Monthly Archives: December, 2021

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California falling short in creating affordable housing, new ‘report card’ shows

California cities and counties didn’t permit nearly enough housing last year to keep pace with the state’s production goals, and much of what they approved wasn’t affordable to most residents, a new “report card” shows.

Police Officers Testify in Murder Trial of Alleged Trio of Gang Members

Testimony from two police officers was heard Monday in the ongoing trial here in Riverside County Superior Court for a trio of alleged gang members who are accused of killing a man in September of 2017.

‘Lithium Valley’ could save one of the most polluted areas in California

The world and world leaders are working on turning away from gas powered mode of transportation and especially investing in electric vehicles (EV) as a solution to lower emissions. To keep up with the growing demand for electric vehicles, more lithium mining will be needed. Lithium is a metal used to make rechargeable electric vehicle batteries—but the extraction process is often tied to hurting underrepresented communities.

Renew California’s commitment to its innovation economy

As California contemplates how to create more and better high-paying jobs, our dominance in high-technology industries provides a unique set of tools to provide residents with economic opportunity. But the Golden State risks squandering its advantages without new approaches to developing and retaining innovative talent, particularly as high-tech industries are drawn to incentives in other locations.

Male Teen Victim Pronounced Dead after Motorcycle Collision near Lake Park Drive

Friday afternoon, a 15-year-old boy was killed in a motorcycle accident on Soboba Road. According to California Highway Patrol, the incident happened around 12:10 p.m., just south of Lake Park Drive. Emergency crews responded to the scene shortly after.

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Kohler booked on murder, hit-run death after Palm Avenue scooter crash

Mason Drew Kohler, 31, was booked on felony murder, hit-and-run death, and DUI charges, according to the Riverside County jail roster, which lists a Hemet PD arrest at Palm Avenue and Commonwealth Avenue. Hemet police say two pedestrians on an electric scooter were struck there about 6:55 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22; one was pronounced dead. Police have not named the driver, and the decedent's identity remains withheld.

Vote Yes on Proposition 45: A Vote for Jobs and Innovation

A yes vote on Proposition 45 is a vote for jobs and innovation.

San Jacinto Planning Commission recommends two annexations, including 151 homes south of Ramona Expressway

The San Jacinto Planning Commission voted 3-0 Tuesday to recommend two sphere-of-influence annexations to the City Council, including Tentative Tract Map 34271 for 151 single-family lots south of Ramona Expressway. Neither file is a completed annexation.

Shooters Hemet restored to full permit; A placard, score 92

Shooters Sports Bar & Grill at 121 E. Florida Ave. was approved Sept. 22 to open back to full permit status, and the A placard was re-posted. The county report lists a manual score of 92, with no live or dead cockroach activity observed and a surveillance recheck by Sept. 29.

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