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...to the City of Perris is a fast-growing community in Southern California. With convenient transportation options, affordable housing, and a skilled local workforce, Perris is the idea spot to move your business - or your family.

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City of Perris
101 N. D Street
Perris, CA 92570
Phone: (951) 943-6100
info@cityofperris.org
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Perris 5k Fun Run Raises Money for Education
More than 1,200 people turned out early Saturday to take part in a five-kilometer “fun run” in Perris to raise money for Rotary Club youth scholarships as well as for classroom equipment like microscopes.
- Read more about the Fun Run
- See photos on Facebook

Perris Wins Neighborhood Planning Award
A long-range planning blueprint to remake Perris’ historic Downtown Area was honored last week by the American Planning Association during an awards ceremony in Redlands. Read more...

Enchanted Heights Outreach Wins Award of Excellence
Southern California municipal officials have honored the City of Perris for its innovative and successful public outreach effort to bring a new sewer system to the disadvantaged community of Enchanted Heights.
Read about the award | Enchanted Heights web page

City Clerk's Open House a Showcase for Perris History
Historical documents from the City’s infancy were on display recently during Perris’ annual observance of Municipal Clerks Week. Read more...

March for Babies Raises Money for a Worthy Cause
About 2,000 people took to the streets April 28 to raise money to prevent premature birth and its related defects in the annual March of Dimes “March For Babies.” Read more...

Time to Start Training for the Tour de Perris
Planning is already underway for the 2012 Tour de Perris bicycle ride as a team of City employees strives to top the success of lastyear’s inaugural event by doubling the number of participants. This year's event is October 6. Read more...

Perris' Farmers Market Kicks Off Third Year in Style
Vendors from Hemet, Temecula and Murrieta are among the 2012 participants in the Farmers Market, which opened for business Thursday. Read more...

Iral Evans Honored by the American Legion
Perris resident Iral Evans was honored by the American Legion for his thousands of hours of volunteer service on behalf of the City of Perris. Read more...

Kids and Parents Reel in a Good Time at Annual Fishing Derby
About 300 fishing enthusiasts under the age of 15 took part in the 31st Annual Tommy Thomas Kids Fishing Derby at the Lake Perris State Recreation Area, all trying to land rainbow trout, blue-gill and bass for prizes and prestige.
- Read more about the fishing derby
- See photos on Facebook

"D Street: A Documentary" Set to Premier in Later This Year
Van Houten and his crew from Hollywood videotaped events that took place in Perris during the Centennial celebration. He’s edited that for a film called “D Street: A Documentary,” which will premiere in Perris later this year. Read more...

Perris Teens Learn Life Lessons at Leadership Camp
The Perris teens used words like “life-changing,” “moving” and “inspirational” to describe last weekend’s Rotary Youth Leadership Awards experience. Read more...

An Invitiation from the Fire Chief
Here are guidelines to schedule the Fire Department to come to your business or school to conduct a public relations program or fire safety talk. Read more...

Free Fishing Derby for Kids: Saturday, April 21
The Lake Perris State Recreation Area is hosting a free fishing derby Saturday for anglers 15 years of age and younger. Read more...

Weekly Perris Farmer's Market Starts Thursday, April 26
The weekly Farmers Market takes place every Thursday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on historic D Street between Second and Third streets. The theme for the 2012 Farmers Market is “Eat fresh, eat local, eat here and have a family fun day out!” Read more...

Perris McDonald's Restaurants Lead in Fundraising
A pair of McDonald’s restaurants in Perris raised more money to help sick children and their families than any of the other 650 franchises in Southern California. Read more...

Chili Champs Cook Off in Perris
It was game-on for the dozen or so chili-masters from California, Arizona and Nevada who gathered early Saturday morning at the Legion Post on D Street. Read more...

This Year's Hunt a "Eggsellent" Adventure
About 500 Perris children and their parents gathered last weekend at the City Hall Campus for what might be best described as an “eggsellent adventure.”
- Read more about the Annual Easter Egg Hunt...
- See photos on Facebook

City Expands Enchanted Heights Spanish Language Outreach
With construction moving along ahead of schedule, Perris officials expanded their Spanish language outreach in the disadvantaged community of Enchanted Heights.
Read more...

