City / County News

Legislators in Sacramento are working with Gov. Jerry Brown to craft legislation that would regulate groundwater pumping for the first time in the state’s history. Farmers and cities that tap into California’s underground aquifers – the state’s largest source of water – historically have had no limits on how much …

California can do much to ease its drought crisis by upgrading older homes with modern fixtures, according to an official with the California Building Industry Association. “More than half of the state’s 7.5 million homes were constructed before 1980, which means they are still equipped with old fixtures that use …

On August 4, Riverside City Councilman and congressional candidate Steve Adams took the time to meet with several doctors in Riverside County. His goal was to learn how the Affordable Care Act (ACA) had affected their practices, specifically in regards to their ability to care for patients. What he learned, …

Both sides received favorable rulings Wednesday in the Colonies corruption trial. San Bernardino County Superior Court Judge Michael A. Smith upheld charges of bribery and misappropriation of public funds against Rancho Cucamonga developer Jeff Burum and three former county officials. Smith also declined to dismiss all of the charges based …

La Verne has adopted measured designed to cut water use in the city by 20 percent. The urgency ordinance, approved unanimously Monday by the city council, restricts but doesn’t completely eliminate the washing by hose of sidewalks, driveway, parking lots and other paved surfaces, according to a report in the …

The Ontario International Airport Authority has released a video thanking Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti and Sen. Dianne Feinstein for supporting local control of the airport. One month ago, Garcetti said he was in favor of returning control of the beleaguered airport to local authorities as long as Los Angeles …