FedEx to Close Palm Springs and Victorville Facilities, Cut 116 Jobs
FedEx is closing two Inland Empire facilities in Palm Springs and Victorville, resulting in the loss of 116 jobs, according to California WARN notices.The Palm Springs facility on Bird Center Drive will close, affecting 62 workers. Another 54 employees will lose their jobs at FedEx’s Victorville hub on Industrial Boule
Two earthquakes measuring 3.1 and 2.7 strike near Corona seconds apart
A pair of earthquakes measuring magnitude 3.1 and 2.7 struck near Corona seconds apart late Tuesday, according to the USGS.
12-year-old Southern California girl defies the odds after recovering from spinal injury
A 12-year-old Southern California girl who suffered a spinal injury and was told she might be paralyzed for life has defied the odds by recovering and walking out of the hospital on her own. Passionate about dance, Morgan Lopez, 12, who lives in Rancho Cucamonga with her family, is an advanced acro-dancer. In May, whi
Bald eagle Jackie’s death turns into lesson in nature and grief for SoCal students
Beloved bald eagle Jackie left a lasting impact beyond Big Bear that also spanned across generations, reaching even the youngest nature enthusiasts.
Southern California police officers save choking 3-year-old boy
Officers from the Rialto Police Department are being commended for saving the life of a 3-year-old boy who was choking earlier this month. On August 5 at approximately 12:10 p.m., police received a “frantic” 911 call from a mother reporting that her son was choking on vomit and was not breathing. The mother was driving
A new steakhouse replaces Claim Jumper in San Bernardino – San Bernardino Sun
Less than two months after Claim Jumper closed on Hospitality Lane in San Bernardino, the building has reopened with a new tenant. Timber Ridge Steakhouse is the creation of Mark and Lori Williams, owners of Woody’s restaurants in Grand Terrace and Colton. The steakhouse is a work in progress....
Rialto officer jumps into action to save choking 3-year-old boy, dramatic bodycam video shows
Police received a frantic 911 call from a mother who said her son was choking on vomit and was not breathing. Bodycam video shows the boy's dramatic rescue.
Shots fired during theft from train on Cajon Pass
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. — Shots were fired at BNSF Railway police on Monday, Aug. 10, during a theft from a freight train on Cajon Pass, KABC-TV reports. The railroad told the station that the incident happened about 6:30 p.m. No officers or train crew members were injured. The local news site Pain in the Pass [...] Rea
Desert Water Agency Increases Bill Assistance Program
Desert Water Agency (DWA) is expanding its Help2Others billing assistance program, giving income eligible customers a one-time $300 credit per 12-month period to help pay their water bills. The annual assistance amount went from $200 to $300, which can cover about two months of an average residential water bill. The...
Driver taken into custody after lengthy high-speed chase through IE and San Gabriel Valley
A driver led California Highway Patrol officers on a nearly two-hour chase from the Inland Empire out to the San Gabriel Valley and back on Tuesday afternoon.
