Banner, a hound dog that works as a comfort dog for Riverside County Fire, greets people attending the French Valley Community Fair. Valley News/Shane Gibson photo
Despite unpredictable rainy weather, many French Valley residents, their families, friends and dogs took advantage of the French Valley Community Fair at Rancho Bella Vista Park Saturday, March 2.The community fair was sponsored by Riverside County 3rd District Supervisor Chuck Washington. Washington, along with staff of the park’s Valley-Wide Recreation and Park District, greeted visitors with hot dogs while learning about the many Riverside County agencies, and an opportunity to have their family dog microchipped. Children enjoyed bounce houses, face painting and balloon creations. Especially exciting for the youngsters was a chance to meet and pet Riverside County Fire K-9s Joy and Banner, the department’s comfort dogs. Children could also pick up a plastic fireman’s hat and s
