Starting next month, it will be easier to build “granny units” in Apple Valley. The town council has approved lighter regulations on accessory dwelling units to comply with new state laws, according to a statement on the town’s website. Those regulations, scheduled to go into effect April 26, will allow …
Read More »IE manufacturing keeps growing
Inland Empire manufacturing rose slightly in March, according to data released Monday. The region’s monthly purchasing managers index was 57.9, a healthy increase from the 53.9 recorded in February, the Institute of Applied Research and Policy Analysis at Cal State San Bernardino reported. The index has now been above 50 …
Read More »Fontana kicks off housing rehab program
Fontana is accepting applications for its housing rehabilitation program. The program, administered by the city’s housing department, provides grants and zero interest deferred loans up to $25,000 for the restoration of owner occupied, single-family dwellings in Fontana, according to a statement on the city’s website. Repairs paid for by the …
Read More »Ontario is All America City finalist
Ontario has been named one of 20 finalists for the 2019 All America City Award, which is presented by the National Civic League. The award, which is presented to 10 cities every year, recognizes “neighborhoods, villages, towns, cities, counties, tribes and regions that engage residents in innovative, inclusive and effective …
Read More »Sprouts coming to Eastvale
Sprouts Farmers Market, the fast-growing supermarket chain that specializes in organic foods, fresh produce and vitamins and supplements, is coming to Eastvale. The Phoenix-based chain has agreed to locate at the Merge Retail Center, which is being developed at the northeast corner of Archibald and Limonite avenues, according to a …
Read More »Eastvale considers its own police department
The city has contracted with the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department since it incorporated, but there are potential advantages to such a move, beginning with saving a lot of money. Eight and a half years after it incorporated, Eastvale is considering forming its own police department. Since it became a city …
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