That’s the conclusion of a recent report that found a major surge in business activity in the region at the end of last year. At least for now, the two-county region is outperforming the state in that economic category. Two weeks after reporting that the Inland Empire has …
Read More »Perris using Clean California Grant to pay for park upgrades
Perris has received a $2.8 million grant from the state that it will use to upgrade one of its parks. The funding from the Clean California Grant program will pay for improvements to Copper Creek Park, including a walking path, picnic shaded tables, a butterfly garden with educational signs and …
Read More »Major industrial project slated for Norco
Construction has begun on the first phase of an industrial park in Norco that will eventually cover two million square feet. Palomino Ranch will consist of 24 buildings on approximately 112 acres and will be the largest industrial project in city history when it’s completed, according to the project’s developer, …
Read More »Goodman to lead San Bernardino PD
San Bernardino has a new chief of police. Darren Goodman, currently Upland’s police chief, has been named head of the San Bernardino Police Department, according to a statement on the city’s website. Goodman, who is scheduled to start work June 1, was selected following a nationwide search. He will be …
Read More »Chavez becomes Murrieta’s new administrative services director
Diego Chavez has taken over as Murrieta’s administrative services director. Chavez, who has worked in personnel management for 20 years, was most recently Rancho Santa Margarita’s human resources and risk management administrator, according to a statement on Murrieta’s website. “Murrieta is a thriving city with a rich history and shared …
Read More »City manager announces resignation
Andy Okoro has announced his resignation as Norco’s city manager, effective June 30. Okoro began working in Norco in 2003 as director of fiscal and support services and was appointed deputy city manager in 2009, according to a statement on the city’s website. He was named city manager in 2013. The …
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