City / County News

San Bernardino County has opened an affordable housing community in Redlands for veterans and persons with special needs. Liberty Lane, an 80-unit facility at West Lugonia Avenue and Texas Street, recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony, according to a county statement. Multiple services are available, including case management, behavioral health care, …

San Bernardino County is holding community meetings regarding AB 98, the state’s guidelines for logistics development. The sessions will focus on how the law is being implemented and enforced, according to a statement on the county’s website. The meetings are being held by the county’s Land Use Services Department. The …

Harry Barrett Jr. is stepping down as Palm Springs International Airport’s executive director. Barrett, who has held that post since 2022, is leaving to become assistant director of Sacramento County’s Department of Airports, according a statement on Palm Springs’ website. Barrett, who joined the airport in 2020 as its deputy director …

Moreno Valley has completed the first of its two annual inspections meant to lower the risk of wildfires within the city. The Spring Fire Hazard Reduction Program was held March 23-27, according to a statement on the city’s website. Any property in violation will receive a notice by March 30, …

Construction has begun on a 30-unit housing complex in San Bernardino for homeless veterans. The $28 million project at 1351 N. E St. broke ground March 25 and is expected to be completed in March 2027, said Penny Sachs, development and communications manager for U.S. VETS Inland Empire, the project’s …

The Riverside County Board of Supervisors has ended its contract with the annual Temecula Valley Balloon & Wine Festival, putting the event’s future in doubt. The board voted 5-0 to terminate the contract because of unpaid bills, specifically $76,100 left over from last year’s festival, according to multiple reports. For …