Category: Inland Empire

Ontario have officials certified plans for a new regional sports complex, bringing the city another step closer to hosting a minor league baseball stadium, various sports fields and courts and a retail plaza. The City Council unanimously approved the Ontario Regional Sports Complex plan and environmental impact report Tuesday, July 16, and re-zoned land south of the 60 Freeway from low- and medium-density housing to recreation and commercial uses. “This is gonna be serving the entire city,” said Councilmember Alan Wapner. Councilmember Debbie Porada supported the complex, she said, because the city was “in desperate need of park space.” “Especially in the north, we are landlocked up here, we don’t have the vacant land to provide people with more park space,” she said. “I like the fact that it’s located in the center of the city so everyone has more access to it.” Several residents spoke during the hearing in support of the new complex. “It would give our kids a place to play on a bigger scale here in the city,” resident Kimberly Espina said, adding that her daughter has to play volleyball mostly

Welcome to our weekly digest on public meetings and agenda items worthy of your attention in the next week. This guide is part of our mission to provide everyday Riversiders like you with the information to speak up on the issues you care about. Board of Public Utilities The Board of Public Utilities meets on Monday, July 22, at 6:30 p.m. ( agenda ) to approve tree irrigation maintenance at the Riverside Golf Course and review recommended revisions to the City’s Code of Ethics and Conduct . Community Police Review Commission The Community Police Review Commission meets on Wednesday, July 24, at 5:30 p.m. ( agenda ) for a presentation on the Public Safety Engagement Team and to review the details of two Officer Involved Death cases. Human Relations Commission The Human Relations Commission meets on Thursday, July 25, at 6:00 p.m. ( agenda ) for a presentation on the logistics industry’s impact on “pollution, economic resiliency, and health.”

By Dr. Hamid Eskandari, Guest columnist  Cardiovascular events, including heart attacks and strokes, remain the leading causes of death in seniors. Because of this, I help my patients who are 55 and over understand and prioritize their heart health at Greater Newport Physicians MemorialCare. By identifying key risk factors and adopting heart-healthy habits, they can significantly reduce their risk and enhance their overall well-being. As we age, several factors contribute to the development of cardiovascular events, with high blood pressure, elevated cholesterol levels, diabetes, smoking and obesity being among the most significant risk factors. These conditions can damage blood vessels, increase the likelihood of plaque buildup in arteries, and elevate the risk of heart disease and stroke. Fortunately, many risk factors for cardiovascular events can be mitigated through proactive lifestyle choices, even as seniors. Regular exercise, maintaining a healthy weight, and quitting smoking are crucial steps in reducing cardiovascular risk. By engaging in low impact activities such as gardening, tai chi and walking, seniors can enjoy the physical and mental benefit of regular exercise while promoting heart health and overall well-being. I encourage seniors to

Riverside’s own Pete Staylor is preparing to hit the road again for the 21st time, participating in the Arthritis Foundation’s California Coast Classic Bike Tour. At 70 years young, Pete’s enthusiasm for cycling is as strong as ever, fueled by a deep commitment to raising funds and awareness for arthritis research. Pete’s journey with the California Coast Classic began in 2002 after a series of Synvisc injections by Dr. Greg Heinen allowed him to stay active despite severe knee issues. Trading basketball for cycling, Pete stumbled upon a flier for the Arthritis Foundation’s Ride of a Lifetime. With a donated bike and three months of rigorous training at a local gym, he met the fundraising minimum to join the ride.  “I wasn’t sure if I’d do it again,” Pete recalls, “but a new friend encouraged me, even covering my fundraising minimum for the second year. That support kept me going.” In 2014, Pete faced another hurdle when his knees became completely bone-on-bone. He underwent simultaneous knee replacements and was back on his bike within three months. In 2018, after struggling with knee swelling and frustration

Structure losses and evacuations have occurred in the Hawarden Hills neighborhood due to a wildfire in the Arroyo adjacent to the Gage Canal between Maude and Mary Streets. The fire spread south and east toward Overlook and Alessandro, affecting nearly five hundred acres.  Information on the fire’s perimeter, containment progress, and access to public safety announcements can be found at https://app.watchduty.org (search for Hawarden Fire). An evacuation center has been set up at Orange Terrace Park in Orangecrest. Emergency crews ask that everyone stay away from the area unless they need to be there.

