Inland Empire manufacturing posted its second consecutive solid month in February, the result of more orders, better production and higher employment. The region’s purchasing managers index during the second month of 2025 was 60, up from 56.5 in January and well above the abysmal 42.5 posted at the end of …
Read More »WiFi installed at trio of Moreno Valley parks
Moreno Valley has installed WiFi in three more parks, bringing to 35 the number of parks in the city equipped with that technology. WiFi Gardens is now availability at JFK Park, 15111 Indian St. and Pedrorena Park, 16109 Rancho Del Lago, according to a statement on the city’s website. The …
Read More »Pending home sales rise in Riverside
Riverside had one of the largest increases in pending home sales – 1.3 percent – of any major city in the United States during the four-week period that ended March 2, according to a report. Other major metros that experienced major year-over-year increases in that category included Los Angeles (8.5 …
Read More »Stater Bros. lays off clerks
Stater Bros. has laid off 63 courtesy clerks, citing rampant inflation and tariffs against Canada and Mexico proposed by President Trump. That is the first move of its kind in 89-year history of the San Bernardino-based supermarket chain, according to multiple reports. The clerks reportedly learned of their fate in a …
Read More »Riverside looks to develop major mixed-use projects in Northside Neighborhood
One of Riverside’s oldest neighborhoods may be on the verge of a major transformation. The city has agreed to hold talks with Adrenaline Sports Resorts Collaborative about developing the Riverside Adventure Center, a recreational adventure park, hotel and conference center, housing, a grocery store and restaurants. That project will be …
Read More »State exports off to a good start in January
California exported an estimated $14.9 million in goods in January, a 7.8 percent year-over-year increase, according to a report. During the same period, U.S. exports rose by 1.3 percent, to $172.779 billion, Beacon Economics in Los Angeles reported. California’s share of national exports during the first month of 2025 was …
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