City Spotlight: Banning is Rich with Biodiversity
In the 19th Century, the settlement of Moore City served a significant role as a stagecoach station and railroad stop between Arizona and Los Angeles. However, the town was later renamed Banning before official incorporation on February 6, 1913. The city was named...
Temecula’s French Valley Parkway Interchange Starts Next Phase of Construction
The stretch of I-15 between the San Diego County Line and the 215/15 “Y” has become increasingly congested with traffic as the region continues to grow. This economic and population growth drives the need for additional transportation infrastructure projects to keep...
Species Spotlight: Long-Tailed Weasel is Cute but Ferocious
Don’t let the cute face fool you…the long-tailed weasel (Mustela frenata) is feisty and fierce, feeding mainly on voles, mice, rats, gophers, and squirrels, and fearless in attacking prey many times its size. Long-tailed weasels are quick, agile, and alert animals....
Species Spotlight: Jaeger’s Milkvetch Named After Local Biologist
The Jaeger’s milkvetch (Astragalus pachypus var. jaegeri) is one of 28 plant species and subspecies named for biologist, educator, and naturalist Edmund Carroll Jaeger, who made his mark on western Riverside County. Dr. Jaeger taught zoology at Riverside City College...
Earth Day: Reflecting and Moving Forward
First celebrated on April 22, 1970, Earth Day was the idea of Senator Gaylord Nelson as a “national teach-in on the environment” to raise the public’s awareness about environmental issues. An estimated 20 million people participated in this new “holiday” to rally for...
Mt. Rubidoux: A Great Hike, Views, and Habitat for Protected Species
Hiking Mt. Rubidoux is a rite of passage for many Riverside residents. Once you conquer the trail, whether on foot, with your dog, or on your bike, you feel like you are on top of the world. Just a few blocks from downtown Riverside, Mt. Rubidoux is a 161-acre park...