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An Inland Empire fireworks manufacturer has bought a special effects effects company in Washington. Pyro Spectaculars by Souza in Rialto recently purchased Pyro & Fire FX, LLC, according to a statement released June 21 by the Inland Empire company. Terms of transaction, including the purchase price and possible job losses, …

Charter Communications is closing an Ontario call center, a move expected to eliminate about 450 jobs within the next two months. The telecommunications company recently told the state Employment Development Department that it will permanently shut down its call center at 1260 S Dupont Ave., according to multiple reports. No …

More than 618,000 air travelers passed through Ontario International Airport in May, the most in any month since the airport moved to local ownership in 2016. The previous monthly record was set in October, when Ontario International accommodated 606,497 passengers, according to data released June 17 by the Ontario International Airport Authority. …

Stater Bros. Markets is partnering with ABC Ch. 7 and Subaru Retailers in support of the 13th Annual Feed SoCal Food Drive. A combination of inflation and the end of CalFresh, COVID-19’s emergency food allotments, has raised the risk of low-income families not having enough nutritious food to eat, according …

A Corona nonprofit has received $130,000 to help pay for affordable housing for homeless young people. Inspire Life Skills Training, Inc., received the grant from the American Rescue Plan Act, which took the funding from its Emergency Shelter/Resilience Project, according to a statement. Inspire provides stable and affordable housing, mentoring …

A Taiwanese restaurant chain that specializes in cakes, coffee and tea has opened a location in Moreno Valley. 85°C Bakery Cafe held a grand opening ceremony May 31 at the restaurant at 12625 Frederick Street in the Towngate Shopping Center, according to a statement on the city’s website. Mayor Ulises …