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Acrisure Arena, the 11,000-seat sports and entertainment venue that opened in December 2022, pumped an estimated $168.5 million into the greater Palm Springs economy in 2023, according to a study. The arena also supported 2,000 jobs during its first full year in operation, while hosting 850,400 patrons and 117 events, …

Raymond Watts is Cal State San Bernardino’s new associate vice president for philanthropic giving. Watts takes over during “Our Defining Moment: The Campaign For CSUSB,” a $200 million fundraising effort that combines philanthropic fundraising with money raised for grant and research, according to a statement on the university’s website. Most …

Bryan Jones has been appointed Menifee’s assistant city manager. Jones, who has spent 25 years in city government and the private sector, will oversee several departments including community development, public works, engineering and economic development, according to statement on the city’s website. Most recently Jones was Eastvale’s city manager. He …

Apple Valley has renewed its public safety contract with the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department. The $18.9 million agreement is a 2.6 percent increase from the previous $18.5 million agreement, according to a statement on the town’s website. The one-year agreement, which the council passed unanimously, began July 1. Typically, …

The Inland Empire’s purchasing managers index fell below 50 in June, a sign of a possible contraction in that sector, according to a report. Last month’s 48.6 index, down from 51.1 in May, marked the first time since January the index fell below 50, the Institute of Applied Research and …

Palm Springs city council members will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony July 3 at Victoria Park to mark the installation of playground equipment paid for by Measure J. Members of the Measure J and Parks and Recreation commission are also set to attend the ceremony, which is scheduled to be held …