Recently in Riverside County
Education:
California State University's board of trustees will meet Friday to consider whether to increase fees as part of an effort to overcome budget shortfalls.
Government:
A young Marine faced scrutiny when he launched an "Armed Forces Tea Party" page. After a review, the Marine Corps now says he hasn't violated any military regulations. So he celebrated. With a tea party.
Economy:
Working class residents of Riverside County and its surrounding areas joined together to share their stories of struggle and try to unite together for their cause.
Government:
The Riverside County Board of Supervisors rejected an ordinance to ban "project labor agreements" that require contractors to hire only union workers on county-funded projects.
Education:
A budget deficit of $14 million has forced Murrieta School District to send out notices to 177 teachers that they might not have a job in the district next year.
Housing:
Manny Valencia wanted to create an enclave in Corona, California where the rich would come to play. Now, he has a beautiful mansion with a nearly $10 million price tag, and no one willing to buy it.
Education:
University students across the state continue to protest against hikes in tuition and other fees. But undocumented students are feeling the pinch more acutely than most.
Housing:
Housing prices in California are showing signs of stabilizing. Except in Riverside County, where the indicators continue to point down, down, down.
Economy:
Food banks in Riverside are dealing with more requests from people trying to feed their families than ever. Many of those seeking assistance have never had to ask for food before, but high unemployment and massive foreclosure rates have led them to local charities for the bag or two of groceries that will help them get by.
Economy:
Located in the middle of one of the most devastated regions in the United States, Riverside's Mission Inn Hotel is at the heart of an effort to disassociate the city from the housing market meltdown and bring people back to the downtown area. One step outside the hotel, however, shows that the plan is facing an uphill battle.
Mobility:
Low ridership and a tough economic climate means some Riverside residents who depend on Metrolink trains will be looking for alternative forms of transportation.
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