2008 News & Events Archive

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December	2008 Development Impact Fee Report The Annual City of San Jacinto Development Impact Fee Report for fiscal year ending June 30, 2008 is now available for review. This report is scheduled to be submitted to the City Council on January 8, 2009. - View the Notice - View the report... December 14: Tinsel Triathlon The Tinsel Triathlon, in its 23rd year, is rivalled to none when it comes to excitment, energy and an Awesome spot for a 5K, 12 mile Bike and 150 swim in a heated pool. Learn more and register online: www.tinseltriathlon.com - See the event flyer... December 6: Hemet Christmas Parade This year's theme is “A Wild Wild West Christmas.” Parade starts at 10 am – route lbegins on Florida Ave. at Palm, continuing west to Kirby Street and ending at Gibbel Park. For parade information please call 765-3809 December 5: Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony begins at 6 pm in Hofmann Park. See the event flyer... December 4: Notice of Public Hearing Topic: Riverside County 2009-2014 Consolidated Plan Update Interested persons should plan to attend this meeting. There will be a short discussion of the Consolidated Plan and attendees will also receive a questionnaire for Future Community Development Needs and Funding Priorities. - Read more about the meeting... - Notice of Public Hearing...
November	Community Meeting: Nov. 19 at 6 pm, SJ Community CenterTopic: Riverside County 2009-2014 Consolidated Plan Update Interested persons should plan to attend this meeting. There will be a short discussion of the Consolidated Plan and attendees will also receive a questionnaire for Future Community Development Needs and Funding Priorities. - Read more about the meeting... - Notice of Public Hearing... November 11: Veteran's Day Event Ceremony begins at 4 pm at the Veterans Memorial in Druding Park.
October	October 27: PFC Aaron Ward Park Dedication at 6:00 pm. October 24: Americal Idol Finalists in Concert The Ramona Bowl Music Associatiosn presents American Idol Stars in Concert. You saw them on TV, now you can see former American Idol finalists live in concert. See event flyer for time and ticket information... October 23: Big Strides Seen in San Jacinto Article From the Press Enterprise... October 20 - 25: Community Cleanup Week The City of San Jacinto and CR&R Incorporated are sponsoring a curbside community clean up on your normal scheduled service day. You cn put up to 7 items at the curbside by 6:00 am on your REGULAR COLLECTION DAY. See the event flyer in English See the event flyer en Español October 18: Ramona Humane Society Oktoberfest Family fun and entertainment for kids of all ages! Great food, music, crafts, carnival games, jumpers, frisbee tossing, and dog agility shows performed by the Muttley Crew Gang. For more information see: ramonahumanesociety.org/index.html 2007 Development Impact Fee Report The Annual City of San Jacinto Development Impact Fee Report for fiscal year ending June 30, 2007 is now available for review. This report is scheduled to be submitted to the City Council on November 6, 2008. View the report... Annexation Update The council postponed action on a resolution to apply for annexation of a 203-acre and 305 acres east of San Jacinto Avenue. The resolution also includes a proposal to detach 480 acres from the city boundaries northeast of State Street and Soboba Rd. Read the full story... October 18: SSG Bryan Bolander Park Dedication at 10 am October 15: Valley-Hi HP Neighborhood Meeting Valley-Hi MHP Neighborhood Meeting: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 pm October 11: Estudio Mansion Yard Sale Gates Open at 7 am at the Estudillo Mansion Grounds, 140 S. Dillon Avenue. October 4: Victoria Street Cleanup Day From 8 am to 12 noon, all homes on Victoria Street between State and 7th Street city staff and volunteers will be available to help. We will come out and trim trees, paint curbs and help you dispose of unwanted “household” items. You can help by painting walls, doing landscape work and generally cleaning up. See the event flyer in English... See the event flyer en Español...
