Melissa Hale, a Deputy Public Defender, has been appointed to the Riverside bench by Governor Gavin Newsom, filling the vacancy left by Judge Elaine Kiefer's retirement.
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The latest traffic stop data reveals persistent disparities, with Black drivers stopped at more than double their population share. Commissioners called for further review, but formal discussion is still pending.
New California wildfire risk assessment places thousands of homes in danger areas as fire chief urges residents to understand defensible space requirements.
