Hemet company offers ‘green’ options for the home

Hemet-based Ortega Manufacturing, Inc. has teamed up with Environite, based out of Washington, to bring the countertops to the Southern California market. (Credit: Daniel Lane)

As residents look for ways to improve the value of their homes, there is a new, earth-friendly option available for [...] Read More

Ladybug Day prompts week of Earth Day lessons for Temecula tots

Two-year-old J.J. Carson wore a ladybug costume to school for the special Ladybug Day on April 18. (Amy Bentley/SWRNN)

Recycling, composting and learning about critters that naturally help the environment are among the topics for study at the Discovery [...] Read More

All aboard! Free bus passes available to some on Earth Day

The Riverside Transit Agency (RTA) will give away free bus passes to selected people who ride on the national Earth Day, April 22.

Just in time for the spring gas price surge, the Riverside Transit Agency (RTA) will give away free bus passes [...] Read More

Everything will be coming up roses at Riverside Park

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Dozens of volunteers will hack away weeds and plant trees and roses throughout a state park in Riverside today as [...] Read More

Earth Fair 2013 to take place in heart of Balboa Park

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Earth Fair 2013 will take place at its traditional location this spring following months of uncertainty stemming from a now-scuttled [...] Read More

Wild, wacky fashions mark weekend Earth Day celebrations

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High fashion took to the stage this weekend as part of the inaugural Recycled Art & Fashion Show at Monte [...] Read More