James Jenkins is retiring as director of San Bernardino County’s director of airports. A 33-year department employee, Jenkins will leave office in June and will be replaced by Brett Godown, who has been assisting Jenkins since January, according to a statement on the county’s website. From 2006 to 2011, Godown …
Read More »Araiza recognized by veterans’ groups
Lt. Gustavo Araiza of the Palm Springs Police Department has received a special achievement award from two Coachella Valley veterans organizations. Araiza received the award May 27 from the American Veterans Post 66 and Jon Castro Chapter 19 of Veterans for Peace during their annual Memorial Day awards luncheon in …
Read More »San Bernardino County makes strides in addressing homelessness
San Bernardino County’s homeless population grew by one percent in 2023, a year-over-year increase of 42 individuals. That was a substantial decline from 2022, when the county’s homeless population increased by 26 percent, according to a statement on the county’s website. The results of the Jan. 25 Point-In-Time Count are …
Read More »Riverside park to see return of pedal boating
After a five-year absence, pedal boating will return to Fairmount Park Lake in Riverside. The city council recently approved a contract to dredge the lake and make it deep enough for boats, according to a statement on the city’s website. “Pedal boating is a quintessential Fairmount Park experience,” Mayor Patricia …
Read More »Riverside to auction tax-defaulted properties
Nearly 2,500 Riverside County properties are at risk of being sold by the county due to their tax-default status. Excluding any last-minute payments, the parcels will have been in default for five years on July 1 due to insufficient payment of property taxes, according to the county Treasurer-Tax Collector’s Office. …
Read More »Federal grant will help pay for ONT street upgrades
Ontario International Airport has received $500,000 in federal funds to help pay for road reconstruction south of the airfield. The improvements along a one-mile stretch of East Avion and East Jurupa streets will improve freight access at Ontario International and reduce congestion and vehicle emissions, according to a statement on …
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