Aldi, German grocery store chain that is making major inroads in Southern California, will open its first San Jacinto store next month. A ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled to he held at 8 a.m. December 6, with the first 100 people in line to receive Golden Ticket gift cards, according to …
Read More »Norco on the verge of opening off-track horse racing venue
The Derby Room, a sports bar and restaurant, could open as early as next month if it gets approved by the California Horse Racing Board. City officials say such an establishment would fit in perfectly with a community that calls itself “Horsetown U.S.A.” Three years after it looked like a …
Read More »Southwest to run more OIA flights
Starting next June, Southwest Airlines will operate four daily roundtrip flights between Ontario International Airport and San Francisco. At the same time, the airline will add a third daily flight between Ontario International and Denver International Airport, according to a statement. Both changes are scheduled to begin June 9. “Our …
Read More »OIA is nation’s top exporter
At least for now, Ontario International Airport is the top aviation facility in the United States for exporting cargo, according to a trade publication. An estimated 4.63 percent of the nation’s outgoing freight shipments in October were shipped out of Ontario International, compared with 4.51 percent that was transported out …
Read More »OIA to add passengers during holidays
Ontario International Airport expects to beef up its passenger count during the upcoming Thanksgiving and holiday travel season. More than 162,000 travelers are expected to use the airport during the 11-day period beginning Friday, which would be a five percent a year-over-year increase, according to a statement released by the …
Read More »Local United Way to mark anniversary
The Corona-Norco United Way is scheduled to hold its 60th anniversary celebration Thursday at the Corona Civic Center. Since its founding in September 1958, the agency has provided more than $5 million to over 20 local nonprofits, according to a statement. Those donations have provided thousands of individuals and families …
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