Texas Roadhouse signs lease in Moreno Valley

Texas Roadhouse is coming to the Towngate Plaza shopping center in Moreno Valley, replacing the Outback Steakhouse that closed in 2020.

The steakhouse chain signed a 15-year lease with landlord Fritz Duda Co., according to Progressive Real Estate Partners.

Texas Roadhouse is expected to open at 22680 Centerpoint Drive in early 2023.

Progressive Real Estate Partners brokers Albert Lopez and Pablo Velasco represented the landlord. Scott Turner with Retail West represented Texas Roadhouse in the transaction.

Other eateries at the shopping center include Olive Garden, Chili’s, BJ Brewhouse, Starbucks, Yogurtland, Buffalo Spot (opening soon).

Texas Roadhouse has 580 locations in 49 states and 22 international locations and is known for its steaks, ribs, side dishes and fresh bread. The Inland Empire region has restaurants in Menifee, Corona, Rialto and Hesperia.

Warehouses proposed for 400 acres of tribal land

The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians is listing Whitewater Ranch, 216 acres of tribal property, for development in Palm Springs.

Kidder Mathews Senior Vice President Herb Grabell, CRE, SIOR is marketing the property for lease.

Tentative site planning includes space for 2.8-million square feet of warehouse distribution space, ecommerce or a manufacturing facility.

Cannabis programs offered through UC Riverside Extension

UC Riverside is offering an extension program for people interested in honing their skills in the marijuana industry.

The six-month online program costs $2,950 and is offering six different start times each year. Payment plans and discounts for veterans are available.

The university said the programs are designed “as an onramp for those interested in making an impact in the fast-evolving cannabis industry.” Courses are taught by doctors, Phds and industry experts.

The university is partnering with Green Flower, offering four cannabis-related programs:

— Health care and medicine: how patients can be supported with medical cannabis.

— Business: retail operations, cannabis cultivation, licensing and regulatory compliance.

— Agriculture and horticulture: cannabis production, management and cultivation from seed to sale.

— Law and policy: regulation, compliance and public policy.

For more information, go to cannabisstudies.extension.ucr.edu