Matt Garcia did for the Pomona and San Gabriel valleys what Mike Davis did for L.A., which was to write a kind of alternate history focusing on race, labor and class. Like Davis’ “City of Quartz,” Garcia’s “A World of Its Own” is a great read, with chapters not only on the unromantic side of the citrus era but also on places where races mixed, like the teen dances at Pomona’s Rainbow Gardens and El Monte’s American Legion Stadium. Another such cross-cultural meeting ground was Claremont’s Padua Hills Theatre. Its productions by the Mexican Players, begun as an experiment by the theater’s White owners to fill seats during the Depression, became a surprise hit, drawing visitors from around Southern California from 1931-1974. Garcia devoted a chapter to the theater in “A World of Its Own,” exploring its unique status and complex dynamics. That was 23 years ago. “I thought someone would come along and write a whole history of this theater,” Garcia told me the other day. “Because it was so rich.” Sometimes if you want something done, you have to do it yourself. And

“Well, what does he want with all those bells? He’s got the fiercest appetite for bells of any man I ever saw.” That is the description of Frank A. Miller of the Mission Inn that a curio shop owner in England gave to a Los Angeles Times reporter. And how true that was. In the 1946 issue of The Bells & Crosses of the Glenwood Mission Inn, Riverside, California, 748 bells are listed and described. No visitor was ever able to see all of them as they could not be on display simultaneously, and even those on display were scattered in all corners and niches of the Inn. However, certain bells became more famous and were part of the itinerary for many visitors. The Nanking bell (Bell #272), rising six feet five inches high, has caught visitors’ attention for many years as it has stood in various places in the courtyard in front of the Inn. Those interested in Riverside area history make sure to see the Agua Mansa Bell (Bell #359) from the early Hispanic community along the Santa Ana River. Then there is

Julian Jolliffe is a photographer specializing in fine art landscape, cityscape, and nightscape based in Riverside, California. Born and raised in Riverside, Julian has been photographing its natural and urban landscape for the past couple of decades. As a staff photographer for the Riversider Magazine over the past few years, he has had the opportunity to photograph many local landmarks, community events, and beautiful vistas for the benefit of the magazine and the city of Riverside, which has been a very rewarding experience.  “Riverside is a wonderful city and an excellent place to live,” Julian says. “ (It is) Brimming with beautiful architecture, vibrant culture, and rich history, it is a place that I am very proud to have been born and proud to call home.” What is your Mt. Rubidoux summit count (estimated)? At least a few hundred, I estimate. What is your favorite restaurant outside of Downtown or Magnolia Center? D’Caesaro Pizza & Pasta. What is the most beautiful building in Riverside? Riverside County Historic Courthouse. The Festival of Lights: Every year on opening night or maybe on a Tuesday? Every year, on opening

Inland Valley Repertory Theatre will present “Merrily We Roll Along,” a musical by composer Stephen Sondheim and playwright George Furth, July 27-Aug. 4 on the campus of the University of La Verne. ” ‘Merrily We Roll Along’ has been a huge hit recently on Broadway, winning Tony Awards for Best Musical Revival as well as Best Actors for Jonathan Groff and Daniel Radcliffe,” Frank Minano, who directs the Inland Valley Repertory Theatre production, said in a news release. “I am thrilled to direct this Sondheim masterpiece. The cast features seasoned performers who have delighted local audiences at Candlelight Pavilion and Southern California for years,” Minano said. “Merrily We Roll Along” follows the career of Franklin Shepard, a composer who abandons his friends and songwriting career to become a Hollywood producer. Told in reverse chronological order, the story begins at the height of his fame and traces back to his beginnings, exploring themes of friendship, ambition and the cost of success. Inland Valley Repertory Theatre’s production features Allen Everman as Franklin Shepard, Bobby Collins as Charley Kringas and Kirklyn Robinson as Mary Flynn. Others in the

Two San Dimas High School art students recently received awards in the Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes’ ninth annual ARTEFFECT art competition. They are Sophia Cabalfin, who graduated this spring, and rising senior Vanessa Hoyt. In the competition, students in grades six through 12 explore the stories of Lowell Milken Center Unsung Heroes, people who took heroic actions to make a positive and lasting impact in their communities and on history. Students select a historical figure, then perform in-depth research to craft an original artwork as well as an artist impact statement. Cabalfin and Hoyt are two of this year’s 20 winners from among hundreds of submissions in the international competition, according to a news release. They were recognized May 29 in front of classmates and family in a surprise visit over Zoom with leaders from Lowell Milken Center Unsung Heroes and ARTEFFECT. Cabalfin won second place in the high school category and a $2,000 award for her depiction of Aiko Herzig-Yoshinaga, a Japanese American political activist whose advocacy and research played a fundamental role in securing reparations for fellow survivors of World War

