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More Medical Pot for the Coachella Valley

More Medical Pot for the Coachella Valley

Palm Springs will soon have its sixth medical marijuana dispensary. Joy of Life Wellness Center is expected to open in about two weeks, although an exact opening date has not been determined, said Amy Blaisdell, city spokeswoman. The business will be located at 142 W. Oasis St, a site that …

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Agreement to put OIA under Local Control Tops 2015 Inland Empire Business Stories

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The World Logistics Center battle in Moreno Valley, the ongoing Colonies Crossroads corruption case and the end of the Fresh & Easy grocery chain were among the top local business stories that generated headlines, and some controversy, during the past year. Two thousand and fifteen will probably be remembered in …

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LA Council Approves Airport Transfer

LA Council Approves Airport Transfer

The Los Angeles City Council has approved a $250 million settlement agreement that will eventually return Ontario International Airport to local control. The council took its action in a 13-0 vote, according to a statement released by Mayor Eric Garcetti’s office. Los Angeles has controlled the airport since 1967, the …

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New Police Chief to Start Work

New Police Chief to Start Work

Perris has a new police chief. Brandon Ford, a captain with the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, is scheduled to take over as the city’s top law enforcement official Thursday, according to a city statement. Ford, a member of the sheriff’s department since 1996, was welcomed by the city council and …

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County Extends Leave for Shooting Victims

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The San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to extend the leave of absence of employees who were impacted by the Dec. 2 terrorist shooting in San Bernardino that left 14 people dead. The 5-0 vote means that about 80 to 100 people who work in the county’s Division …

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Part of Inland Regional Center Could Reopen Soon

Inland Regional Center

Two office buildings at the Inland Regional Center in San Bernardino, where 14 people were shot and killed Dec. 2, are expected to reopen soon. No exact date has been set for the reopening of Buildings 1 and 2, and Building 3 – where the shootings occurred – will remained …

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