Apple Valley Municipal Animal Shelter has opened its doors to more than 400 displaced animals as a result of the devastating Blue Cut Fire. As of Friday, the shelter had taken in 302 dogs, 111 cats and 25 other animals, including lizards and guinea pigs, said Gina Whiteside, the shelter’s …
Read More »Bank Makes Housing Grants
Bank of America has donated $207,500 that will be distributed among 20 Inland Empire nonprofits that are working to bring more affordable housing to the region. The grants, which will range from $50,000 to $2,500 depending on need, will also be used to upgrade neighborhoods in Riverside and San Bernardino …
Read More »San Bernardino Takes Drastic Step to Solve its Empty House Problem
RENU San Bernardino gets property owners before a judge, if need be, to get them to restore their rundown or abandoned house. If that doesn’t work a third party is brought in. It’s harsh, but city officials say the problem is that serious. How much of a problem has San …
Read More »Inland Empire Unemployment Up Slightly
The Inland Empire’s unemployment rate rose slightly in July, according to data released Friday. The two-county region recorded an unemployment rate of 6.9 percent last month, up from a revised 6.6 percent in June, the state Economic Development Department reported in its monthly analysis of California’s job market. That was …
Read More »On The Move
Chino Mayor Dennis Yates is stepping down. A 24-year city council member and a Chino resident since 1982, Yates will retire when his term expires later this year, according to the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin. The 71-year-old Yates quipped that he has “contributed enough and done enough damage,” and that …
Read More »Musicians Sought
The Riverside Arts Academy is looking for boys and girls 7 to 18 years old to take part in the Harmony Project Riverside Youth Orchestra. Musicians of all skill levels – those who play or those who want to learn how to play – are welcome to apply, according to …
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