More bad news is coming in for retailer Bed, Bath and Beyond. The retailer is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and points to the COVID-19 pandemic that closed its stores for several months one of the reason for its low cash flow. The company already announced a plan to close several stores including one in Read More…
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Metropolitan Water District Rescinds Emergency Conservation Restrictions
The Metropolitan Water District has rescinded the emergency conservation mandate. MWD says the winter storms have helped alleviate the shortage that affected nearly 7 million people across several Southern California communities. The restrictions were imposed last summer as the state approached a severe drought. MWD warns we are still in a water supply deficit and Read More…
Demolition Set to Begin in Fontana at Auto Club Speedway
Auto Club Speedway hosted its final NASCAR event as a 2-mile oval track over the weekend. Demolition of the track is set to begin immediately according to facility officials. The track opened in 1997 and has hosted NASCAR events ever since. Due to construction, the facility is not on the 2024 schedule. NASCAR will instead Read More…
Alterra Mountain Company Acquires Snow Valley
Alterra Mountain Company has closed on purchase of Snow Valley resort in Running Springs. Snow Valley has been family run for decades. The resort started in 1924. Alterra Mountain Company operates Bear Mountain Resort and Snow Summit. The deal now expands the companies local ownership to three resorts. “The acquisition of Snow Valley Mountain Resort Read More…
Law Enforcement Officials Bring Holiday Cheer to Hospital Staff
Law Enforcement officials from several agencies in San Bernardino and Riverside counties arrived at Loma Linda University Medical Center Wednesday night. The staff was greeted with a parade of vehicles with flashing lights escorting Santa Claus in a sleigh. The goal was to spread holiday cheer to doctors, nurses and other hospital staff who have Read More…
Volunteers Place Holiday Wreaths on Burial Sites at Riverside National Cemetery
Hundreds of volunteers showed up to the Riverside National Cemetery to place wreaths on the burial sites of veterans who served in the military. The national program called “Wreaths Across America” took place at 3400 cemeteries nationwide to remember and honor those who served our country. The volunteers who came out to place the wreaths Read More…
San Bernardino County Votes to Study Secession
An advisory ballot has been approved in San Bernardino County clearing the way for officials to study secession from California. The measure was put on the ballot in July after developer Jeff Burum made a pitch that the county look into becoming its own state. San Bernardino County is home to 2.2 million people and Read More…
Ontario Airport Hosts 5k Run/Walk
Ontario Airport hosted a 5k Run/Walk Saturday morning. Participants had the opportunity to run or walk three laps tarmac with planes taking off and landing in the background. The event was held at the National Guard Hangar on the southside of the airport. Proceeds raised from the event benefited the U.S.O. After the main 5k Read More…
Ontario Airport Opens Terminals and Restaurants to Non-Travelers
Non-Travelers have not been able to get past airport security and enter terminal areas since before 9/11. Ontario Airport is changing that. The program is called ONT+. It will allow non-ticketed guests to enter TSA checkpoints and access the post security side of the airport. “We all remember the excitement of being able to meet Read More…
Mosquitoes Test Positive for West Nile Virus in San Bernardino
Mosquitoes collected in the city of San Bernardino have tested positive for the West Nile Virus. This is the first time this year that health officials have detected the virus. “West Nile virus can cause a serious illness in humans, therefore I urge residents to take precautions to protect themselves against mosquito bites,” said San Read More…