Monthly Archives: December 2011

Inland Empire United Way names OHL as “Company of the Month”

The Inland Empire United Way has announced that OHL, a logistics company with multiple Inland Empire warehouses, is the charity’s “Company of the Month” for December. OHL’s relationship with Inland Empire United Way includes workplace giving, food drives, and corporate … Continue reading

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UC Riverside to send business students to India

The School of Business Administration at UC Riverside plans to begin its third global residency program in January when students are scheduled to travel to Mumbai, India. In Mumbai, formerly known as Bombay, undergraduate and graduate students as well as … Continue reading

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Realtors warn against mortgage scams

The California Association of Realtors will run television and radio announcements warning homeowners to avoid mortgage fraud. The announcement is written for on-air personalities to read. The script includes the following line: “These offers may seem ‘too good to be … Continue reading

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Board of Equalization hires new administrator

The California Board of Equalization has appointed Jaime Garza as the board’s new deputy director for external affairs. Garza will responsible for communicating on behalf of the board to the media and public. He is a former journalist and most … Continue reading

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Inland Empire CPAs honor UC Riverside professor

The Inland Empire chapter of the California Society of CPAs gave its distinguished service award to UC Riverside professor Michael L. Moore. The group gave the award to Moore in recognition for his research into international taxation and tax policy. … Continue reading

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Mining firm gets permission to search for rare earths elements

Mining company Molycorp reported that the company has permission from the U.S. Bureau of Land Management to look for rare earths metals at a location near its mine at Mountain Pass. “This is an important milestone in our heavy rare … Continue reading

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Kaiser Permanente’s Fontana hospital makes “Top Hospital” list

The Leapfrog Group, an organization representing many private and public sector health care purchasers, included Kaiser Permanente’s medical centers in Fontana and Riverside on its “Top Hospital” list. No other Inland Empire hospitals made the list. Leapfrog Group named 65 … Continue reading

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Clear Capital: U.S. home prices flatten, but prices fall in West

U.S. home prices increased by a slight 3 percent on a quarter-over-quarter basis during the three months ending Nov. 30, Clear Capital reported. The trend was different in the West, however, where housing prices fell 0.8 percent during the past … Continue reading

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San Bernardino car dealership announces toys-for-oil change drive

San Bernardino Mitsubishi and Subaru of San Bernardino will provide oil changes and vehicle inspections in exchange for donated toys worth at least $20, the dealership announced. The toys are to be donated to Loma Linda Children’s Hospital. The offer … Continue reading

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IRS speaker to meet with tax consultants

The California Society of Tax Consultants, Inland Empire Chapter plan to welcome Amy Smith of the Internal Revenue Service as the featured speaker for the group’s next meeting. Smith is scheduled to provide an update of federal tax issues. The … Continue reading

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