Researchers at the University of Redlands have received a grant of almost $700,000 to fund a new science, technology, engineering and math education (STEM) program. The $695,151 grant, awarded by the National Science Foundation, will support a two-year pilot project to develop and test spatial STEM activities in K-5 classrooms. …
Read More »Local foreclosures edge down
Foreclosures in the Inland Empire dropped slightly in August. The region’s foreclosure rate was 0.7 percent, down 0.2 percent compared with August 2014, according to data released Tuesday by CoreLogic in Irvine. Overall, 5,764 foreclosures were completed in the Inland region during that 12-month period, down from 6,697 completed foreclosures …
Read More »AQMD pushes battery-operated lawnmowers
The South Coast Air Quality Management Tuesday gave one dozen new, battery-operated lawnmowers to San Bernardino County. The delivery at the Inland Empire 66ers stadium in San Bernardino is part of a long-term demonstration program designed to promote the devices, which produce zero emissions, according to the district. “We hope …
Read More »Democratic Debate Checklist
By Ed Hoffman Today is the Democratic presidential debate. Did you know that? I have a feeling that many people do not. Most Democrats are too busy watching sports and reality TV to pay attention to politics – and while Republicans tend to pay a great deal of attention, they …
Read More »Inland retail shows growth
The Inland Empire’s retail market showed steady improvement during the third quarter, with nearly 160,000 square feet of positive net absorption recorded during that time. More than 304,000 square feet of retail space was under construction in Riverside and San Bernardino counties as the quarter ended, according to Voit Real …
Read More »Riverside wants to know what its residents think
People who live and work in Riverside are being asked their opinion of the city and its quality of life. The Riverside Survey, which is being conducted this month, asks residents their opinion on living and working there, according to a statement. The survey is part of Riverside’s Seizing Our …
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