Two studies by researchers at the University of California, Riverside found a majority of Inland Empire residents report they are struggling to get by.
The research, based on two surveys of more than 3,300 residents, paints a revealing picture of life in Southern California’s fast-growing region east of Los Angeles, according to the university on Tuesday.
More than half of survey respondents, 53%, said they were struggling, according to the research. Another 6% reported suffering indicating that they saw little hope for the future, UCR officials said…