Last Wednesday an early morning fire burned much of the Riverside office of the VOICE. The Riverside Fire Department responded to the call shortly after 2 am. [wppa type=”cover” album=”1″][/wppa] According to the initial report by fire investigators, the blaze started near the attached carport, and burned much of the north side of the building […]
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The Hole In Wall: Recovery Center Grand Opening
The Hole In Wall Inc. (THIW), a not-for-profit organization of men and women joining forces to address the community need for social and economic empowerment will open their doors allowing for a drug-free, clean and safe 12-Step meeting facility in the Moreno Valley community where those in need can access information about housing, employment, healthcare, […]
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People Matter, Stuff Doesn’t!
Five days after an early morning fire destroyed most of the stuff inside our Riverside business office, I went shopping for a replacement mail basket. In part because with no physical office I had begun stacking our business mail onto the passenger’s seat of my car which was proving to be an unwise practice. But […]
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Fontana to host Congressional Field Hearing on Veterans Affairs
Fontana – Mayor Acquanetta Warren and the City Council recently announced that Congresswoman Gloria Negrete McLeod will hold a Veteran Affairs Field Hearing Wednesday, August 14, 2013 from 9:30 AM-11:30 AM at the City of Fontana Council Chambers. “I am honored Congresswoman Negrete McLeod has selected Fontana to host such an important event. I applaud […]
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CAP Of Riverside County Seeks Candidates For Community Action Commission In District 2
Community Action Partnership of Riverside County is seeking candidates to serve on the Community Action Commission from the Second Supervisorial District. This includes the cities of Corona, Norco, Eastvale, Jurupa Valley and downtown Riverside. An election for one alternate position will be held at Community Forums in August, 2013. The candidates should be members of […]
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Reflections on Dreamscape, written and directed by Rickerby Hinds
By Deborah Wong In the wake of the George Zimmerman verdict, UCR Professor Rickerby Hinds organized a special, free presentation of his play Dreamscape and moderated a post-performance panel discussion that addressed the relationship between police and the Black community. The event took place on Friday, July 26, 2013, in the UCR Studio Theater, hosted […]
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Supervisors Request State and Federal Funds for Mountain Fire, Flooding Emergencies
RIVERSIDE – At the request of Supervisors Jeff Stone and John J. Benoit, the Riverside County Board of Supervisors formally declared two local emergencies for the Mountain Fire and added recent and future potential flood damages to the county’s request for recovery funds. The county is seeking assistance to recoup the costs for suppressing the […]
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2nd Annual Back Pack Give Away in Riverside
Corona Community AME, in conjunction with Starting Over, Inc., Straight Talk and Riverside All Of Us or None will be hosting a Free Back Pack Giveaway for low income students grades K-12 on August 24, 2013 beginning at 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The give away will be held at Castle Park Amusement, 3500 Polk […]
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Rep. Negrete McLeod Announces District Field Hearing on Veterans’ Issues
WASHINGTON, DC – Rep. Gloria Negrete McLeod (D-Chino) announced a district-wide field hearing scheduled for Wednesday, August 14th from 9:30am to 11:30am at the City of Fontana Council Chambers. The focus of the field hearing will be regarding veterans’ issues. “The nation’s men and women in uniform and their families have put country first. I […]
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Jazz and Wine Festival to Benefit Local Foster Children
Redlands – Knotts Family Agency hosts their annual Summer Soiree Jazz and Wine Tasting “Under the Stars” at Edwards Mansion in Redlands on Saturday, August 17, at 7:00 p.m.; Tickets are $40 per person. Knotts Family Agency works with the Department of Children & Family Services both in San Bernardino and Riverside to identify Homes […]