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Halloween spending in 2024 won’t quite reach the heights that it did last year, if the forecast by the National Retail Federation proves to be correct. But it will come close, and it will still be a lucrative year for retailers who will be selling candy, costumes and ghoulish decorations …

San Bernardino has received a $5.2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation. The Safe Streets and Road for All Grant will be used to put into place safety improvements at places in the city with high accident rates, according to a statement on San Bernardino’s website. The sites …

Gina Whiteside is retiring as Apple Valley’s director of animal services. Whiteside will be replaced by Adriana Atteberry, the town’s animal services supervisor, according to a statement on the town’s website. “I’m excited to begin a new chapter in my life and look forward to staying active in my hometown,” …

UC Riverside Chancellor Kim Wilcox has announced his retirement. In a letter to the university’s students, faculty and staff, Wilcox said he will step down at the end of the 2024-’25 academic year after nearly 12 years leading the university. “As chancellor, it has been my privilege to champion UC …

Upland is preparing for the possible passage of Measure N, the proposed one-cent sales tax on the Nov. 5 ballot. Earlier this month, the city council established that revenue generated by Measure N will be spent primarily on infrastructure and safety, according to a statement on the city’s website. The …

UC Riverside and Cal State San Bernardino have been ranked among the top universities in the United States by U.S. News & World Report. UC Riverside was ranked 76, tied with three schools, and Cal State San Bernardino was one of eight schools that tied for 171, according to the …