Chino Francis Estates calls for the construction of 39 houses, all single-story. Last month, the project’s developer persuaded the planning commission to increase the project’s density. The city council is expected to consider the project in January. In January, the Chino City Council is expected to vote on a housing …
Read More »Omnitrans names top employee for third quarter
Kimberly Perkins has been named Omnitrans’ top employee for the third quarter. A senior fleet safety and training instructor with the San Bernardino transit agency, Perkins has taught drivers for 14 years and provided the best possible training during that time, according to a statement on the city’s website. Perkins maintained her …
Read More »Solid start to holiday shopping season
Just under 190 million U.S. consumers shopped at least once from Thanksgiving Day through Cyber Monday, a record, the National Retail Federation announced Wednesday. That was a 14 percent increase compared with last year, when nearly 168 million people went shopping during that five-day period, the federation reported, citing data …
Read More »Holiday spending expected to stay strong
Consumer spending should stay strong during the holiday season despite uncertainty about international trade and a slowdown in the global economy, according to the world’s largest commercial real estate brokerage. Sales are expected to grow approximately three to four percent year-over-year, with e-commerce sales expected to grow by 11 to …
Read More »IE manufacturing stays above water
The Inland Empire’s manufacturing sector in November grew for the second consecutive month, according to data. The region’s purchasing managers index was 52.1 last month, down from 54 in October but still above the 50 benchmark that determines whether manufacturing is growing or sinking, the latest monthly report from the …
Read More »Riverside Fire Department recognized
The Riverside Fire Department is scheduled to hold a celebration Tuesday to mark its ranking as a Class 1 department by the Insurance Services Office, a New Jersey company that ranks departments based on how well they protect their communities. The ceremony is scheduled to start at 1 p.m. at …
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