San Jacinto Valley students honored in September
The Hemet/San Jacinto Student of the Month program held its first recognition event of the new school year with a few changes. Seven local high school seniors were honored for demonstrating character, integrity, love of learning, involvement in school activities, athletics, and community service. Students were nominated by teachers or other school personnel for making a difference in their homes, schools, and community.
Gas blowout near Los Angeles leads to up to $1.8B settlement
Thousands of families sickened and forced from their Los Angeles homes after the nation’s largest-known natural gas leak have reached a settlement of up to $1.8 billion with a utility, attorneys said Monday.
Californians used 1.8% less water in their homes during July 2021 compared to July 2020
Officials warn that next year’s cuts in water supply could go even deeper as severe drought grips nearly 90% of California. Residents of the North Coast and Bay Area conserved more than Southern Californians did.
Retired teachers in California struggle to make ends meet with no access to Social Security
Many retired educators in California are finding retirement far less comfortable than they had assumed.
By law, retired educators aren't allowed to collect Social Security benefits, though many have paid into the system.
4 quakes rattle Riverside County mountains north of Anza, the largest magnitude 3.5
A series of earthquakes shook the Anza area after hitting in the San Jacinto Mountains north of the Riverside County town Tuesday afternoon, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
