The town has attracted much retail during the past year, and there’s more on the way, but it’s not alone. A lot of retailers are liking the High Desert more and more. The High Desert is undergoing a retail renaissance, and Apple Valley is helping to lead the charge. During …
Read More »Diocese to increase scholarship funds
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of San Bernardino is increasing its annual scholarships to $3 million a year. That means the diocese, which is trying to make its schools more affordable to lower and middle-income families, is giving about 20 percent more in scholarship money than it has in past years, …
Read More »More national job growth
The U.S. economy posted solid job gains in September. U.S. employers added 248,000 jobs last month, the 48th consecutive month of positive job growth, according to data released Friday by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. That reportedly ties the longest period of job growth since the bureau, which is …
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Robert DeChaine of Claremont has been named one of five recipients of Cal State Los Angeles’ President’s Distinguished Professor Award. DeChaine, a professor of liberal studies and communications studies, teaches courses in rhetorical theory, cultural studies, human rights, globalization and immigration, according to a report in the Inland Valley Daily …
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Jeff Melching has been named Menifee’s city attorney. Melching, a partner with Rutan & Tucker LLP in Costa Mesa, specializes in municipal law, land use planning and entitlement, according to a city statement. He has more than 20 years of legal experience, including a stint as Duarte city attorney, Irvine …
Read More »Grants will aid homeless vets
A pair of Inland agencies have received money from the federal government designed to help battle homelessness among veterans. The U.S. Veterans Affairs will give $3 million to the United States Veterans Initiative, located at the former March Air Force Base in Moreno Valley, and $1.5 million to the Lighthouse …
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