Ontario may have some hope in its ongoing battle to wrest control of Ontario International Airport away from its owner, the city of Los Angeles. During a radio interview Monday, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti said he’s willing to return control of the airport to Ontario if Ontario reimburses Los …
Read More »Drought workshops planned
The state Department of Water Resources and the California Center for Urban Horticulture will host three workshops designed to help professional landscapers deal with the drought. The first session is scheduled to be held from 8 a.m. to noon Tuesday at the Toro Company, 5825 Jasmine St., Riverside. On Thursday, …
Read More »Landmark hotel shuts its doors
The Palm Springs Spa Resort Hotel closed Tuesday after more than 50 years in business. The hotel employed about 160 people, and there’s no way of knowing if the facility will ever reopen, according to a report in The Press Enterprise. The hotel’s owner, the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla …
Read More »IE gets much-needed transportation funds
The Inland Empire will receive money from the California Transportation Commission that will be used to repair highways and replace a bridge. The funding, which was announced late last month, is part of $510 million the commission allotted to help pay for 83 projects statewide, according a commission statement. In …
Read More »Changes at Fairplex go beyond the loss of horse racing
A nightclub is being added and The Farm at Fairplex is being enlarged. Also, the racetrack’s infield will be used to accommodate more vendors and rides, a move Fairplex officials hope will bring more people into the park. Fairplex in Pomona will have a new look when the Los Angeles …
Read More »Stater Bros. makes major donation
Stater Bros. Charities has donated $150,000 to 13 food banks in Southern California. The donations, part of Stater Bros.’ “Harvesting Hope in Our Community” program, were announced this week. They include a $30,000 grant to the Inland Empire chapter of The Salvation Army and $20,000 each to the Community Action …
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