The South Coast Air Quality Management Tuesday gave one dozen new, battery-operated lawnmowers to San Bernardino County. The delivery at the Inland Empire 66ers stadium in San Bernardino is part of a long-term demonstration program designed to promote the devices, which produce zero emissions, according to the district. “We hope …
Read More »Riverside wants to know what its residents think
People who live and work in Riverside are being asked their opinion of the city and its quality of life. The Riverside Survey, which is being conducted this month, asks residents their opinion on living and working there, according to a statement. The survey is part of Riverside’s Seizing Our …
Read More »Fair pay law draws criticism
A new state law designed to ensure that women are paid as much as men for doing similar or identical work drew criticism from several Inland business owners this week. The Fair Pay Act, which was signed into law Tuesday by Gov. Jerry Brown, mandates that employers can only pay …
Read More »Inland agencies get HUD grants
Two Inland Empire non-profit agencies set up to fight housing discrimination will receive grants from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The Inland Fair Housing and Mediation Board in Ontario will receive $325,000, and the Fair Housing Council of Riverside County Inc. will get $270,895, the federal agency …
Read More »OIA passenger count is up
August was another good month at Ontario International Airport. Passenger traffic was up 2.26 percent in August compared with August 2014, according to data released Tuesday by Los Angeles World Airports Ontario International upped its passenger count by more than 8,100 travelers, to a total of 368,631, during that time, …
Read More »City moves forward on proposed Walmart
Moreno Valley has completed the final environmental impact report for a proposed Walmart in the south part of the city. The project, which will be built on a vacant 21-acre parcel at the southwest corner of Gentian Street and Perris Boulevard, is scheduled for a public hearing before the planning …
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