North Etiwanda Preserve will remain closed through Saturday morning. The preserve, which is made up of multiple rare and endangered species, has been closed since Aug. 31 because of the heat wave and high fire danger, according to San Bernardino County officials. The closure, ordered by the Rancho Cucamonga Fire …
Read More »City looks to help businesses upgrade
Palm Springs is ready to help businesses improve their appearance. The Facade Improvement Grant Program will assist businesses by helping them create attractive storefronts and signs, which in turn will encourage investment in the city’s commercial properties, according to a stateement on the city’s website. The program will including a matching grant …
Read More »San Bernardino County voters to decide Fair-Share initiative
If passed, the measure will authorize the county to find out if its getting an equitable share of state revenue compared to other similar-sized counties. If it isn’t, the measure recommends several remedies, including leaving the state, although such a move seems unlikely. San Bernardino City Councilman Theodore …
Read More »Perris looks to upgrade its broadband
Perris is looking to expand its broadband capabilities. The city has partnered with Denver-based Magellan Broadband to develop a “cost-effective next generation” of broadband, according to a statement on the city’s website. Perris officials hope to develop a broadband program that provides fiber-optic connectivity and fiber internet services to commercial …
Read More »Riverside County donates to local nonprofits
Riverside County will donate $15 million to local nonprofits with money it received from the American Rescue Plan Act. In August, the board of supervisors voted to form Riverside County Nonprofit Roundtable to develop a public-private-community partnership, according to a statement on the county’s website. “Led by leaders from throughout …
Read More »SB approves State Street extension
San Bernardino has approved a half-mile extension of State Street between Baseline and 16th streets, a move 20 years in the making. The city council recently awarded a $7.4 million contract to Riverside Construction Co. to build a four-lane roadway that will include medians, sidewalks and storm drains, according to …
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