The Fourth District supervisor, formerly a state assemblyman and mayor of Chino Hills, spoke with IE Business Daily recently about a number of issues. Q: How would you describe yourself politically? A: I’m a Republican, but I consider myself a moderate. I believe both sides are supposed to work together …
Read More »UC Riverside to train agricultural scientists
UC Riverside has started a program that will train students to deal with farming problems caused by global warming Plants-3D “will train students to discover, design, and deploy biology and engineering solutions to the projected problem of massive-scale food insecurity due to climate change,” according to a statement on the …
Read More »Newsom signs bill that protects hospital patients
A bill sponsored by Sen. Connie M. Leyva, D-Chino, that will protect hospital patients and reinforce nurse staffing requirement has been signed into law. SB 227, which Gov. Gavin Newsom approved Saturday, requires the state Department of Public Health to conduct surprise visits to hospitals to inspect for compliance with nurse …
Read More »Warren appointed to state housing/economic development committee
Fontana Mayor Acquanetta Warren has been named to the state Housing, Economic Development, Jobs and Opportunity Zone Ad Hoc Committee. Warren will join 11 other public officials who will assist State Treasurer Fiona Ma to meet her housing and economic development goals, according to a statement. Those goals include building …
Read More »Nunez named Omnitrans’ employee of quarter
Oscar Nunez has been named Omnitrans’ Employee of the Quarter for the second quarter of this year. A field officer with the transit agency and a former police officer, Nunez was recognized by the board of directors for improving the safety on Omnitrans bus routes, according to a statement on …
Read More »Ontario luxury apartment sells for record price
A 75-unit luxury apartment complex in Ontario has been sold, reportedly for a record price. Hallmark at Mission changed hands for $21.5 million, believed to be the most ever paid for a multifamily development in Ontario, according to a statement. The Mogharebi Group, which brokers multifamily properties throughout California, helped …
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