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City Council OKs $28M for consultants to manage Ontario Ranch Corridor

San Gabriel council approves $17.4M transit grant, budget for Mission Playhouse centennial

Chief of Police Rafael Quintero speaks with Burbank council members during a public meeting Sept. 15, 2026.

Chief of Police Rafael Quintero speaks with Burbank council members during a public meeting Sept. 15, 2026.

Divided Burbank council to debate ban on law enforcement’s license plate readers

Cereal, groceries.

Cereal, groceries.

The macro moment: How protein and fiber are taking over America’s shopping carts

Rize Credit Union opens a branch in Monrovia on Sept. 15, 2026.

Rize Credit Union opens a branch in Monrovia on Sept. 15, 2026.

Rize Credit Union opens branch in Monrovia

An Altadena property in the Eaton Fire zone is clear of debris and ready for rebuilding in July 2025.

An Altadena property in the Eaton Fire zone is clear of debris and ready for rebuilding in July 2025.

Fire survivors, UCLA launch insurance survey

The planned Eaton Canyon Nature Center.

The planned Eaton Canyon Nature Center.

County plans fire-resilient design for Eaton Canyon Nature Center

ity Traffic Engineer Philip Nitollama discusses the Meritage Homes project with the City Council on Sept. 15, 2026.

ity Traffic Engineer Philip Nitollama discusses the Meritage Homes project with the City Council on Sept. 15, 2026.

Riverside moves forward with 56-lot Meritage Homes development

California lawmakers have tried and failed five times since 2022 to regulate technology that tracks license plates. Meanwhile, a national backlash against the tech has gained momentum. A protester holds a sign while demonstrating on the corner of Broadway and 14th Street in Oakland on Aug. 20, 2026. Protesters gathered to call for a ban on automated license plate reader technology.

California lawmakers have tried and failed five times since 2022 to regulate technology that tracks license plates. Meanwhile, a national backlash against the tech has gained momentum. A protester holds a sign while demonstrating on the corner of Broadway and 14th Street in Oakland on Aug. 20, 2026. Protesters gathered to call for a ban on automated license plate reader technology.

California kills bill regulating Flock cameras even as public rage grows

California high-speed rail consultants flew first-class, visited bars and a nightclub on taxpayers’ money

September 18, 2026

William H. Friend holds the reigns of a burro carrying his wife Susie B. Wall and a friend, Mrs. Garside, in 1889.

William H. Friend holds the reigns of a burro carrying his wife Susie B. Wall and a friend, Mrs. Garside, in 1889.

‘The People’s Storefront’ public art to arrive in downtown Ontario this fall

September 18, 2026

The planned Eaton Canyon Nature Center.

The planned Eaton Canyon Nature Center.

County plans fire-resilient design for Eaton Canyon Nature Center

ity Traffic Engineer Philip Nitollama discusses the Meritage Homes project with the City Council on Sept. 15, 2026.

ity Traffic Engineer Philip Nitollama discusses the Meritage Homes project with the City Council on Sept. 15, 2026.

Riverside moves forward with 56-lot Meritage Homes development

California lawmakers have tried and failed five times since 2022 to regulate technology that tracks license plates. Meanwhile, a national backlash against the tech has gained momentum. A protester holds a sign while demonstrating on the corner of Broadway and 14th Street in Oakland on Aug. 20, 2026. Protesters gathered to call for a ban on automated license plate reader technology.

California lawmakers have tried and failed five times since 2022 to regulate technology that tracks license plates. Meanwhile, a national backlash against the tech has gained momentum. A protester holds a sign while demonstrating on the corner of Broadway and 14th Street in Oakland on Aug. 20, 2026. Protesters gathered to call for a ban on automated license plate reader technology.

California kills bill regulating Flock cameras even as public rage grows

California high-speed rail consultants flew first-class, visited bars and a nightclub on taxpayers’ money

William H. Friend holds the reigns of a burro carrying his wife Susie B. Wall and a friend, Mrs. Garside, in 1889.

William H. Friend holds the reigns of a burro carrying his wife Susie B. Wall and a friend, Mrs. Garside, in 1889.

‘The People’s Storefront’ public art to arrive in downtown Ontario this fall

The planned Eaton Canyon Nature Center.

The planned Eaton Canyon Nature Center.

County plans fire-resilient design for Eaton Canyon Nature Center

ity Traffic Engineer Philip Nitollama discusses the Meritage Homes project with the City Council on Sept. 15, 2026.

ity Traffic Engineer Philip Nitollama discusses the Meritage Homes project with the City Council on Sept. 15, 2026.

