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Colton, California · ColtonHundreds of residents braved a sweltering 110-degree afternoon Thursday for the Colton Police Department’s annual National Night Out, which began at 6 p.m. and slowly cooled as the evening breeze rolled in. The nationwide observance took place Aug. 5, but Colton’s celebration was held Aug. 7 to avoid conflicting with the City Council meeting and other nearby events. “We didn’t want to compete with Rialto PD or SBPD,” Police Chief Anthony Vega sa…Read Article
Colton Families Pack National Night Out as Chief Vega Highlights Record Staffing

Riverside, California · RiversideIn the Inland Empire, three out of 10 households are considered rent-burdened — spending more than half of their income on rent just to keep a roof over their heads. The finding underscored urgent conversations at the Inland Empire Community Foundation’s Policy & Philanthropy Summit, held Aug. 6–7 at the Riverside Convention Center. The two-day event drew nearly 500 nonprofit leaders, policymakers, and advocates from across Riverside and San Ber…Read Article
Inland Empire Summit Reveals Majority of Rent-Burdened Households Spend Over 50% of Income on Housing

Riverside, California · RiversideThe Riverside Sheriff’s Accountability Coalition (RSAC) issued a public statement following the Riverside County Board of Supervisors’ failure to move forward with a motion to explore the creation of a civilian oversight commission. RSAC emphasized that while the Board refused to act, the community’s demand for transparency, justice, and accountability is now backed by more than 10,000 county residents and continues to grow stronger. At Tuesday…Read Article