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San Diego County earthquake felt in portions of SW RivCo

Staff 9:20 AM March 13, 2010

The USGS placed the epicenter in the Laguna Mountains, 14 miles northeast of Pine Valley and 14 miles south-southeast of Julian.

Volunteers needed for winter bald eagle count in Hemet Saturday

Staff 2:03 PM March 11, 2010

Forest rangers will conduct the fourth and final eagle count of the season between 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. at Lake Hemet, Baldwin Lake, Big Bear Lake, Lake Arrowhead, Lake Gregory, Lake Silverwood and Little Green Valley Lake.

Great Oak High School students take on Edison Challenge

Maggie Avants 7:12 PM March 5, 2010

“A wind turbine is a sustainable method, as opposed to coal and petroleum, which have significant impact on our environment,” Keith said. “If select facilities like city hall, police and fire departments, and schools could use them, it could offset energy costs.”

Murrieta Elementary students soak-in water conservation tips and lessons

Maggie Avants 4:05 PM March 4, 2010

“This is our future generation and we want them to know the importance of conserving water,” Dennstedt said.

Lake Elsinore composting workshop scheduled for Saturday

Staff 5:28 PM March 3, 2010

The backyard composting workshop is set for 10 a.m. at the Lake Elsinore Library, 600 W. Graham Ave.

First 5 makes visit to Temecula with mobile health unit

By Maggie Avants 10:29 PM February 19, 2010

“There is a big incidence of tooth decay, and this is the age it starts at,” said Tiara Watkins, one of four AmeriCorps volunteers promoting National Children’s Dental Health Month.

Closure of Highway 74 causes problems in SJ Mountains, other SW Riverside cities

By Jose Arballo Jr. 3:59 PM February 8, 2010

The closure is forcing residents and students to make adjustments in their daily lives, causing them to take an hour-long detour around the mountains.

MSJC, Palomar offer green curricula to SW students

Ashly McGlone 8:00 AM January 16, 2010

Mt. San Jacinto College looks to spearhead a first-of-its-kind business concentration in fall 2010, according to Instructional Support Coordinator Kristine Di Memmo.

Southwest Riverside residents can make donations to help Haiti earthquake victims

By Jose Arballo Jr. 11:26 AM January 14, 2010

Central County United Way has partnered with the Rescue Task Force, a non-profit organization based in Carlsbad that is sending volunteers to the impacted area.

RivCo offers assistance to earthquake-ravaged Haiti

Staff 8:42 PM January 13, 2010

“The county of Riverside stands ready to support search and rescue efforts.”

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