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Needles secures Opportunity Zone 2.0 designation

Housing and development

The designation is intended to help Needles attract investment tied to housing and job creation.

San Bernardino County California DeskNov 10, 2026

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Paul Leon Concedes Ontario Mayor’s Race to Daisy Macias

Local government

Longtime Ontario Mayor Paul Leon conceded as Councilmember Daisy Macias widened her lead in the mayoral election.

San Bernardino County California DeskNov 6, 2026

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San Bernardino voters prefer Alvarado, Shaughnessy and Salas

Local government

Election results identify Alvarado, Shaughnessy and Salas as the preferred candidates for San Bernardino City Council seats.

San Bernardino County California DeskNov 5, 2026

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CBU men’s basketball faces a new beginning

Around town

California Baptist’s men’s basketball program is entering a season described as a complete change from what came before.

San Bernardino County California DeskNov 3, 2026

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AI lifts California economy as hiring remains weak

Jobs and economy

California State University, Fullerton says artificial intelligence is boosting economic activity while employers continue to add jobs slowly.

San Bernardino County California DeskOct 23, 2026

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Sandy Torres Enters Colton School Board Race

Schools

Sandy Torres is identified as an education-experienced candidate in a Colton school board race involving a district facing difficult decisions.

San Bernardino County California DeskOct 21, 2026

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IMF chief urges nations to reduce debt pressure

Around town

The IMF chief urged the United States and other wealthy nations to rein in debt to reduce pressure on the global economy.

San Bernardino County California DeskOct 14, 2026

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California ranks 14th for job-market volatility

Around town

California is ranked 14th among U.S. states for the volatility of its job market.

San Bernardino County California DeskOct 14, 2026

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Wieckowski Criticizes Bonta’s Enforcement Approach

Around town

Bob Wieckowski argues that Attorney General Rob Bonta’s enforcement actions could harm California’s economy.

San Bernardino County California DeskOct 11, 2026

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California ranked No. 3 state economy for 2026

Around town

A 2026 comparison places California third among state economies under the calculation described by Redlands Daily Facts.

San Bernardino County California DeskOct 4, 2026

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California economy ranking cannot be verified from the record

Around town

A claim places California third among state economies in 2026, but the measure and underlying record are not identified.

San Bernardino County California DeskOct 3, 2026

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U.S. Jobless Claims Fall to 197,000

Jobs and economy

U.S. unemployment claims fell to 197,000, the lowest level since mid-July.

San Bernardino County California DeskOct 1, 2026

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Mike Futrell hired as Hercules city manager

Local government

Mike Futrell, formerly Riverside’s city manager, has been hired to lead the city administration in Hercules in the Bay Area.

San Bernardino County California DeskSep 25, 2026

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Paramount’s possible exit raises Nashville question

Around town

Paramount’s reported threat to leave California has renewed questions about whether Nashville could attract another major entertainment company.

San Bernardino County California DeskSep 20, 2026

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IE Varsity football wrap-up covers Week 3 games

Local sports

The Week 3 roundup brings together football game stories, scores and photos from across the Inland Empire.

San Bernardino County California DeskSep 12, 2026

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California job market question turns on more than one measure

Around town

Claims about a hotter California job market require current statewide and local data on hiring, unemployment, wages and workforce participation.

San Bernardino County California DeskSep 5, 2026