San Bernardino has received a $5.2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation. The Safe Streets and Road for All Grant will be used to put into place safety improvements at places in the city with high accident rates, according to a statement on San Bernardino’s website. The sites …
Read More »Whiteside stepping down as AV’s animal services director
Gina Whiteside is retiring as Apple Valley’s director of animal services. Whiteside will be replaced by Adriana Atteberry, the town’s animal services supervisor, according to a statement on the town’s website. “I’m excited to begin a new chapter in my life and look forward to staying active in my hometown,” …
Read More »Wilcox to retire as UC chancellor
UC Riverside Chancellor Kim Wilcox has announced his retirement. In a letter to the university’s students, faculty and staff, Wilcox said he will step down at the end of the 2024-’25 academic year after nearly 12 years leading the university. “As chancellor, it has been my privilege to champion UC …
Read More »Upland sets guidelines, oversight committee for proposed sales tax
Upland is preparing for the possible passage of Measure N, the proposed one-cent sales tax on the Nov. 5 ballot. Earlier this month, the city council established that revenue generated by Measure N will be spent primarily on infrastructure and safety, according to a statement on the city’s website. The …
Read More »UCR, CUSUB ranked among top U.S. schools
UC Riverside and Cal State San Bernardino have been ranked among the top universities in the United States by U.S. News & World Report. UC Riverside was ranked 76, tied with three schools, and Cal State San Bernardino was one of eight schools that tied for 171, according to the …
Read More »State home sales projected to rise in 2025
Sales of existing single-family homes in California are expected to reach 304,400 units in 2025, a 10.5 percent increase compared to the 275,400 units predicted for this year, according to the California Association of Realtors. Median home prices are forecast to climb 4.6 percent to $909,400 in 2025, following a …
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