Riverside moves forward with 56-lot Meritage Homes development

Restoring trust: Taiwan’s rightful place in the free world

California lawmakers have tried and failed five times since 2022 to regulate technology that tracks license plates. Meanwhile, a national backlash against the tech has gained momentum. A protester holds a sign while demonstrating on the corner of Broadway and 14th Street in Oakland on Aug. 20, 2026. Protesters gathered to call for a ban on automated license plate reader technology.

California lawmakers have tried and failed five times since 2022 to regulate technology that tracks license plates. Meanwhile, a national backlash against the tech has gained momentum. A protester holds a sign while demonstrating on the corner of Broadway and 14th Street in Oakland on Aug. 20, 2026. Protesters gathered to call for a ban on automated license plate reader technology.

California kills bill regulating Flock cameras even as public rage grows

California high-speed rail consultants flew first-class, visited bars and a nightclub on taxpayers’ money

The planned Eaton Canyon Nature Center.

The planned Eaton Canyon Nature Center.

County plans fire-resilient design for Eaton Canyon Nature Center

ity Traffic Engineer Philip Nitollama discusses the Meritage Homes project with the City Council on Sept. 15, 2026.

ity Traffic Engineer Philip Nitollama discusses the Meritage Homes project with the City Council on Sept. 15, 2026.

Riverside moves forward with 56-lot Meritage Homes development

Restoring trust: Taiwan’s rightful place in the free world

California lawmakers have tried and failed five times since 2022 to regulate technology that tracks license plates. Meanwhile, a national backlash against the tech has gained momentum. A protester holds a sign while demonstrating on the corner of Broadway and 14th Street in Oakland on Aug. 20, 2026. Protesters gathered to call for a ban on automated license plate reader technology.

California lawmakers have tried and failed five times since 2022 to regulate technology that tracks license plates. Meanwhile, a national backlash against the tech has gained momentum. A protester holds a sign while demonstrating on the corner of Broadway and 14th Street in Oakland on Aug. 20, 2026. Protesters gathered to call for a ban on automated license plate reader technology.

California kills bill regulating Flock cameras even as public rage grows

California high-speed rail consultants flew first-class, visited bars and a nightclub on taxpayers’ money

Data for sale.

Data for sale.

Who’s buying your personal data: Disney, GM, your insurer and bank — here’s what they get

September 17, 2026

San Gabriel council approves $17.4M transit grant, budget for Mission Playhouse centennial

September 17, 2026

Fun things to do in SoCal: Sept. 17-23

September 16, 2026

Divided Burbank council to debate ban on law enforcement’s license plate readers

September 16, 2026

Cereal, groceries.

Cereal, groceries.

The macro moment: How protein and fiber are taking over America’s shopping carts

Walk down almost any grocery aisle in 2026, and the labels shout the same two words: protein and fiber. Protein-maxxing and fiber-maxxing — newer terms coined by social media — are not…

September 16, 2026

Rize Credit Union opens a branch in Monrovia on Sept. 15, 2026.

Rize Credit Union opens a branch in Monrovia on Sept. 15, 2026.

Rize Credit Union opens branch in Monrovia

Rize Credit Union hosted a ribbon-cutting event Tuesday to celebrate a new Monrovia branch. Community members, local leaders and business partners were in attendance at Rize’s newest…

September 16, 2026

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County plans fire-resilient design for Eaton Canyon Nature Center

September 19, 2026

Riverside moves forward with 56-lot Meritage Homes development

September 19, 2026

Opinion

Restoring trust: Taiwan’s rightful place in the free world

byGuest Contributor

September 18, 2026

California kills bill regulating Flock cameras even as public rage grows

September 18, 2026

California high-speed rail consultants flew first-class, visited bars and a nightclub on taxpayers’ money

September 18, 2026

An Altadena property in the Eaton Fire zone is clear of debris and ready for rebuilding in July 2025.

An Altadena property in the Eaton Fire zone is clear of debris and ready for rebuilding in July 2025.

Fire survivors, UCLA launch insurance survey

September 15, 2026

The San Gabriel Dumpling & Beer Fest.

The San Gabriel Dumpling & Beer Fest.

San Gabriel Dumpling & Beer Fest returns Oct. 2

September 15, 2026

Palo Verde Hospital in Blythe.

Palo Verde Hospital in Blythe.

Hospital in Blythe under county management receives national certification

September 14, 2026

The Golden Dome is a planned multilayer missile defense system for the United States.

