Several projects and developments across the Inland Empire are moving forward, ranging from new funding for affordable housing to commercial real estate transactions and upcoming businesses in Temecula.
Affordable Housing Group Receives $1 Million Grant
Neighborhood Housing Services of the Inland Empire has secured $1 million in funding through the Southern California Association of Governments’ Lasting Affordability Program.
The organization plans to use the grant in two key ways. Part of the funding will support the group’s Healthy Homes Wellness Fund, which helps cover early development expenses tied to affordable housing projects. Officials say the effort could help advance construction of roughly 400 affordable housing units in the region.
Another portion of the grant will assist about 40 families with down payment support, helping them move toward homeownership.
Neighborhood Housing Services of the Inland Empire was founded in 1981 by three World War II veterans who aimed to expand housing opportunities for underserved communities.
SCAG also awarded $5 million to Rancho Cucamonga-based nonprofit National CORE. The organization plans to direct those funds toward its housing catalyst program, supporting 27 infill developments expected to create more than 2,500 affordable housing units across Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties. Several of those projects will include permanent supportive housing.
Regional leaders say expanding housing options remains one of Southern California’s most pressing challenges.
New Fitness Center Planned for Temecula
EōS Fitness is preparing to open a new location in Temecula, replacing a former craft retail space.
The new gym will occupy roughly 35,000 square feet at the Commons at Temecula shopping center on Winchester Road, where a JOANN Fabric and Crafts store previously operated. The center also includes tenants such as Nordstrom Rack and Ulta Beauty.
The fitness facility, expected to open next year, will offer a variety of exercise equipment along with recovery and wellness amenities. EōS Fitness currently operates dozens of locations throughout Southern California, which represents the company’s largest regional market.
Behavioral Health Center Opening in Southwest Riverside County
A new behavioral health provider is preparing to launch services in Temecula later this spring.
Terra Behavioral Health plans to open its facility in April, offering several levels of care for adults dealing with mental health conditions and substance use challenges.
Programs will include residential treatment, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient care and virtual therapy options. The center will also work with physicians, therapists, hospitals and community partners to accept referrals.
Company leadership said the goal is to provide local treatment options so residents do not have to travel long distances for care during critical moments.
Commercial Truck Fueling Center Sold in San Bernardino
A newly developed commercial fueling facility designed for large diesel trucks has been sold in San Bernardino for $3 million.
The fueling site sits next to a 7-Eleven convenience store and traditional gas station near the intersection of Redlands Boulevard and Hunts Lane. The facility is part of the company’s 7FLEET commercial fueling network.
According to real estate brokerage Hanley Investment Group, the buyer was a private investor based in Orange County, while the seller was Glendale-based developer Chase Partners Ltd.
The fueling lanes are designed specifically for heavy-duty commercial vehicles and occupy roughly two acres of land.
Fontana Distribution Facility Sells for $30.2 Million
A newly constructed industrial building in Fontana recently changed hands in a $30.2 million transaction.
The 113,930-square-foot warehouse sits on Mango Avenue and includes features designed for logistics operations such as high ceilings, multiple loading docks and expanded electrical capacity.
Magellan Value Partners sold the property, with DAUM Commercial Real Estate Services representing the transaction. The building’s new occupant is expected to be a clothing distribution company headquartered in New Jersey.
Leadership Appointment at Riverside Community Hospital
Citlalli Rojas, managing partner of the Inland Empire office for New York Life Insurance Company, has been named chairwoman of the Board of Trustees for Riverside Community Hospital.
Rojas said the hospital holds personal significance for her family and emphasized her commitment to supporting quality healthcare services for the region’s diverse population.
She said the hospital plays an important role in serving the community and ensuring families across the Inland Empire have access to compassionate medical care.
