The Riverside Fire Department has partnered with ABC7 television station and firefighters throughout Southern California in the “Spark of Love” Toy Drive. The annual campaign collects new unwrapped toys, sports equipment, blankets and gift cards for underserved children and teens up to 17 years old, according to a statement on …
Read More »Moreno Valley to help residents during government shutdown
Moreno Valley has approved a $30,000 program to help residents buy food during the government shutdown. Project Pantry will provide assistance to local food pantries and food distribution partners, including The Salvation Army, Power Speaks Louder, Inland Compassion, and Feeding America, according to a statement on the city’s website. “The …
Read More »Applicants sought for council seat
Victorville is looking to fill the vacant seat on its city council. The council voted Nov. 5 to appoint someone to replace Debra Jones, who stepped down from the council in August for family reasons, according to a statement on the city’s website. A special election would have cost the …
Read More »Riverside to help SNAP recipients
Riverside is providing $100,000 to residents who need help buying food because of the federal government shutdown. The funds, approved unanimously by the city council Nov. 4, will be distributed by the city and the Salvation Army Emergency Food Access Program to recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), …
Read More »Palm Springs Library Foundation starts fundraising campaign
The Palm Springs Public Library Foundation has started a capital campaign that will help pay for the renovation of the city’s public library. The facility at 300 S. Sunrise Way shut down in September, and is undergoing a $52 million overhaul that is expected to take three years to complete, …
Read More »Judge rules in favor of Ontario in water dispute
Ontario is claiming victory in its battle with the Inland Empire Utilities Agency regarding the agency’s approval of the Chino Basin Program. San Bernardino County Superior Court Judge Donald Alvarez last month ruled in favor of Ontario’s challenge to the creation of the $985 million Chino Basin Program, a series …
Read More »
IE Business Daily Business news for the Inland Empire.