State GOP to gather forces in valley -- The Desert Sun

At least two presidential hopefuls and five governors -- including Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger -- will headline the California Republican Party's state convention this weekend.

Bill would expand South Coast AQMD -- P-E

The bill by state Sen. Gloria Negrete McLeod, D-Chino, would add a seat to the 12-member South Coast Air Quality Control District.

I-215 gets $13 million from state -- The Californian

Meeting in Sacramento, the California Transportation Commission approved $674 million for 35 transportation projects throughout the state, including $13 million for the section of I-215 between Interstate 15 in Murrieta and Nuevo Road in Perris.

Threat charges filed in garage-sale ad case -- P-E

The California attorney general's office filed charges Wednesday afternoon against a Perris man accused of threatening Riverside County District Attorney Rod Pacheco.

Ruling spurs 'great deal of uncertainty' over water supply -- P-E

Another dry winter coupled with a judge's ruling that will severely reduce water supplies coming to the Inland region could lead to mandatory conservation measures in some areas, officials said Wednesday.

Inland judges keep tabs on impartiality -- P-E

Fourth District appellate court Associate Justice Douglas P. Miller, based in Riverside, has been appointed by California Chief Justice Ronald George to head a task force looking into judicial candidate campaign conduct.

Appeals court hears arguments over proposed Riverside ballot measure -- P-E

A three-member panel of appeals court justices heard oral arguments Wednesday in a case that pits Riverside resident Ken Stansbury against the city government in a fight over a proposed, but dead, ballot initiative.

Former MSJC interim president earned more than allowed -- The Californian

A former president of Mt. San Jacinto College earned at least $78,000 more than allowed under his state retirement package while serving as the college's interim president, according to a final state audit released Wednesday, but it is unknown whether he will be forced to reimburse the overpayment.

$250,000: Not salary for manager -- The Desert Sun

After hours of closed-session meetings Tuesday, the City Council may not have finalized a decision on who will become Desert Hot Springs' newest city manager but officials know one thing's certain: They're not going to pay $250,000 to fill the spot.

New marketing manager is city's first -- The Desert Sun

Rancho Mirage has found its first-ever marketing manager, who is in the middle of his first week on the job.

No uproar over proposed noise ordinance -- The Californian

It's not a perfect noise ordinance, but the version that received the green light from the Planning Commission on Wednesday included the suggestions of residents and other community members -- a stark difference from the proposal initially considered.

Opinion: Delta challenge -- P-E

A federal court ruling over the tiny delta smelt serves as a stern warning to California: The governor and Legislature need to act promptly to safeguard the state's primary water supply.

Opinion: Small power outage a large warning to be ready for disaster -- The Desert Sun

An early "lights out" last Friday night that left about 5,000 Palm Desert residents melting in triple-digit heat underscores the importance of being prepared.