BY DAVID JAMES HEISS

The California State University system, which includes Cal State San Bernardino, pledged to be a Vaccine Champion University as part of a new White House effort aimed at increasing vaccinations for younger Americans.

The CDC released an updated guidance for face coverings, effective June 15.

Riverside County, and the rest of the state, reopened June 15 with capacity limits and physical distancing requirements removed for most businesses and events. However, other safety measures may be needed based on the type of business or event.

BY DAVID JAMES HEISS

BY DAVID JAMES HEISS

BY DAVID JAMES HEISS

On May 25 Banning Police Department was dispatched to the area of the 800 Block of East Ramsey Street in the City of Banning in response to a carjacking.

As temperatures begin to climb, cool centers in locations throughout Riverside County have begun opening their doors, offering residents a welcome retreat from the heat.

Banning has taken the advice and pleadings of its newest city treasurer to heart: the city’s Budget & Finance Committee, which was until the May 25 city council meeting an ad hoc committee, is now a standing committee that will soon set consistently scheduled meetings.

In a couple of separate actions, Beaumont took time to dissolve a couple of improvement areas to an existing Community Facilities District, and refinanced outstanding bonds to the benefit of property owners in another.

Beaumont is extending an agreement with Calimesa to provide animal control services for another two years.

Sometime in the next few months, Banning’s Downtown Ad Hoc Committee will be tasked with appointing a selection committee who will nominate names for what is intended to be the prestigious Ring of Honor, nestled discreetly on the corner of San Gorgonio Avenue and Ramsey Street next to City Hall.

The developer of Banning’s planned 3,385-home Rancho San Gorgonio approved back in 2016 has encountered setbacks in its progress to acquire property for 600 feet of sewer easements and construction of the extension of C Street to State Route 243.

On May 26, Banning Police Department was dispatched in regards to a report of a sexual assault that occurred in the 400 Block of East Williams Street.

On May 26 shortly after 2 a.m., Banning police responded to a report of a man lying down in the 1200 block of west Ramsey Street.

After serving six years with the Morongo Fire Department, Fire Chief Kevin Gaines has hung up his helmet, marking the end of a distinguished career that began 40 years ago in CalFire.

Of several hospitals that cater to the Pass area, San Gorgonio Memorial Hospital had the lowest rating among its peers in the latest Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade rankings that were released April 29.

Riverside County’s District Attorney Mike Hestrin offered an update of some of the things his office has been working during the year or so that the pandemic has wreaked havoc on the justice system, presented during the May Good Morning Beaumont breakfast hosted by the Beaumont Chamber of Co…

Banning High School recognizes its Top 10 seniors for the Class of 2021. Not all grades have been finalized leading up to their June 17 in-person commencement, and rankings could potentially shift, but as of mid-may, these were the class standings.

Beaumont High School recognizes its Top 10 graduating seniors of the Class of 2021. They will celebrate their accolades at their in-person commencement on June 4. While the final grades have not all been compiled — and grade point averages could shift slightly — these were the class standing…

A segment of Veile Avenue in Beaumont leading up to west 6th Street is destined to be closed off to traffic.

BY DAVID JAMES HEISS

UPDATE: Beaumont High today was granted clearance from County Public Health to immediately resume playing all sports, said Beaumont AD Martin DuSold.

Loma Linda University Medical Center and East Campus hospitals have been recognized nationally for patient safety and quality achievements, receiving an ‘A’ grade for spring 2021 from The Leapfrog Group, a national independent watchdog organization.

Following a special April 16 city council meeting, Banning’s city manager Doug Schulze had an addendum to the April 27 council meeting requesting authorization of five additional police officers, and authorization of adjusting the city’s budget to accommodate them.

A Beaumont demolition company has been selected to complete demolition of the former Beaumont Plunge.

Banning residents cannot “opt out” of using city electrical, sewer or water services — which are provided by the city as municipal services.

Riverside County Supervisor Jeff Hewitt announced he is running in the recall for California governor race during a private event in Riverside on Friday, April 30.

BY DAVID JAMES HEISS

BY DAVID JAMES HEISS

BY DAVID JAMES HEISS

On the morning of May 1 Banning Police Department was called in regards to a robbery at U.S. Bank at 300 South Highland Springs Blvd.

BY DAVID JAMES HEISS

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BY DAVID JAMES HEISS

Ledrew Lee of Banning has been arrested in connection to an April 14 shooting into a residence on West Ramsey Street in Banning.

On April 23 shortly before 10 a.m., Banning Police Department was dispatched to the area of the 400 Block of East Nicolet Street in Banning to respond to a report of a carjacking.