Omnitrans has begun operating its first four all-electric buses, starting a new era for the largest transit agency in San Bernardino County. “Since we introduced the nation’s first hybrid-electric transit bus in 2002, Omnitrans has prioritized enhancing air quality in our region,” said Erin Rogers, Omnitrans’ chief executive officer, and …
Read More »ONT passenger count approaches pre-pandemic levels
Things are definitely looking up at Ontario International Airport. Passenger traffic in May was nearly 80 percent of where it was before COVID-19 hit in the spring of 2020, according to data released Wednesday by the Ontario International Airport Authority. Nearly 367,000 passengers passed through the airport during the fifth …
Read More »Stater Bros. looks to improve eCommerce technology
A Toronto-based company will help Stater Bros. improve its online shopping technology. Mercatus, a provider of eCommerce tailored to the grocery industry, will design an online ordering and fulfillment system for Stater Bros, according to a statement. The Mercatus platform, which will be able to browse on any device, will …
Read More »Mag Instrument honors woman who fended off bear
The 17-year-old Bradbury woman who pushed a bear off a wall of her home to protect her dogs was recognized recently by one of the Inland Empire’s largest and best-known manufacturing companies. Hailey Morinico’s heroic act – which was captured by a residential security camera – received the first-ever MAGLITE® Toughness …
Read More »Southwest Airlines to offer four more flights from PSI
Southwest Airlines has announced four additional routes from Palm Springs International Airport. The Dallas–based airline announced daily year-round service to Sacramento, seasonal daily service to Dallas Love Field and Chicago Midway, and seasonal service on Saturdays to Portland, according to a statement on Palm Springs’ website. The year-round Sacramento service …
Read More »Palm Springs-to-Austin flights planned
Starting this fall, Alaska Airlines will offer non-stop flights from Palm Springs International Airport to Austin,Texas. The flights, available five days a week, are scheduled to begin November 19 and last through April 22 of next year, according to a statement on the Palm Springs website. Flights from Palm Springs …
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