Canadian neuroscientists offer insights into the long-term effects of adolescent cannabis use About one in five Canadian adolescents uses cannabis, or 19% of Canadians aged 15-19, and its recent legalization across the country warranted investigation into the consequence of this use on the developing brain. Adolescence is associated with the maturation of cognitive functions, such as working memory, decision-making and...

Prescription drug pricing has been the subject of much debate over the last year.Several states are looking at importing drugs from Canada as an answer to high prescription costs. In fact, the Florida legislature recently approved a plan to import drugs from Canada where prices are lower, rather than purchasing them domestically. Importation programs like the ones proposed in...

In the article, Water experts address community concerns on water and LEAPS, published in the May 10 edition of Valley News, several errors were reported by Mark R. Norton, P.E., LEED AP LESJWA Authority Administrator.According to Norton, the statement that EVMWD adds approximately 500 million gallons or 5,000 acre-feet of recycled water each year to the lake is not...

Every two days a young person in California dies from an opioid overdose. More and more opioid dependent children are treated in emergency departments than ever before – increasing by 54% over the past 10 years.While there is no single treatment or remedy for substance abuse, it is clear that early intervention programs aimed at youthful abusers are comprehensive...

With the change in coverage from (Hemet/San Jacinto) Valley Chronicle and Easy Ads, we wanted to take the time to assure Hemet and San Jacinto readers that Valley News is committed to continuing the award-winning, fair and unbiased coverage of the Valley. Since including the Hemet San Jacinto Valley into our larger Southwest Riverside Valley coverage area three years...

MENIFEE – The Fair Housing Council of Riverside County Inc., a HUD-approved nonprofit housing counseling agency, is presenting a free first time homebuyer workshop Saturday, June 15, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.If anyone dreams of owning their own home, attend this free workshop and learn the steps required to purchase a home, including how to qualify for first-time...

The Riverside County Board of Supervisors approved a 48-home development proposed by Newland Homes LLC.The supervisors’ 5-0 vote, June 4, approved a rezone, a tentative tract map, a plot plan and an environmental Mitigated Negative Declaration for the 12.5-acre site. The rezone changes the classification from rural residential to planned residential.The property is north of Los Alamos Road, south...