My son snapped this picture of the Indiana fire in Home Gardens (Riverside County) yesterday while we were driving on the 91. The fire was in the hills above Indiana (at about Lincoln / Skyridge) and below Lake Hills. According to Riverside County Fire, 112 fire fighters and 1 air tanker were assigned to this […]
Government and Politics
The Vote is Finally Certified – Kevin Jeffries Wins
After weeks of counting, the Riverside Registrar of Voters posted the following on its website today: The November 6, 2012 Election Results are certified. The deadline to request a recount is Monday, December 3. The certified election results confirm that Kevin Jeffries defeated Bob Buster in the race for 1st District Supervisor of Riverside County. […]
“A” Street (Fairway Drive) Update, Nov-12
It has been about six months since I asked the County for an update on “A” Street (Fairway Drive), so I sent an email to Riverside County’s Transportation Department a few days ago asking for an update. I received this prompt response: We are working with the property owners to acquire the needed property and […]
The Side of the Road is not a Dump
It bothers me to see trash dumped on the side of the road. Why do people do this? Laziness? Cost? Apathy? Whatever the reason, I decided to show people just how easy it is to visit the landfill. I go to the El Sobrante Landfill in Corona, which is less than 10 miles away from […]
Sights: Fire Near Indian Truck Trail and I15 – 06/23/12
From the Riverside County Fire Department incidents page: Incident Name: Indian (CONTAINED) Date Reported: 06/23/2012 Time Reported: 4:41 PM Incident Location: Indian Truck Trl X I 15 N (TB8347-J2) City: Northwest of Lake Elsinore Final Update: Fire was mapped at 3.5 acres, final size. Resources will remain at scene for 1-2 hours. No injuries reported. […]
Lakepointe Fire: Tin Mine Road / La Sierra / Lake Hills
If you see smoke near Lake Mathews and Lake Hills, it is from the Lakepointe Fire. As of the time I am writing this, here is the most recent update from Riverside County Fire: Update 6:20 p.m. – Fire is holding at approximately 125 acres and is now 40% contained. Full containment expected by midnight […]
Campaign Signs or Flowers?
This is the corner of La Sierra and El Sobrante in Riverside. Although this particular picture doesn’t show them all, as of this afternoon I counted 28 campaign signs at this corner. Good thing people are banned from selling things such as flowers on this corner; otherwise we might not be able to see all […]
“A” Street (Fairway Drive) / Dufferin Update
I sent an email to Riverside County Supervisor Bob Buster‘s office last week inquiring about the funding for “A” Street (Fairway Drive). I received a reply the next day from a member of the Supervisor’s staff, which included an update that seems to be positive news for anyone who wants the street to be built. […]
Occupy Riverside?
I drove by Main / University in downtown Riverside this morning to see the Occupy Riverside protest firsthand. There seemed to be more signs than people.
Sights: McKinley Fire
I took this picture on May 21st looking west from Mathews (Lake Mathews) dam. Thank you to all of the firefighters and emergency personnel who kept the McKinley Fire from harming any people or homes. From the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection website as of 05/23/2010: Name: McKinley Fire County: Riverside County Location: […]