Business News – 04-29-2021

1st Quarter results show surge in U.S. Economic growth alluding to speedy recovery from pandemic Economists say that this boom has come from the effects of large amounts of federal spending proposed by President Biden and greater vaccination rates to encourage people to resume spending and billions of dollars of covid-inspired savings  Inflation rose from… Continue reading Business News – 04-29-2021

National News – 04-29-2021

FDA Takes Steps Towards Banning Flavored Cigars and Menthol-Flavored Cigarettes Within the next year, the FDA plans to ban menthol flavored cigarettes and all flavored cigars The FDA claims the goal is to “significantly reduce disease and death” and create new product standards within the next year There are evidence based studies that show these… Continue reading National News – 04-29-2021

California News – 04-29-2021

Group of California mayors look for $20 billion to fight homelessness over the next 5 years Mayors from 13 major cities in California seek $4 billion a year for the next 5 years for city funding to combat homelessness U.S. District Judge David Carter recently ordered that all those in poverty in Skid Row to… Continue reading California News – 04-29-2021

Local News – 04-28-2021

Riverside County, California likely staying in orange tier for 2+ weeks longer COVID-19 metrics have remained above the limit for lifting more business restrictions County currently reports an approximate case rate of 3.9 daily COVID-19 cases per 100,000 residents. County’s positivity rate among at risk populations is 2.1% In order to move to yellow-tier, cases… Continue reading Local News – 04-28-2021

National News – 04-28-2021

Astronaut Micheal Collins from Apollo 11 dies at 90 During his mission on Apollo 11, he piloted the command module but never walked on the moon While he never set foot on the moon’s surface, he was a critical part of the mission, which, without him staying in the craft, could not have been performed… Continue reading National News – 04-28-2021

Business News – 04-27-2021

Approval of Tax Break in California Legislature for Small Businesses California voted to capitulate up to $6.8 billion in revenue for the next 6 years so small businesses owners can have smaller bills This tax break is only available to business owners if they had a loss of 25% or more during a three month… Continue reading Business News – 04-27-2021

Local News – 04-27-2021

New Riverside County Plans for $479 million in Coronavirus Relief Money. Where is the money going? Riverside County plans on using the money for homeless shelters and to assist struggling businesses  The spending plan is divided into 6 segments highlighted below $54 million earmarked for struggling businesses $50 million earmarked for help and housing for… Continue reading Local News – 04-27-2021

California State News – 04-26-2021

Newsom Recall Hits Signature Minimum Needed (Officially) State officials (Secretary of State) note the recall campaign has collected 1.6 million signatures deemed valid Challengers include: John Cox, Kevin Faulconer, and Caitlyn Jenner  Those who signed the petition but did not intend to have 30 days to remove their names  The Lieutenant Governor will determine an… Continue reading California State News – 04-26-2021

Local News – 04-15-2021

Historic Hemet movie theater wants your help Historic Hemet theater has June 2021 hopes of reopening Currently the Florida Avenue building is a huge historical draw but has its own drawbacks in the form of maintenance issues, aging infrastructure, and old tech Management believes they can compete in Hemet against chain-competitors who also open around… Continue reading Local News – 04-15-2021