The second day of motion hearings in a prominent public corruption case continued Thursday. The day ended with the judge deciding to postpone his ruling regarding a prosecution request and a proposed evidentiary hearing until Monday. San Bernardino County Superior Court Judge Michael A. Smith heard both sides of the …
Read More »Tax would help library
Pomona voters this fall will decide whether to approve a tax that would benefit the city’s library. The $42 parcel tax would generate $1.3 million a year for operations at the Pomona Public Library, according to a report in the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin. On Monday, the city council voted …
Read More »Defense wins early round in corruption trial
A San Bernardino County Superior Court Judge today dismissed a conspiracy count against four defendants in a prominent public corruption case. Judge Michael A. Smith ruled that the three-year statute of limitations regarding conspiracy charges had expired against developer Jeffrey Burum, former Supervisor Paul Biane, former assistant assessor Jim Erwin …
Read More »SB considers changes to its charter
San Bernardino held its final public hearing Thursday on five proposed amendments to its city charter. One of those changes would include eliminating the guarantee that pay for police and firefighters be set at the average of 10 cities with populations between 100,000 and 250,000, according to a report in …
Read More »Large fines possible for excessive water use
California officials are officially cracking down on excessive water users. The State Water Resources Control Board on Tuesday adopted mandatory restrictions on watering lawns that would include fines of up to $500 for each violation, according to published reports. Residences, businesses and public agencies must abide by the restrictions, which …
Read More »Report on fireworks show expected next month
Upland held its annual Fourth of July fireworks show on schedule this year, but it will be about one month before city officials know if the event was a financial success. City leaders considered canceling the event after 27 years due to the city’s ongoing financial crisis, but decided to …
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