Perris News for
Fireworks at the Perris Auto Speedway
Hey Race Fans! - It's time to head out to the Perris Auto Speedway, located at the Lake Perris Fairgrounds, Home of the Southern California Fair, to honor our Country and celebrate the 4th of July with an American Tradition. Read more about this event...
Perris Crime Continues to Decline
Crime in Perris continues to decline in 2009, a result of innovative policing methods and the City’s staunch commitment to funding law enforcement even during a deep economic downturn. Read more about declining crime...
Bells Ring for Historic Wedding Re-enactment
Wedding bells rang this weekend at the historic Perris Valley Depot, where staff members and docents re-enacted the nuptials of a couple who played an important role in Perris’ development and whose descendants continue living in the City. Read about the wedding...
Leave Fireworks to the Pros
The City is urging residents not to shoot off firecrackers, light sparklers or use any other kind of fireworks this July 4.
Perris residents are instead invited to view a City-sponsored fireworks show at the Perris Auto Speedway that begins at 9 p.m. Saturday. Read more about fireworks...
Now Hiring:
Perris Valley Chamber of Commerce Ambassador
Work for a Chamber of Commerce member, take interest in business and industry and don’t be shy about Perris’ many great attributes.
Read more about the position...
New Vocational School to Open in July
A new vocational school will open in Perris in July, targeting hard to place residents looking for that first job as well as those injured at work and looking to restart their lives with a new career. Read more about the new school...
Gas Company Assistance Programs
Click here to see if you qualify for discounts or assistance with your gas bill.
June: Message From the Chief
Read Perris Police Chief James McElvain’s monthly column. This third message discusses the new annual report format and an amazing 10% drop in local crime despite an increase in the number of communities served by the department.
Read this month's Note from the Captain...
Dyed Lawns Attract News
The ABC News program “Nightline” and Fox News as well as a cadre of International news outlets have featured Perris in stories that highlighted the City’s efforts to revitalize distressed properties.
Read more and see video clips...
More News Stories:
- Perris Honors Richard Novison
- Rods & Rails Delights Visitors and Classic Car Enthusiasts
- American Legion Conference Highlights
- Police Employees of the Quarter Honored
- Perris Ends Year Without a Single Traffic Fatality
- Meet the City's New Fire Chief
- Council Approves November Ballot Measure
- Facade Improvement Program Gets Underway
- See all Perris news stories...
