Public Notice - CDBG 2026-2027 Action Plan Funding Cycle

12/08/2025 5:30 PM

Notice of Public Hearing - JD Ranch Residential Project (December 10, 2025)

11/20/2025 10:00 AM

Notice of Public Hearing: Equestrian Landmark (Notice & Frequently Asked Questions)

09/22/2025 12:00 PM

Norco Residents Concerned about High-Powered Transmission Lines to be Built Across Santa Ana River

Published: September 6, 2025

09/05/2025 7:00 PM

New DOJ Lawsuit Against SCE Highlights Dangers of Riverside Transmission Reliability Project

The latest suit by Acting U.S. Attorney Bill A. Essayli has reignited the fears of the small equestrian community of Norco, who is trying to seek a safer underground solution for a proposed overhead transmission line project in their own wind- and wildfire-prone backyard.

09/04/2025 9:00 PM

State Announces Closure of California Rehabilitation Center in Norco

On August 4, 2025, the California Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation (CDCR) announced the closure of the California Rehabilitation Center (CRC) in Norco, slated by Fall 2026.

08/25/2025 9:41 PM

Riverside Residents Frustrated Over Recently Approved Power Line Project

Published: February 4, 2025

08/23/2025 10:30 PM

Riverside Moves Forward with Power Project, Ending Efforts to Bury Transmission Lines

Published: May 15, 2024

08/23/2025 10:26 PM

Utility Commission Rejects Norco’s Request to Make Edison Bury Power Lines for Riverside Project

Published: March 21, 2024

08/23/2025 10:25 PM

Judge Recommends Rejecting Norco’s Request to Make Edison Bury Power Lines for Riverside Project

Published: February 15, 2024

08/23/2025 10:21 PM

Riverside Punts to State Regulators for Decision on Whether to Bury Power Lines

Published: October 25, 2023

08/23/2025 10:19 PM

July 3, 2024 - 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.

08/23/2025 9:28 PM

June 6, 2024 - 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.

08/23/2025 9:27 PM

May 7, 2024 - 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.

08/23/2025 9:25 PM

March 21, 2024 - 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.

08/23/2025 9:24 PM

March 16, 2024 - 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.

08/23/2025 9:23 PM

March 1, 2024 - 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.

08/23/2025 9:22 PM

February 14, 2024 - 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).

08/23/2025 9:21 PM

October 2, 2023 - Norco Files Legal Action to Underground Hazardous Transmission Lines

On October 2, 2023, the City of Norco filed legal action requesting that the California Public Utilities Commission reconsider the full undergrounding alternative of the Riverside Transmission Reliability Project.

08/23/2025 9:20 PM

August 15, 2023 - Norco Builds Coalition to Underground Hazardous Transmission Lines

In response to continued concerns regarding the unsightly and dangerous above-ground transmission lines, the City of Norco is building a coalition to support undergrounding the Riverside Transmission Reliability Project.

08/23/2025 9:19 PM

January 13, 2023 - Riverside Considers Underground Transmission Lines Along Santa Ana River in Norco

On Tuesday, January 17, 2023, the Riverside City Council will discuss a new approach to the Riverside Transmission Reliability Project (RTRP). Residents may submit public comments.

08/23/2025 9:17 PM

November 15, 2022 - Riverside Considers Transmission Lines Along Santa Ana River in Norco

On Tuesday, November 15, 2022, the Riverside City Council will discuss the Riverside Transmission Reliability Project (RTRP). Residents may submit public comments.

08/23/2025 9:16 PM

May 3, 2022 - Comment on the Riverside Transmission Reliability Project

Residents are encouraged to submit public comments Riverside Transmission Reliability Project.

08/23/2025 7:32 PM

Should We Bury New Power Lines? Project Sparks Conflict Between SoCal Cities, Edison

Published: September 10, 2023

08/23/2025 6:17 PM

Riverside Power Line Project Should Go Underground, Officials and Residents Say

Published: April 18, 2022

08/23/2025

State Announces Closure of California Rehabilitation Center in Norco

On August 4, 2025, the California Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation (CDCR) announced the closure of the California Rehabilitation Center (CRC) in Norco, slated by Fall 2026.

08/04/2025 6:00 PM

Notice of Preparation of an Environmental Impact Report for the Hidden Valley Tech Campus Specific Plan and Tentative Tract Map

07/31/2025 3:00 PM

Notice of Fireworks Display at SilverLakes

Fireworks will be displayed during a private event at SilverLakes Sports Complex in Norco on July 15-17, 2025.

07/15/2025 8:00 AM

Road Work on Second Street (Hamner Avenue to River Road)

Beginning on Thursday, June 26, a street rehabilitation project will begin on Second Street that will extend from Hamner Avenue to River Road. During construction, Second Street will be open to traffic, however work will be completed in sections, resulting in partial road closures.

06/25/2025 1:12 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.

06/01/2025 12:00 PM