Melissa Desmarais has been named Palm Springs’ acting police chief. Capt. Desmarais took over Aug.19 for Bryan Reyes, who retired as chief after a 27-year career with the department, according to a statement on the city’s website. “We are fortunate to have a great leader with a proven track record …
Read More »SB County officials fight back against illegal cannabis growth
San Bernardino County has raised the stakes in its battle against illegal cannabis. Sheriff Shannon Dicus and members of the board of supervisors are urging state lawmakers to bring back stricter penalties for growing illegal cannabis, according to a statement on the county’s website. In 2016, California voters approved Prop. …
Read More »Program allows landlords to recover more rent
Expanded rental assistance is available to housing providers under the California Rent Relief Program. The program allows residential landlords with eligible tenants to recover 100 percent of unpaid COVID-19 rent owed to them going back to April 1, 2020, according to the California Association of Realtors. Previously, state law prohibited …
Read More »Residential land put on the market
A 70-acre parcel in Riverside County intended for residential development is for sale. Stone Creek, at the southeast corner of Grand Avenue and Leon Road in the unincorporated Winchester, will accommodate 224 single-family homes, according to WD Land in Irvine. The site includes a 5.7-acre park and 3.8 acres of …
Read More »CSUSB receives $4.1 million federal grant
Cal State San Bernardino has received $4.1 million in grants from the U.S. Department of Education. The funding will help middle and high school students pursue college degrees, according to a statement on the university’s website. “Receiving this grant is especially exciting for CSUSB and our local community as it …
Read More »Unique restaurants featured in Greater Ontario Restaurant Week Videos
Restaurants in Ontario and Rancho Cucamonga are celebrating Greater Ontario Restaurant Week, the annual celebration of the restaurants in both cities. “This year we broke the mold of a traditional Restaurant Week by bringing some of the great dining-out locations to you via video,” said Michael Krouse, president, and chief …
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