Madison Hart

Riverside

Reporter at Redlands Daily Facts

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Vacant lot in Riverside slated for permanent housing for homeless

1 week ago | pressenterprise.com | Madison Hart

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Vacant lot in Riverside slated for permanent housing for homeless

1 week ago | modbee.com | Madison Hart

Another 22 apartments to give permanent shelter to homeless individuals may be coming to Riverside next year. Under current plans, a vacant lot at 11049 Bogart Ave. would be transformed into six two-story buildings and an extra unit for an on-site manager. The project would use solar energy panels to offset energy costs.
Riverside County promises ‘no-kill’ policy across animal shelters

1 week ago | pressenterprise.com | Madison Hart

Animal shelters across Riverside County will officially be “no-kill” facilities for healthy animals. The Riverside County Board of Supervisors last week approved a commitment to become a “no-kill” community for healthy dogs and cats across all facilities. Supervisors V. Manuel Perez and Yxstian Gutierrez wrote the resolution approved May 20.
Riverside motel would become permanent homeless housing with $35 million grant

2 weeks ago | fresnobee.com | Madison Hart

Riverside is moving forward with potential plans to transform a motel on University Avenue in Riverside into affordable housing and support for homeless residents. The Riverside City Council this week approved applying for $35 million in state funds for a project to convert the Quality Inn Motel, 1590 University Ave., into apartments. "We hear constantly: 'get people off the streets,'" Councilmember Clarissa Cervantes said during the Tuesday, May 20, meeting.
Riverside motel would become permanent homeless housing with $35 million grant

2 weeks ago | pressenterprise.com | Madison Hart

Riverside motel would become permanent homeless housing with $35 million grant The Quality Inn on University Avenue would be transformed if the city receives the grant money
Here’s how Riverside County residents want to see their tax dollars spent

2 weeks ago | pressenterprise.com | Madison Hart

Riverside County residents want to see public safety, health and community services prioritized, when it comes to how their tax dollars are spent. Residents submitted 23,861 responses to a county survey, put out to help county officials have a better understanding of what residents would like in the upcoming 2025-26 budget. While the upcoming budget is not yet available, the budget covers services — from animal control to public safety to public health.
Riverside city parks getting revamped with new playgrounds, surfaces

2 weeks ago | pressenterprise.com | Madison Hart

Some Riverside city parks are getting a face-lift. The Riverside Parks and Recreation Department is gearing up to update several parks, spending $10 million on the Park Maintenance Project. The funds will be used to resurface 15 parks, replace playground equipment at seven parks, repair heating and air conditioning systems at 10 park buildings, repair parking lots at seven parks and replace floors in three community centers, according to the city’s website.
Riverside County working to create 5 blue zones within 5 years

3 weeks ago | modbee.com | Madison Hart

A five-year experiment to recreate blue zones — regions where people tend to live longer, healthier lives — is underway in five communities across Riverside County. Saturday, the city of Riverside celebrated its role in the project, a government-backed effort to replicate an organic phenomenon long studied my medical and public health experts. There are a handful of blue zones in the world, including the Inland Empire’s own Loma Linda.
Riverside County working to create 5 blue zones within 5 years

3 weeks ago | pressenterprise.com | Madison Hart

A five-year experiment to recreate blue zones — regions where people tend to live longer, healthier lives — is underway in five communities across Riverside County. Saturday, the city of Riverside celebrated its role in the project, a government-backed effort to replicate an organic phenomenon long studied my medical and public health experts. There are a handful of blue zones in the world, including the Inland Empire’s own Loma Linda.
Riverside has yet to appoint voter-backed City Hall watchdog

3 weeks ago | modbee.com | Madison Hart

Riverside city officials will start the process to appoint a government watchdog this summer, nearly nine months after voters backed creating the position. Nearly two-thirds of those who voted in November approved the measure to create an inspector general role at City Hall.