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, special social programs aimed at at-risk youth trying to steer them away from the gangs and religious-based organizations hoping to offer an alternative to the gang lifestyle.

Riverside County to test new ballot-scanning devices -- The Desert Sun

New ballot-scanning devices that Riverside County officials plan to use in the Nov. 6 consolidated election will be tested today to ensure their accuracy, according to the county Registrar of Voters’ Office.

Riverside Ward 5 City Council race creating hard feelings -- P-E

The three Riverside City Council races with incumbents this year have been highly contentious.

Bond divides Alvord school board candidates -- P-E

Two members of the governing board of the Alvord Unified School District will face off against three challengers, including a former board member, in the Nov. 6 election.

Crowd considers Measure G at Valle Vista forum -- P-E

A near-capacity crowd filled the Valle Vista Assembly of God church Monday to hear criticism and support for Measure G -- the Nov. 6 ballot measure that will decide whether Valley Health System sells its three hospitals for $135 million.

Former Valley Health System bidder could re-emerge if Measure G fails -- P-E

Dr. Prem Reddy, chairman of a company that buys bankrupt and struggling hospitals, said he's ready to try again to purchase Valley Health System if voters reject Measure G or if the hospital district goes into bankruptcy.

Judge rules against Temecula water park plan -- P-E and The Californian

A judge has blocked Temecula's approval of southwest Riverside County's first water park, ruling in favor of critics who said a more thorough review of the project was needed.

Council to pick next city manager tonight -- The Californian

The City Council will hold a closed-session meeting today (Tuesday) to select Murrieta's next city manager.

Opinion: Air stakes -- P-E

California Attorney General Jerry Brown is correct to argue that federal regulators should crack down on emissions from ships at the nation's ports.

Opinion: Five questions: A conversation with outgoing Riverside County Supervisor Marion Ashley -- The Desert Sun

Rick Daniels and DHS, Multiple Species Act, Stan Sniff

Local View: Press World Bank on critical loans -- P-E

An enormously important meeting took place on Capitol Hill on Wednesday.  The new president of the World Bank, Robert Zoellick, met with members of Congress to discuss improvements to the bank's microcredit programs.