Dear Third District Resident,
This week, the Board of Supervisors held its final redistricting meeting. This meeting determined the boundaries of Riverside County’s supervisorial districts for the next ten years. After much debate and public input, the Board of Supervisors voted to approve Map F. To see the new supervisorial districts, please visit https://bit.ly/3pC8E9N.
The following cities and towns have been added to the Third Supervisorial District:
- Menifee
- Wildomar
- De Luz
- La Cresta
- Quail Valley
- Romoland
The following cities, towns and tribes are now part of other supervisorial districts:
- Idyllwild, Pine Cove and Mountain Center (now part of the Fourth District)
- Hemet, San Jacinto, half of Valle Vista (north of Highway 74) and the Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians (now part of the Fifth District)
- The Santa Rosa Band of Cahuilla Indians (now part of the Fourth District)
These changes will not take effect until the next election for each district. Therefore, the new Second, Fourth and Fifth District boundaries will be confirmed after the November election in 2022; the new First and Third District boundaries will be confirmed after the November election in 2024.
I know, this is a bit confusing. You are probably asking yourself: who is my representative right now? If you are living in an area that has moved to a new district, feel free to continue calling our office, and we will provide assistance or direct you to the correct district.
If your home is part of a new supervisorial district, please know that I have been proud to represent you as a county supervisor. I have grown fond of each unique region that has formed the Third District – if I had had my choice, I would have kept them all. However, these changes must be made and are important to account for population shifts and ensure fair representation on the Board of Supervisors.
In other news, last week, my fellow supervisors from across the state voted to have me serve as First Vice President of the California State Association of Counties, an organization that serves as the voice of California’s 58 counties at the state and federal levels. At the same meeting, I was also honored with CSAC’s Circle of Service award for my role as co-chair of CSAC’s Broadband Working Group, which was influential in Governor Newsom’s decision to sign a series of bills investing $6 billion in broadband infrastructure.
I believe that Riverside County deserves a seat at the table when the state and federal governments make important decisions that affect our residents. In my role as First Vice President, I will continue advocating for legislation that serves the best interests of Riverside County residents, especially as it pertains to equitable access to low-cost broadband.
While on the subject of CSAC, every year this organization honors California counties’ most innovative programs and services. After receiving an incredible 433 nominations – the most in CSAC’s history – I am proud to announce that CSAC named the following Riverside County programs as 2021 Challenge Award winners:
- Challenge Award winner: RUHS-Public Health’s Perinatal Equity Initiative, a program that works to eliminate disparities in infant mortality within Riverside County’s Black population;
- Challenge Award winner: Take My Hand Live Peer Chat, a peer support live chat that provides mental health assistance;
- Merit Award winner: P3 Library Projects, a partnership that utilized a unique approach to save taxpayers time and money while delivering three new libraries;
- Merit Award winner: Library Connect, a program that delivers enhanced mobile library services to Riverside County;
- Merit Award winner: Humanitarian Aid to Asylum Seekers, a program to support families seeking sanctuary in the United States and to prevent hundreds of street releases and homelessness.
To read more about Riverside County’s 2021 Challenge Award winners, visit https://bit.ly/3rKsT7X. Thank you for every Riverside County employee who makes these programs and services possible! Your good work is appreciated by your neighbors, friends and family that call this county home.
Sincere regards,
Chuck Washington
Volunteer for the Homeless Point-In-Time Count
Every year, counties throughout the nation spend a day interviewing their homeless residents. This event, called the Point-In-Time Count, gives a “snapshot” of the number of homeless individuals in Riverside County on a specific day. The interviews allow us to learn more about why they are homeless, how long they have been homeless and what kinds of programs and services they might need to help them become housed. Our Point-In-Time Count information is also used to attract resources that can help alleviate homelessness.
The interviews are conducted using a mobile app. Training is provided, and volunteer teams go out in groups accompanied by law enforcement officers to ensure everyone’s safety. The general count takes place from 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2021. There will also be a homeless youth count from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2021 through Friday, Jan. 28, 2021.
To volunteer with the General Point-In-Time Count, visit MoreThanACount.org.
To volunteer with the Youth Point-In-Time Count, visit YouthCount.MoreThanACount.org.
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Riverside County Opens Warm Centers to Protect Residents from the Cold
As temperatures begin to fall, cool centers throughout Riverside County have begun opening their doors, offering residents a warm and cozy place to relax.
Currently, there 58 warm centers open to the public in partnership with local organizations such as libraries and community centers. The centers are available to residents at no cost.
Below are details for warm centers located in the Third District. To see a full list of warm centers, visit https://bit.ly/3IuMkHD.
- Anza Library: Located at 57430 Mitchell Road in Anza, this site is open 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays. For more information, call 951-763-4216.
