Impact Stories

Impact - NAACP Our country’s Black history inherently includes the fight for civil rights.  We take a look at  the  nation's oldest and larges...

Lake Elsinore has a reputation for “being green” with algae, but that’s old news. Thanks to high-tech water cleaning innovations, the lake is re...

Impact - Importance of Shopping Local During the Holidays Buying from locally owned businesses is the key to keeping our cities and towns thriving; a...

Impact - Importance of Mentorship The opportunity to be a mentee or mentor is an invaluable experience. Find your mentees or be a mentor online at T...

Impact - Student of the Year Several national organizations honor outstanding high school students through competitive "student of the year" awards. ...

Impact - Importance of HBCUs For over 150 years, generations of Black leaders have attended historically black colleges and universities, otherwise k...

Impact - One Big Beautiful Bill Act Ramifications U.S. Congress candidates, Albert J. Mora, Brian Nash, Curtis Morrison, and Suzanne Till , who...

Season 7, Episode 7 Airdate: April 9th, 2025   Impact - Foster Care Agency Insurance Crisis Every foster family agency in California is req...

Season 7, Episode 6 Airdate: March 6, 2025 Impact - I-Hub Get involved with I-Hub at UC Riverside and support entrepreneurs in eastern Southern Ca...

Impact - Neighborhood Healthcare With a mission to “provide quality healthcare services to all, regardless of situation and circumstance,” the no...

Impact Story - Innovative Workforce Empowerment Programs There is an unfortunate history of workers of color facing inequities in the Inland Empire b...

Impact Story - WRCOG The Western Riverside Council of Governments is an organization that studies data trends to provide local governments with ...

You can read more about the work of advocacy group Consumer Watchdog, and what they say is contributing to the insurance crisis in California. https:/...

Impact Story - LGBTQ+ Pride California is seen as one of the most liberal states in the U.S. regarding LGBTQ+ rights. This achievement is in no sma...

Impact Story - Influence of the Arts Nationally & Locally From weekend plays to global music festivals to museums showcasing priceless works, a...

Impact Story - Impact of the Legal Cannabis Industry There’s no denying that cannabis is a money-maker for California . State and local taxes ge...

Entrepreneur Resource Center in the City of Temecula Discover the Entrepreneurial Resource Center (ERC) nestled conveniently on the second floor of...

Impact Story: Ontario International Airport & Special Needs Programs For our Impact Story, we embark on a journey to Ontario International Airp...

Impact Story The New Spirit of Innovation - Arts Across America Spirit of Innovation is transforming! It's still going to be the same show bringing y...

If you want to learn more about what’s driving our inflation and how it affects our economy you can look into these resources: U.S Bureau of Lab...

Child Care Subsidy Reform California government leaders reformed state-subsidized child care in what advocates are hailing as a “transformative” ...

IMPACT - THE ROLE OF NONPROFITS IN CA Click here to learn more about The Inland Empire Community Collaborative, an organization that supports non...

IMPACT - The Role of the State Treasurer's Office The office of California State Treasurer has broad responsibilities and authority in the areas of...

IMPACT - Transportation Public transportation officials know that they need to serve riverside county’s growing population while meeting the state'...

IMPACT - Storm Stadium Support your home team! Go here for the Lake Elsinore Storm’s schedule and buy tickets here. ...

Impact of the African-American Community in Riverside County The Riverside African American-Historical Society mission is to preserve the Inland Empi...

Impact -Stormwater Management Learn what Riverside County cities are doing to manage stormwater pollution and how you can get involved. Temecula ...

Impact - Donations Learn more about what the Salvation Army Murrieta Corps does and go the Inland Empire Giving Hub to research which nonprofits you ...

Impact - Power Grid Click here to learn about how Southern California Edison is managing the growth of technology and how they plan to upgrade the gr...

Infrastructure in Riverside County - Impact Story The American Society Of Civil Engineers rates the country’s infrastructure from “ A”, meaning...

IMPACT - WATER SHORTAGE IN CA Weather extremes brought on by climate change are impacting California's water supply. Eastern Municipal Water District...

IMPACT Read more about Gaming Propositions 26 and 27 (and the other measures on the ballot) here ...

IMPACT - Combating Climate Change Do you know your carbon footprint? Click here to find out! If you want to know more about Stacey Murphy and her ...

IMPACT - RivCo Tourism Check out the Rioverside County’s official tourism websites Visit Temecula Valley and Visit Greater Palm Springs to see what...

IMPACT - Lithium Valley / White Gold Rush This article is a good source of information on Lithium Valley. Read this article to learn more about th...

IMPACT - RivCo Housing 2022 Housing prices are rising in Riverside County. Go here for trends This article contains more information about the bui...

IMPACT The logistics sector is growing at an exponential rate with an estimated 40% of the nation's goods coming through Riverside County. This artic...

NEED TO KNOW Read about the California mask mandate here and keep up with the COVID numbers in Riverside County here....

IMPACT STORY Restoring Tribal Lands A new California law has made it easier for Native American Tribes to reclaim their ancestral lands. For more ...

Rivco Paranormal 2021 - Impact Want to know more about Hemet Ghost Hunter and their events? Click here for more info. Discover more about the Hist...

Riverside County’s Workforce Development Centers are a great resource for employers to learn more about innovative recruitment - and for those look...

Arts in Riverside County After COVID-19 The arts are re-opening. Here are the links to the venues we mention: Hemet Valley Arts Association St...

Riverside County has welcomed three brand new libraries just within the past few months to further accommodate the growing region. These state of th...

California officially reopened on June 15th and as we all find our way into a new normal, it’s a good time to assess how various sectors in Riversid...

The desert is becoming a solar hotspot due to its abundant sunlight and open acreage. Riverside County recently approved the Crimson solar project, a ...

From startups to entrepreneurs, innovation has taken Riverside County by storm. In response to this, the county of Riverside has dedicated all of Apri...

Workforce Development Whether you are looking for a job or have one to fill, get help at Riverside County Workforce. SOI Crew Story Sergio reviewe...

Keep on top of the updates with the Riverside County Office of Education website. Go here to learn more about the Temecula Valley Unified plan discuss...

Learn more about Ordinance 348 Wildomar City Council meetings are public. Get more information here...

The Rotary Organization is a long-standing national nonprofit that has a large presence in the Southwest Riverside County region. The SOI crew explore...