City News & Alerts

  • New Inclusive Playground Coming Soon to Pikes Peak Park

    Central to the design are iconic and inclusive structures that will be strategically placed to stimulate creativity and imaginative play among children of varying ages and abilities.

    10/22/2024 5:30 PM

  • Roadway Improvements on Valley View Avenue

    The roadway conditions on Valley View Avenue have been the focus of many community conversations. Be assured, there is an established plan to improve Valley View Avenue utilizing three separate roadway improvement projects that are currently in design or under construction.

    09/25/2024 5:15 PM

  • Excessive Heat Warning & Cool Center Information

    The Rose M. Eldridge Senior Center is activated as a Cool Center during periods of excessive heat when temperatures reach 97° F or higher.

    09/05/2024 8:00 AM

  • Norco City Council Appoints Interim City Manager

    On Wednesday, August 14, 2024, the Norco City Council appointed Finance Director Lisette Free to serve as Interim City Manager.

    08/16/2024 10:30 AM

  • Southern California Edison Responds to Ordinance Requiring Undergrounding

    The Norco City Council has considered an ordinance to require undergrounding of utility installations, and Southern California Edison has requested that the City Council discontinue pursuing the ordinance further.

    07/03/2024 5:53 PM

  • Norco Continues to Advocate for Undergrounding RTRP

    On Thursday, June 6, 2024, the Norco City Council sent a formal letter to the Riverside City Council urging the Council Members to vote to reconsider undergrounding the RTRP.

    06/06/2024 4:30 PM

  • Fireworks are Illegal in Norco & Riverside County

    The City of Norco has a zero tolerance policy regarding the possession or use of illegal fireworks and will deploy extra enforcement over the upcoming holidays.

    06/01/2024 12:00 PM

  • Riverside Considers Next Steps for RTRP

    On Tuesday, May 14, 2024, the Riverside City Council will discuss how to proceed with the Riverside Transmission Reliability Project (RTRP). Residents may submit public comments.

    05/07/2024 4:04 PM

  • Norco Supports Legislation to Suspend RTRP

    On March 21, 2024, the California Public Utilities Commission voted 3-0 to reject the City of Norco’s Petition for Modification to underground the Riverside Transmission Reliability Project. As a result, the City of Norco is now supporting legislative efforts to suspend the project.

    03/21/2024 9:00 PM

  • Norco Urges Southern California Edison to Clear Fire Danger

    The City of Norco has notified Southern California Edison (SCE) that it must clear various areas of dangerous, overgrown vegetation in its hazardous utility easements under and around the existing overhead transmission lines along the Santa Ana River.

    03/16/2024 11:30 AM

  • Show Your Support to Underground the RTRP

    The CPUC will make a final determination on undergrounding the RTRP on March 21, 2024 and residents may show their support in various ways.

    03/01/2024 11:00 AM

  • CPUC Issues Proposed Decision to Deny Request to Underground RTRP

    On February 14, 2024, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) issued a proposed decision denying the City of Norco’s petition to reconsider the full undergrounding alternative of the Riverside Transmission Reliability Project (RTRP).

    02/14/2024 6:00 PM

  • Reduced Lanes on Sixth Street

    Due to flood control improvements, traffic is reduced to one lane in both directions on Sixth Street between Valley View Avenue and Sierra Avenue.

    02/13/2024 5:00 PM

  • Norco Sheriff's Office Welcomes New Lieutenant

    The City of Norco welcomes Lieutenant Jessica Hall to the Norco Sheriff's Office! Lieutenant Hall is excited to work in Horsetown USA and provide responsive, innovative and efficient public safety to the residents of Norco.

    01/09/2024 12:00 PM

  • Fireworks are Illegal in Norco & Riverside County

    The City of Norco has a zero tolerance policy regarding the possession or use of illegal fireworks and will deploy extra enforcement over the upcoming holidays.

    12/19/2023 3:00 PM

  • City Hall & Satellite Facility Holiday Closures

    City Hall will close on Monday, December 25, 2023 and will reopen on Tuesday, January 2, 2024. Satellite facilities will have varying hours of operation.

    12/19/2023 2:00 PM

  • Norco Launches Process to Develop 2050 General Plan

    The City of Norco is currently developing the 2050 General Plan to guide the community's future growth and development.

    12/12/2023 5:00 PM

  • Norco's Position on State's Selected Prison Closures

    The City of Blythe has launched a coalition to stop the closure of Chuckawalla Valley State Prison. As an alternative, the coalition has proposed that the State instead close California Rehabilitation Center in Norco.

    12/12/2023 4:00 PM