Final approval has been given for the construction of UC Riverside’s School of Medicine’s Education Building II. The University of California Regents recently gave the last approval needed to begin construction, vote which includes a construction budget, final design plans and compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act, according to a …
Read More »Thanks to vaccinations, COVID-19 shows signs of receding
Little by little, the battle against COVID-19 appears to be turning. Things have improved considerably since the end of 2020, and that’s good news for everyone, especially businesses. Exactly one year after the deadly pandemic began, schools are starting to reopen, outdoor concerts and sporting events are expected to resume …
Read More »State adds 141,000 jobs
California’s unemployment rate dropped slightly in February, as state employers added an estimated non-agricultural 141,000 jobs. The state’s 8.5 unemployment rate last month was a 0.5 percent decline from February, well above the national rate of 6.2 percent, according to data released today by the California Employment Development Department. February’s …
Read More »SW Airlines to fly from Palm Springs to Las Vegas
Southwest Airlines will soon offer non-stop service from Palm Springs International Airport to Las Vegas. Starting May 9, the year-round service is scheduled to operate once a day on Thursdays, Fridays, Sundays and Mondays, according to a statement on the airport’s website. In June, the service is scheduled to expand …
Read More »Transit agency honors six drivers
Omnitrans, San Bernardino County’s largest public transit agency, recently honored six coach operators for their outstanding safety records. Gloria Bell, Laura Bronson, Darnell Frierson, Semira Hussien, James Plascencia, and Juan Sipres all became official members of the Million Mile Club, according to a statement on the agency’s website. That club …
Read More »Porter steps down at SB County health director
Corwin Porter is stepping down as San Bernardino County’s public health director. A 32-year county employee, Porter’s retirement is effective Saturday, according to a statement on the county’s website. Andrew Goldfrach, chief operating officer at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center and a coordinator of the county’s COVD-19 vaccination program, will serve …
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