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Over 3,700 Signatures Calling for Death Row Inmate Removal from Chino Prison Sent to Governor Newsom
The Cities of Chino and Chino Hills have sent a petition to Governor Gavin Newsom including over 3,700 collected signatures from community members across the Chino Valley demanding the removal of 46 death row inmates recently transferred from San Quentin State Prison to the California Institution for Men (CIM) in Chino, and for the state to invest in the prison.
Holiday traffic snarls mountain roads in Azusa
A crush of Independence Day traffic created chaos in Azusa on Thursday. By about 11 a.m., the California Highway Patrol, working with the help of Azusa police and the Los Angeles County Fire Department, was working to prevent more vehicles from heading toward the worst of the jam at East Fork and Glendora Mountain roads. […]
Corona to celebrate July 4th with annual parade, fireworks
The City of Corona Independence Day Celebration returns with the annual Main Street USA Parade, entertainment at Santana Park, and a fireworks show Thursday. Corona’s Main Street USA Independence Day Parade, a non-competitive parade which provides entertainment and community spirit,starts at 9 a.m. Drawing more than 4,000 families, friends, and neighbors, the parade takes place on Main Street from Ontario Avenue to Olive Street.
California’s Oldest Tree – A Riverside County Celebrity
California is a land of superlatives. The state is number one in population. We are the top national producer of about 100 crops and even the number one international producer of some of those (e.g., almonds). California’s General Sherman Giant Sequoia is the world’s largest tree. Death Valley is the hottest and the lowest place on the continent. Mt. Whitney is the highest point in the 48 contiguous states. But you don’t have to go far from Riverside to find a California superlative. Jurupa Valley is home to California’s oldest tree (and, as we shall see, one of the oldest trees in the world).
Happy Fourth 2024…Claremont style
City of Claremont celebrated a happy Independence Day Thursday, July 4 with its traditional fixings. Festivities began at 7 a.m. with the Claremont Kiwanis pancake breakfast, followed by a flag raising ceremony and remarks by city, regional and state dignitaries at Memorial Park. Things got in full swing by 10 a.m. when the city festival and annual parade launched. Once the culture ceases at 2 p.m., festivities will pick back up when gates open at 6:30 p.m. for the fireworks show at Pomona College’s Strehle Track, 522 N. Mills Ave., Claremont. Fireworks begin at 9 p.m.
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. ...
Anti-Israel Protestors Vandalize Calvert Office
CORONA – Sometime during the weekend, a side entrance to Congressman Ken Calvert’s campaign office was spray painted over in red with “♡ Gaza” and “Free Palestine.” Today, Calvert released the following statement after anti-Israel protesters vandalized his campaign office in Corona. Congressman...
Chino Hills Opens Cooling Center July 5 & 6 in Response to Heat Warning by National Weather Service
Beat the heat this weekend! The City of Chino Hills will open a cooling center for residents on Friday, July 5, and Saturday, July 6 in response to the Excessive Heat Warning issued by the National Weather Service. Residents are welcome to visit and cool off at the Chino Hills Community Center, located at 14250 Peyton Drive, from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm during these dates. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Claremont gears up for concerts, movies in the park
Enjoy the city’s annual summer tradition of concerts at Memorial Park, 840 N. Indian Hill Blvd., starting at 7 p.m. each Monday from July 8 through August 26. This month’s performers include Cold Duck ona July 8, The Silverados on July 15, The Smokin’ Cobras on July 22, and Suave on July 29. Acoustical Mystery Tour follows on August 5, Pop Vinyl on August 12, The Snipes on August 19, and The Answer on August 26.
Event Calendar: July 5-13, 2024
The free war and existentialism book club meets at the Joslyn Center, 660 N. Mountain Ave., Claremont, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. the first Friday of each month. July’s book is “The Pale King” by David Foster Wallace. The first Friday of the month is pay what...
County alternative education students awarded diplomas
San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools (SBCSS) celebrated the accomplishments of its alternative education high school graduates during its annual commencement ceremony on June 13 at the Gardiner Springs Auditorium in Ontario. From starting their high school journey online due to COVID, to experiencing homelessness, gang violence and drug use,...
North Etiwanda Preserve Closure Due to Fire Danger
7/01/24) Rancho Cucamonga, California – Due to increased fire danger, the San Bernardino County Fire Department will be implementing a closure of the North Etiwanda Preserve over the 4th of July holiday. The closure is being implemented under the authority granted to the fire chief. The closure is supported...
Claremont Art Walk, July 2024
The Claremont Art Walk is set for 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, July 6. Here’s what’s on tap:. Ahmad Shariff Art Gallery, 107 Harvard Ave., welcomes Rebecca Hamm’s “The Through Road.”. Bunny Gunner, 230 W. Bonita Ave., exhibits small works by local artists alongside Studio C.
Warehouse Workers Tentatively Settle Suit Over Coronavirus Safety Complaints
Four former Walnut warehouse workers who fell ill with the coronavirus and quarantined at home have tentatively settled their lawsuit against an employment staffing agency that alleged they were wrongfully not allowed to return to work when healthy. Angelica Avila, Angelica Loza, Sergio Gonzalez and Bryan Gonzalez brought the lawsuit...
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...
California Assemblywoman Wendy Carrillo Dedicates Public Plaque Acknowledging and Apologizing for Forced Sterilization at the California Institution for Women State Prison, in Chino
The Enactment of Her 2022 Bill, AB 137, Has Made Both Material and Symbolic Reparations for Survivors and Past Victims Possible. July 4, 2024 - Sacramento, CA – Assemblywoman Wendy Carrillo (AD-52, Los Angeles) dedicated a commemorative plaque honoring the survivors and past victims of forced or involuntary sterilization made possible by her legislation. Signed into law in 2022, AB 137, included reparations payments, as well as the creation and public display of plaques acknowledging and apologizing for sterilizations at government institutions. The Assemblywoman joined representatives from the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) at a private and solemn ribbon-cutting ceremony, held at the California Institution for Women state prison, in Chino, California.
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