Perris Station Apartment Project is Underway
Perris officials broke ground Wednesday on a $28-million, 84-unit senior and low-income apartment complex they predicted would spur commerce and economic activity.
Read more...

Perris Extends Swimming Lessons to Adults
The City of Perris is expanding its annual swimming program and for the first time will offer lessons to adults. Registration for swim lessons starts April 2. Read more...

Enchanted Heights Construction Ahead of Schedule
Enchanted Heights residents are monitoring construction with great interest, and say they are thrilled by the work completed thus far.
- Read more about the Enchanted Heights Project...
- See photos on Facebook...

City to Break Ground on Perris Station Apartment Complex
Perris officials will break ground Wednesday on a $24-million, 84-unit senior citizen and low to moderate-income apartment complex that provides badly needed housing and continues the renaissance of the City’s historic D Street corridor. Learn more...

CSUN Outreach Visits Perris City Hall
California State University, Northridge, administrators conducted a recruiting session in Perris for municipal employees seeking a Master’s Degree in Public Administration, an outreach that grew a dozen potential candidates to Perris City Hall. Read more...

Rita Rogers Honored by National Congress of Black Women
Rogers received the Woman of Distinction Award—one of several presented by the Inland Empire Chapter of the Congress of Black Women. Read more...

Dogs Have Their Day at Annual Strut Your Mutt Event
More than 150 dog owners and their pets came to Paragon Park for the day of festivities. Events included best tail-wagger, doggie-owner look-alike contest, best dressed-dog, best runner and best mutt in strut. Prospective pet owners could also adopt rescue dogs.
Read more...

Please Don't Ask…
Lately, we have received requests from others to advertise products/services on the City of Perris Facebook page. All of these requests are refused. The City's Facebook page was created as an outlet to highlight City events, news releases, road closures and other matters of importance. All content on the City's Facebook page is created exclusively by City staff for the above stated purposes. No other content, from any source, is permitted.

City Hall Campus Beautification Project Completed
Perris Public Works employees recently finished a major beautification program on the City Hall Campus. Read more...

Perris to Use QR Codes for Smart Phone Access
Beginning March 12, the City of Perris QRC will be incorporated on City flyers, correspondences and its facebook page. Read more...

New Number to Call for Code Enforcement
Beginning Monday, Perris residents can call 951-490-4033 between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday to speak to code enforcement officials. Read more...

Newly Open Teen Center is an Investment in the Future
The Teen Center features computers, the latest electronic game stations, game tables, a lounge area, furniture, flat-screen televisions to operate a Nintendo Wii system and a small recording studio for performing artists. Students from, 13 to 17-years old can finish their homework, read, visit their friends or spend time watching television and chatting.
- Read more about the new teen center
- See photos on Facebook

Perris Senior/Teen Center Ready for Business
Final preparations are in place for the 10 a.m. Wednesday official opening of the teen center, which promises to be the new after-school hot spot for 13 to 17-year-olds.
Read more...

Black History Month Parade Celebrates Diversity & History
A crowd of more than 2,000 people came to Perris Saturday to observe the City's 11th Annual Black History Month Parade, a celebration of the community's diverse tapestry and history.
- Read more about the parade...
- See photos on FaceBook

I-215 Full Freeway Nightime Closures: March 8 & 9
There will be a full freeway closures on the I-215 on the nights of 3/11/12 and 3/12/12 for bridge pours on the Ramona Expressway O.C. bridge. The Ramona Expressway will be open. Traffic will be detoured from the off-ramp back on to the on-ramp.
Both days, closures start at 9 pm for Northbound (NB) and 11 pm for Southbound (SB) lanes. Freeway reopens at 4am NB and 5am SB.

Black History Month Parade Grand Marshal Announced
A Riverside County school administrator, president of the local chapter of the NAACP and a long-time children's advocate has been selected as the grand marshal for the City of Perris annual Black History Month Parade. Learn more...

