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Palm Springs has new EDD

Palm Springs has new EDD

Lauri Aylaian has named Palm Springs’ Director of Community and Economic Development. Aylaian, who has been Palm Desert’s director of community of development for 15 years, will begin her new position Nov. 2, according to a city statement. She replaces John Raymond, who stepped down in June. “Lauri’s expertise in …

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AQMD pushes battery-operated lawnmowers

AQMD pushes battery-operated lawnmowers

The South Coast Air Quality Management Tuesday gave one dozen new, battery-operated lawnmowers to San Bernardino County. The delivery at the Inland Empire 66ers stadium in San Bernardino is part of a long-term demonstration program designed to promote the devices, which produce zero emissions, according to the district. “We hope …

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Riverside wants to know what its residents think

Riverside wants to know what its residents think

People who live and work in Riverside are being asked their opinion of the city and its quality of life. The Riverside Survey, which is being conducted this month, asks residents their opinion on living and working there, according to a statement. The survey is part of Riverside’s Seizing Our …

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Fair pay law draws criticism

Fair pay law draws criticism

A new state law designed to ensure that women are paid as much as men for doing similar or identical work drew criticism from several Inland business owners this week. The Fair Pay Act, which was signed into law Tuesday by Gov. Jerry Brown, mandates that employers can only pay …

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Inland agencies get HUD grants

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Two Inland Empire non-profit agencies set up to fight housing discrimination will receive grants from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The Inland Fair Housing and Mediation Board in Ontario will receive $325,000, and the Fair Housing Council of Riverside County Inc. will get $270,895, the federal agency …

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OIA passenger count is up

OIA passenger count is up

August was another good month at Ontario International Airport. Passenger traffic was up 2.26 percent in August compared with August 2014, according to data released Tuesday by Los Angeles World Airports Ontario International upped its passenger count by more than 8,100 travelers, to a total of 368,631, during that time, …

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