California is struggling in its effort to reduce homelessness. That’s the verdict of a survey released this month by the League of California Cities, which found that cities are ramping up their efforts to reduce homelessness, and in many instances are having some success. On the other hand, the state’s …
Read More »
California’s economy added 8,700 non-agricultural jobs in March, a modest increase likely caused by the heavy rains and flooding that plagued much of the state and slowed construction, according to data released today. The state’s 4.4 percent unemployment rate, unchanged from February, is considered low but is still below the …
Read More »
Paul Alvarado has been named Palm Springs fire chief. Currently Long Beach’s assistant fire chief, Alvarado is scheduled to take over early next month, according to a statement by Palm Springs. He replaces J. Kevin Nalder, who resigned in August. Alvarado began his career as a firefighter and paramedic in 1997. …
Read More »
Justin Rose has been named dean of the University of Redlands’ College of Arts and Sciences. Rose is on the faculty at Rhodes College in Tennessee, where he is dean for faculty recruitment, development, and diversity and chair of the Department of Politics and Law, according to a statement. He …
Read More »
San Bernardino is scheduled to hold a ceremony on April 24 to mark the demolition of the Carousel Mall. The former shopping center, which covers 43 acres downtown and is surrounded by a fence, will be leveled “systematically” during the coming weeks, according to a statement on the city website. …
Read More »
Walmart will lay off 953 employees at its Chino fulfillment center, according to a published report. The employees at the 1.2-million-square-foot facility at 6750 Kimball Ave. will be able to apply for positions at other Walmart or Sam’s Club stores, the San Gabriel Valley Tribune reported April 20. Walmart officials …
Read More »
IE Business Daily Business news for the Inland Empire.
