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Ghost is quickly figuring out that he likes people. When Ghost first arrived at Living Free, he was a very shy dog that would hide whenever a person walked into the kennel. However, with a little TLC and patience, Ghost has gained a lot more confidence and has learned that people often come with treats, food, and fun adventures.

The Mt. San Jacinto College (MSJC) Art Gallery will host a public online discussion about “The Art and Life of Noah Purifoy” from 1 to 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10.

The City of Hemet is excited to launch a new citizen- first platform to facilitate resident requests and work management, powered by SeeClickFix. Using SeeClickFix, residents will have a direct line of communication to the City of Hemet, allowing them to request services and report issues such as potholes, illegal dumping, abandoned vehicles, and graffiti.

Since the start of the pandemic, second homes in drive-to destinations have risen in popularity, John Burns Real Estate Consulting reports.

Riverside County officials have begun accepting waiver applications from public and private K-6 schools wishing to resume in-person classes. Waivers are necessary because Riverside County is currently on the state’s watch list. The county must be off the watch list for 14 days before schools and school districts may reopen without a waiver.