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Red County/Riverside News Roundup -- October 22, 2007

By Darin Schemmer | 10/22/07

Political Insider: Bloodbath avoided, just some changes -- The Desert Sun Sheriff Sniff administration, Bob Mahlowitz, Bill Ferra, Ginny Foat and Steve Pougnet, Palm Springs City Council candidatesOpinion: Shaping the region's water future (John J. Benoit) -- The Californian California stands at the brink of a water crisis. While our population has exploded in recent years, we have built very little new water storage since the... read more »

Red County/Riverside News Roundup -- October 12, 2007

By Darin Schemmer | 10/12/07

Governor signs dumping measure -- The Desert Sun Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed a measure aimed at helping local governments recover costs associated with illegal dumping, Assemblyman John J. Benoit, the author of the bill, said Thursday. Partisan gridlock on water worries officials in region -- P-E and The Californian Leaders briefed about the state's water crisis said partisan gridlock in Sacramento must end to avoid major problems in... read more »

Red County/Riverside News Roundup -- October 11, 2007

By Darin Schemmer | 10/11/07

Assemblyman John Benoit to address Building Industry Association today -- The Desert Sun Assemblyman John J. Benoit, R-Bermuda Dunes, will address the Building Industry Association of Southern California. Juvenile tells police he was never on Palm Desert campus this morning -- The Desert Sun A juvenile who was the object of a classroom by classroom search and a lockdown of Palm Desert High School this morning told police that he was never... read more »

Red County/Riverside News Roundup -- October 10, 2007

By Darin Schemmer | 10/10/07

Lawmakers to speak to Riverside Chambers -- P-E Several Inland lawmakers and the secretary of California Business, Transportation and Housing are scheduled to speak Friday at a legislative summit being held by the Greater Riverside Chambers of Commerce. Dip felt on trucks, not roads -- P-E After years of torrid growth, the movement of goods through the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach fell flat in August. Despite Toyota's delay, Lake... read more »

Red County/Riverside News Roundup -- October 9, 2007

By Darin Schemmer | 10/09/07

For now, Inland water shortage won't prompt mandatory savings -- P-E With the ongoing drought and a court-imposed water shortage to come, Southern California's largest urban water supplier said Monday that a worst-case scenario could bring mandatory conservation by the spring and a 5 to 10 percent rate increase by 2009. Anti-gang efforts offer no instant fix -- P-E There are crackdowns on gangbangers by specialized law-enforcement units,... read more »

Red County/Riverside News Roundup -- October 5, 2007

By Darin Schemmer | 10/05/07

Bono, Benoit speaking tomorrow in Palm Desert -- The Desert Sun U.S. Rep. Mary Bono, R-Palm Springs, and Assemblyman John J. Benoit, R-Bermuda Dunes, are scheduled to speak at a breakfast meeting of the Sun City Palm Desert Republican Club 9 a.m. tomorrow at the Mountain View Clubhouse, 38-180 Del Webb Boulevard, Sun City-Palm Desert.  Transportation Secretary Coming To Riverside -- Black Voice News California Business, Transportation,... read more »

Red County/Riverside News Roundup -- October 4, 2007

By Darin Schemmer | 10/04/07

Assemblyman to meet with area Republicans -- P-E Assemblyman John Benoit, R-Bermuda Dunes, will participate Saturday in the Sun City Palm Desert Republican Club's meeting along with Rep. Mary Bono, R-Palm Springs. Bono, Benoit to speak at Sun City breakfast -- The Desert Sun U.S. Rep. Mary Bono, R-Palm Springs, and Assemblyman John J. Benoit, R-Bermuda Dunes, are scheduled to speak at a breakfast meeting of the Sun City Palm Desert... read more »

Coachella Valley Education Leader Endorses Benoit for Senate

By Darin Schemmer | 10/03/07

The Benoit for Senate campaign continues to attract significant support and is proud to announce the endorsement of Desert Sands Unified School District Superintendent, Doris Wilson.  Mrs. Wilson recently announced her retirement and currently serves as interim Superintendent of the district. "In the State Assembly, and as a member of our Desert Sands School Board, John has always been a staunch advocate for education. ... read more »

Benoit Team Member Recognized as 'Renaissance Woman'

By Darin Schemmer | 10/03/07

Cross-posted from the FlashReport We're very excited to have a member of the Benoit team highlighted in the Riverside Press-Enterprise. Kenya is an exceptionally bright and talented woman and it's great to see her extraordinary efforts recognized by our local paper. Corona history teacher is 'Renaissance woman' After only two years in Riverside where she teaches American history at California Baptist University, Davis-Hayes can't sit still.... read more »

Red County/Riverside News Roundup -- October 3, 2007

By Darin Schemmer | 10/03/07

State panel orders removal of Riverside County judge -- P-E and The Californian Riverside County Superior Court Judge Robert G. Spitzer left his courtroom in the middle of jury selection Tuesday after the state Commission on Judicial Performance ordered him removed from the bench for willful misconduct and dishonesty. Sniff sworn in as Riverside County sheriff -- P-E and The Desert Sun Riverside County Supervisor John Tavaglione made the... read more »