Clare Weber, deputy provost at Cal State San Bernardino, has been elected to a second term on the board of directors of an inner-city community organization. Founded 30 years ago, the Community Coalition organizes minority communities in south Los Angeles, according to a statement on the university’s website. Weber is …
Read More »Christiansen named Omnitrans employee of the quarter
Stirling Christiansen has been named Omnitrnans’ outstanding employee for the quarter that ended March 31. A building maintenance mechanic, Christiansen was recognized for his response to COVID 19, according to a statement on the transit agency’s website. Once the crisis hit, Omnitrans implemented measures to protect passengers and employees, including …
Read More »Moreno Valley to host food bank
Moreno Valley will hold a food bank today. The driver-thru event, which the city is hosting along with Al Rahma Food Bank in Moreno Valley, is scheduled to be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. -or until supplies last, according to a statement on the city’s website. Each vehicle …
Read More »Palm Springs asks feds for more CARES Act help
Palm Springs is asking for more help from the CARES Act, the major program established by the Trump Administration to help repair the economic damage caused by COVID-19. In a letter sent to several state officials, including Gov. Gavin. Newsom, city officials claimed that more CARES Act funding should go …
Read More »Riverside to review its ethics code
Riverside will hold a public meeting to discuss possible changes to the city’s code of ethics and conduct. The city council’s Inclusiveness, Community Engagement, and Governmental Processes Committee is scheduled to hold a virtual meeting at 3:30 p.m. Sept. 2, during which the committee will ask for input from the …
Read More »Walmart to give out more bonuses
Walmart will give more cash bonuses to hourly workers for their efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic. The payout will be $300 for full-time workers and $150 for part-time workers, according to a statement. The bonuses will go to store, club, distribution center, and fulfillment center associates. Drivers, managers, and assistant …
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