Supervisors create commission to defend County's military installations

RIVERSIDE - Riverside County supervisors today created a commission to work on strategies to fend off potential federal spending cuts that could threaten the existence of the area's remaining military facilities.

"We're taking this seriously,'' said Supervisor Marion Ashley. "We're leading a countywide effort to secure the support of our cities ... because we believe in protecting these bases and the people who work there.''

The new 11-member Commission on Defense and Military Services will be convened by Feb. 1. Supervisors, along with county Executive Officer Jay Orr, will be responsible for...