Riverside’s Rep. Mark Takano has joined the chorus of Democrats calling on President Joe Biden to drop out of the race against Donald Trump. In a Saturday, July 20, statement, Takano, D-Riverside, asked Biden to step aside as the party’s candidate to take on Trump in November. “President Biden’s greatest accomplishment remains saving democracy in 2020,” Takano said in the statement. “He can and must do so again in 2024 — by passing the torch to Vice President Harris as the Democratic Party Presidential nominee. It has become clear to me that the demands of a modern campaign are now best met by the Vice President, who can seamlessly transition into the role of our party’s standard bearer.” The statement concludes with Takano saying: “Joe, I love and respect you. But the stakes are too high to fail. It’s time to pass the torch to Kamala.” Biden on Friday, July 19, continued to resist such calls to end his campaign, saying he’d resume campaigning next week against what he called Trump’s “dark vision.” Takano, a former Riverside Community College District trustee, is the ranking member

Eric A. Jacobson, chief executive officer of the Battle of Franklin Trust, will speak on “The Battle of Franklin and the Struggle with our Past” in a virtual program hosted by the Inland Empire Civil War Round Table 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 24. For the Zoom link for the presentation, go to inlandempirecwrt.org. The program will also be recorded, and the recording will be available afterwards at inlandempirecwrt.org. Jacobson, who has been studying the American Civil War for more than three decades, is co-author with Richard Rupp of “For Cause & For Country: A Study of the Affair at Spring Hill and the Battle of Franklin” (O’More Publishing, 2006), about the 1864 Tennessee campaign. He also is the author of “The McGavock Confederate Cemetery” and “Baptism of Fire,” about the roles of three federal regiments — the 44th Missouri, 175th Ohio and 183rd Ohio — at the Battle of Franklin in Franklin, Tenn. Jacobson has worked for more than a decade with preservation organizations, including the American Battlefield Trust, Franklin’s Charge, the American Battlefield Protection Program, the National Park Service and Save the Franklin Battlefield

Do you need a low stress way to include seven minutes of creative contemplation into your week? Consider this your helpful nudge towards a slightly more creative life. If it helps, come back every week for a quick hit of creative contemplation. Each week I’ll share a new nudge. It will include a Thing (T), a Place (P), and a Sense(S) for your focus, a TPS creative nudge. Welcome back from last week’s stone fruit bonanza! Were your fresh fruit inspirations store-bought or home-grown? Did you use those minutes of creative freedom to whip up a delicious peach cobbler worthy of its own photo shoot? Perhaps you wrote a sensory poem or carved a unique fruit sculpture beneath the protective canopy of fruit trees. Even if the only fans of your work were the many bugs and pests that love this summer heat, I bet you found sweetness in nature’s seasonal bounty and allowed it to inspire your creativity. It’s a new week; it’s time for a new nudge. I’m encouraging you to get outside and get moving to get into the groove with this

The Fork fire was reported burning above Glendora around 3:30 p.m. Friday, July 19, in the area of Glendora Mountain and East Fork roads, initially estimated at about five to 10 acres. By 4 p.m., it was reported at 75 acres and went to a second alarm as more ground and air resources were dispatched to the scene. By 5 p.m., reports from the scene estimated the fire had grown to 249 acres. For updates, visit the Cal Fire incident page.

The U.S. House of Representatives has removed $200 million earmarked for the Inglewood Transit Connector, a $2 billion automated people mover connecting the Metro K line to SoFi Stadium and the Intuit Dome, from its version of the Department of Transportation budget, potentially putting the future of the project in jeopardy. The shift came just days after local Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Los Angeles, wrote to U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and ranking members of the House Appropriations Committee to express her strong opposition to the project and to ask Buttigieg to reject its funding. The 1.6-mile automated system running from Market Street and Florence Avenue to Prairie Avenue and Hardy Street will cost “$1.261 billion per mile of transit built and more than $672 million for each of the three stations,” Waters wrote in her July 8 letter. The project “is not designed to benefit the local community and it will not provide convenient connectivity to employment or public services for residents,” she wrote. “Instead, the ITC is designed primarily to allow public transit users to connect the extra 1.6 miles from Metro’s K Line

The California Botanic Garden’s nature-themed movie experiences, Cinema Botanica, and native plant food offerings, Taste Wild, will come together in an event 7-10 p.m. July 27 at the garden in Claremont. The event will feature an outdoor movie screening in the garden’s Forest Pavilion with native plant-inspired snacks and drinks. The evening’s film is “Song of the Sea,” an animated tale of the magical connections between humans and the natural world. Every ticket holder will receive popcorn with a native plant-flavored topping, plus the option to purchase drinks and native plant-flavored sweet treats. Revolutionary Bites will provide cookies, bars and more, including a new mesquite-flour blondie inspired by California Botanic Garden founder Susanna Bixby Bryant, and Rosemallow Artisanal will bring its one-of-a-kind gourmet marshmallow confections, according to a news release. Doors will open at 7 p.m. for food purchases and pre-movie activities, and the movie starts at 8 p.m. Seating will be provided, or attendees may bring camp chairs. Tickets for adults are $15 for California Botanic Garden members and $20 for nonmembers. Tickets for seniors, students and children ages 3 to 12 are $10

