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2020 General Election Preview: 42nd Assembly District

October 14, 2020 2:56 pm

Located just East of the Inland Empire, the 42nd District is anchored by Palm Springs and snakes through the Mojave, reaching cities and towns such as Joshua Tree, Twentynine Palms, Yucca Valley, as well as the suburbs around Palm Springs....

State Grants Temporary Endangered Species Protections For Joshua Trees

September 23, 2020 3:02 pm

On Tuesday, the California Fish and Game Commission decided in a unanimous vote to legally protect the Joshua tree for one year, with permanent protection under the California Endangered Species Act to be ruled on in one year after a...

Nail Salons To Reopen, More Counties To Open Up Following CHHS Announcement

September 22, 2020 8:23 pm

On Tuesday, California Health and Human Services (CHHS) Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly announced that, in addition to several California counties getting permission to reopen on a greater scale, nail salons in California can now operate indoors, regardless of tiers. Nail...

Endangered Species Protection For Joshua Trees Delayed By A Month

August 22, 2020 6:59 am

On Thursday, the California Fish and Game Commission delayed a decision to give the Joshua tree legal protections under the California Endangered Species Act. Possible greater protections delayed for the Joshua tree The delay comes as efforts between conservationists and...

Our Assemblywoman: Absent When You Need Her, Always Present For Tax Increases

June 23, 2020 7:34 amJune 23, 2020 2:59 pm

On Monday this week, the California Legislature and our own Riverside County Assemblywoman Sabrina Cervantes, a Democrat, approved Governor Newsom’s proposal to raise taxes again on already struggling businesses. Cervantes missed nearly 6 months of votes this year and over...

Temecula Mayor James Stewart Resigns Over Email About Police Killings

June 5, 2020 2:29 pm

On Thursday, Temecula Mayor James Stewart resigned after an email was released in which he said “I don’t believe there’s ever been a good person of color killed by a police officer.” Stewart apologizes, resigns Mayor Stewart had apologized earlier...

Curfews Continue Across California, Local Restaurants Endangered

June 3, 2020 6:18 amFebruary 25, 2021 11:32 am

On Tuesday, many Northern and Southern California Counties entered another night of curfews due to continued unrest caused by the George Floyd protests and riots. Another night of curfews across the Golden State Los Angeles County, Contra Costa County, and...