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| State proposes Norco prison closure |
| By sbsun.com - Neil Nisperos |
| Published: 04/26/2012 |
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Norco officals say the potential closure of the California Rehabilitation Center, part of a state plan to cut costs in a time of fiscal austerity, could translate into a lucrative sales tax windfall for city coffers. The land includes the historic Norconian resort property. Mayor Kevin Bash, city leaders and developers are interested in developing the former hotel and surrounding land into a regional economic engine similar to the Mission Inn in Riverside, with conference facilities, hotel rooms, retail and nearby housing. "We already have developers that would come in on a request for (development) proposal and make their pitches work to help develop an area people already have an interest in," Bash said. Bash said any potential development on the land would complement the nearby Silverlakes Equestrian and Sports Park, which officials say will be a premiere center for horse shows, community events and field sports. Read More. |
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