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Cherry Festival brings music, fun to Noble Creek
The first weekend of June brought great weather for the families and friends who attended the 104th annual Cherry Festival — the largest community event in the Pass Area. From Thursday, May 30, through Sunday, June 2, amusement park rides, carnival games, wares from local artists and delectable fair food covered the grounds of Noble Creek Regional Park, the new venue for this year’s festival. Each day, live music from talented bands filled the air.
Southern California Passes First US Rule to Electrify Water Heaters, Boilers
Climate and environmental campaigners on Friday applauded a Southern California regulator's passage of a new rule that proponents say will sharply reduce emissions produced by more than 1 million water heaters and boilers by mandating a major shift from gas to electric-powered equipment. The South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) approved Amended Rule 1146.2, which will require smaller heaters and boilers in newly constructed buildings to meet zero-emissions limits beginning in 2026. Existing buildings will have until 2033 to comply. The new rule follows another first-in-the nation SCAQMD measure approved last year requiring zero-emissions standards for commercial ovens. "What we're...
Fireworks shows in Long Beach, San Pedro canceled ahead of Independence Day
The show won’t go on for some fireworks shows throughout Southern California due to various issues. Long Beach’s Big Bang on the Bay, which takes place every July 3 over Alamitos Bay, and San Pedro’s Fireworks at Cabrillo Beach have been canceled due to permit issues, organizers backing out and other issues. The Long […]
Heat advisory issued for Los Angeles, San Bernardino counties
Amid the higher temperatures in much of Southern California Thursday, San Bernardino and Los Angeles counties issued heat advisories and told residents to prepare. San Bernardino County Health Officer Dr. Michael Sequeira on Thursday said the heat is expected to remain through the weekend and “it is crucial for individuals to be aware of these […]
Banning to reconsider its cannabis ordinances
The Banning City Council is once again reconsidering its ordinances regulating cannabis businesses after discussing the possibility of either expanding cannabis within the city or placing a moratorium on the approval of new cannabis businesses. The council discussed the issue during its May 14 meeting with the council instructing city staff to bring additional information to the council for further deliberation at a later meeting.
10 Southern California music festivals to check out this summer
Looking to escape the desert heat and enjoy summer music festivals in Southern California? There's a variety of music festivals catering to rock, pop, metal and other genres. Here are our picks. June ...
Banning parts with community development director
The city of Banning is without a community development director after City Manager Doug Schulze exercised the option to terminate Adam Rush’s employment contract without cause, effective Thursday, May 27. The city declined to comment further on Rush’s release as it was a personnel matter. Rush had been...
Southern California to impose pollution fees on major emitters
Southern California is set to impose millions of dollars in fees on the region’s largest polluters following a vote by the South Coast Air Quality Management District on Friday. This decision overturns a controversial program that had previously shielded major polluters from penalties. The change is part of efforts...
Redlands City Council rejects proposal to fly Pride flag
The Pride flag will not be flying at Redlands City Hall during Pride Month, the city council voted Wednesday night. The council rejected a proposed amendment to its flag display ordinance. It would have allowed the Pride flag to be flown at City Hall during Pride Month in June, alongside the other flags: the American flag, the California state flag, and the P-O-W flag.The amendment was supported by Denise Davis, the city's first openly LGBTQ council member, who says she wants an even more inclusive flag policy that represents other marginalized communities too.But some say the American flag should suffice because it stands for liberty and justice for all. "It is so important that we demonstrate that we are a city of inclusivity," said one resident during public comment. "That our city recognizes that these people belong here."Pride flags have been restricted in several other Southern California cities over the last year, including Huntington Beach and Temecula.
Moreno Valley welcomes Tai restaurant
A Taiwanese restaurant chain that specializes in cakes, coffee and tea has opened a location in Moreno Valley. 85°C Bakery Cafe held a grand opening ceremony May 31 at the restaurant at 12625 Frederick Street in the Towngate Shopping Center, according to a statement on the city’s website.
In Banning, four of five council seats to be on November ballot
The city of Banning has announced that four council seats as well as the city clerk and city treasurer offices will be up for election in the Nov. 5, 2024 election. Nomination documents for those interested in running can be filed from July 15 to Aug. 9 at the city clerk’s office at Banning City Hall, 99 E. Ramsey St. If an incumbent has not filed by Aug. 9 the nomination period for that district will be extended to Aug. 14.
Cherry Festival parade pleases Beaumont crowd
With the 2024 Cherry Festival in full swing at Noble Creek Park, on the morning of Saturday, June 1, the festivities bled into downtown Beaumont with the Rotary Club’s annual Cherry Festival Parade. A total of 51 entrants participated in the parade, rolling, marching and riding down Beaumont Avenue...
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