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Banning-Beaumont Voter Guide: Everything You Need To Know
From where to cast a ballot to deciding on local and statewide candidates — here's your voter guide for the two cities.
Nov 2, 20266 Beaumont candidates vie for three council seats
Beaumont voters will vote for three Beaumont City Council seats in the upcoming Nov. 3 General Election. Incumbents Mike Lara, Jessica Voigt and Lloyd White and newcomers Carlos Cueva, Joseph Mathews and James Mercado are the official candidates. Eac...
Oct 30, 2026Banning delays Sunset Crossroads hearing amid tense debate
A proposed amendment to Banning’s Sunset Crossroads development became the focus of a contentious city council discussion on Oct. 13, with residents divided over the project’s economic promise and environmental consequences as a referendum on its app...
Oct 30, 2026Patch Candidate Profile: Joe Mathews For Beaumont City Council
Joe Mathews shares why he should be elected to represent Beaumont City Council at-large.
Oct 27, 2026Patch Candidate Profile: Jim Mercado For Beaumont City Council
Jim Mercado shares why he should be elected to represent Beaumont City Council at-large.
Oct 27, 2026Patch Candidate Profile: Lloyd White For Beaumont City Council
Lloyd White shares why he should be re-elected to represent Beaumont at-large.
Oct 27, 2026Patch Candidate Profile: Mike Lara For Beaumont City Council
Mike Lara shares why he should be re-elected to represent Beaumont City Council at-large.
Oct 27, 2026Imported Northern California Water Now Flowing Into Calimesa
The flow marks a historical first.
Oct 27, 2026Trader Joe's, Ross, Home Goods Among Chains Planning Major CA Expansions
The retailers are adding locations across the Golden State.
Oct 24, 2026West Nile Virus Concerns In RivCo Leads To More Spraying In These Residential Areas
The treatment was planned amid mounting West Nile virus concerns and follows last week's postponement due to strong Santa Ana winds.
Oct 23, 2026RivCo Sheriff Seeks Taxpayer Money To Cover Legal Fees For Seizing Voter Ballots
After the county board shot down Sheriff Chad Bianco's request in April, he now seeks over $10K fees from the ballot "vote gap" probe.
Oct 23, 2026911 Outage Ends With Countywide Alert Blast: Did You Get It?
Emergency calling disruptions were reported Thursday morning in Riverside County leaving some cellular customers unable to reach 911.
Oct 22, 2026