Chief Kevin Gaines has retired after six years as head of the Morongo Fire Department. Jason Carrizosa, an engineer and ALS coordinator with the department, has been named Gaines’ replacement. Gaines spent 34 years with CAL FIRE before joining the Morongo Fire Department in 2015. “Working for Morongo has been …
Read More »Dangermond wins prestigious award
Jack Dangermond, founder and president of Esri in Redlands, has been awarded the International Geographical Union’s Planet and Humanity Medal. The award, which is given out every four years, recognizes individuals who have contributed to peace, welfare, or sustainability, according to a statement Wednesday. Past winners include Al Gore, Nelson …
Read More »Two apartment complexes sell in Colton
CBRE has negotiated the sale of two multifamily properties in Colton. Reche Ridge at 2270 Cahuilla St., and 1333 Canyon at 1333 Reche Canyon Road, sold for a combined $41 million in an off-market transaction, according to a statement released by the commercial real estate brokerage Wednesday. The buyer was …
Read More »Inland broker helps with sale of Arizona preschools
Progressive Real Estate Partners in Rancho Cucamonga has negotiated the sale of six preschools in Arizona. The Sunrise Preschools – two in Mesa and one each in Phoenix, Tempe, Chandler and Glendale – changed hands for a combined $16.9 million, according to a statement on Progressive’s website. Average price per …
Read More »UCR commencement will allow guests
UC Riverside’s graduating students will be allowed to bring two guests to this year’s graduation ceremony. Commencement exercises will be “modified” this year, with some events scheduled to be held indoors and others outdoors, according to a statement on the university’s website. This year’s commencement ceremony, the 67th in the …
Read More »ONT passenger count soars
At last, some good news regarding Ontario International Airport’s passenger count. One year after its operations were all but shut down because of COVID-19, the airport recorded a year-over-year increase in passenger traffic of more than 900 percent, according to data released Tuesday. More than 298,000 air travelers passed through …
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