The Golden Dome is a planned multilayer missile defense system for the United States.

Defense tech has unleashed a new weapons boom in Southern California

September 12, 2026

Pasadena City Hall.

Pasadena City Hall.

Pasadena council resumes search for new city manager

September 12, 2026

The Department of Motor Vehicles in Fresno on Dec. 13, 2022.

The Department of Motor Vehicles in Fresno on Dec. 13, 2022.

Steve Hilton: Abolish the DMV

September 11, 2026

Students participate in an Advanced Electrical program class at Apex Technical School in New York City's Manhattan borough.

Students participate in an Advanced Electrical program class at Apex Technical School in New York City's Manhattan borough.

As college graduates fret over finding jobs, a record shortage of workers is projected

September 11, 2026

The San Bernardino County Fire Department’s Rapid Extraction Module Support Team does a training exercise.

The San Bernardino County Fire Department’s Rapid Extraction Module Support Team does a training exercise.

San Bernardino County highlights emergency preparedness ahead of winter storms

September 11, 2026

Mayor Rex Richardson opens the public hearing prior to the City Council's approval of the 2027 budget.

Mayor Rex Richardson opens the public hearing prior to the City Council's approval of the 2027 budget.

Long Beach adopts budget with deficit of over $58 million

September 10, 2026

Paul Toomey, a planning manager for the county, and Planning Chief Paul Gonzales brief the Board of Supervisors last week on the proposed Lonely Dove Motel expansion.

Paul Toomey, a planning manager for the county, and Planning Chief Paul Gonzales brief the Board of Supervisors last week on the proposed Lonely Dove Motel expansion.

San Bernardino County backs desert motel expansion, OKs housing aid

San Bernardino County supervisors approved a zoning change and conditional use permit Tuesday that will let the Lonely Dove Motel in Landers grow from eight units to 42, adding two…

September 10, 2026

Santa Anita Park oak trees.

Santa Anita Park oak trees.

Santa Anita Park halts request to remove oak trees for Olympic course

September 10, 2026

Medicaid cuts stand to hit everyone (yes, even you). Here’s why

September 9, 2026

Long Beach’s annual Ranchos Walk returns Sept. 26

September 9, 2026

San Bernardino officials and Panorama Development are planning a commercial construction project for the Arden Guthrie site near the 210 Freeway.

San Bernardino officials and Panorama Development are planning a commercial construction project for the Arden Guthrie site near the 210 Freeway.

San Bernardino council chooses developer for commercial site near 210 Freeway

San Bernardino has taken a major step toward turning one of city’s largest vacant properties into a new commercial economic development, officials announced Wednesday. At the Aug. 19…

September 5, 2026

The Arcadia City Council meets Sept. 1, 2026.

The Arcadia City Council meets Sept. 1, 2026.

Kwan denies ties to Chinese Communist Party ahead of Arcadia council hearing

September 4, 2026

Rent increase notice.

Rent increase notice.

Pasadena Rental Housing Board approves 2.5% increases for 2026-27

September 4, 2026

Band-Aid, not a cure — federal Colorado River plan leaves states guessing every two years

September 3, 2026

Fun things to do in SoCal: Sept. 3-9

September 3, 2026

West Nile virus: Positive mosquito samples surge in SGV

September 3, 2026

Ontario council weighs warehouse pause and aid for low-income residents, updates water conservation rules

September 2, 2026

Museum of Riverside awarded $60K grant to support Harada House

September 9, 2026

Duarte City Hall receives an exterior refresh

September 9, 2026

Gil Barel in her son’s room in Pasadena on Aug. 2, 2026. Barel and her family are still waiting for their home, a duplex they had rented for eight years before the January 2025 Eaton Fire, to be cleaned up and free of toxic materials before they move back in.

Gil Barel in her son’s room in Pasadena on Aug. 2, 2026. Barel and her family are still waiting for their home, a duplex they had rented for eight years before the January 2025 Eaton Fire, to be cleaned up and free of toxic materials before they move back in.

California could be first in the nation to create smoke-damage standards

September 8, 2026

Riverside Independent.

Riverside Independent.

Riverside Independent_9/7/2026

byCivic News Group Production Dept.

September 7, 2026

County plans fire-resilient design for Eaton Canyon Nature Center

September 19, 2026

Riverside moves forward with 56-lot Meritage Homes development

September 19, 2026

Opinion

Restoring trust: Taiwan’s rightful place in the free world

byGuest Contributor

September 18, 2026

California kills bill regulating Flock cameras even as public rage grows

September 18, 2026