- Idyllwild Library: Located at 54401 Village Center Drive in Idyllwild, this site is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesdays, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays. For more information, call 951-659-2300.
- Murrieta Senior Center: Located at 5 Town Square in Murrieta, this site is open 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. For more information, call 951-304-7275. Please note that this site is open to seniors only.
- Mary Phillips Senior Center: Located at 41845 6th Street in Temecula, this site is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. For more information, call 951-694-6464.
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PEARLS Helps Seniors through Life’s Challenges
Seniors grappling with loss, illness and other challenges are invited to join their peers for PEARLS. PEARLS (Program to Encourage Active, Rewarding Lives) provides seniors ages 60 and up with a counselor who will meet with them for eight sessions over three months. During these sessions, seniors focus on setting small, achievable goals geared and making lasting life changes. PEARLS is offered in English and Spanish at no cost. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/32Y1xRh.
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Adaptive Sports Day Provides Fun for People of All Abilities
The City of Riverside, in partnership with SoCal Adaptive Sports and Desert Recreation District, is hosting an Adaptive Sports Day at Reid Park (701 Orange Street, Riverside). This event is free and open to people of all ages and abilities. Sports will include wheelchair basketball and soccer, pickleball, boccia ball and more! Don’t miss this fun filled day! To register for this event, visit https://bit.ly/31DqMHZ.
For more information, contact SoCal Adaptive Sports Director Mike Rosenkrantz at mike@socaladaptivesports.org or contact the City of Riverside Sports Office at 951-826-5449.
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Scams Target Senior Population, Part 7
Taken from “CARE: When Trust is a Weapon,” by the County of Riverside Department of Public Social Services
As the population of older adults increase in Riverside County, we see more and more scammers trying to trick this population. This article is part seven of a series on fraud that targets older adults. This week’s article focuses on the Jury Duty Scam.
These scammers call and identify themselves as government officials. They accuse you of failing to comply with jury duty and say that there is a warrant out for your arrest. In order to avoid arrest and jail time, they say, you need to pay a fine immediately. They will ask for prepaid gift cards or personal information that can be used to steal your identity. They may have a caller ID that shows they are calling locally, and they may use credible government titles to frighten you.
If you receive a call like this, hang up! If federal courts need to get in touch with you, they will contact you through U.S. mail and will not ask for sensitive information via a telephone call.
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Riverside County COVID-19 Update
As of Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021, Riverside County’s COVID-19 case rate per 100,000 residents is 14.9, and our positivity rate is 6.3 percent.
Help keep our community and your family safe by getting your COVID-19 vaccine. The County of Riverside is vaccinating residents ages 5 and up. Vaccination clinics provide first and second doses, additional doses for those with immunosuppressed health and booster doses for all individuals 18 and older who completed a Moderna or Pfizer primary series at least 6 months ago, or a Johnson & Johnson primary series at least 2 months ago.
To make an appointment to receive a COVID-19 vaccine, call 2-1-1 or visit www.ruhealth.org/covid-19-vaccine. You can also schedule an appointment at a Community Health Center by calling 800-945-6171. If you are unable to leave your home for medical reasons, you can be vaccinated from the comfort of your home by calling 833-422-4255 or visiting myturn.ca.gov. To see a list of COVID-19 vaccine clinics in the Third District, visit https://bit.ly/3DpO6q5.
If you recently tested positive for COVID-19 and are experiencing symptoms, you may be eligible for monoclonal antibody treatment. For more information, please call the RUHS Medical Center at 951-486-6520.
Daily updates on the county’s COVID-19 cases are posted at www.rivcoph.org/coronavirus and on Facebook at @countyriversidedepartmentofpublichealth and Twitter at @RivCoDoc. For state updates, visit www.cdph.ca.gov, and for national updates, visit www.cdc.gov.
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As of Dec. 7, 2021, 6.6 percent of Riverside County residents are partially vaccinated (153,854 residents), 57 percent are fully vaccinated (1,327,388 residents) and 16.5 percent (311,134) have received their additional dose/booster vaccine. To see a larger image with additional statistics, click on the picture.
Contact Us
The Riverside County Third District Supervisor’s Office is pleased to offer in-person services Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at our French Valley Office at the French Valley Airport (37600 Sky Canyon Drive, Murrieta) or by appointment at our Valle Vista Office inside the Valle Vista Sheriff’s Station (43950 Acacia Avenue, Hemet). Please contact our office before your visit by calling 951-955-1030 or emailing d3email@rivco.org. For regular Third District updates, visit our Facebook page (@supervisorchuckwashington), Instagram page (@supervisorchuckwashington), Twitter page (@SupWashington) and website (SupervisorChuckWashington.com).
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