The University of California has received more than 250,000 applications for the fall 2024 semester, a 1.5 percent year-over-year increase driven by an increase in applications from transfer students and California residents. Forty-seven percent of the first-year applicants were from groups that traditionally have been underrepresented in higher education, a …
Read More »Russell named San Bernardino’s human resources director
Andrea E. Russell has been named San Bernardino’s Human Resources and Risk Management director. Russell joined San Bernardino in June 2023 as a Supervising Human Resources Analyst and has been serving as the Interim Human Resources and Risk Management director since January, according to a statement on the city’s website. …
Read More »Prime Healthcare hospitals recognized for outstanding care
Five hospitals operated by Prime Healthcare in Ontario have been ranked among the best hospitals in their state in several medical categories. The awards, announced Feb. 29, are based on research done by Healthgrades, a website that ranks doctors and hospitals, according to a statement. The Prime Healthcare hospitals receiving …
Read More »Sprouts to open in Victorville
Sprouts Farmers Market will open a store in Victorville March 15, the company’s first location in the High Desert. A ribbon cutting is scheduled to be held at 6:45 a.m., 15 minutes before the store at 12450 Amargosa Road opens its doors for the first time, according to a statement …
Read More »Frontier Airlines adds ONT flights
Frontier Airlines will begin operating nonstop flights from Ontario International Airport to Seattle, El Paso and Houston in May. Flights to El Paso International Airport and George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston are scheduled to begin May 17, while the flights to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport will begin May 16, according …
Read More »Palm Springs to fix streets
Palm Springs will spend $9 million paving streets this year, the most the city has ever spent on that annual project. The city council approved the funding at its regular meeting Feb. 29, according to a statement on the city’s website. Revenue for the 50-street project will come from Measure …
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