Effort to bar new Walmart would hurt city budget, officials say

San Bernardino County Sun - Thu Nov 26

The first step in verifying a petition for an anti-Walmart initiative is about half complete, and it's clear that voters will see it on a ballot in 2010 if the City Council doesn't approve it outright.

San Bernardino business group might oppose new county center

San Bernardino County Sun - Thu Nov 26

Some members of the business community may be gearing up to oppose the possible construction of a new government center on land currently occupied by Carousel Mall.

Tire blowout causes accident in Victorville

The Press-Enterprise - Thu Nov 26

One woman died and three people were injured late Wednesday when a car crossed into oncoming traffic on Palmdale Road in Victorville, authorities said.

Inland agencies notice uptick in stolen vehicle-registration stickers

Press-Enterprise - Wed Nov 25

Stealing a little colored sticker could lead to jail time -- and worsen the state's budget woes.

Commercial realtors face long recovery

Business Press - Wed Nov 25

Momentum has been slow to return to commercial real estate in the Inland Empire, but real estate experts are predicting that some areas are expected to recover sooner than others.

Is home where the heart is?

Press-Enterprise - Wed Nov 25

Assemblyman Bill Emmerson's decision to run for a Riverside County state Senate seat already is forcing him to confront a thicket of residency issues.

Water demand down

Press-Enterprise - Tue Nov 24

Inland water providers say deliveries have decreased dramatically in the past year because of mandatory conservation and higher rates driven by statewide shortages.

Coachella Valley Under Citrus Pest Quarantine

CBS 2 - Tue Nov 24

Photo: CA Department of Food and Agriculture State agricultural officials have placed the Coachella Valley under quarantine to minimize the spread of the Asian citrus psyllid, which can carry a disease deadly to lemon and orange trees.

Sheriff's Dept. investigating Adelanto double homicide

San Bernardino County Sun - Tue Nov 24

Sheriff's deputies are investigating the deadly shooting of a man and woman in Adelanto on Monday night.

Edison Gets One OK for Transmission From Solar Plant

Los Angeles Business Journal Online - business news and information for Los Angeles California - Mon Nov 23

Southern California Edison has received approval from the California Public Utilities Commission for a transmission line that will deliver more solar-powered electricity to Southern California.