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Wildfire erupts dangerously close to Southern California family’s home
A family in San Bernardino is counting their blessings and thanking firefighters after the “Sierra Fire,” which charred more than 400 acres, came dangerously close to their home and dozens of others. The two-alarm brushfire in Fontana near Sierra and Jurupa avenues was first reported at around 2:30 p.m., with the wind-driven flames quickly […]
Ontario offering $1 monthly rent to select businesses to fill empty stores downtown
The city of Ontario is turning its attention toward revitalizing its historic downtown area along the Euclid Avenue corridor.Part of the program includes leasing space for start-up businesses for $1 per month."We never would have been able to take a chance on a business like this if we didn't have this opportunity from the city," said Eva Grello-Nakas, co-owner of The Craft Collection, about the city's Retail Pop-up Program.The program offers six-month leases to businesses that are approved. The city owns several buildings downtown, three of which are available for use under the program."Nobody likes to see vacant buildings," said City of Ontario Spokesperson Dan Bell. "So our vision was, 'Why not activate them?' Yes, $1 per month is low for us, but [those locations] were just going to sit there vacant until we get a permanent home for a business in that spot."The application period for the next round of businesses is now closed, with more than 200 prospective businesses applying for eligibility.
Azusa inaugurates operation of its newest wind energy turbines
On June 19, the City of Azusa held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to inaugurate the operation of eight new wind turbines in North Palm Springs, expanding the city’s current clean energy capacity. The Mesa RP30 Wind Energy Center will generate up to 30-megawatts (MW) of wind power, supplying approximately half of Azusa’s energy needs under a 25-year agreement with renewable energy company, Brookfield Renewable. These new turbines, replacing over 400 older turbines with advanced Vestas models, are taller and more efficient, with longer blades that increase electricity production even in low wind conditions.
State funding comes to High Desert transportation projects
The California Transportation Commission recently approved more than $2 billion to improve and maintain several transportation projects, including three in the High Desert. The approved funding announced Friday will support the next generation of transportation projects, ranging from bridge maintenance and rail system upgrades to enhanced railroad safety features and increased access for bicyclists and pedestrians, the agency stated. ...
City of Hope Unveils the Farouk Shami Positive Image Center
City of Hope, one of the largest cancer research and treatment organizations in the United States, proudly unveiled the Farouk Shami Positive Image Center, a tribute to the generosity and dedication of Dr. Farouk Shami, chairman and founder of Farouk Systems, Inc. The highly anticipated event took place at City of Hope in Duarte, CA.
Rancho Cucamonga’s Children’s Museum Takes Flight!
During the grand opening of the Second Story and Beyond children’s museum on Saturday, June 22, 2024, a confetti cannon was brought in to celebrate this long-awaited moment at the Paul A. Biane Library in Rancho Cucamonga. (Photo by Stan Lim) After over 10 years in the making, Rancho...
School Libraries at Risk: OSLA Pushes Back Against Ministry of Education Cuts
The Ontario School Library Association is worried libraries will be left behind with recent changes by the Ministry of Education. OSLA President Wendy Burch Jones put it bluntly. She adds not only is that funding gone, but so is the accountability that came with it. Burch Jones says the loss...
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