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The Inland Empire’s manufacturing sector recorded its fourth consecutive month of growth in December, although it did so in a less-than-impressive fashion. The two-county region’s purchasing managers index for the last month of 2020 was 50.6, down from 55.5 in November, according to data released by the Institute of Applied …

California is providing relief grants to small businesses that have been hurt by COVID-19. The program provides $5,000 to $25,000 to eligible small businesses,  including independent contractors and sole proprietors, according to the California Association of Realtors. Grant amounts will be determined by a business’ yearly revenue: For annual revenue …

Moreno Valley has approved a Covid-19 utility assistance program for customers of the city’s electrical utility. The Utility Assistance program, which includes a COVID-19 discount for those who qualify, is meant to help both residential and small-business customers, according to a statement on the city’s website.  Residential customers can apply for …

A public agency has more than $3 million to distribute among low-income households in Riverside County to pay their utility bills and other essential services. The Community Action Partnership of Riverside County’s  Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program helps with heating and cooling payments, along with water, sewer, trash, telephone, and …

A mixed-use facility in Redlands that traces its roots to the late 19th century has been sold. The two-building complex at 21 W. Stuart Ave., which covers nearly 16,300 square feet, sold recently for $3.5 million, according to a statement released by CBRE, which helped negotiate the sale.  The buyer …

Riverside has received the highest score possible in a national survey regarding inclusion of LGBTQ individuals in municipal law, policy, and services. This marked the second year in a row that Riverside has improved its score in the Municipal Equality Index, according to a statement on the city’s website. The index …