Two Inland Empire communities are getting a financial boost from the state to build affordable housing and related infrastructure projects.
San Bernardino and Hemet are getting roughly $50 million combined to build two affordable housing complexes and the infrastructure that surrounds them.
In San Bernardino, the state’s Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities grant program awarded $15.8 million to phase four of the $200 million Arrowhead Grove Neighborhood Revitalization project. The 30-acre master-planned community — launched in 2012 by the Housing Authority of the County of San Bernardino and National CORE — is replacing Waterman Gardens, a 1940s-era public housing site.
According to National CORE, the latest grant comes in two parts: an $8.7 million loan for housing and a $7.1 million grant for community improvements to update sidewalk, bikeways, bus service and bus stops. The community also will see an “urban greening” and a high-visibility crosswalk.
The affordable housing complex will have 92 affordable, mixed-income units. The complex’s grounds will include covered parking with solar panels and electric vehicle charging stations.
“Each new step of this innovative, resident-focused development deepens the significant transformation we are seeing for the San Bernardino community,” National CORE President Michael Ruane said in a statement.
The first three phases included Valencia Vista (completed in 2016), Olive Meadow (2017) and Crestview Terrace (2022). The communities have a combined 321 homes.
In Hemet, a $35 million grant is going to Palm Villas at State.
The project is a collaboration among Palm Communities, the city of Hemet, the Riverside Transit Agency, the Riverside County Transportation Commission and CalVans.
The grant will support the construction of 109 units, 49 of which will be set aside for formerly homeless families.
In Hemet, a $35 million state grant is going toward the construction of Palm Villas at State. The project is a collaboration among Palm Communities, the city of Hemet, the Riverside Transit Agency, the Riverside County Transportation Commission and CalVans. (Rendering courtesy of Palm Communities)
Last week, Gov. Gavin Newsom said $789 million from the Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities grant program was awarded to 20 communities for 24 affordable housing and infrastructure projects.
The governor’s office said the grants would help to create 2,483 rent-restricted homes, buy 52 zero-emission transit vehicles, build 60 miles of bikeways, install some 100 bus shelters up and down the state.
Local businesses and retailers looking for new employees are participating in a job fair Thursday, Sept. 5 at Inland Center Mall. Local businesses at the event will include Caltrans, CA Conservation Corps, Crown Technical Services, SB County Child Support Services, Employment Development Department and Macy’s. (File photo: John Valenzuela/Staff Photographer)
Job fair is Sept. 5 and Inland Center Mall
Local businesses and retailers looking for new employees are participating in a job fair Thursday, Sept. 5 at Inland Center Mall in San Bernardino.
The event is taking place from 10-2 p.m. at Center Court at the mall and is sponsored by the America’s Job Center of California/Workforce Development, at Center Court.
Participants should expect to chat local businesses and retailers including Caltrans, CA Conservation Corps, Crown Technical Services, SB County Child Support Services, Employment Development Department and Macy’s.
Bring a resume! For more information, go to inlandcenter.com or register at evjobs09524.eventbrite.com.
Super Star Car Wash opened its 26th California at 3285 W. Stetson Ave. in Hemet. The company has 104 locations in California, Arizona, Colorado and Texas. (Photo courtesy of Super Star Car Wash)
Car wash debuts in Hemet
Super Star Car Wash opened its 26th California at 3285 W. Stetson Ave. in Hemet.
The grand opening means free car washes for a limited time, according to the company.
“California is our second-biggest market,” said Jonathan Kierman, executive vice president of Super Star Car Wash.
The company has 104 locations in California, Arizona, Colorado and Texas.
The car wash at the intersection of Sanderson and Stetson avenues sits on a 38,277-square-foot lot with a 4,556-square-foot buildingthat was designed by architect AO in Orange County and constructed by AP Global.
The location offers standard car wash services along with premium treatment options. Amenities include free vacuums at 21 vacuum bays, microfiber towels, high-pressure air blasters and tire pressure hoses at every stall.
Gym opens in Winchester
EōS Fitness opened last week at 35914 Winchester Road in the French Valley Village Center in Winchester.
The 34,000-square-foot gym offers its members cardio and strength equipment, recovery solutions, group fitness and personal training.
Memberships start as low as $9.99 monthly, according to EōS.
2 Inland Empire nonprofits awarded nearly $90,000
Enterprise Mobility‘s ROAD Forward Initiative awarded nearly $90,000 to two Inland Empire nonprofits that are helping address social and racial equity gaps in early childhood development, youth health and wellness, and career and college preparation.
100 Black Men of the Inland Empire is receiving $43,200, and Big Brothers and Sisters of Inland Empire and Orange County is getting $45,600.
“The positive impact and progress we’ve seen organizations achieve through our grant donations have been truly inspiring,” said Carolyn Kindle, Enterprise Mobility Foundation president.
Since the launch of the ROAD Forward initiative in 2020, the organization says it has distributed $44 million to more than 1,000 nonprofits around the world.
ROAD stands for Respect, Opportunity, Achievement and Diversity. The initiative is supported by Enterprise Mobility, the St. Louis-based company that operates fleets of Enterprise rental cars and commercial vehicles.
A free business program in Ontario for Hispanic women recently celebrated the graduation of 13 budding entrepreneurs. Seen here are George Sanchez, Monica Robles and Jennifer McLain (center) with Emprendedor@s Program graduates in Ontario. (Photo courtesy of Konceptos Photography & Film)
Entrepreneurs graduate in Ontario
A free business program in Ontario for Hispanic women recently celebrated the graduation of 13 budding entrepreneurs.
Participants in the at Asociación de Emprendedor@s program underwent training and technical help to start or continue growing their own businesses.
The program, taught entirely in Spanish, included eight consecutive weekly sessions led by Monica Robles, AdE founder and president.
Since 2016, the program has helped 1,330 Hispanic Emprendedor@s, according to Robles.
To learn when the Emprendedor@s Program and other free trainings will be offered, go to asociaciondeemprendedores.org
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