the majority to reconsider an affordable housing project. riversiderecord.org/residents-ta...

The Riverside County Department of Animal Services has partnered with Ironwood State Prison in Blythe to launch a new foster program for dogs. riversiderecord.org/rcdas-partne...

Starting Monday, Riverside University Health System will temporarily take over the day-to-day operations of Palo Verde Hospital in Blythe. riversiderecord.org/pvhd-board-a...

The Indio City Council Wednesday unanimously adopted a resolution to clarify the city’s policies regarding local cooperation with federal immigration agencies and reaffirm its commitment to public safety and community trust. riversiderecord.org/indio-counci...

The Jurupa Unified School District Board of Education has started accepting applications to fill a vacancy created by the resignation of Area 3 Trustee Karen Bradford. riversiderecord.org/jurupa-unifi...

Months of public comment regarding concerns about election integrity in the county came to a head last week as the Riverside County Board of Supervisors held a workshop to receive an update from Registrar of Voters Art Tinoco. riversiderecord.org/riverside-co...

More than 31,000 Kaiser Permanente healthcare workers remained on strike Tuesday, demanding the company come back to the national bargaining table to complete negotiations over staffing, wages and benefits. riversiderecord.org/kaiser-perma...

We hope everyone enjoyed the long holiday weekend! We're back today with this week's public meeting roundup. Check out the full listing at the link below to see how you can get involved in your community! riversiderecord.org/public-meeti...

Riverside County health officials Friday reported a localized measles outbreak in Western Riverside County as the number of cases in the county this year increased to three. riversiderecord.org/riverside-co...