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Riverside County Again Rejects Bianco Legal-Bill Request

Police, fire and courts

Riverside County has again declined to pay legal bills for Sheriff Chad Bianco.

Riverside County California DeskNov 5, 2026

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ACLU Presents Racial-Bias Evidence in Riverside Death Penalty

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The American Civil Liberties Union has presented evidence alleging racial bias in Riverside County’s use of the death penalty.

Riverside County California DeskNov 3, 2026

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Riverside County man arrested over fitting-room phone allegation

Police, fire and courts

A Riverside County man was arrested after a cell phone was allegedly placed in a teen girl’s fitting room.

Riverside County California DeskNov 1, 2026

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Riverside Assembly race draws Latino voter focus

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California Democrats are watching a Riverside County Assembly contest for signs of movement among Latino voters.

Riverside County California DeskOct 31, 2026

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Menifee 37’s 701-Unit Condo Plan Heads to Review

Local government

A proposed 701-unit condominium development called Menifee 37 is headed to the Menifee Planning Commission.

Riverside County California DeskOct 21, 2026

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Three San Jacinto-area matters set for hearings this week

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Hearings are scheduled on San Jacinto annexations, the Rancho Diamante deal and a Valley-Wide community facilities district tax.

Riverside County California DeskOct 17, 2026

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Perris bans data centers, first in western Riverside County

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Perris has banned data centers, making it the first city in western Riverside County to take that step.

Riverside County California DeskOct 14, 2026

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Riverside County destroys 650,000 ballots under state law

Police, fire and courts

Riverside County is destroying 650,000 ballots under California law, while Sheriff Bianco says the process amounts to destruction of evidence.

Riverside County California DeskOct 14, 2026

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Hearings focus on Hemet police funding, warehouses and LHMWD

Police, fire and courts

This week’s agenda centers on Measure U police funding, warehouse rules and a seat on the Lake Hemet Municipal Water District board.

Riverside County California DeskOct 13, 2026

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Harford Fire reaches full containment in Riverside County

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The Harford Fire in Riverside County reached 100% containment by Sunday morning.

Riverside County California DeskOct 12, 2026

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Perez promises no more data center meetings

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Supervisor Manuel Perez says he will not hold more data center meetings as Riverside County residents press officials for a moratorium.

Riverside County California DeskOct 8, 2026

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Hemet hearings cover warehouse rules, liquor permit and clinic bonds

Housing and development

This week’s Hemet-area agenda includes hearings on warehouse regulations, a liquor permit at Unocal 76 and county bonds for a clinic.

Riverside County California DeskOct 6, 2026

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Harford Fire containment reaches 47% in Riverside County

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Containment of the Harford Fire in Riverside County has reached 47%, a new update reported by the San Luis Obispo Tribune.

Riverside County California DeskOct 6, 2026

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Hemet hearings cover warehouse rules, liquor permit and clinic bonds

Housing and development

Three Hemet-area matters are listed for hearings this week, covering development rules, a liquor permit and county borrowing for a clinic.

Riverside County California DeskOct 5, 2026

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New law separates Riverside County sheriff, coroner offices

Police, fire and courts

A new law separating the Riverside County sheriff and coroner offices has drawn reactions from Valley officials.

Riverside County California DeskOct 2, 2026

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California Supreme Court Orders Return of 650,000 Ballots

Police, fire and courts

The California Supreme Court ordered the Riverside County sheriff to return 650,000 ballots that had been seized.

Riverside County California DeskSep 27, 2026

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California Supreme Court orders return of 650,000 ballots

Police, fire and courts

The court ordered the Riverside sheriff to return 650,000 ballots that had been seized.

Riverside County California DeskSep 26, 2026

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Hearings set on Winchester taxes, annexations and Hemet fees

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Three local matters listed for hearings this week involve a Winchester CFD tax issue, San Jacinto annexations and Hemet SKR fees.

Riverside County California DeskSep 22, 2026