The County of Riverside Board of Supervisors appointed Rachelle Román, a seasoned executive with 23 years of public service, as the new Director of the Office on Aging (OOA). Román brings extensive experience in strategic planning, administrative leadership, and cross-sector collaboration across aging and public health services. “Rachelle’s many years of service and expertise are…
Two men sentenced to three years in state prison for exploiting California’s EBT system RIVERSIDE COUNTY, Calif. – Riverside County Department of Public Social Services (DPSS) investigations led to convictions in the theft of more than $300,000 from California’s Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) system. The investigation, led by the DPSS Investigations Unit, uncovered a statewide…
Moreno Valley, CA – April 7, 2025–Riverside County Fifth District Supervisor Yxstian Gutierrez will host a Justice System Symposium in Moreno Valley, in collaboration with the Riverside County Probation Department, to connect justice-impacted residents and their families with vital resources. In a collaborative effort, the symposium’s theme of “Changing Lives in District 5,” will highlight…
Who: Riverside County, in partnership with Desert Best Friend’s Closet, will host free one-hour workshops to prepare job seekers for the 29th Valley-Wide Employment Expo in Indio. What: A series of four free workshops focusing on resume writing, interview techniques, and professional attire. Attendees will have the opportunity to earn clothing vouchers, gift cards, and…
(Riverside, CA – July 9, 2024) Feeding America Riverside | San Bernardino (FARSB) received a $60,000 grant from Albertsons, Vons, Pavilions Foundation’s Nourishing Neighbors Program to combat hunger during the summer months and after school hours when school-aged children face higher rates of food insecurity. The grant is part of the “Fight Hunger, Serve Hope”…
(Riverside, CA – July 2, 2024) – As part of No Kid Hungry’s continuing efforts to ensure all children in the Inland Empire remain nourished and healthy, Feeding America Riverside | San Bernardino (FARSB) has received $49,240 in total grant funding to help feed more children in the community. “No child should have to struggle…
1,298 Claimants have until August 1 to claim their funds, which have been made available due to a roll change that resulted in a refund Riverside, CA – The Riverside County Treasurer-Tax Collector’s office is seeking 1,298 claimants who may have upwards of $480,000 in unclaimed funds due to roll changes and now risk being…
As temperatures begin to rise again, health officials are urging residents to take precautions to protect themselves from triple-digit temperatures that are expected to hit the region today and tomorrow. There are 69 cool centers in locations throughout Riverside County offering residents a welcome retreat from the heat. This is a partnership coordinated by Community…
RIVERSIDE – The County of Riverside today proclaimed a local emergency because of the impacts from Tropical Storm Hilary. The proclamation will go before the Board of Supervisors at its next regularly scheduled board meeting on Aug. 29 for ratification. This emergency proclamation could help make the county eligible for potential federal and state…
RIVERSIDE, CA — Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and Representative Mark Takano (D-Calif.-39), Ranking Member of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, hosted a roundtable conversation with local veterans highlighting the Honoring our PACT Act, which expands Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits to those exposed to toxic substances, ahead of the August 9th…
Over 300,000 children in Riverside County are preparing to begin school this upcoming year. As families head out to buy school supplies for the upcoming school year, it can create a financial burden for many. RivCoDCSS is here to help! On Saturday, August 5th, 2023, we will be open from 8 am to 12 pm…
Riverside County to Hold Information Session on August 3 The deadline for veterans exposed to toxic substances to apply for back pay from the PACT Act is approaching on August 9. The law helps provide generations of veterans and their survivors with the care and benefits they’ve earned and deserve. Veterans and residents interested in…
2023 Pretrial, Probation, and Parole Supervision Week is July 16-22 RIVERSIDE, Calif. – Pretrial, Probation, and Parole Supervision Week is a time to recognize dedicated community supervision professionals across the United States. This July 16 through 22, we honor Riverside County Probation Department probation officers, probation corrections officers and support staff who hold justice-involved youth…
RIVERSIDE COUNTY, Calif.— Volunteers are encouraged to sign up now for the 2022 Point-in-Time Count, an annual survey of homeless adults and youth in cities and unincorporated communities across Riverside County. More than 700 volunteers are needed for the 2022 count, which is scheduled for Jan. 26. Volunteers from nonprofits, churches and other groups will…
RIVERSIDE COUNTY, Calif.—When foster parents Derrick and Tami Sanchez receive a child into their home, which can sometimes be in the middle of the night, they always assure them that they are part of their family. “Each child we receive is different, and we do what we can, so they feel comfortable while they…
Property owners have until August 2 to respond Owners of residential or business property in Riverside County who have unclaimed property tax refunds may file to receive reimbursement starting today (May 3). The time period to file will run through August 2. “This is a reminder to all residents to check the Treasurer-Tax Collector…
More than 75,000 Riverside County households have received emergency benefits since April RIVERSIDE COUNTY, Ca.— To ease the economic blow from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Riverside County households receiving CalFresh food assistance can expect a supplemental benefit this Sunday, September 13. The CalFresh Program, federally known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), issues monthly…
A team of federal doctors and nurses are arriving at Eisenhower Health hospital Thursday to support the facility as the hospital copes with the influx of coronavirus patients. The team of doctors, physician assistants, critical care nurses and respiratory technicians assigned to Eisenhower is part of a state of California request for federal support to…
Customers are asked to apply for and access benefits online whenever possible RIVERSIDE COUNTY, Ca.— The Riverside County Department of Public Social Services (DPSS) is beginning a gradual and limited reopening of some of its lobbies starting Monday June 15, but encourages customers to continue using self-service options to apply for and manage their benefits….
Riverside County, CA – In the wake of a global call that Black Lives Matter, African American elected officials throughout Riverside County have formed the Riverside County Alliance of Black Elected Officials (ABEO) to fight for Black Lives. The mission of ABEO is the bend the arc of government and public agencies towards justice. The…
Application period runs through the month of July This week the Riverside County Board of Supervisors moved to provide up to $5 million in additional financial support to the nonprofit community, which are increasingly being stretched by higher demands for service and a reduction in revenue. Nonprofits may apply from July 1-July 31 for grants…
RIVERSIDE COUNTY, Ca.— State and county public social services officials are warning about a fake letter circulating on social media that falsely claims customers must be tested for COVID-19 to continue receiving benefits such as cash aid, CalFresh and Medi-Cal. The letter bearing the seal of the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) also falsely…
Riverside University Health System-Public Health is announcing three new cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in the Coachella Valley. Dr. Cameron Kaiser, Riverside County public health officer, said health investigators believe the three infections were either the result of travel into areas where COVID-19 has been confirmed, or contact with a known case. Two of the…
RIVERSIDE, California, February 24, 2020: As communities throughout California’s inland southern region experience devastating wildfires, droughts, and extreme heat, a new regional collaborative launches to coordinate and accelerate local responses to climate change. This new collaborative comes at a critical time when the impacts of climate change continue to pose serious threats to communities in…
Number of homeless in 2020 expected to increase as count expands beyond streets and encampments Riverside County will expand its annual count of the homeless to include individuals and families living in their cars, organizers of the January 2020 Point in Time Count announced this week. “We want to make sure as many people are…