I-215-74 Interchange Opens
Perris officials joined Riverside County and regional transportation representatives Wednesday to cut the ribbon on the new $29 million interchange at Interstate 215 and Highway 74 (Fourth Street), a milestone that will remake Perris Downtown, spur future economic development and improve traffic flow for commuters from Corona to Temecula.
- Read more about the event
- See photos on Facebook

Perris Auto Speedway Named "Small Business of the Year"
The Perris Auto Speedway was named the City's "Small Business of the Year" last week at the Perris Valley Chamber of Commerce Business Awards and Installation Dinner.
Read more...

Parking Improves at City Hall
Known officially as the Foss Field Parking Expansion Project, the construction connected three parking lots and also included a new layer of blacktop and striping. Read more...

Annual Pioneer Day Honors Warren Family
The Warrens were honored Saturday (Jan. 28) during the annual Frederick Thomas Perris Day and Pioneer Family Celebration, an event organized by the Perris Valley Historical and Museum Association.
- Read more about the event..
- See photos on Facebook

Habitat House is Now a Home
Yolanda Arenas and her three children moved into the residence at Second and D streets over the weekend, almost four months after work on the house began at the annual Southern California Fair in October. Read more...

Perris High School Student Honored as Volunteer of the Year
A Perris High School senior who has donated 1,000 hours of her time at City functions was named the 2011 Volunteer of the Year at the Volunteer and Sponsor Awards Dinner Show and banquet last week.
- Read more...
- See photos from the Volunteer Awards Dinner on FaceBook

Warren Family to be Honored at Annual Pioneer Day
A family who moved to Perris during the Great Depression and started a business which served the community for more than 60 years will be honored Saturday at the annual Fred T. Perris Day and Pioneer Family Day. Read more...

Big League Dreams "Grand Slam" Opening
Perris City officials used a baseball term to describe the success at the opening of the Big League Dreams sports complex, an event that drew 2,000 spectators, several professional athletes and local and regional elected officials. Read more...

Mar y Sol Restaurant Now Open in Perris
Perris Mayor Daryl Busch led a contingent of City dignitaries and administrators at this week’s ribbon cutting for Mar y Sol restaurant, a steak and seafood eatery that officials say is exactly the kind of place needed to attract families and business clientele. Read more...

Enchanted Heights Meeting Outlines Next Phase of Construction
More than 250 Enchanted Heights residents attended a recent meeting to discuss the next crucial phase of a three-year $13-million sewer project that will dramatically improve the quality of life in the disadvantaged community on Perris’ western edge. Read more...

January 25: Public Agency Stakeholder Forum
4 pm to 6 pm, City Council Chamber 101 North “D” Street, Perris
Join your friends and neighbors at an interactiveworkshop to learn more about the Trail Master Plan project and share your ideas and concerns with us. See flyer for details...

AQMD Funds Bring Hybrid Vehicles to Perris
The new Lincoln MKZ cars were purchased with funding provided through the Air Quality Management District as an incentive for the City to remove older, less fuel-efficient vehicles from its fleet. Read more...

Annual Snow Day Brings Sun & Snow for Perris Kids
Snow Day is always hugely popular with children and their parents, many who are native Californians who almost never get to snow up close.
- Read more about Snow Day in Perris...
- See photos on Facebook

Big League Dreams Perris Valley Has the "Wow"Factor
That’s the first impression that visitors to Big League Dreams Perris Valley sports complex usually get when they walk through the $25 million facility on Trumble Road east of Downtown. There’s plenty to be wowed about.
- Read more about the new Big League Dreams Perris Valley Facility...
- See photos on Facebook

Enchanted Heights Community Outreach Enters Next Phase
The City of Perris has begun the next phase of a community outreach effort in Enchanted Heights as work progresses on a new sewer system that will vastly improve the lives of the hundreds of residents living there. Read more...

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Programs & Projects

Perris Trail Master Plan
The City of Perris is preparing a Trail Master Plan to identify existing and future needs for bikeway and trail users.
>  Perris Trails Website
> Trail Master Plan Survey

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

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...
 

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...

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

Perris Gets Social!
You can now become a fan of the city on Facebook...and get breaking news from the City on Twitter. Learn more about the City's social network efforts...

 

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