ABC7 News: Perris Dam seismic retrofit project hurting businesses based at nearby fairgrounds, protesters say

PERRIS, Calif. (KABC) -- At the Perris Fairgrounds, popular events from high-speed racing to live Latin music concerts keep drawing thousands of fans to the grounds annually. But a construction project on the nearby Perris Dam, located directly behind the venues, has pitted the businesses on the fairgrounds against the Department of Water Resources, the agency is in charge of the multi-year retrofitting project.

"Seems a bit outrageous. The least the government can do is attempt to work with business owners to keep them in business while ensuring that this Perris Dam project moves forward to completion," said State Sen. Richard Roth, who represents Western Riverside County.

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