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UC Riverside will use a $5 million state grant to help underprivileged attend college without accumulating large debt. The funding from the Office of the Governor’s California Volunteers program will allow the university to place more than 150 students in the program’s three highest priority classes: K-6 education, climate action, …

Moreno Valley has received a $1 million federal grant that it will use to build a workforce development and business incubator building. The funding was secured by Rep. Mark Takano, D-Riverside, according to a statement on the city’s website. “On behalf of the city, I want to express our gratitude …

San Bernardino will repave 21 streets for an estimated $8.7 million. The city council recently approved the project, which will cover five and a half miles of roadway citywide according to a statement on the city’s website. Matich Corp., a Riverside construction and engineering company that specializes in asphalt projects, …

Coachella Valley business owners are invited to attend the inaugural Coachella Valley Local Government Vendor Fair, scheduled for April 17 at the Palm Springs Convention Center. The free event will be held from 9 a.m. to noon and will feature representatives from more than 20 cities and public agencies, including …

San Bernardino’s effort to restore its downtown has taken an interesting turn, one that could have long-term ramifications for the city. El Corte Inglés S.A., the largest department store chain in Europe, has agreed to donate the downtown building that was home to Harris Department Store for more than 70 …

Riverside has established a revolving loan program designed to help local nonprofits. The $2.8 million Riverside Non-Profit Resilience Fund will help nonprofits achieve financial stability, according to a statement on the city’s website. The program will be run by the city and the Inland Empire Community Foundation and paid for …