Despite having a development team in place, deciding what to do with the abandoned downtown property has been difficult. Even agreeing on a demolition plan has been an obstacle. Last August, it looked like San Bernardino was on track to solving one of its biggest and longest-running problems. The …
Read More »County to help small businesses hurt by COVID-19
Very small businesses in Riverside County that have been hurt by COVID-19 may be eligible to receive help from the county. The office of economic development is offering $2,500 grants under its Riverside County Microbusiness COVID-19 Relief Grant Program, according to a statement released Friday. A microbusiness must have no …
Read More »Temecula names Russo Community Services Director
Erica Russo has been named Temecula’s community services director. Formerly the city’s assistant director of community services, Russo takes over for Kevin Hawkins, who was promoted to assistant city manager in July, according to a statement on Temecula’s website. Russo has held an interim title for the past six months. …
Read More »State housing affordability improves slightly
Single-family homes became slightly more affordable in California during the fourth quarter of 2021, thanks to a mild leveling of prices and a growth in personal income. Twenty-five percent of the state’s households could afford the $797,470 median-priced home during the last three months of last year, according to data …
Read More »Norco removes homeless tracts
Norco has removed four homeless encampments from River Trails Park. The city took action after discovering the encampments included biohazard and combustible materials that could have caused fires. Riverside County sheriff and fire departments, CAL FIRE and the non-profit City Net assisted in the cleanup, which was paid for with …
Read More »Ontario venues to participate in virtual International job fair
Toyota Arena in Ontario and the Ontario Convention Center will participate in a virtual three-day job fair that will happen on four continents. ASM Global, the Los Angeles-based venue and event management company, has been planning the online gathering for six months. Ultimately, ASM Global hopes to hire 1,000 workers …
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