By: Jim Steinberg Narrow bright red light beams from laser sights attached to assault rifles blazed through windows of the four bedroom, three bathroom house belonging to the mother of five small children. More than a dozen San Bernardino police officers in SWAT-like gear were in front the Pacific Palisades …
Read More »Apple Valley considering district elections
The Apple Valley Town Council will hold five public meetings to discuss changing from at-large elections to elections by district. Those sessions are scheduled to be held March 26, April 9, May 14, June 11 and July 9 at the council chambers, 14955 Dale Evans Parkway, according to a statement …
Read More »Riverside to unveil firefighting apparatus
Riverside will hold a ribbon-cutting March 28 to introduce its new firefighting equipment. The ceremony, scheduled to start at 10 a.m. at Fire Station 1, 3401 University Ave., will introduce 17 pieces of apparatus, according to a statement on the city’s website. That equipment includes eight engines, three tiller trucks, …
Read More »Apple Valley looks to assume control of water district through eminent domain
Town officials say they should have some say over water rates. The matter is scheduled to go to court in September. This fall, a San Bernardino County Superior Court judge will decide whether Apple Valley should be allowed to use eminent domain to acquire Apple Valley Ranchos Water System. The …
Read More »Library groundbreaking scheduled
Riverside will break ground Monday on its long-planned Main Library. The three-story building at 3911 University Ave. will replace the existing Main Library on Mission Inn Avenue between Lemon and Orange streets, according to a statement. That structure is slated to become the Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art, Culture …
Read More »Ontario to hold State of the City next week
Ontario will hold its annual State of the City event March 20 at the Ontario Convention Center. This year’s theme, “Elevate,” is meant to show how the city is focusing on investment, safety, innovation, community life, and opportunity, according to a statement. City officials, including Mayor Paul S. Leon, will …
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