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 Bank of America has joined Rancho Cucamonga’s Green Business Recognition Program, which acknowledges businesses committed to environmentally safe practices. Bank of America, which has incorporated many green practice into its operations is the first financial institution to become part of the program, according to statement on the city’s website. Those …

Fourteen people have been arrested and charged in connection with an alleged scheme to steal more than $4.2 million from the federal Medicare and state Medi-Cal programs. The scam involved enrolling people who were not terminally ill in two San Bernardino County hospice programs, New Hope Hospice, Inc. and Sterling …

Because of a decline in COVID-19 cases, Palm Springs on Tuesday reopened city hall and other city facilities for walk-in service. For now, masks are still required inside all city facilities, in compliance with regulations set by Cal/OSHA-Division of Occupational Safety and Health, which is responsible for preventing injuries and …

Very small businesses in Riverside County that have been hurt by COVID-19 may be eligible to receive help from the county. The office of economic development is offering $2,500 grants under its Riverside County Microbusiness COVID-19 Relief Grant Program, according to a statement released Friday. A microbusiness must have no …

Norco has removed four homeless encampments from River Trails Park. The city took action after discovering the encampments included biohazard and combustible materials that could have caused fires. Riverside County sheriff and fire departments, CAL FIRE and the non-profit City Net assisted in the cleanup, which was paid for with …

Moreno Valley will spend $5.5 million to improve its public safety and quality of life. The city council approved the expenditures at its Feb. 1 council meeting, according to a statement on the city’s website. The spending is part of a first-quarter budget update. It will help pay for a …