Phenix Technology Inc. in Riverside makes equipment used by emergency service personnel, but the company is probably best known for its fire helmets. The privately-owned business was started in San Clemente in 1972 by Ronnie Coleman and Ray Russell. Both men were fire captains, and both collected antique fire helmets. …
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The next time you come across a military insignia, keep in mind that what you’re looking at very likely got started in Ontario. Action Embroidery Corp., a manufacturing and design company at 1315 W. Brooks St., makes approximately 80 percent of the U.S. armed forces’ official insignias, said Ira Newman, …
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For several years, MAG Instrument Inc. in Ontario has been fighting the state of California regarding the right to put “Made in America” on its products. The manufacturer of high-end flashlights favored by much of the world’s law enforcement objects to a state regulation that requires at least 95 percent …
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Don Kindred of Corona has been named the 60th Assembly District’s Veteran of the Year. Kindred served in the Navy aboard the USS Haleakala during the Vietnam War, according a statement. He received the award during the 11th Annual Veterans Recognition Luncheon, which was held recently at the state capitol …
Read More »A planned affordable housing project in San Bernardino is on the verge of receiving a major boost from the state of California. Arrowhead Grove has been named eligible for a $20 million grant from the state Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities program, according to a statement. The 184-unit project that …
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Threshold Aviation Group in Chino will welcome a Boeing CH-47D Chinook helicopter next month, where it will be refurbished and retrofitted so it can be used to fight fires. The military aircraft can transport 30 to 40 people and is one of the world’s largest helicopters, said Doug Crowther, Threshold’s …
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