Stater Bros. Markets has donated 20,000 apples to Feeding America Riverside/San Bernardino. That donation, part of the Take a Bite Out of Hunger program sponsored by FirstFruits Marketing of Washington, will help local food banks provide fresh fruit to undersupplied families, according to a statement released yesterday. “No one should ever …
Read More »High Desert car washes change hands
Mister Car Wash Inc. has bought four Speedwash locations in the High Desert. Three of the exterior wash facilities are in Victorville and one is in Hesperia, according to a statement. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. “The new locations nicely complement our existing footprint across California,” said Casey …
Read More »La Surtidora opens in MoVal
La Surtidora Cash & Carry, a supermarket and party supply store chain, has opened in Moreno Valley. Accompanied by owner Noemi Tovar and chamber of commerce members, Mayor Yxstian Gutierrez and the city council held a ribbon-cutting ceremony May 5, according to a statement on the city’s website. “La Surtidora …
Read More »Riverside County goes all in on fixing its homeless problem
The county has released a 76-page plan that spells out how it will approach reducing its homeless population during next five years. Two years in the making, county officials are starting to put the plan in place. Riverside County has adopted a comprehensive five-year report designed to reduce its …
Read More »Casino-resort to hold job fair
Morongo Casino Resort & Spa will hold three job fairs later this month. All three events will include chances for on-the-spot offers for several departments, including cash operations, count room, entertainment, food and beverage, hospitality, housekeeping, promotions and public safety-surveillance, according to a statement. “Morongo is experiencing consistent growth and …
Read More »Riverside names Enriquez interim assistant city manager
Edward Enriquez has been named Riverside’s interim assistant city manager. His appointment, announced by City Manager Al Zelinka, went into effect April 29, according to a statement on the city’s website. Enriquez, who has worked for Riverside since 2012, will retain his titles of chief financial officer and treasurer while …
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