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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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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...
Free H1N1 vaccine
Children in more than 50 Riverside County schools to get free H1N1 vaccine. Visit www.rivcoph.org/h1n1 for a list of schools and to download consent forms. For more info call the 2-1-1 information line.
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...
Shopping Local Pays!
The initiative, which kicked off about two months ago, already has garnered support from more than 60 Perris, including automotive shops, insurance agencies, beauty parlors and restaurants.
Read more about the shop local initiative..
Get your discount card...
Featured Business: the Perris Valley Indoor Skydiving Center
Orange Avenue Flood Channel Improvements
Construction crews recently completed two major road, bridge and flood channel improvements which will benefit Perris residents and motorists. Read more about the improvements and see a video...
New 511 Service to Assist Motorists & Commuters
“Inland Empire 511” service is now available. The telephone and web-based service delivers real-time traffic information including incidents and travel times, bus and rail trip planning, and rideshare information.
Read more about the 511 service...
Visit www.ie511.org...
Pico Family and the City Celebrate Fred T. Perris Day
More than 80 Perris residents, elected officials and Pico family members attended the ceremony Saturday at Perris City Hall, which came during the annual celebration of Fred T. Perris Day.Read more and see a video clip...
Lowes "Toolbox for Education" Program
Provides Additional Funding for Perris Students
Lowe’s representatives outlined the process for applying to receive “Toolbox for Education” and “Toolbox for Education Large Grants, “ Lowe’s Scholarship grants for deserving students and community assistance through the Lowe’s Charitable and Educational Foundation.
- Read more about the grants...
Perris Strategic Plan Outlines an Ambitious Agenda
The vision statement, developed during a recent strategic planning session, will require Perris to market and promote its existing recreation and historic attractions while attracting and developing even more venues. Read more about the strategic plan...
Perris Valley Chamber Award & Installation Dinner
The 2010 Business Awards & Installation Dinner was held at the Southern California Fairgrounds. Read more about the event...
- See photos on Facebook
Tennis Courts Get a Facelift
The City’s tennis courts at Bob Foss Park are getting a world-class facelift. Read more about it...
Transit Center Opens in Perris
The $5 million center provides park-and-ride facilities for Riverside County Transit Agency buses and is scheduled to expand to provide Metrolink train service by late 2011. Read about the grand opening...
Snow Day in Perris!
Only in Perris could children frolic in the snow, make snowballs and snow angels and experience the feel of winter while the temperature approached 70 degrees and the sun shined brightly. Read more about it...
Facade Program Puts a New Face on D St. Businesses
Since the Facade Improvement program kicked off last year, two businesses have already completed major renovations, three more are undergoing rehabilitation and several more could begin transformations in the next 90 days. Read more...
Fire Marshall Safety Corner:
Home Heating Safety
This month, Fire Inspector Eric Cadden provides advice on heating your home safely, carbon monoxide detectors, and
using space heaters. Read this month's Fire Safety Corner...
Perris Gains 100 Friends
Since the City created its page on the social networking site just a month ago, more than 100 people have signed up as “friends” of the page, allowing them to comment about the events and activities taking place in Perris. Read more about it...
New Perris Transit Center to Honor Ward Kimball
Perris’ new Transit Center on C Street features five bus bays and141-park-and-ride spaces. The Center will be dedicated to Kimball and decorated with some of the iconic characters he created.
Read more about the new transit center...
Green Light Savings Program Helps Perris Residents
The Green Light Savings Program makes available up to $5,000 in grants for homeowners who install a variety of energy-saving devices.
- See how the program helped one Perris homeowner...
- Read about the Green Light program...
- See the program brochure...
First Inland Ethanol Flex Fuel Pump Opens in Perris
The first service station in the Inland Empire capable of fueling vehicles powered mostly by ethanol opened this week. Read more and find out where the pump is located...
D Street Construction: Part of the Perris Gateway Project
The City is remaking D Street as part of a long-term visionary plan to redevelop the entire Downtown Area. Businesses along D Street will remain open while construction progresses. Read more...
Got Big Stuff to Dump? Call CR&R to Haul it Away
Residents can call the local waste-hauler—CR&R—once a week and request pickups for items like mattresses, couches and chairs, dressers, green wastes, concrete, tires and other large items. Read more about the Bulky Item pickup program...
A Message from the Chief:
This month, Perris Police Chief James McElvain outlines the three expectations of the Perris Police Department when interacting with the public: good service, timely report completion, and proactive policing .
Read this month's message from the Chief...
Police Sobriety Check Points
Perris police will be out in force looking for intoxicated drivers. The next checkpoints will be held on January 15, 2010.
See the complete schedule..
Gas Company Assistance Programs
Click here to see if you qualify for discounts or assistance with your gas bill.
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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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