Children’s Fund, a nonprofit that serves underprivileged children in San Bernardino County, posted record numbers during its most recent toy drive. The agency’s 29th annual Celebration of Giving campaign gathered nearly 33,000 gifts that were distributed during the holiday season, according to a statement on the organization’s website. That was …
Read More »Pechanga tribe to open expanded casino and convention center
The Pechanga Band of Luiseno Indians will hold a ceremony and concert March 3 to celebrate the $300 million expansion of its Pechanga Resort & Casino. Tribal officials and local dignitaries will participate in a ribbon cutting, a VIP party will be held at the resort’s new 4.5-acre pool complex …
Read More »Stater Bros. to be part of charity drive
Stater Bros. will again participate in the annual fundraising campaign conducted by The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association. “Life is Why We Give” is scheduled to begin Wednesday and last through Feb. 18, according to a statement by Stater Bros. Charities. All Stater Bros. patrons may purchase $1 or $5 …
Read More »Palm Springs Airport ups traffic count
More than 2.1 million people traveled to and from Palm Springs International Airport during 2017, a 5.1 percent increase compared with 2016, airport officials announced. A number of events, including the Palm Spring International Film Festival, Modernism Week and the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival have all helped bring …
Read More »Former Colonies defendant files claim against SB County
Developer Jeffrey Burum, one of four people acquitted of all bribery and corruption charges in last year’s Colonies Crossroads corruption trial, has filed a claim against San Bernardino County alleging malicious prosecution and federal civil rights violations. The claim, which was announced Tuesday, “describes a 20-year campaign to persecute Burum …
Read More »In-N-Out Burger looking to land in Eastvale
In-N-Out Burger is planning to locate in Eastvale. The Irvine-based fast-food hamburger chain has applied to build a restaurant and drive-thru at the southeast corner of Hamner Avenue and Cantu Galleano Ranch Road, according to a statement on the city’s website. The planing commission must still approve the 3,880-square-foot project, …
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