The Inland Empire’s manufacturing sector is back on solid ground. The two-county region’s purchasing managers index was 59.2 in March, a major improvement from the 50.8 recorded in February, the Institute of Applied Research and Policy Analysis at Cal State San Bernardino reported today. More important, March was the third …
Read More »Morongo tribe begins ground-air ambulance service
The Morongo Band of Mission Indians has launched a ground ambulance and medical helicopter that will serve the Morongo reservation and communities across San Gorgonio Pass. The project – a partnership between the tribe and Global Medical Response, REACH Air Medical Services, and American Medical Response – is the first …
Read More »Carousel Mall renovation plans might run afoul of state law
The state of California has thrown a wrench into San Bernardino’s plans to level the Carousel Mall and replace it with commercial and residential development. The Department of Housing and Community Development informed San Bernardino officials last month that the city violated four state laws in its most recent effort …
Read More »Riverside approves council boundaries
Riverside has updated its city council ward boundaries. More than one dozen maps were submitted during the past year by individuals, community groups, and the city’s consultant, Redistricting Partners, according to a statement on the city’s website. Council members approved the boundaries on March 28 with a 6-1 vote. Councilman …
Read More »RivCo joins statewide effort to battle homelessness
Riverside County has joined a statewide effort by the California State Association of Counties meant to help reduce homelessness. The board of supervisors voted unanimously March 28 to assist the association in its efforts to bring about statewide legislation that would address homelessness throughout California, according to a statement on …
Read More »Hemet breaks ground on skatepark
A groundbreaking ceremony was held March 28 at the future site of a skatepark in Hemet. Gibbel Park Skate Plaza will cost $2.2 million, most of which will come from the American Rescue Plan Act, according to a statement on the city’s website. C.S. Legacy Construction in Pomona is the …
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