Corona has been named one of the top U.S. cities for the use of technology to solve social problems and improve public services. The Riverside County city ranked number one among cities with a population of 125,00 to 249,99 in the 2021 Digital Cities Survey, which is conducted by the …
Read More »SB County jobless rate hits pre-pandemic level
San Bernardino County’s unemployment rate fell to 6.6 percent in September, its lowest level since March 2020, according to data released this week. Employers in the county hired more than 11,000 workers in September, pushing the county’s job number to 914,000, the county’s Workforce Development Board reported. San Bernardino County …
Read More »Palm Springs council to hold special Saturday meeting
The Palm Springs City Council will hold a special meeting Saturday to discuss the city’s goals and priorities. The virtual meeting, which will be closed to the public except for the public comment section, will also address expectations for the city manager, according to a statement on the city’s website. “The …
Read More »Moreno Valley cable television wins national award
Moreno Valley’s media and communications division has been recognized for its cable television production. The National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors recently presented the city with awards in four government programming categories: overall excellence in government programming, public service announcement, intern production and instructional/training videos, according to a statement …
Read More »Riverside will use grant to help homeless
Riverside has received a $10 million grant from the state of California that will provide housing and support services for homeless people. That funding, secured by Assemblymembers Sabrina Cervantes, D-Corona, and Eloise Gomez Reyes, D-San Bernardino, will help pay for Project Legacy, a 49-bed campus that will feature healthcare, job …
Read More »Murrieta accepting applications for 2022 Community Development Block Grant
Murrieta is preparing for the 2022/2023 Community Development Block Grant program. City officials expect to receive $590,000 during the current cycle, according to a statement on Murrieta’s website. Fifteen percent of that – $88,500 – is reserved for nonprofits. The block grants are presented to local governments by the U.S. …
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