Route 210 to open to drivers on July 24

San Bernardino Associated Governments and the California Department of Transportation will open the final 7.25 miles of State Route 210 to drivers through Rialto and San Bernardino on July 24 at 10 a.m. The new section of freeway will extend from Alder Avenue in Rialto to the connection with State Route 30 in San Bernardino. Route 210 to open to drivers on July 24

IRS Tax Tip: Business Tax Deductions

Some tax deductions are not mentioned by name on a tax form but can still be quite valuable to a taxpayer. If you own a trade or business, you can deduct a number of expenses under the broad category of "other." IRS Tax Tip: Business Tax Deductions

Business.gov Website Expands With New Features

Business.gov continues to expand its offerings of resources and tools to help small businesses comply with federal government regulations. Business.gov Website Expands With New Features

Global Climate Change and Public Health: The Health Impacts of California Heat Waves

Global Climate Change and Public Health: The Health Impacts of California Heat Waves: "In mid-July, 2006, several parts of Central and Northern California experienced record breaking temperatures, marked by extremely high over night low temperatures. One year later, state agencies involved in investigating the health effects of climate change will provide an overview of what we have learned about the 2006 heat wave, what health consequences are expected with future global warming, , and what steps are being taken to mitigate these potential health effects. "

Largest Sales and Use Tax Delinquencies in California

Largest Sales and Use Tax Delinquencies in California: "Below is a list of the largest delinquent sales and use tax accounts over $100,000. The Board of Equalization is required by law to post this information every quarter, removing amounts that are being addressed through payment arrangement, bankruptcy, litigation, or appeal. "

Stewart Title and E-Title to Pay $1.5 Million to Settle Charges that the Firms Used Illegal Methods to Generate More Business

Stewart Title and E-Title to Pay $1.5 Million to Settle Charges that the Firms Used Illegal Methods to Generate More Business: "SACRAMENTO - Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner today announced a settlement with Stewart Title Guaranty Company (Stewart Title) and Electronic Closing Services, Inc. (E-Title), that requires the firms to jointly pay $1.5 million and immediately cease aiding and abetting unlicensed firms conducting business illegally in the State of California."

Antioxidant Foods: Not All Antioxidants Are Created Equal

Antioxidant Foods: Not All Antioxidants Are Created Equal: "They've been said to stall aging, ward off disease and wage internal war against the harmful free radicals that pummel our bodies every day. But just how well do antioxidants—those all-powerful compounds often found in richly colored fruits and vegetables, such as blueberries, blackberries and red cabbage—actually perform inside the human body? "

Nursing Homes in Public Health Emergencies: Special Needs and Potential Roles

Nursing Homes in Public Health Emergencies: Special Needs and Potential Roles: "Little is understood about the potential role and needs of nursing homes in public health emergencies. To address the issue, focus groups were conducted to collect information about disaster- and bioterrorism-related planning activities among nursing homes in five States and southern California."

Reverse Mortgages: Two Million More Seniors Could Access Reverse Mortgages Under FHA Reform Proposal

Reverse Mortgages: Two Million More Seniors Could Access Reverse Mortgages Under FHA Reform Proposal: "Two million older Americans could tap into the equity they have built up in their homes by obtaining reverse mortgages if Congress passes legislation to modernize HUD's Federal Housing Administration (FHA), according to a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development estimate released today."

Just Released: 2008 International Traveler Yellow book

Just Released: 2008 International Traveler Yellow book: "The Yellow Book is published every two years by CDC as a reference for those who advise international travelers of health risks. The Yellow Book is written primarily for health care providers, although others might find it useful."

IRS Tax Tip: Keeping Good Tax Records

IRS Tax Tip: Keeping Good Tax Records: "In a tax emergency, would you be ready? Well–organized records not only help you prepare your tax return. They also help you answer questions if your return is selected for examination or prepare a response if you are billed for additional tax."

How to Locate a U.S.Citizen or Relative Overseas

How to Locate a U.S.Citizen or Relative Overseas: "U.S. embassies and consulates help to locate U.S. citizens overseas when relatives or friends are concerned about their welfare or need to notify them of emergencies at home. The Department of State and U.S. embassies and consulates abroad handle over 200,000 welfare and whereabouts inquiries a year. "

Government Jobs: U.S. Labor Department's MSHA seeks to hire mine inspectors for positions in New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania and Virginia

Government Jobs: U.S. Labor Department's MSHA seeks to hire mine inspectors for positions in New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania and Virginia: "The U.S. Department of Labor's Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is continuing its efforts to hire new metal and nonmetal mine inspectors by conducting applicant screenings July 21 and 22 at the Holiday Inn Morgantown, 6170 Morgantown Road, Morgantown, Pa. "

Illicit Drug Users and Heavy Alcohol Users Are in the Workplace and May Pose Special Problems

Illicit Drug Users and Heavy Alcohol Users Are in the Workplace and May Pose Special Problems: "Most of the nation’s approximately 16.4 million current illicit drug users and approximately 15 million heavy alcohol users hold full-time jobs, according to a new study by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). "

Affordable Loans: HUD Releases Working Papers On GSE's Funding Of Affordable Loans

The Department of Housing and Urban Development today announced the release of two research working papers that analyze the performance of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, two housing government sponsored enterprises or GSEs, in funding loans that serve affordable housing. Affordable Loans: HUD Releases Working Papers On GSE's Funding Of Affordable Loans

First Lady Maria Shriver Unveils Highlights of The Women's Conference 2007

California First Lady Maria Shriver unveiled an impressive speaker lineup today for The Women’s Conference 2007, to be held October 23rd at 8:00 a.m. at the Long Beach Convention Center. The ever-growing roster of remarkable speakers taking center stage includes Former Prime Minister Tony Blair, who will join Governor Schwarzenegger for a conversation on environmental leadership moderated by New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman. More than 50 others will participate in the day’s program, including Queen Rania of Jordan, Elizabeth Edwards, Kirstie Alley, Jamie Lee Curtis, Joan Baez and many more.

Unmarried and Single Americans Week, Sept. 16-22, 2007

Unmarried and Single Americans Week, Sept. 16-22, 2007: "54% of unmarried and single Americans 18 and older who are women. 60% of unmarried and single Americans 18 and older who have never been married."

Scientific Literature Review Contract Solicitation - Bid Submittal Deadline 8/13/2007 4:00 PM

Scientific Literature Review Contract Solicitation - Bid Submittal Deadline 8/13/2007 4:00 PM: "The Project is an independent scientific literature review of technical literature related to forest managment effects on five different Riparian Exchange Functions in riparian zones that support anadromous salmonids in California."

Budgeting Software Contract Solicitation - Bid Submittal Deadline 7/31/2007

Budgeting Software Contract Solicitation - Bid Submittal Deadline 7/31/2007: " State of California Budgeting Software - Commercial-Off-the-Shelf (COTS) contract announcement"