Candidate filing opens for Nov. 7 general election

RIVERSIDE COUNTY –

Anyone interested in running for offices on the Tuesday, Nov. 7, general election ballot may take out candidate filing papers beginning Monday, July 17. Papers must be filed by 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 11. If an incumbent fails to file, the deadline for that office will be extended to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 16, for everyone except the incumbent.

The following special districts have open seats: De Luz Community Services District, Cabazon Water District, Chiriaco Summit Water District and Pinyon Pines County Water District.

The Registrar of Voters’ staff is available to help prospective candidates complete the necessary paperwork and to answer questions. Candidates unsure about the local district offices for which they are eligible, based on residency, should contact the Registrar of Voters office for help. Candidates will receive informational handbooks at the time they obtain their papers. For more information about this election, contact the Registrar of Voters office at 951-486-7200 or 800-773-8683.

Submitted by Riverside County Registrar of Voters.

Passenger rail service through San Clemente resumes

City News Service

Special to the Valley News

Passenger rail service through San Clemente, which has been halted since early June due to debris and dirt falling on the tracks from an unstable hillside above, resumed Monday, July 17.

Metrolink and Amtrak Pacific Surfliner trains will again be able to travel through the area thanks to emergency construction of a temporary barrier wall protecting the tracks from debris, transit officials said.

The board of the Orange County Transportation Authority, which owns the tracks, voted June 12 to declare an emergency to expedite construction of the barrier.

San Clemente officials have been working for months to stabilize the hillside above the track near Casa Romantica Culture Center and Gardens, which have also been affected by the sliding hill. The first mudslide near Casa coordination of homeless services in Riverside County, contact Tanya Torno at ttorno@rivco.org or at 951-955-7728.

Romantica happened on April 27. Rail service was shut down, but resumed again on May 27. But another mudslide on June 5 compelled another closure.

The temporary barrier wall is 250 feet long and 12 feet high, with pilings dug 32 feet into the ground, according to transit officials. Officials noted that the reopening will occur as summer travel season heats up, and days ahead of the Comic-Con Convention in San Diego.

Submitted by Riverside County.

RIVERSIDE – The Riverside County Nonprofit Roundtable is accepting applications for the $14.5 million Riverside County Nonprofit Assistance Fund. Grants are available for local nonprofits to support direct funding, programs and technical assistance. These grants aim to support and empower nonprofit organizations across Riverside County, enabling them to continue their valuable work in serving the community.

Grants will be distributed equally amongst the five supervisorial districts within Riverside County. Preference will be given to nonprofit organizations with operating budgets under $1 million, recognizing the unique challenges faced by smaller organizations and their importance within the local nonprofit sector.

Nonprofits address critical needs and improve the quality of life for individuals and communities, according to the county. These grants will provide resources to support programmatic initiatives, direct assistance and technical guidance to enhance the effectiveness and sustainability of nonprofit organizations. To access additional information about the fund and to apply for funding, interested parties should visit the nonprofit roundtable website at https:// rivcohws.org/riverside-countynonprofit . Comprehensive details about eligibility criteria, application requirements and timelines are available on the website. The application process is user-friendly and designed to ensure a transparent and streamlined experience for all applicants.

“We are thrilled to launch the Riverside County Nonprofit Assistance Fund and offer this significant financial support to our local nonprofit community,” Supervisor Karen Spiegel of Riverside County’s Second District said. “These grants will enable nonprofits to expand their impact, enhance their capabilities, and continue their outstanding work in serving the diverse needs of our county residents.”

The deadline for submitting applications is Thursday, Aug. 10, at 6 p.m. Nonprofit organizations can apply to access funding that can make a transformative difference in their ability to create positive change within Riverside County.

Submitted by Riverside County.