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Perris Welcomes Stretch Forming Corporation
Work crews are racing to clear a warehouse that soon will become home to a world-class aerospace corporation that Perris officials say will bring high-paying jobs and international recognition and prestige to the City. Read more...

September 11: First Housing Fair Welcomes Newcomers
The City of Perris is rolling out the welcome mat for hundreds of new residents who have moved into the community since last year.
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Public Notice 2009-2010 Consolidated Annual Performance & Evaluation Report
The Redevelopment Agency of the City of Perris will hold a public hearing September 28, 2010 at 6 pm in the City Council Chambers of the City of Perris, pursuant to the proposed submission of the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for fiscal year 2009-2010. 
Public Review and Comment Period: September 13, 2010- September 28, 2010
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Tour de Perris - Fun Run and Bike Race
Organizers of the second annual “Fun Run and Bike Race” say they hope to double the number of participants enjoying a day of exercising while raising money for a good cause. Read more...

Perris Mayor Honorary Chairman of Annual
"March for Babies" Relay

Perris Mayor Daryl Busch will serve as honorary Chairman of the Annual March for Babies Relay. Read more...

Nuevo Road Improvements Help Traffic Flow
Cars and trucks are moving a lot smoother on Nuevo Road as a series of improvements have made a drastic improvement in the traffic flow. Read more about this project...

Flooding Hazard at Mapes and Goetz Road is Fixed
Work to improve the intersection began in mid-July and is expected to wrap up by the end of August. Read more about the project...

Perris Breaks Ground on Long-Planned
Sports Complex

Perris officials joined former Major League Baseball players to break ground on a new sports complex they say will bring thousands of athletes to the City and pump millions into the local economy.
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- See Photos on Facebook...

Highway 74 Gets a $7.5 Million Facelift
Highway 74 in Perris’ south end is getting a $7.5 million facelift, a major improvement that City officials say will benefit residents, businesses and visitors now and in the future. Read more...

Notice of Qualified Candidates
After meeting all qualifications, the candidates for this year's November election have been selected. See the list of candidates...

New: Perris Scope Video Newsletter
Check out the new Perris Scope - a video newsletter that highlights some of the new programs, features, and events in Perris.
See Perris Scope...

The Riverside Registrar of Voters Needs You!
In preparation for future elections, the County of Riverside is looking for poll workers, student interns, paid election officers, and citizens to adopt a polling location. Take a look:
acrobat pdf Election Officer Recruitment Flyer...
acrobat pdf Poll worker Application
acrobat pdf Student Poll Worker Brochure and Application Form
acrobat pdf Adopt a Poll Flyer

Chief McElvainMessage from the Chief
This month Police Chief McElvain talks about happenings around town including the newly formed Perris Mounted Posse and this year's plans for celebrating National Night Out.
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Shop Local Program Grows by Leaps and Bounds
The discount shopping program, which began six months ago with about 60 participating businesses, has nearly doubled to more than 100 merchants and more are joining every week.
- Read more about the program...
- Go to www.cityofperris.org/shoplocal to get your discount card

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On Track in Perris
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Low-cost Auto Insurance
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Gas Company Assistance Programs
Click here to see if you qualify for discounts or assistance with your gas bill.

Got Big Stuff to Dump?
Call Cr&R to Haul it Away

Residents can call CR&R once a week and request pickups. Read more about the Bulky Item pickup program...

Orange Empire Museum

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shop local

Shop Local: It Makes Cents!
By shopping local, your dollars stay in the community—and help pay for public services.
Read about it & get a discount card...
Featured Business:
Postal Annex
 

74-215 project

74/215 Interchange Project
Keep up-to-date on the latest construction advisories for this project: www.74-215project.info
See current Traffic Alerts...
   

Downtown Perris

Every Thursday Night: 4 - 8 pm
Perris Farmer's Market

On D St., between 2nd & 4th streets.
Experience locally grown fresh produce, arts & crafts, and more.
See more about the Farmer's Market

movie & popcorn

Free Summer Movies in the Park
Last Movie & Fall Fling: September 9
Pack the family, a blanket, chairs, and a picnic snack and join your friends and neighbors for free movies in the park. See the schedule in On Track for the movie and the park.

Perris City Hall

September 11: Housing Fair
The City of Perris is rolling out the welcome mat for hundreds of new residents who have moved into the community since last year.
See the event flyer...

Perris Home

Sept. 18: Free Homebuyer Workshop
If you want to purchase a home, this workshop will show you the steps - and tell you how to qualify for local, state, and federal programs.
acrobat pdf Event flyer

Running

October 9: FSA Fun Run & Bike Race at the California Fair
Mark your calendar and get in shape for the 1 mile walk, 30K bike ride,or the 5K fun run or 5K competetive run. Free admission to the fair.
acrobat pdf Event flyer and registration

tree and mountains

Annexation Survey
The City of Perris is conducting a study of all land within its sphere of influence and is considering incorporating three different areas into the City. Take the annexation survey...
 

metrolink

Metrolink is Coming in 2012
Opening in 2012, the Metrolink™ Perris Valley Line extension will serve five new stations in Riverside County.
Acrobat See the March 2010 newsletter..
>  Perris Valley Line web site...

subtantial rehabilitation programSubstantial Rehabilitation Program
Learn more about this loan program from the City that provides funds for upgrading and repairing your home.

home ownership programHomeownership Program
Learn more about this program for low and moderate income home-buyers and see
a list of available properties in the
City of Perris.
• Available properties  
(new postings 03/15/10)

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September 8, 2010

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