The Sacramento Bee's steady decline over the past four decades stands as a cautionary tale for California journalism, and last week's announcement of deep...
Guest Commentary
By Kaci Patterson
Kaci Patterson is founder and chief architect of Social Good Solutions and of the Black Equity Collective.
When the pandemic upended daily...
San Jacinto City Council meets Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026, closed session 5:30 p.m. and open session 6:30 p.m., Community Center, 625 S. Pico Ave. Posted agenda includes City Manager performance/appointment/employment in closed session; August warrants of $9,789,216.25; Tract 32955-1; Proposition 1 Resolution 4149; SB 1383 Ordinance 26-05 introduction; an SB 1087 veto letter; and a Tract 31886 landscaping award recommendation to Conserve LandCare for $986,944.25.
The county Downgrade List shows The Camelot at 100/A after a Sept. 9 follow-up and Little Beijing at 98/A after a Sept. 3 follow-up. Anza Pizza factory and LA COCINA also show August B-to-A follow-ups.
County Environmental Health lists Shooters Sports Bar & Grill, 121 E. Florida Ave., as reopened Sept. 11 after an eight-day cockroach closure. Jack In The Box #3239 on W. Florida closed and reopened the same day for insufficient hot water.
The Hemet Police Department cited 28 drivers Friday, Sept. 25, 2026, in a distracted-driving operation from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Twelve citations were for hands-free cell phone violations and 16 for dangerous driving behaviors.