September	Sept 20 – Oct 7: 24th Annual OLDlympics Strap on your running shoes, polish your walker and get ready for the Valley-Wide Recreation & Park District Competition for Active Seniors. Registration forms available at City of San Jacinto City Hall & Valley-Wide Recreation, 901 W. Esplanade Ave, San Jacinto. Please call (951) 487-9234 for more information. September 19: POW/MIA Recognition Event The City invites you to attend the POW/MIA memorial ceremony and monument dedication at 4 pm in Druding park in honor of National POW/MIA recognition day. September 13: Free San Jacinto Health Fair Join us at the San Jacinto 2008 Health Fair, Saturday, Sept. 13, 2008, from 9 am to 1 pm. This Free event is hosted by Valley Medical Center; 1695 S. San Jacinto Ave., San Jacinto. See the event flyer... September 11: Patriot's Day Event 6:30 pm — Hofmann Park Please join us for a candlelight vigil and memorial honoring our own hometown heros: Aaron J. Ward, Bryan E. Bolander, and Agustin Gutierrez. See the event flyer... September 6: Feline Fanciers Cat Show Mark your calendar for the 33rd Annual Feline Fanciers Cat Show at the Valley-Wide Sports Center; 901 W. Esplanade Ave., San Jacinto. For more information call Regina at (951) 769-2949. September 4: Public Hearing Continued The City is continuing the public hearing, begun August 7, on increasing the rates for residential and commercial solid waste collection. See the proposed rate schedule
August	August 23: Cutting Park Dedication Please join the City of San Jacinto for the “Cutting Park” dedication on August 23, 2008 @ 9:00 a.m. Join us as we honor Wendell Cutting for his many contributions to the city. See a map to Cutting Park... August 22: Mansion Committee Opening The Estudillo Mansion Committee is looking for a new member. This committee advises the Council on matters concerning the Estudillo Mansion and other museums within the City. - Estudillo Mansion Committee Opening - Application for Appointment August 16: Book Signing Please Join Us For A Book Signing At The San Jacinto Valley Museum “IMAGES of America San Jacinto” by Jack Warneke, Kenneth M. Holtzclaw, and the San Jacinto Valley Museum Association. Saturday, August 16, 11 am - 4 pm at the San Jacinto Museum, 150 S. Dillon Ave, San Jacinto. Aug. 7: Public Hearing - Trash Fee Increase The City is holding a public hearing to consider increasing the rates for residential and commercial solid waste collection. See the official meeting notice... See the proposed rate schedule
July	July 4: Parade and Celebration! Make sure to set this day aside to join us for a day of food, fun, and festivities! Vendors and Parade groups: download our vendor packet and be part of the action! - See the July 4th event flyer... - July 4th Vendor Packet - July 4th Parade Packet July 3: Public Hearing - Rescheduled This meeting has been rescheduled for August 7.
June	June 21: Foreclosure Prevention Workshop More than 500 homes in San Jacinto area are facing foreclosure. Please join us on June 21, 2008, to hear about your options. - See the Foreclosure Workshop flyer... June 21: Free Backyard Compost Workshop Riverside County Waste Management Department presents its Backyard Compost Program with a free session in Hemet. For more information, visit the Riverside Composting Workshop site. June 20: Planning Commission Application Deadline Extended The City Council of the City of San Jacinto is seeking applications from citizens interested in serving on San Jacinto’s Planning Commission. The Planning Commission provides recommendations related to City land use and development issues. Read more about the Planning Commission opening... Download an application... Read more about the Planning Commission... June 14: Warneke Park Dedication The City of San Jacinto invites you to attend the dedication ceremony for the City's newest park. - See the event flyer... - See a map to the park...
May	May 17: Neighborhood Cleanup Mark your calendar for the neighborhood cleanup day. We’ll repaint red curbs, trim sidewalk shrubs and trim city owned trees. All we ask in return is for you to assist us in sprucing up your neighborhood! See the event flyer for details...
April	April 25: Arbor Day Event 9 am to noon Come to Hoffman Park and help the City of San Jacinto plant 50 new trees of various sizes throughout our community. All schools, community groups and interested citizens are welcome to participate. Event flyer... April 21: Community Clean Up The City of San Jacinto and CR&R Incorporated are sponsoring a curbside community clean up. CR&R will collect up to 7 properly bundled items. See the event flyer in English & Spanish... April 18: Dedication of the New City Hall Dedication postponed to April 18. April 16: Junk a Clunker Get rid of your ugly old vehicle - free. See the event flyer...
March	March 26: Public Hearing - DBN Development This public hearing will cover a proposal to construct a 64,931 square foot retail shopping center consisting of a 40,000 square foot (two tenant) major retail building, a 13,500 sq. ft. multi tenant retail building, a 5,000 retail building, and a 6,431 sq. ft retail building with 360 parking spaces. The approximate 8.84 acre parcel is located at the North West Corner of Esplanade Ave. & Sanderson Ave. (APN 431-190-010). See the meeting agenda... March 21: Dedication of the New City Hall Dedication postponed to April 18. March 6: Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss! Join us for this free community event at the San Jacinto Library. The party goes from 4 to 5 pm. For more information, call (951) 654-8635.
February	Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day February 23, 2008 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Public Works old Corporate Yard 910 Industrial Way., San Jacinto See the flyer in English See the flyer en Español
January	January 8 Public Meeting 6 to 8 p.m. Meeting to review the scope of the Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians Horseshoe Grande Fee-to-Trust Casino and Hotel Project Location: Hemet Public Library, 2nd Floor; 300 E. Latham, Hemet See the meeting notice.... Haugen Park Dedication January 19, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. See the Event Location Map... Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service Monday, January 21, 2008, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Community volunteer opportunity for all ages. Service projects located in San Jacinto. Free t-shirt for every volunteer! Commencing at MSJC San Jacinto Campus. Reflection & Celebration at Hofmann Park.. See the Event flyer... Mt. San Jacinto College MLK Breakfast 7 am breakfast and day of service event. Visit the MJSC site for more information...