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Apparently, a majority of Californians believe that global warming is real. More than 60 percent of state residents say global warming is real and is having a negative impact on the state, according to the results of a survey released Wednesday by the Public Policy Institute of California, a non-partisan …

Rep. Ken Calvert has been named one of the National Retail Federation’s “Heroes of Main Street.” Calvert, R-Corona, was among 289 members of congress who were recognized for their support of the retail industry, according to a statement released Tuesday by the Washington, D.C.-based federation. All were credited with supporting …

Maybe Ontario International Airport’s slogan should be “Viva Mexico!” Passenger traffic at the airport was up 1.5 percent in June, but the real increase happened on the international side of the ledger, according to data release Tuesday by Los Angeles World Airports. International traffic increased 73 percent compared with June …

Riverside is considering outside audits all of its departments. The plan, proposed by city manager John A. Russo, is scheduled to be reviewed by the city council, according to a statement released Thursday. The Financial and Performance Audit Program would audit three departments each year. That would ensure that all …

San Bernardino County has been recognized for its use of digital technology. The county ranked eighth in the nation in the Center for Digital Government’s 2015 Digital Counties Survey, which identifies counties nationwide that implement the best digital technology practices, according to the statement. The survey found that San Bernardino …

State officials have adopted stricter water limits on landscaping at new houses and businesses. The restrictions, adopted Wednesday by the California Water Commission, effectively eliminates grass from new office commercial buildings, according to a statement by the California Department of Water Resources. Also, turf at new homes will be reduced …