UC Riverside’s graduating students will be allowed to bring two guests to this year’s graduation ceremony. Commencement exercises will be “modified” this year, with some events scheduled to be held indoors and others outdoors, according to a statement on the university’s website. This year’s commencement ceremony, the 67th in the …
Read More »ONT passenger count soars
At last, some good news regarding Ontario International Airport’s passenger count. One year after its operations were all but shut down because of COVID-19, the airport recorded a year-over-year increase in passenger traffic of more than 900 percent, according to data released Tuesday. More than 298,000 air travelers passed through …
Read More »Lewis Retail continues work on Nevada project
Lewis Retail Centers has started construction on a building at a major retail project it’s developing in Nevada. The structure, which is 60 percent pre-leased, will cover 13,200 square feet at the Damonte Ranch Town Center in South Reno, according to a statement on the Upland-based company’s website. It will …
Read More »Median home price reaches $800,000 in California
The median price of a single-family home in California reached $800,000 in April, the first time the state’s housing market has reached that height. Strong demand, and a shortage of homes for sale, caused the market to hit that mark, according to data released this week by the California Association …
Read More »Apple Valley gets HUD grants
Apple Valley has approved funding for eight local nonprofits, thanks to some help from the federal government. Those entities include assistance for seniors and disabled adults, housing for youth programs, fair housing services, homeless shelters and food banks, according to a statement on the town’s website. Funding comes from Community …
Read More »State-run COVID-19 site sets up in Indio
California has opened a testing, vaccination and receiving center in Indio, a move state official hope will protect the health of border towns and migrants. The facility, at 82025 Highway 111 near Monroe Street, is providing support to Riverside County teams that are receiving asylum seekers dropped off by the …
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