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Residents dump your unwanted items this Saturday
San Bernardino residents it’s that time again to discard unwanted bulky items such as appliances, mattresses, tires, broken furniture, tree limbs and electronic waste including printers and TVs. The Community Dump Day is tomorrow, Saturday, August 31 at Blair Park at 1466 West Marshall Blvd. from 8:00 AM to...
State warehouse bill faces decisive vote on final day of session despite opposition
A contested warehouse bill aiming to improve building standards and create buffer zones for warehouses is facing opposition from environmental justice organizations, local government groups and cities and counties.
New toll lanes open on often congested portion of 10 Freeway
Motorists traveling between San Bernardino County to Los Angeles County can now access a new stretch of toll lanes just in time for Labor Day weekend. The new express lanes stretch from Montclair to Ontario. Motorists can enter or exit the express lanes at the Los Angeles/San Bernardino County line, Mountain Avenue, Fourth Street, Haven […]
GUARANTEED INCOME PROGRAM: California’s Long Beach Pledge Expands: $500 Monthly for 200 Residents – Know Eligibility
According to The SUN USA, Families with young children in Pomona, California, will soon start receiving $500 stipends that they can use as they see fit. These payments mark the beginning of a new guaranteed income initiative known as the Household Universal Grants Pilot Program, or Pomona HUG. The first round of payments is being issued today via debit cards.
Fontana’s La Gran Fiesta celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
The city of Fontana will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with its La Gran Fiesta event. The free event will take place from 5 to 9 p.m. on Sept. 21 at the Miller Park Amphitheater, located at 17004 Arrow Boulevard. The city will highlight Hispanic culture with art, food, novelty items and multiple live performances.
Fallen 13 Memorial – Norco Ceremony Honored Those Killed in 2021 Afghanistan Bombing
NORCO – On the third anniversary of the suicide bombing at the Kabul, Afghanistan, airport that killed 13 American troops, including Marine Lance Cpl. Kareem Nikoui of Norco, the city’s Fallen 13 Memorial Flower Garden hosted a candlelight remembrance Monday evening. Abbey Gate is the entrance to Hamid...
Opinion: When it comes to high-speed rail, let’s go full steam ahead
Chino Hills Council Member Ray Marquez is the president of the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority Board of Directors. He can be reached at rmarquez@chinohills.org. Cities in the Inland Empire, like much of southern California, are battling severe traffic congestion and deteriorating air quality, with pressure placed on a freeway network that covers a large geographic region with limited public transit options. But local governments, along with state and federal partners, are laying the tracks for innovative solutions for the region and beyond.
Riverside County dedicates Hamner Avenue project’s Berwin Hanna Bridge
Local officials and community members on Monday dedicated the recently renovated Hamner Avenue bridge to former Norco Mayor Berwin Hanna. An event at Eastvale Community Park officially cut the ribbon on the Hamner Avenue Bridge and Widening Project. Construction on the 85-year-old bridge in Norco began in January 2021. Hamner...
Update on Computer Network Disruption - Phones and payment systems restored
Cucamonga Valley Water District recently experienced a cybersecurity incident which impacted certain systems, including our phone lines and our ability to take payments over the phone. Water service was not disrupted and is on a separate network from the impacted systems. Upon discovery of ransomware, CVWD immediately engaged third-party specialists and notified federal law enforcement.
Three Inland Empire facilities receive national recognition
The National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) recognized three Fontana water facilities for outstanding compliance and water quality requirements. The Carbon Canyon Water Recycling Facility and Regional Water Recycling Plants No. 1 and No. 5 received the 2023 Peak Performance Awards for excellence in wastewater treatment as outlined by the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit.
Fontana fair will focus on health and wellness
The city of Fontana will host its new Fresh, Fit and Fun Fair. Coordinated by Healthy Fontana, this event will run from 9 a.m. to noon on Oct. 16 at Fontana Park. Visitors can engage with live demonstrations, a farmers market, a “Try-A-Tri” and health and wellness resources.
Coachella is building its way to an energy-efficient future
Jackie Krentzman is a Bay Area-based writer/editor with experience creating compelling content in multiple sectors, including DEI, affordable housing, nonprofits, and education. The city of Coachella bills itself as the “City of Eternal Sunshine.” But eternal sunshine comes at a cost. As housing prices soared in other parts of Riverside...
WCSD Secures Grant For Village Restroom Expansion
Wrightwood’s aging public restrooms, long overdue for an upgrade, are finally getting a major renovation thanks to a $350,000 grant from San Bernardino County. The grant, secured by the Wrightwood Community Services District (WCSD), will fund a significant expansion and refurbishment of the village’s public restroom facilities, providing much-needed improvements.
Michael’s House Rehab Center distributes Narcan at Villagefest ahead of International Overdose Awareness Day
Michael’s house, a Treatment Center in Palm Springs is supplying Narcan to people throughout the valley and educating them on how to use it. The Palm Springs rehab facility is celebrating 35 years as a treatment center in the Coachella Valley. Thursday marked the first time they handed out...
Naccachian considered biases in jury selections
Paul Naccachian, assistant professor of law, gave a lecture discussing cognitive biases in jury selection, which can affect the composition of the jury, Tuesday in the Lewis Center classroom. These biases may include factors such as race, education level, gender, even voice, he told the audience of about 20 University of La Verne community members.
Explore Riverside County’s Natural Wonders with the 146 Project
The Point: Learn about the 146 protected species in western Riverside County. As summer winds down and the weather starts cooling, it’s time to get out and enjoy nature. Calling all Kindergarten through 8th grade students! You, your family, and your friends are invited to explore the beautiful lands of western Riverside County to earn an exclusive patch.
Event Calendar: August 30 – September 7, 2024
Senior artists are invited to a free 9 a.m. to noon drop-in art circle at Joslyn Center, 660 N. Mountain Ave. Info is at anc.apm.activecommunities.com/claremontrecreation, search “art.”. Patrons can support the Friends of the Claremont Library by purchasing a half priced book or other item through August at Claremont...
Claremont CERT training starts September 9
Training for Claremont’s Community Emergency Response Team begins Monday, September 9, at Alexander Hughes Community Center, 1700 Danbury Rd., Claremont. Courses are led by CCERT staff unless denoted otherwise. Email kroa@ci.claremont.ca.us to enroll. Disaster preparedness training kicks off Monday, September 9. A light search and rescue class follows Wednesday,...
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