Riverside has approved development of a city-wide fiber network that will improve high-speed internet access to residents and businesses. The project, approved earlier this month by the city council, will be installed and operated by SiFi Networks Riverside LLC at no cost to the city, according to a statement on …
Read More »Money Magazine recognizes four Inland universities
UC Riverside has been ranked 40 by Money Magazine on its 2022 list of “Best Values” colleges. The list of 623 colleges and universities ranks those institutions based on graduation rates, affordability and graduate earnings, according to a statement on the university’s website. To make the list, a school must …
Read More »MoVal makes major commitment to public safety
Moreno Valley has agreed to hire three motor deputies and 12 patrol deputies in what it calls a “monumental” addition to the city’s public safety team. The city council also voted to add three investigators to help with homeless outreach and to add a fire medic squad, giving the city …
Read More »Large industrial projects are having to move away from urban areas
Large industrial projects are having to move away from urban areas The Inland Empire isn’t the only market that is running out of space large enough to accommodate mega warehouse-distribution centers. The trend, strongest in the Inland region, is happening in five of the United States’ industrial markets, according to a report …
Read More »IE, state add jobs
The Inland Empire’s recorded a 3.8 percent unemployment rate in April, down from an adjusted 4.3 percent in March, according to data released today. At the same time, California posted 3.8 percent unemployment while the United States recorded a jobless rate of 3.3 percent, the California Employment Development Department reported. …
Read More »Freeman joins San Bernardino
Nathan Freeman has been named San Bernardino’s director of community and economic development. Freeman began work May 16, according to a statement on the city’s website. “Nathan Freeman has extensive experience successfully negotiating major development agreements while at the same time creating opportunities for small businesses and startups,” said City …
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