Western City Magazine featured the City of Moreno Valley's Summer at City Hall internship program in its August issue, detailing the program that provides high school students with the opportunity to intern at the City while learning valuable workplace and life skills.

Summer at City Hall was brought to Moreno Valley in 2016 by Mayor Yxstian Gutierrez. The City partners with Val Verde Unified School District to provide students with classroom instruction as well as internships with City staff.

High School senior Erika Ruiz credited the Summer at City Hall program with helping choose her college path.

"The Summer at City Hall experience helped me understand the different city divisions, their roles and the significant impact they have on the community," Ruiz told Western City magazine. "I really enjoyed my time with the Economic Development Department. After interning there, I am interested in studying urban development at UC Berkeley next fall."

Pigeon Pass Road north of Old Lake Road reopened to traffic on schedule this week after being closed for several months due to construction.

Lennar Homes committed to complete the work during the school summer break, and successfully reopened the road the day before school started.

The project is part of continuing development of the Meadow Creek Community. The construction included the installation of a large culvert, relocation of a large waterline, construction of curb and gutter, new pavement in the northbound lanes and over the culvert, signing and striping.

A sidewalk will be constructed on the east side of the roadway and landscaping will be installed along the project frontage in the near future.  Pigeon Pass will remain open with temporary lane closures while these items are completed.

We appreciate your patience.  If you have any questions or comments regarding this project, please contact the City of Moreno Valley Land Development Division at 951.413.3120.  

The City of Moreno Valley is pleased to welcome our newest K-9, a 17-month-old Belgian Malinois.

Officer Maldonado and his new K-9 partner are replacing K-9 Dre who retired in June 2017. The K-9’s name is still being decided and will be announced soon.

The K-9 and Officer Maldonado will begin patrolling the streets of Moreno Valley once they finish training.

We are excited to welcome Officer Maldonado and his new K-9 partner to the Moreno Valley team!

Apply today to be part of ArtoberFest, Moreno Valley Arts Commission’s celebration of the arts featuring the area's finest artists, live music performances, dancers, poetry readings and much more.

The City's 10th annual ArtoberFest will be held on Saturday, October 7 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Conference & Recreation Center, 14075 Frederick Street. Admission is free to the public.  

Applications for exhibitors and performers are being accepted through September 27.  

• Exhibitors: Booth spaces are available for a $25 fee. City of Moreno Valley business license and an exhibit application are required for artists who plan to sell any items. No other fees will be deducted from your sales. Submit an  exhibitor application.
• Performers: Submit a performer application(s). There is no fee to perform.
  
  

ArtoberFest applications and additional event information can be found on the City’s website at www.moval.org/artoberfest. Questions can also be directed to the Parks & Community Services Department by calling 951.413.3280.

Overwhelmed by a pile of business receipts in a box?  

Looking for a way to professionally manage your business expenses and billings?  

The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) has your business covered with a FREE QuickBooks for beginners workshop.

• Setting up your system
• Navigating QuickBooks software
• Organizing the chart of accounts
• Computerized balance and income sheets
• Accounts payable/receivables
• Daily operations including payment of invoices and creation of customer invoices
  
  

Register online at www.iesmallbusiness.com.  

SBDC workshops are hosted by the City of Moreno Valley.

For more information on growing your business in Moreno Valley, please contact the Economic Development Department at EDTeam@moval.org, call 951.413.3460 or visit www.morenovalleybusiness.com.