Coachella Valley job market: Job seekers and students look for what’s next
THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ)— Finding a job can be a challenge, even as employers continue to post openings across the region. The latest federal data shows the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario area had an unemployment rate of 5.7% in July, with about 125,000 people unemployed. Overall nonfarm employment was up 0.8% c
IE Latino Voices: Mexico’s Cónsul in San Bernardino
Dr. Salvador Percastre Mendizabal, Mexico's Cónsul in San Bernardino, talks about their 96 years of history and the connection between Mexico and the Inland Empire communities and why that remains so important today.
FLIP helps students find new path
For Officer Dennis Barnett, the Fontana Leadership Intervention Program (FLIP) is rooted in the belief that struggling students should not be written off. After all, he said, there’s hope for every single one of them. “The toughest kids that I have are the best kids for me to work...
From Grant Applications to Permit Rules, a Busy Stretch at City Hall
A quick check-in on what's happened so far this week at Riverside's public meetings and what's still ahead. Data Center Moratorium — The Land Use Committee voted unanimously Monday to recommend a 90-day pause on new data center proposals while staff work out a permanent definition and policy. Stops...
Riverside County Airports Awarded $8.5 Million in Federal Funding
Palm Springs International Airport is getting a federal boost as part of $8.5 million in new funding awarded to five Riverside County airports. The U.S. Department of Transportation and Federal Aviation Administration released a new round of Airport Improvement Program grants Monday, with the Riverside County funding s
COMMUITY OF FRIENDS GATHER TO SUPPORT Dr.G
Last week a large group of friends of Dr.G came to Pizzadilly Restaurant to celebrate friendship, community and positive vibes. The celebration started promptly as usual, and was adorned with table decorations, campaign signs, and lots of friendly faces. DrG is running for Colton City Council District 3 and has amassed
Rachael’s Restaurant Review: Longhorn Steakhouse
Location: Longhorn Steakhouse is at 27490 Lugonia Avenue in Redlands. We visited the restaurant at the end of August. My guest food critic was Adolph Montez, who loves a good steak. Friendly managing partner Robert S. Torres greeted us and explained some of the steakhouse's history. Our server Jacqueline was just as we
Suspect Arrested Following Hit-and-Run Involving High School Student in Riverside
RIVERSIDE, CA — A 47-year-old Bloomington man was taken into custody following a hit-and-run incident that injured a high school student earlier this month. Riverside Police officers and firefighter-paramedics responded to the intersection of Victoria Avenue and Myrtle Avenue at approximately 3:39 p.m. on Friday, Septe
This Week in Ag – September 16
California agriculture is seeing developments across several major commodities this week, from strong almond exports and an expanding citrus quarantine to concerns surrounding avocado production in Mexico. Here are five stories to know in this week’s edition of This Week in Ag. Almond Market Looks Strong Heading Into 2
Riverside County DA requests Banning records dating to 2018
The Riverside County District Attorney’s Office has requested years of financial and administrative records from the City of Banning concerning its electric utility, including documents detailing how utility revenues have been transferred, allocated and spent since 2018. Mayor Richard Royce disclosed the request in his
