Blythe has received a $19 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation that will pay for an electric vehicle charging station. The WattEV Electric Vehicle Charging Station will be developed alongside Interstate 10 and will assist people traveling between Phoenix and Los Angeles, according to a statement on the …
Read More »Palm Springs starts small business pilot program
Palm Springs has started a pilot program intended to help entrepreneurs who want to start a small business. The project is a partnership between the city and the Caravanserai Project, a recently-opened small business development center in Palm Springs that is affiliated with Orange County/Inland Empire Small Business Development Center …
Read More »State, Inland housing sales both record 12-month increase
Sales of existing single-family homes in California totaled 256,160 in January, up 14.4 percent from December and nearly six percent higher than January 2023, according to data released last week. Statewide, the median home price during the first month of this year was $788,940, down 3.8 percent from December but …
Read More »Chino’s Measure V would raise money for public works, law enforcement
Next month, Chino residents will vote on Measure V, a one-percent sales tax that is expected to generate an extra $28 million in revenue annually if it’s approved. If it’s approved March 5, the Public Safety, Roads, Essential Services Protection Measure will help close a budget deficit expected to reach …
Read More »ONT stayed strong in January
Ontario International Airport is off to an excellent start in 2024. The airport accommodated nearly 470,000 passengers in January, including a record 45,012 International travelers, according to data released last week. Total passenger volume during the first month of the year was 469,589, a 9.5 percent increase from January 2023. …
Read More »Marin to be honored by UC Riverside
Actor-comedian Cheech Marin will receive UC Riverside’s highest honor this spring. Marin will be presented the UCR Medallion April 6 at the inaugural UCR Honors: A Gala Celebration, a black tie event that will be held at Student Recreation Center Arena, according to a statement on the university’s website. The …
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