Madison Hart

Riverside

Reporter at Redlands Daily Facts

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Articles

Riverside adopts new rules to stem growing wildfire risks

1 week ago | modbee.com | Madison Hart

The Riverside City Council has added new vegetation management and more defensible space rules for some properties in an effort to mitigate growing wildfire risks. “Climate change, prolonged droughts, vegetation buildup and development in fire-prone areas” are contributing to elevated fire risks in the city, according to a presentation prepared by Riverside staff.
$32.8 million construction contract brings Museum of Riverside closer to reopening

2 weeks ago | fresnobee.com | Madison Hart

The Riverside City Council has approved a $32.8 million contract to begin construction on the Museum of Riverside, a major step toward renovating the museum that has been closed for nearly a decade. The council unanimously approved the contract Tuesday, April 8, with BNBUILDERS of Irvine. According to a city report on the project, the contract covers $28.5 million for the planned work plus $4.3 million for unexpected costs.
$32.8 million construction contract brings Museum of Riverside closer to reopening

2 weeks ago | pressenterprise.com | Madison Hart

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Here’s how to learn more about Riverside’s proposed 126-acre sports complex

2 weeks ago | pressenterprise.com | Madison Hart

Here’s how to learn more about Riverside’s proposed 126-acre sports complex
Riverside County hosts workshops on 2025-26 budget priorities

2 weeks ago | pressenterprise.com | Madison Hart

Trump pauses tariffs on most nations for 90 days, raises taxes on Chinese imports
Yucaipa cancels Five Winds Country Music Festival in cost-savings move

2 weeks ago | fresnobee.com | Madison Hart

Yucaipa officials announced they are canceling the October 2025 Five Winds Country Music Festival. In a social media post, officials said the cancellation was needed to protect the city's coffers. According to the city, the festival lost money each year. The city did not provide more specifics in the post. "We know fans will be disappointed, and this wasn't an easy decision," the city said in an Instagram post on Thursday, April 3.
Yucaipa cancels Five Winds Country Music Festival in cost-savings move

2 weeks ago | sbsun.com | Madison Hart

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Riverside plans to use drones for illegal fireworks enforcement this July 4th

3 weeks ago | pressenterprise.com | Madison Hart

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Bill Luna, former Riverside County executive officer, dies at 70

3 weeks ago | fresnobee.com | Madison Hart

William “Bill” Luna, former Riverside County executive officer, who led the county during the Great Recession, has died. He was 70. Luna worked for Riverside County for nearly 30 years. He served as the county’s executive officer from 2008-2011. Under his leadership, the county recovered from economic turmoil that followed the recession of 2008, according to a Riverside County Instagram post that credits Luna’s decision-making for much of the county’s current success.
Bill Luna, former Riverside County executive officer, dies at 70

3 weeks ago | pressenterprise.com | Madison Hart

Why it’s hard to get a doctor’s appointment in the Inland Empire