Riverside County News
BANNING: Museum to close for summer break
Fire Memories Museum is open through Saturday, Aug. 3, then closed until Aug. 31 to give volunteers a break
BEAUMONT: Residents hope to save El Casco Lakes
El Casco in San Timoteo Canyon once was a thriving recreational area; now, too expensive to maintain, it’s destined to be wetlands
CALIMESA: Mesa View school weathers circuit breaker theft
The theft left the middle school without power but classes still will begin Aug. 14
YUCAIPA: Building a better submersible robot
SeaPerch Academy Summer Camp in Yucaipa aims to interest Inland area children in scientific careers
BANNING: Summer concert series begins
Jerome Robinson presents a tribute to 1950s classics as the Playhouse Bowl season opens Thursday, Aug. 1
BEAUMONT: Marine winning victory on homefront
Josh Vasquez found work after participating in a Veterans Employment Training program
CALIMESA: Electrical equipment stolen from school
The circuit breakers were discovered missing from Mesa View Middle School, trustees approve replacement costs
CALIMESA: $180,000 in equipment stolen from school
The electrical equipment was discovered missing over the weekend from Mesa View Middle School, sheriff's officials say
BEAUMONT: Berlin, A Flock of Seagulls to play Stewart Park
Berlin and A Flock of Seagulls will perform at Stewart Park in Beaumont on Wednesday, July 31
BANNING: 16-year-old stabbed in the street
Banning Police officers responded to a report of a stabbing victim in the 600 block of E. Nicolet Street, in Banning on Friday, July 26, at about 10:30 p.m.
BANNING: Recall notices served on two trustees
Recall proponents’ complaints are tied to the superintendent selection process and blame trustees for an exodus of administrators
BANNING: Hospital worker arrested in theft of wallets
Two wallets and a camera were taken from their rooms on Thursday
BANNING: Police looking for market robber
The armed robbery at the 22{+n}{+d} Street Market was reported Thursday evening
Big Easy in Beaumont
Inland residents are lining up to sample an eclectic sandwich called a "Mufaletta" at a Beamont eatery
IDYLLWILD: ‘Electrical equipment failure’ cause of Mountain Fire
The equipment was on private property, says Cal Fire- Riverside County
HEMET: Council hears update on city manager search
The City Council also imposed requirements on big box retail conversions to other uses
SCHOOLS: Stores to take donations for school supplies
Staples customers can contribute to Boys and Girls Clubs
CALIMESA: Concerts on the Green underway every Thursday
The next performance, featuring classic rock, is Thursday, July 25
CABAZON: New water district director is sworn in
Curt Bittner will serve out the term of Carola Baer, who died in May, and will be up for election in November
BANNING: Council to consider airport improvements
The City Council also will vote on a housing plan that has drawn some criticism from residents in more rural areas