Three San Bernardino County businesses have received tax credits from the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development. San Antonio Winery in Ontario, Top-Tier Engineering in Ontario and So Cal Packaging Repair Inc. in Chino received tax credits of $475,000, $360,000 and $50,000 respectively, according to a statement released by …
Read More »Talk radio program has a new home
One of the most popular Inland Empire-based talk radio programs is moving to a new time and station. Starting today The Lou Desmond and Company Show will be heard live from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on KKDD-AM (1290), according to a statement. The move, which was announced last week, …
Read More »Longtime banker says full-speed ahead on career change
One year ago, Gene Valdez left Citizens Business Bank to start his own consulting business. Any regrets? Not one, he says. One year ago, Gene Valdez ended a successful banking career to start his own business. Today, despite a few bumps in the road, Valdez says he made the correct …
Read More »Flashlight maker wins award
Mag Instrument Inc., a world leader in flashlight technology, has received the National Hardware Manufacturing Award for Best New Product. The Ontario company was recognized recently for its compact to mid-sized traffic wands, which are designed to fit into most MAGLITE flashlights, according to a statement released by Mag Instrument. …
Read More »Native Americans to help buy books for public library
The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians has donated $45,000 to the Friends of the San Bernardino Public Library. The money will be used to buy books at the city’s four public libraries, according to a statement posted on the city’s website. “I would like to thank the San Manuel …
Read More »Unions object to proposed utility hikes
More than 200 people, including members of two trade unions, voiced their opposition Tuesday to proposed electricity rate hikes now being considered by the California Public Utilities Commission. The increases – 12.9 percent during the next three years by Southern California Edison – would leave California with electrical rates approximately …
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