The Commerce Department revision shows firmer consumer spending and business investment, with inflation easing slightly
Tom Ozimek
Reporter
The U.S. economy expanded at a 3.3 percent annualized pace in the second quarter of 2025, the Commerce Department reported on Aug. 28, with the rate of growth exceeding an earlier preliminary estimate and signaling economic strength despite headwinds such as high borrowing costs.
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I don’t think California will be a permanent Democratic Party state. That’s not wishful thinking based on my ideological views. It’s historically based and utilizes my experience from a 1989 vacation which included Massachusetts.Michael Dukakis was the governor of Massachusetts for 12 years. He was first elected in November 1974, lost in the 1978 Democratic primary, defeated the incumbent...
TEMECULA – Rancho Christian survived a heart-stopping five-set battle Tuesday night, outlasting cross-town rival Chaparral 3-2 in a match that lived up to its billing as one of the most anticipated contests of the early season.The Eagles appeared in control early, racing to a commanding two-set advantage with wins of 27-25 and 25-19. But the Pumas refused to fold,...
Randy Bachman is the sole remaining original member of Bachman‑Turner Overdrive, who performed at Pala Casino’s Palomar Starlight Theater on Aug. 21. The concert was an opportunity to provide the audience with some history and heritage.When Bachman-Turner Overdrive was formed in 1973, the band consisted of Randy Bachman, his brothers Tim and Robbie, and Fred Turner. Tim and Robbie...
From roses to radishes, now is the time to refresh soil, fertilize, and start fall vegetables across Southern California
As summer winds down and the first hints of fall approach, September is a pivotal month for Southern California gardeners. The days are still warm, but the nights begin to cool, making it an ideal time to transition gardens from summer...
The men’s and women’s locker rooms the Menifee Police Department uses are modular structures, and the Menifee City Council renewed the lease on those two modular buildings.The 5-0 vote August 6 authorized the lease agreement with Pacific Mobile Structures, Inc., for the continued rental of the two modular buildings in the 29700 block of Haun Road. The new lease...
A gunman opened fire through the stained-glass windows of a south Minneapolis church during an all-school Mass last Wednesday, killing two children and wounding scores of worshippers in one of the nation’s most jarring school-adjacent shootings this year. Authorities first said 17 people were injured; by Monday, police had raised the tally to 21, including many elementary and middle-school...
With Zero Week out of the way, Week 1 of the 2025-2026 prep football season delivered everything Southwest Riverside County fans could have hoped for, with explosive offensive performances, defensive turnovers and rivalry games that lived up to their billing.This past week featured quite a few standout matchups that set the stage for what promises to be an unforgettable...
In the high desert community of Cabazon, a tragedy that prosecutors say could have been prevented has shaken residents and reignited debate over how the justice system handles child abuse cases.Seven-month-old Emmanuel Haro vanished on Aug. 14, when his mother reported a shocking story: she said she was assaulted while changing his diaper in a Yucaipa parking lot, and...
TEMECULA — The Temecula Valley Golden Bears baseball team is giving back this fall by hosting a Youth Skills Camp aimed at players ages 9 to 14. Scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 6, from 10 a.m. to noon at the TV Varsity Field, the initiative both supports young athletes and helps raise crucial funds for the high school baseball program.Organized...