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Perris Mourns Sudden Passing of Planing Commissioner Henry Martin
Perris Planning Commissioner Henry Martin, a man who served his country in the Peace Corps and U.S. Army before becoming the conscience of the City’s planning board, died suddenly Friday from an apparent heart attack.
Mr. Martin was 71. Read more...
Former Police HQ is Transformed into an Auto Repair Shop
Perris officials say converting the 4th Street building marks the first time a college program will call Perris home. Read more...
Public Campaign Against Sex Offender a Success
A sex offender and convicted murderer will not be coming to live near Perris after all. Read more...
Rt 74 - I-215 Construction Alert for August 2
As the construction on the 74/215 Interchange project continues, there is a construction alert for August 2. See the updated alert...
Gov. Schwarzenegger Pitches in with March LifeCare Demolition
The governor joined Perris officials Tuesday in demolishing an old building near March Air Reserve Base and clearing the way for what is being labeled as the first medical city in the world.
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Perris Community Partnership Hires New CEO
Norma Towels has been hired as the new chief executive officer of the Perris Community Partnership. Read more...
Perris Poetry Slam Promotes Young Poets
In what was billed as the first event of its kind for Perris, poets Deborah Wiggins, Emanuelee Bean and Jeremyah Payne spent more than an hour discussing and reciting poetry written individually or in collaboration. Read more...
Grant Requests Invited
The Irene S. Rockwell Fund at The Community Foundation provides between $5,000 and $9,000 annually “for the benefit of the resident of the Perris area.” Read more about the grant...
Senior Center Provides Cool Retreat on Hot Days
Perris officials say the Senior Center, 100 North D Street, will remain open every weekend in which the temperature is expected to reach 95 degrees or higher. Read more...
Perris Establishes the Brad Eckhardt Memorial Scholarship
The City of Perris has established a memorial scholarship in the name of former Planning Manager, Brad Eckhardt, who was tragically killed in a motorcycle accident on July 4. Read more...
Message 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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Perris City Council Nominations
The nomination period for candidates running for local offices in the City of Perris opens on Monday, July 12, 2010 and closes at 5 pm on Friday, August 6, 2010. Read more...
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
More News Stories:
- Nuevo Road Pavement Rehab Notice (until mid-August)
- Swimming is the Coolest Part of Perris in Summer
- Slurry Seal Project to Continue Until Mid August.
- Street Vendor Roundup Yields Results
- Backflow Assemblies Must be Tested Annually
- Greenlight Savings Programs Helps Residents
- Perris City Hall Closed on Fridays
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