Riverside is turning the water back on. Based on recommendations from the city’s public utility and its board, the city council Tuesday voted to return to stage one of Riverside’s water conservation ordinance, according to a statement released Wednesday. That means no more mandatory restrictions on outdoor watering. From now …
Read More »OIA Passenger Traffic Drops
International traffic has been driving the engine recently at Ontario International Airport, increasing steadily during the last year or so. That trend went away in May. The airport’s two international carriers – AeroMexico and Volaris, both of which have regular flights to and from Mexico – experienced an 18.8 percent …
Read More »Brown Approves Budget
Gov. Jerry Brown on Monday signed a $171 billion budget that increases assistance to poor people and sends more money to universities. The spending plan, which Brown signed without using a line-item veto, also places $2 billion in the state’s rainy day fund, which ls meant to be a safety …
Read More »A Warning: Fireworks are Illegal Almost Everywhere in IE
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 …
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