Just as they do every year at this time, the fire departments of Riverside and San Bernardino counties are issuing warnings regarding the use of fireworks on the Fourth of July. Except for a few cities in both jurisdictions, fireworks – including sparklers – are illegal in both counties all …
Read More »Bill Backs OIA Ownership Change
The House of Representatives has approved a bill that will help bring about the transfer of ownership of Ontario International Airport. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Ken Calvert, R-Corona, was approved Tuesday by voice vote, according to a statement on Calvert’s website. “Today is a great day for the Inland …
Read More »Environmental Group Praises Riverside
Audubon International recently recognized Riverside for its efforts to make the city environmentally friendly and a better place to live Riverside joined Audubon International’s Sustainable Communities Program last year with the help of The Toro Company, which maintains its irrigation division in Riverside, according to a statement released by the …
Read More »Cities Gauge Housing Discrimination
Victorville and Apple Valley are surveying their residents to determine how much, if any, housing discrimination exists in their respective communities. The survey, which is being conducted online and in handwritten form, began about two weeks ago and is scheduled to finish in late July, said Liliana Collins, management specialist …
Read More »Riverside Renames Libraries
The Riverside City Council has voted to rename two of the city’s library’s after two local military heroes. Council members voted Tuesday to rename the Eastside Library in honor of Specialist Jesus S. Duran and the Casa Blanca Library in honor of Private First Class Salvador J. Lara, according to …
Read More »City Firefighters Agree on Contract
Riverside has reached a contract agreement with its firefighters The five and one-half-year pact calls for all members of the Riverside City Firefighters’ Association to pay for part of their pension premiums, according to a statement released Monday by the city. The agreement stipulates that future raises will be tied …
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