Mike Bean is the new chief executive officer of Morongo Casino Resort & Spa and the Morongo Casino. A 30-year gaming employee, Bean is in charge of both gaming locations, both of which are owned and operated by the Morongo Band of Mission Indians, according to a statement. He replaces …
Read More »“The Cheech” is a major economic force of Riverside, study finds
Actor-comedian Cheech Marin apparently had the right idea when he donated his collection of Chicano art to the Riverside Art Museum. Since it opened two years ago, the Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture has generated an estimated $29 million into the local economy, enough to make it …
Read More »New EV charging station in Rancho Cucamonga
Rancho Cucamonga has opened a fourth electric vehicle charging station at the Rancho Cucamonga Sports Complex. The $1.2 million project, which opened Jan. 29, is expected to make it more convenient for Rancho Cucamonga residents to own and operate an electric vehicle, according to a statement on the city’s website. …
Read More »U.S. retail has solid January
Nationwide retail sales posted a strong year-over-year gain in January – 5.4 percent – despite a letdown following a better-than-expected holiday shopping season. Total retail sales, not counting automobiles and gasoline, were down one percent between November and December, according to data compiled by the Retail Monitor for CNBC and …
Read More »San Bernardino looks to help residents without high school diplomas
San Bernardino residents who wish to obtain an an accredited high school diploma and career certificate online may get help doing so from the city’s public library. The library is offering scholarships to residents 19 years old and older in partnership with Career Online High School, which is part of …
Read More »ONT lands international carrier
Starlux Airlines will begin service between Ontario International Airport and Taiwan this spring. The Taipei-based carrier is scheduled to start flights to and from both destinations on June 2, according to a statement on Ontario International’s website. The nonstop flights will operate four times a week, on Monday, Wednesday, Friday …
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