Threshold Aviation Group in Chino would have provided the aircraft used to investigate High Ice Water Content (HIWC), a natural phenomenon and major contributor of the 2009 Air France crash that killed 228 people. Then the federal government pulled its funding. Last week, the cockpit from a 14-seat Gulfstream jet was loaded onto a truck at …
Read More »Fast-food chain signs long lease
El Pollo Loco is coming to Wildomar. The popular chain that specializes in Mexican-style grilled chicken has signed a 15-year lease on a free-standing building in Renaissance Plaza, 32406 Clinton Keith Road, said Scott Forest, senior vice president with Westmar Commercial Real Estate in Temecula. The owner of the building …
Read More »Battle over massive logistics project in Moreno Valley is far from over
The Planning Commission said yes last week to the World Logistics Center, but the 40.6-million-square-foot development still must be approved by the City Council. If the council says yes, the project’s opponents can take their case to court, and that could last awhile. Moments after the Moreno Valley Planning Commission …
Read More »Solar company wants to help local vets
A non-profit company that tries to bring solar power to low-income communities wants to help unemployed veterans from the Inland Empire into that field. Oakland-based GRID Alternatives is offering Troops to Solar, a no-cost training program in solar panel installation, to the estimated 16,500 unemployed veterans in Riverside and San …
Read More »Stater Bros. recognizes its employees
Stater Bros. recently honored 585 of its employees for extended years of service with the full-service grocery store chain. Those honored at Stater Bros.’ recent Family Service Awards Banquet have worked for the company anywhere from 20 to 50 years, according to a statement released Tuesday. Fifteen people were honored …
Read More »Massive warehouse project in Moreno Valley gets green light
The Moreno Valley Planning Commission has approved a mega-logistics project that its developer says will bring 20,000 jobs to the city. In a 6-1 vote, the panel Tuesday gave World Logistics Center a solid endorsement, acknowledging its flaws but ultimately deciding that its long-term economic benefits outweigh any environmental concerns, …
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