Business

A restaurant chain that specializes in homestyle, old-fashioned meals will expand its presence in the Inland Empire. Black Bear Diner, which operates a restaurant in Chino, will open six more locations in the Inland region during the next six years, according to a statement. Company officials made the announcement at …

The era of disco music will return for one night to the Ontario Convention Center. Ontario “54” Disco is scheduled to be held June 22 and is open to anyone 21 years old or older, according to a statement. Participants will be able to relive disco’s golden era with flamboyant …

An estimated 250 people gathered Tuesday at Montclair Place to watch the start of demolition of the former Broadway building. At about 9:35 a.m., a wrecking ball smashed into the side of the 154,000-square-foot building on the mall’s east end, eliciting cheers, fireworks and multiple cell phone snapshots from the …

ALDI, the international discount grocery store chain, will open its first Corona store Thursday. The facility, at 705 N. Main St., will host a ribbon cutting ceremony scheduled to begin at 8 a.m., according to a company statement. After that, the first 100 customers in line will receive a “golden …

City officials hope the project, along with some non-gaming development, turns their downtown into a destination location. Cathedral City is going to get into the casino business. In August, the city sold a 12-acre parcel at the northwest corner of East Palm Canyon and Date Palm drives to the Agua …

The annual 5-k Inland Empire Walk for Kids is scheduled to be held Sunday. The event, which benefits the Inland Empire Ronald McDonald House, is looking to raise $250,000, according to a statement. All of the money raised will go to local families. The 40-year-old charity is a “home away …