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117 Bloomington homes to be demolished to make way for development
Residents of a rural town in San Bernardino County are being evicted to make way for the development of an upcoming industrial business park. Bloomington residents are protesting the construction of the 213-acre business park that they say is pushing community members out of their homes. Already, homes in the area planned for construction have been demolished and those who’ve been evicted tell NBC4 they feel property owners are letting developers take over their neighborhoods.
82 years later, body of WWII private returned to Riverside with a hero's procession
It was a solemn homecoming 82 years in the making as an American Airlines plane touched down at the Ontario International Airport Tuesday afternoon.On board was a flag-draped coffin containing the remains of U.S. Army Air Force Private 1st Class Charles Powers of Riverside. His nephew and namesake stood on the tarmac with his family waiting to receive the uncle he never knew, but whose DNA connects them."Last May, they called us and said that yeah we think that we have a hit on him. So they did all the forensics.... it ends up they really only found three bones,"...
Magnitude 2.8 earthquake strikes in Riverside County
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake struck near San Jacinto in Riverside County at 8:12 a.m. Wednesday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It was centered 3.4 miles northeast of San Jacinto and 4.2 miles north of Valle Vista and was about 8 miles deep. It was centered 5 miles northeast of East Hemet and 5.6...
2 Southern California cities among top 5 for dogs in America
Dogs are the most popular pet in the United States by far and that popularity can especially be seen in Southern California. According to 2023 statistics from PetMD, 65.1 million U.S. households have a dog, and a report by U.S. News shows that pet ownership – and pet insurance signups – have increased significantly since […]
Health officials warn against complacency as COVID cases surging again in L.A.
A summer surge of COVID-19 cases in Southern California comes as many residents become complacent about safe behaviors.Could this be adding to the spike in infections?As a caregiver, Tracey Benson of Inglewood is very protective about her mom's health. All this time she has been able to keep her from getting a COVID infection, but it's getting harder and harder."We are staying on top of it, but I think others should join and do the same and not be so relaxed," Benson said.Doctors say this relaxed attitude toward COVID may be fueling the spread of the latest variant called FLiRT."It...
Redlands rezoning project to make way for 2,400+ housing units by 2035
REDLANDS, Calif. — The city of Redlands is undertaking a comprehensive rezoning project to increase residential development and meet the city's required Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA). Why it matters: The proposed rezoning of 24 sites, encompassing approximately 116 acres, could result in 2,436 housing units by 2035, according...
Journey USA will perform free concert in Fontana
The next summer concert in Fontana will be held on Thursday, July 18. A performance by Journey USA, a Journey tribute band, will take place at 13766 S. Heritage Circle in the northwestern area of the city. The free event will start at 7 p.m. This year, the concerts are...
Fontana's New Street Vending Law Has Mixed Results
Here are the morning’s top stories on Tuesday, July 16, 2024…. Last year, the city of Fontana hired a private contractor to help enforce its strict new street vending law. Officials say it’s working. But some vendors say the crackdown is affecting their livelihoods. California delegates to the...
Authorities help dozens of homeless people during special operation in Fontana area
Authorities conducted an operation in the Fontana area to help homeless people on July 12, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department. From 6 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Community Service and Reentry Division, Homeless Outreach Proactive Enforcement Team (H.O.P.E.) conducted "Operation Shelter Me" in the city of Fontana and surrounding unincorporated areas of San Bernardino County.
Ontario announces yard sale dates for August
The next citywide yard, or garage, sale weekend in Ontario is Aug. 2-4, the city announced earlier this month. In 2010, the city adopted an ordinance that gave residents the opportunity to hold more sales each year on fixed dates and eliminated yard sale permits and fees, officials said. Yard...
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