By Santiago Castillo |Staff Writer| After seven years of construction, Interstate 215 is finally finished. The project cost $647 million, funded through a combination of half-cent sales tax, state bond money and $128 million in federal stimulus dollars, according to The Press-Enterprise. The widened Interstate 215 affects CSUSB because it makes it easier and faster to travel, but the effect it will have economically depends on the economic growth of the community. “It’s also expected to bring a boost to the bankrupt city of San Bernardino, which hopes the improvements will attract more business to the area,” added The Press-Enterprise. “The level of the positive impact may directly … [Read more...] about I-215 finally complete after seven years of construction
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Paris auto show to grace City of Angels
By Marc-Olivier Drouin | Staff Writer| Los Angeles Auto Show will debut Nov. 30. Before visiting California, automakers are all at the 2012 Paris Motor Show in France to unveil their latest models to the public. Every two years, automakers bring their latest production and concept cars to Paris to show them to the public and to car journalists from all over the world. Like in America back in 2009, the European auto industry is going downhill. However, despite the crisis, many new models have been revealed for the European market. Since the Paris Motor Show is an international show, the curtain has unveiled a couple of models that will make their debut on our side of the globe … [Read more...] about Paris auto show to grace City of Angels
Gas prices burn holes in students pockets
By Tom Stillwagon |Staff Writer| The price of gas has likely gone up in your town again this past week. You aren't alone; the entire nation is facing this dilemma. Gas prices are currently averaging $4.35 per gallon in San Bernardino for regular unleaded. This is up from a national average of $3.27 in December 2011. Students are feeling the extra burden on their wallets. Justin Lamb, student commuter from Riverside, is no exception. “My mom, she would give me some gas money each week,” said Lamb. “It used to last me all week, like 15 or 20 bucks, I could get through a week, week and a half. Now gas is like $4.30 everywhere you go. I can’t even go four or five days driving back … [Read more...] about Gas prices burn holes in students pockets