May 29, 202646 min
Who is actually responsible for fixing traffic on I-10, I-15, SR-91, and other major corridors in Riverside County?In this episode of Calimesa Insider, Will Kolbow sits down with Aaron Hake, Executive Director of the...
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Calimesa Insider
Hosted by City of Calimesa · government · EN
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Join City Manager Will Kolbow for a look behind the scenes at your city at work. From council meetings, to how your tax dollars are collected and used, and everything in between. This is THE place to get the real scoop of what's happening at your city!
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What is Calimesa Insider about?
Join City Manager Will Kolbow for a look behind the scenes at your city at work. From council meetings, to how your tax dollars are collected and used, and everything in between. This is THE place to get the real scoop of what's happening at your city!
What has Calimesa Insider covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Who Fixes the Freeway? RCTC, Traffic Relief, Toll Lanes & Calimesa’s I-10 Future" (29 May 2026, 46 minutes), "Who Fixes the Freeway? RCTC, Traffic Relief, Toll Lanes & Calimesa’s I-10 Future" (29 May 2026, 46 minutes), and "Calimesa Development Update: New Interactive Map + Major Projects Explained" (4 April 2026, 52 minutes).
How often does Calimesa Insider publish?
Calimesa Insider publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 39 minutes across 73 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Calimesa Insider?
Booking probability for Calimesa Insider is 23%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Calimesa Insider requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Calimesa Insider's contact route on record: verified email.
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Recent episodes
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- May 29, 202646 min
Who is actually responsible for fixing traffic on I-10, I-15, SR-91, and other major corridors in Riverside County?In this episode of Calimesa Insider, Will Kolbow sits down with Aaron Hake, Executive Director of the...
- Apr 4, 202652 min
What’s being built in Calimesa—and what’s coming next?In this episode of the Calimesa Insider Podcast, we walk through the City’s newest tool: an interactive ArcGIS Story Map designed to give real-time updates on...
- Mar 20, 202613 min
Ever read your local Facebook community group and think… “there’s no way this is real”? In this episode of the Calimesa Insider Podcast, City Manager Will Kolbow takes a lighthearted—but honest—look at real posts and...
- Mar 6, 202620 min
In this episode of the Calimesa Insider Podcast, City Manager Will Kolbow pulls back the curtain on a question many residents ask but few fully understand: What does a City Manager actually do?Instead of describing the...
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Episode #68
What Happens at a City Manager Conference?
Feb 20, 202637 minWhen a City Manager attends a conference, some residents immediately wonder: is it professional development… or a taxpayer-funded junket?In this episode of Calimesa Insider, City Manager Will Kolbow pulls back the...
- Feb 6, 20261h 8m
In this episode of Calimesa Insider, viewers get to know Edgar Garcia beyond the dais.Councilmember Garcia shares his personal journey as a husband and father of three, including raising a child with Down syndrome, and...
- Jan 23, 202640 min
Most people encounter development at the very end — when a project reaches a public hearing or construction begins. This episode of the Calimesa Insider podcast explains what happens long before that moment. City...
- Jan 10, 202621 min
Every January 1, hundreds of new California laws quietly take effect. Some change daily life for residents and businesses. Others reshape how cities are required to operate — even if the public never sees those changes...
Episode #64
2025 Year in Review
Dec 26, 202541 minThis episode of the Calimesa Insider Podcast is a little different—and intentionally so. Rather than a highlight reel or a list of complaints, this is a candid year-in-review of what really happened in Calimesa in 2025...
Episode #63
Cherry Valley Blvd. Interchange Town Hall
Dec 13, 20251 hourIn this special Town Hall edition of the Calimesa Insider Podcast, City Manager Will Kolbow is joined by City Engineer Mike Thornton and Transportation Project Manager Brandon Reyes to explain the long-awaited...
Episode #62
Growing Up in Calimesa: Councilmember Eric Cundieff’s Journey from Navy Service to City Hall
Nov 28, 20251h 18mIn this special episode of the Calimesa Insider podcast, City Manager Will Kolbow sits down with Councilmember Eric Cundieff for an in-depth, non-political conversation about his life, his service, and his path to the...
- Nov 14, 202531 min
In this episode of the Calimesa Insider podcast, we’re breaking down one of the most confusing—and most important—documents every homeowner receives: your annual property tax bill. Whether you pay it directly or through...
- Oct 31, 202526 min
In this Halloween edition of the Calimesa Insider, City Manager Will Kolbow breaks down how Calimesa’s Mobile Home Rent Stabilization Ordinance actually works: why it exists, what it covers, where the City’s authority...
- Oct 18, 202540 min
Join City Manager Will Kolbow in this episode of the Calimesa Insider Podcast as he unpacks the complexities of economic development in Calimesa. Addressing common questions from residents about the city's...
- Oct 5, 202516 min
Join City Manager Will Kolbow for a special edition of the Calimesa Insider Podcast, where we discuss the 2025 State of the City. Learn about exciting new projects, modernized permits, public safety, and future plans...
- Sep 21, 202526 min
Welcome to the Calimesa Insider Podcast! In this episode, City Manager Will Kolbow hosts an engaging discussion with Calimesa’s Public Works Director, Mari Shakir, and Public Works Superintendent, Kyle Coney. They delve...
Episode #56
Capital Project and Development Updates
Sep 6, 202532 minIn this episode, we cover a wide range of updates onthe City's capital and development projects. Key capital projects discussed include the Cherry Valley Boulevard Interchange and Singleton Road Interchange, and updates...
- Aug 22, 202558 min
In this episode of Calimesa Insider, host and City Manager Will Kolbow explores the complex history and current state of highway funding, with a focus on California. From the golden age of gas taxes to the rise of toll...
- Aug 8, 202527 min
Join us on the Calimesa Insider Podcast as we sit down with Deputy City Manager and City Clerk Darlene Gerdes. Darlene shares her nearly two decades of experience guiding Calimesa through significant growth, her pivotal...
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Edgar Garcia
author of Emergency: Reading the Popol Vuh in a Time of Crisis, Bella Vista Custom Homes Inc.
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Dr. Chris Gray
Consumer Psychologist, Behavioral Marketing Expert, Western Riverside Council of Governments
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Mike Thornton
Executive Director of the Clark Associates Charitable Foundation, Coffee County Environmental Services
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Tim O'Connell
three-time World Champion Bareback Rider, Woodley's Fine Furniture
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