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| July 3, 2009 |
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TOP STORIES
 Unemployment has risen in the United States and Europe, with the U.S. jobless rate hitting a 26-year high in June.
Cities in Texas, North Carolina, and California dominated the top 10 list of fastest-growing US cities in 2008.
 The Institute of Applied Research at Cal State San Bernardino says this month’s Purchasing Managers Index showed growth.
Palm Springs is ready to open Cool Centers for residents in need of temporary relief from the heat.
INLAND EMPIRE – Final touches are being put on preparations for a big Fourth of July weekend.
SAN BERNARDINO--The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians contributed $100,000 for the development of a skate park at Speicher Park in the City of San Bernardino.
Western Municipal Water District has increased its water conservation measures. WMWD is trying to reduce its water use by 6-10 percent.
New laws that will affect the way Californians eat took effect Wednesday. Further implementation will take effect January 2010 and in 2011.
Governor Schwarzenegger has proclaimed a fiscal emergency and called a Proposition 58 legislative special session to address the issue.
U.S. Department of Commerce Secretary Gary Locke announced the allocation of $167 million in Recovery and Reinvestment Act (Recovery Act) funding.
Two fires broke out in Riverside county Thursday. The Quail Fire burned at Gilman Springs Road and was 100% contained at 75 acres. State Route 79 was closed between California Street in Beaumont and Gilman Springs Road. The De Luz Fire in Temecula caused some evacuations and road closures. Printing of the 2010 Census Forms has started. The forms are the shortest in census history, with just 10 questions requiring about 10 minutes to complete. Major Drug distributors in Desert Hot Springs have been arrested. The Riverside County DA’s office says it was the result of an 11-month investigation. Federal and local law enforcement agents raided and searched homes and properties of four men and two women and uncovered details of the drug dealers’ connection to Mexican drug cartels. New development in Palm Springs means new jobs with the grand opening of Bed, Bath & Beyond slated for mid-October. The retailer’s new location will be at the Springs Shopping Center on the corner of Gene Autry Trail and Ramon Road. It’s a three-day weekend for most. In observance of the Independence Day holiday state, county offices, and schools will be closed Friday July 3. Banks and post offices will open. A new fire station opened in Phelan Tuesday. Fire Station 10 was built at a cost of $2.8 million and replaces the former building located on Beekley Road. CSUSB has received a 4-year grant from the U.S. Department of Education. The university will receive the first-year award of over $164,000. Through a partnership with the Colton Joint Unified School District, the grant will be used to help improve the math skills among a group of girls at Bloomington Middle School. Riverside Transit Agency buses will operate on a Sunday Schedule on the Fourth of July Holiday. The Customer Information Center will close at 6:00 p.m. RTA offices will be closed July 3rd through July 6th. |
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