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Take a closer look at real estate and construction developments in the East, Imperial and Riverside Counties, which have the potential to impact local residents in a big way.

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Construction completed on Grossmont College parking structure, public safety station

Construction for the new 402,503-square-foot, three-level parking structure and adjacent 3,200-square-foot Public Safety Office at Grossmont College in El Cajon has been completed.

Riverside home sales on the increase, prices continue decline

While San Diego has weathered a rough housing market over the past couple years, it has been somewhat resilient compared to Riverside County.

Inland Empire has glut of office space; more on the way

The Inland Empire has a glut of office space and more is on the way.

Caltrans begins work on final portion of SR 52 expansion in Santee

Caltrans is under way on the middle segment of the state Route 52 expansion, from Cuyamaca Street to Magnolia Avenue. The $40 million project started this year and is scheduled to be completed in 2010.

Power company to produce ethanol from sugarcane in Imperial Valley

When you think of alternative energy sources, the first thing that may pop in your head is the sun's rays or natural wind. How about sugarcane?

New Agua Caliente theater complete

Construction was completed in May for the 2,000-plus seat headliner theater, The Show, at the Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa, located at 232-250 Bob Hope Drive in Rancho Mirage.

KMA begins work on new Air Force base facility

San Diego-based KMA Architecture & Engineering announced construction began in May on a new munitions maintenance facility at Hill Air Force Base in Ogden, Utah.

CARB to postpone off-road diesel regs

California Air Resources Board (CARB) voted unanimously Thursday to amend regulations for off-road diesel vehicle emissions. The action postpones enforcement of strict emissions sanctions and increases the incentives available for retrofitting vehicles.

New safety center on its way to help public in El Cajon

After several years of planning and designing to fill a need, contractors have broken ground on the El Cajon Public Safety Center.

$14 million project on I-8 among 75 to be partially funded by stimulus package

The California Department of Transportation allocated $14 million last week to make improvements to Interstate 8 between Second Street and Greenfield Drive in El Cajon.

Wind energy project slated for tribal land

The Campo Band of Mission Indians of the Kumeyaay Nation, Invenergy and San Diego Gas & Electric have announced a plan to build a wind energy project capable of generating up to 160 megawatts of renewable power.

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Solar installation in La Mesa with Sullivan Solar

March 20, 2013 -- Reporter James Palen goes onsite for a look at a solar installation at a La Mesa home, and takes a look at the various and expanding options for potential residential solar customers. Sullivan Solar explains what people thinking of going solar can expect and how they can make the change to an affordable one.

USS Ronald Reagan returns home

March 21, 2013 -- The USS Ronald Reagan arrived at Naval Air Station North Island on Thursday, after a 14-month stay in the Pacific Northwest for $218 million in repairs and upgrades. Reporter Carlos Rico was at Naval Base Coronado to get the details.

David Stevens on housing market improvement

Feb. 4, 2013 -- George Chamberlin speaks with David Stevens, president and CEO of the Mortgage Bankers Association, about signs of an improvement in the housing market in 2013, from a shortage of housing inventory to increasing demand in the multifamily market.