BY NELLY VAN LOMMEL

It is a standing rule at the Beaumont Woman’s Club in Beaumont to present an Annual Scholarship Award to a graduating senior young lady at the Beaumont High School, Beaumont.

Beaumont High School and the ninth-grade Building Assets, Reducing Risks (BARR team acknowledges many of its freshmen for academic excellence in the latter half of this past school year.

Beaumont has officially added another park to its inventory of public parks, after its city council unanimously accepted the 12.77-acre community park on Seneca Springs Parkway during its July 21 meeting.

For two-legged visitors accompanying their masters to the dog park at Noble Creek Community Center, some of the less agile visitors may confront a slight impediment upon arrival to the grassy area.

This Sunday the Banning Chamber of Commerce has coordinated a drive through food distribution event starting at 8 a.m. in the parking lot behind the chamber at 150 E. Ramsey St.

Chelsey Thrasher, a 13-year veteran of In & Out, is excited to manage the restaurant's latest location opening tomorrow, Friday, July 24 at 1551 E. 2nd St. in Beaumont.

Officer Chris Sayeski and the rest of his team responded to a stabbing on 8th and W. King Street in Banning on June 20.

Sandals Church Banning is participating in the USDA Farmers to Families Food Box Program, beginning at 9 a.m. July 16, and pick up a Farmers Market Box filled with fresh from the farm fruits and vegetables.

Photo for the Record Gazette by Anita Lawrence

BY ANITA LAWRENCE

In support of law enforcement, the Banning Chamber of Commerce sponsored this billboard at the east end of Ramsey Street, greeting visitors to the city in time for Independence Day.

The coronavirus pandemic had a profound impact on the Dorothy Ramon Learning Center.

BY MEGAN GRISHAM

A decade ago, Patsy L. Adams had a dream so vivid, she was sure God reached out to her and gave her the inspiration to write a book.

Beaumont’s city manager Todd Parton reported to his city council Tuesday evening that he has been in discussions with his staff about reopening city hall to visitors again, since the civic center has been closed to the public during the coronavirus pandemic.

When Banning Police Chief Matt Hamner watched the nearly nine minutes of video depicting the death of George Flloyd in Minneapolis at the knee of a police officer, he had a visceral reaction.

At first, no one thought much about the growth bulging near Levi Ward’s ankle.

Two grandchildren appeared in a dream so vivid, they inspired a story.

BY ROSA GASCOIGNE

The County of Riverside proclaimed a local emergency and set a countywide curfew tonight from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. The order was signed today by County Executive Officer and Director of Emergency Services George Johnson, in coordination with law enforcement officials, and applies to all cities a…

Hungry, sunburned, and determined to get to Texas from Moreno Valley within just a couple of weeks, “One-Armed Willy,” as he joked with acquaintances to call him, appeared at a food distribution event in Banning, anticipating that he would volunteer and hopefully get to earn a bag of food.

This Sunday, the 50th day of Easter, is a significant for Christians, who believe that the Holy Spirit descended upon Jesus’s apostles following his ascension to Heaven, and for Jews it is Shavuot, commemorating when God gave the Torah to the nation of Israel, though the occasion is not as w…

In a chain of events this week, Gov. Gavin Newsom on May 18 loosened rules on businesses allowed to open in the state.

Each summer, 123 Farm at Highland Springs Ranch & Inn celebrates the beginning of lavender harvest season by hosting the annual Lavender Festival.

The Banning Chamber of Commerce stepped up and committed to providing grocery distribution to area residents for eight weeks.

Quarantined at home without access to Hulu, Amazon or Netflix?

Families with kids who normally have access to free or reduced-priced school meals will receive extra food benefits from the state this month while schools remain closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Phillip Holley is a graduate of Beaumont High School. He will be attending University of California, Irvine for a degree in computer science with an emphasis in gaming and programming.

My name is Nichole Rios.

BY DAVID JAMES HEISS

Due to COVID-19, California allowed more time before finalizing primary election results.

Turning 100 on May 2 was a huge milestone for Rose Poist of Beaumont.

Riverside County health officials are issuing guidelines for the use and operation of community pools in response to the coronavirus epidemic.

Most of these young men have been together since their freshman year of high school. They have endured coaching changes, illness and shaved heads; and have done it all together!

Grace Lutheran Church in Banning will celebrate its 100th anniversary on May 31.

Beaumont High School senior Hailey Jones, captain of the varsity girls soccer team, is not on Facebook (well, not as of Wednesday morning), but her proud mom is.

From quick meals that can be picked up to food dropped off at homes, Riverside County is offering several free food options to disabled and vulnerable adults as stay-at-home orders continue during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Thomas Brown ll is in the graduating class of 2020 at Beaumont High School.

First, I would like to take the time to congratulate the graduating senior class of 2020.

Ruben Ramirez Jr. is in the graduating Beaumont High School class of 2020.

Marilyn A. Hanson is in Beaumont High School's graduating class of 2020.

Gil Vargas III is a scholar athlete. He was on varsity football. He was an offensive lineman, No. 68.

Gabriel Hughes will graduate from Beaumont High School, class of 2020!

We recently participated in the Adopt-a-senior-program through Banning High School. I must say that we have been honored to be able to adopt Joseph Serrano.

Aaron Ligorria is graduating from Beaumont High School.

Evelyn Montez is in the graduating class of 2020 at Beaumont High School.

Banning’s Electric Utility typically spends nearly 60 percent of its revenues on low-income assistance, a far higher percentage than the 25 to 35 percent that other cities typically do, according to the utility’s public benefits Director Amber Rockwell.

Now is not the time to visit Idyllwild, and sheriff’s deputies will be keeping a close eye on that community this weekend, county officials said Friday.