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 Elsinore council sticks by deal -- P-E

The Lake Elsinore City Council approved a tax-sharing agreement with Toyota that paves the way for the automaker to set up a dealership here, but not without conflict over incentives it would receive for opening early.

Maverick Steakhouse to stay open -- P-E

True to its name, the Maverick Steakhouse will stay open despite city efforts to close its doors.

Second federal suit seeks to close Duroville trailer park -- P-E and The Desert Sun

The federal government Tuesday filed a second lawsuit seeking to shut down a sprawling mobile-home park near the Salton Sea inhabited mostly by farmworkers' families for health and environmental violations.

Tax on development's homes to support Moreno Valley schools -- P-E

Moreno Valley Unified School District trustees, anticipating population growth, approved a community facilities district Tuesday that will provide about $10 million to build unspecified school facilities and other public improvements.

Habitat plan on Palm Desert council's agenda -- The Desert Sun

Discussion may be minimal when the Palm Desert City Council votes on the Coachella Valley Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan at its regular meeting at 4 p.m. Thursday.

Alvord Unified board hopefuls gather at forum -- P-E

Candidates vying for seats on the Alvord Unified School District board answered questions Tuesday morning about the best way to cut the dropout rate, measure students' progress and build new schools.

Perris Union, Menifee Union districts one step closer to unification -- P-E

Trustees in the Menifee Union School District know that it's just a matter of time before they realize their goal of controlling Paloma Valley High School in Menifee.

Perris City Council OKs $500,000 settlement with city employee -- P-E

The City Council on Tuesday approved a $500,000 settlement resolving potential claims by a city employee.

Water use to tighten for agricultural customers -- The Californian

Laura Eggering knew what she was getting into when she agreed to take part in a program offering a reduced price for water used in agriculture.

Jurupa district's customers to pay more for water -- P-E

As a standing-room-only crowd looked on, directors of the Jurupa Community Services District voted Tuesday night to more than double water rates over the next four years to eliminate a $5 million budget deficit.

Ordinance would restrict where sex offenders could go -- The Californian

A proposed ordinance favored by the City Council [Canyon Lake] would prohibit sex offenders from being within 500 feet of parks, beaches and bus stops.

Three vying for Jurupa services district seat -- P-E

Three candidates are seeking the Division II seat on the Jurupa Community Services District governing board. Division II covers the communities of Mira Loma and Pedley.

Moreno Valley ordinance could address new churches -- P-E

Five churches hold services amid the automotive repair shops and manufacturing companies that make up the business park area west of City Hall.

MSJC district candidate warned about use of logo in advertisement -- P-E

Mt. San Jacinto Community College District's interim superintendent/president has warned a candidate in the November college trustee election to stop using what the letter describes as a college logo in campaign advertising or face potential legal action.

Opinion: Electoral ploys -- P-E

Californians should beware partisan scheming disguised as election reform, as in the case of an initiative campaign that collapsed last week.