College Student Anxiety, Depression Levels Show Sharp Rise

Once upon a time University of California students spent four years at school, they were charged little or nothing for their education. They would attend class, participate in activities on campus, hang out with friends, go to parties and spend lots of time studying. Many lived in dorms, or at home with their families and most did not work. If they did, it was part-time and often on campus.

San Bernardino-Riverside Unemployment at 14.7% for July

Senator Republican Leader Bob Dutton (R-Rancho Cucamonga), who represents portions of San Bernardino and Riverside Counties in the California State Senate, called on his colleagues to do more in relieving the regulatory burdens that are restraining private-sector job creation after the release of July’s employment figures.

INLAND: Foreclosure prevention workshop set for Sept. 10

Spearheading an effort to help troubled local homeowners, Citibank and the Housing Opportunities Collaborative of the Inland Empire will host a Foreclosure Prevention Summit at Water of Life Church, 7623 East Ave., Fontana, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 10.

EDUCATION: Schools hit state goals, miss federal targets

Almost half of schools in California and in Riverside County are meeting the state's goal of an Academic Performance Index of 800, according to data released today by State Superintendent Tom Torlakson.

Riverside center offers free child care to low-income families

The Wylie Center in Riverside is offering free child care to low-income families.The child care is for infants and children up to age 5. It is free through June 2012 but space is limited.

Riverside STEM Academy students get orientation

Some of the fifth-, sixth- and seventh-graders at Riverside's new STEM Academy could someday earn Ph.D.s in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, said Dale Moore, the district's instructional services specialist in science.

Democrats propose measures to rein in California initiative process

Some say the bevy of voter-mandated programs leaves lawmakers hamstrung and that the process is subject to abuse by special interests. Critics say the proposed changes would 'neuter direct democracy.'

Habitat for Humanity houses available

GRAND TERRACE - When Alton Demerson volunteered to build houses for Habitat for Humanity, he thought it was a good program.


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RIVERSIDE: Library tax renewal has no ballot opposition

Riverside voters will see an argument in favor of renewing a city library parcel tax on the Nov. 8 ballot, but no argument against the tax was turned in by today's deadline, City Clerk Colleen Nicol said.



ONTARIO: October conference planned for women veterans

The California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) and the Inland Empire Veterans Collaborative will host the 2011 CalVet Women Veteran's Conference: Enhancing Inner Beauty, Inner Strength, Oct. 7 and 8 at the DoubleTree Hotel, Ontario Airport in Ontario.

Jerry Brown unveils jobs plan to spur hiring in California

The governor wants to change the tax code to draw more revenue from firms that employ the bulk of workers outside the state while creating new breaks for firms that hire or buy equipment in California.

EDUCATION: More Inland students do well on tests

More students in the Inland area and statewide are scoring proficient or higher on the California Standards Tests, results released Monday show.

SB COUNTY: Campaign-finance reform proposed

San Bernardino County supervisors indicated Tuesday that they may be ready to enact campaign contribution limits in a measure aimed at improving the county's battered image.

Certain foods may be the best medicine for lowering 'bad' cholesterol

A diet including things like soy protein and nuts lowers LDL or 'bad' cholesterol more than statin drugs or a low-fat diet, a study finds.

STATE: Chancellors discuss impact of community college cuts

California Community College Chancellor Jack Scott estimates that more than 600,000 potential students will not be able to enroll in classes this fall because of state funding cuts.

Schools Restore Fresh Cooking to the Cafeteria

Bladder Cancer a Growing Concern for Smokers

13 run for San Bernardino school board

SAN BERNARDINO - Thirteen candidates are running for four seats on the school board. That includes three incumbents - Teresa Parra Craig, Lynda Savage and Elsa Valdez  [...More]

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California's jobless rate hits 12%

The state's unemployment rate climbs two-tenths of a percentage point in July, giving California the second-highest jobless rate in the nation. Only Nevada's worse at 12.9%.

Healthy Fontana Partners with First Lady's Let’s Move! Program 

Dropout rates up in Riverside Co., down in SB Co.

Dropout rates for 2008-09 are down almost a percentage point in San Bernardino County to 21.6 percent but up in Riverside County to 21.9 percent, according to statistics released this month by the California Department of Education.

Economy takes a hidden toll on children

By Rene Lynch | 10:51 a.m.

The number of children living below the child-poverty rate has increased 18% between 2000 and 2009 and 44% of California kids are living in poverty, according to a report.

S.B. County homeless population increases
The number of homeless people counted in San Bernardino County increased by 66 percent with families increasingly at risk, according to a recently released survey.

A biannual count, conducted over two days in late January, found 2,876 homeless people compared to 1,736 counted in 2009, according to the results presented to the Board of Supervisors this week.