Californians have reduced their water use by 26.3 percent since emergency regulations were implemented in June of last year. That means state residents and businesses are meeting Gov. Jerry Brown’s mandated reduction of water use by 25 percent per month, according to data released Monday by the state water resources …
Read More »Inland Regional Center Reopens
Employees at the Inland Regional Center returned to work Monday, one month after the terrorist shooting there that left 14 people dead and 22 people wounded. More than 500 people passed through the security fence and gates that surround the three-building complex at 1365 S. Waterman Ave. to go to …
Read More »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 …
Read More »Agreement to put OIA under Local Control Tops 2015 Inland Empire Business Stories
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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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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