He was generally regarded as a heretic, but what was worse, he did not feel particularly bad about it. Indeed, he claimed to be a scientist and was merely trying to figure out how things worked. This gentleman was Anaxagoras of Clazomenae, who lived sometime around 500-428 B.C. Anaxagoras was one of a group of early Greek philosophers known as the Pre-Socratics, meaning the very first Greek philosophers in the west before the better-known Socrates. Clazomenae was in Ionia, on what is now the west coast of Turkey. It was in Ionia that philosophy began, and the early Pre-Socratics pondered what we would regard as very abstract issues, such as what is the world composed of, earth, air, fire or water? But with Anaxagoras, philosophy moved to the east, landing in Athens, rife with schoolmasters propounding their ideas. Anaxagoras had the fortune to meet with the great Pericles, who was first his student and later close friend. Pericles was the statesman who led Athens into its great period of culture and political power. The magnificent temple of the Parthenon and the great dramatists also date

Restaurants and other food establishments ordered to close and allowed to reopen by San Bernardino County health inspectors from July 11 to July 18. Pizza Loca, 1436 S. Euclid Ave., Ontario Closed: July 11 Reason: Ceiling leak in kitchen Reopened: July 15 Rancho Liquor & Market, 10120 25th St., Rancho Cucamonga Closed: July 16 Reason: Insufficient hot water This list is published weekly with closures since the previous week’s list. Status updates are published the following week. Source: San Bernardino County Department of Public Health — Ian Wheeler Related Articles Local News | San Bernardino County restaurants shut down by health inspectors, July 3-11 Local News | San Bernardino County restaurants shut down by health inspectors, June 27-July 4 Local News | Hooters closes several ‘underperforming’ restaurants Local News | San Bernardino County restaurants shut down by health inspectors, June 13-20 Local News | San Bernardino County restaurants shut down by health inspectors, June 6-13

The technology outage seen across the globe Friday, July 19, delayed some flights and sparked some anxiety among travelers at Ontario International Airport, but overall things were business as usual. The Ontario airport saw 13 of its approximately 70 flights delayed overnight, spokesperson Steve Lambert said Friday morning. RELATED: LAX, John Wayne and Long Beach flights temporarily grounded; ports disrupted At other airports, American, United, Delta and Southwest airlines have been impacted, he said. But Ontario has not been as hit as hard because Southwest is its primary carrier and that airline has not experienced as many delays, Lambert said. Travelers head to the Transportation Security Administration checkpoint at Ontario International Airport on Friday, July 19, 2024. A global technology outage delayed some flights at the airport, but it was largely unaffected. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG) A traveler checks the arrivals and departure in Terminal 2 at Ontario International Airport on Friday, July 19, 2024. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG) Travelers crowd the Delta ticket counter at Ontario International Airport on Friday, July 19, 2024, the day of

The Santa Fe Corona Depot will soon have a new home following the Corona City Council’s move to classify the building as a historical landmark. Though the building has been listed in the city’s heritage inventory, it was not listed as a local landmark, which officials say left it vulnerable to possible demolition. “This move will allow everyone to see and appreciate this piece of our history, making it a lasting tribute to our city’s roots for generations to come,” Corona Mayor Tom Richins said in a statement. Built in 1937, the depot replaced an existing train station that was built in 1887 or 1888, according to the Corona Historical Society. The Corona depot was one of four built by the Santa Fe Railway Co. on the Santa Ana Canyon line. Others are located in Upland, Claremont and Monrovia, all in the Spanish Colonial/Mission Revival style by architect H. L. Gilman, according to the historical society. All four depots were owned and controlled by Santa Fe at the time and were built as combination depots that included a passenger waiting room, an office, and a

Summer break doesn’t last until Labor Day anymore. Most kids return to school the second week of August. “School Clothes,” a fresh haircut, and a new backpack are all part of most students’ routine for the new academic year. Some, however, are not in a position to have new things for their first day back.  A few local organizations work to ensure that every child has the chance to feel fresh for the new year. Overflow Farms plans to give away 1,000 backpacks and haircuts at its July 21 event. You can support the Casa Blanca Home of Neighborly Service on July 20th by bringing needed supplies to Shamel Park for their annual Bearded Villains backpack giveaway.  Opportunities for students in need and for people looking to help can be found at the links below: Supply Drives Saturday, July 20th  Annual Back to School Drive at Shamel Park Back to School Supply Giveaways Saturday, July 20th  Back to School Free Backpacks and Haircuts at Lighthouse of Hope Foundation Inc Sunday, July 21st Back to School Resource Fair at Overflow Farm Saturday, July 27th Backpack Distribution