San Bernardino County’s homeless population grew an estimated 26 percent in 2022, in part because of higher rents and not enough affordable housing, according to county officials. Four thousand one hundred and ninety-five people were identified as homeless during the county’s Point In Time Count, which was conducted on Jan. …
Read More »IE office market starts 2023 on right foot
The Inland Empire office market enjoyed a solid first quarter, with vacancy, net absorption, and lease rates all moving in the desired direction, according to data released today. The region’s vacancy rate during the first three months of 2023 was nine percent, down from a revised 9.4 percent in the …
Read More »San Bernardino County gets $34 million in federal funds
Twelve public works projects in San Bernardino County have been designated for a combined $34 million in federal funds. Those earmarks include $2 million to buy snow removal equipment for Wrightwood, Crestline, Lake Arrowhead, and Big Bear and $5 million to improve water quality in Cedar Glen, an unincorporated community …
Read More »Hospital receives $1 million city grant
Temecula Valley Hospital has received a $1 million grant it will use to increase its mental health treatment programs. The funding is from the city of Temecula, which last year agreed to donate that amount to the hospital from its community reinvestment grant program, according to a statement on the …
Read More »Morongo to host job fairs
Morongo Casino Resort & Spa will hold two job fairs next month. The events, which will involve multiple positions at the resort and its restaurants, are scheduled to be held from 10 a.m. to noon on May 2 and May 16 in the Marketplace food hall, according to a statement …
Read More »Former Big Bear Lake Kmart to house three retailers
A former Kmart building in Big Bear Lake will be converted into an 80,000-square-foot neighborhood shopping center. Wood Investments Companies Inc. in Newport Beach will divide the building at Big Bear Lake Shopping Center, into three anchor tenant suites, according to a statement released by the company on Monday. The …
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