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IVDA drops San Bernardino airport infrastructure plan after environmental lawsuit

Environmental group PC4EJ challenges Inland Valley Development Agency project, leading agency to cancel their second warehouse and infrastructure plan in two years

Supreme Court ruling on ‘roving’ immigration arrests sparks condemnation among Democratic lawmakers, community groups

The U.S. Supreme Court has cleared the way for immigration agents to resume ‘roving’ arrests in Southern California, a move that has sparked outrage from immigrant rights groups and Democratic leaders. The 6–3 ruling overturns a lower-court order that limited the types of stops agents could make, lifting

Supreme Court allows immigration agents to resume ‘roving patrols’ in LA, siding with Trump

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. By Wendy Fry and Sergio Olmos, CalMatters The U.S. Supreme Court today granted the Trump administration’s emergency request to lift a temporary restraining order barring federal immigration officials from conducting “roving patrols” and profiling people based

Evacuaciones por el incendio Pyrite cerca de Jurupa Valley

Un incendio de matorrales de 400 acres se está quemando cerca de casas y vecindarios junto a la autopista 60 en Jurupa Valley. El incendio, llamado Pyrite Fire, comenzó cerca de la intersección de Pyrite Avenue y Granite Hill Road alrededor de las 5 p.m. del viernes. Los residentes

Riverside County Planning Commission votes to support Cajalco Commerce Center

The Riverside County Planning Commission voted 3-2 Tuesday to approve the 1 million-square-foot Cajalco Commerce Center in Mead Valley near Perris. Supporters cite jobs and amenities, while opponents raise concerns over warehouses and air pollution.

A medida que continúan los arrestos migratorios en el sur de California, defensores alertan sobre los riesgos dentro del Centro de Detención de Adelanto

Originally published in English through KVCR Public Media LOS ÁNGELES – Grupos de derechos de inmigrantes y de personas con discapacidades denunciaron el jueves durante una conferencia de prensa frente a la oficina del Servicio de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas (ICE) en el centro de Los Ángeles que las condiciones

Roving immigration raids continue in places like San Bernardino despite court order

This story is brought to you through a collaboration between Inland Empire Community News and the Inland Empire Journalism Hub and Fund Immigrant rights advocates say federal immigration agents violated a court order last week when they detained day laborers outside a San Bernardino Home Depot. According to the Pomona

Grabaciones muestran a un hombre de Fontana huyendo mientras los agentes de inmigración intentan forzar la entrada

Originally published in English by KVCR Public Media Un vídeo de seguridad recientemente publicado muestra a un hombre de Fontana huyendo de los agentes de inmigración la semana pasada. El Departamento de Seguridad Nacional (DHS) afirma que el hombre tiene cargos penales, pero los activistas de inmigración dicen que no

El proyecto Cajalco en Mead Valley traerá un nuevo parque y progreso, pero los temores persisten

A pesar de los beneficios para la comunidad, como un parque público, el recién aprobado Centro Comercial Cajalco se enfrenta a cuestiones relacionadas con el tráfico de camiones, el ruido y la contaminación.

Cajalco project in Mead Valley to bring new park and progress, but worries linger

Despite community benefits like a public park, the newly approved Cajalco Commerce Center faces questions about truck traffic, noise and pollution.

Birdcage employees were emailed formal layoff notices following union recognition, say they will “move forward” with unfair labor practice claims

Despite Birdcage Comics Cafe staff and its co-owner Daniel Whitfield’s successful union mediation last Saturday, the cafe is currently closed after Whitfield sent “emails of formal layoffs,” Sunday, July 27, according to a recent worker-led social media post. Union representatives have called the move “unlawful retaliatory termination.”  Although Whitfield

Birdcage staff begin union negotiations, possible worker-co-op on the horizon

After several unsuccessful mediation attempts, Birdcage Comics Cafe co-owner Daniel Whitfield agreed to staff demands Saturday, July 19, initiating the lengthy union negotiation process. Workers, who returned to work Monday, are hopeful, with the ultimate goal of restructuring the venue into a worker co-op.  “We’re all happy to be

Immigrant rights advocates accuse Ontario Police of aiding ICE arrests

Immigrant rights advocates are accusing Ontario police of helping U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) made arrests outside a Stater Bros. grocery store on Monday, which they say is in violation of California law. “What we saw was an injustice,” said Yazmin Mercado, a legal representative with the Inland

Birdcage Comics Cafe under fire for employee mistreatment, spurring workers to strike and seek union support

Dozens of picketers took to West Hospitality Lane in San Bernardino, a bustling commercial district near the 10 and 215 freeways, Friday morning to protest the alleged unfair labor practices of Birdcage Comics Cafe and its co-owner Daniel Whitfield. In response, workers, supported by stewards of the Inland Empire Labor

Gente Organizada settles lawsuit with City of Pomona, claims win for free speech

The City of Pomona has reached a settlement with the nonprofit Gente Organizada, resolving a lawsuit over alleged violations of free speech tied to murals displayed on the group’s youth center. Gente Organizada filed the lawsuit in 2023 after Pomona police repeatedly cited the organization under the city’s

Uptick in immigration arrests, raids has Inland Empire on high alert

Immigration arrests and raids are increasing across the Inland Empire, targeting day laborers and sparking rapid response efforts from community groups. Advocates say the crackdown is harming local economies and spreading fear.

Newsom’s CEQA overhaul alarms Inland Empire environmental justice advocates

Governor Gavin Newsom’s recent overhaul of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) spurred reprisal from environmental justice groups. While the changes are intended to fast-track housing and advanced manufacturing projects to address California’s housing shortage, critics argue the reforms put the environment and public health at risk, especially

Ontario mayor apologizes after ICE comments spark backlash at packed council meeting

The city council directed the police department to clarify the police's role in immigration enforcement. Advocates say it’s not enough

CalMatters: One of the biggest obstacles to building new CA housing has now vanished

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. By Ben Christopher, CalMatters A decade-spanning political battle between housing developers and defenders of California’s preeminent environmental law likely came to an end this afternoon with only a smattering of “no” votes. The forces of housing won.

Jornalero de Pomona liberado de custodia de ICE enfrenta prohibición de trabajar. Abogados y defensores de inmigracion lo califican como punitivo

Originalmente publicado por KVCR en ingles Un jornalero arrestado durante una redada migratoria en abril afuera de una ferretería en Pomona fue liberado, pero ahora enfrenta condiciones que defensores de los derechos de los inmigrantes califican como punitivas. También están exigiendo la liberación de otros dos trabajadores que siguen detenidos.

KVCR wins Emmy Award for “The Warehouse Empire” documentary

Correction: KVCR only won one Emmy Award for The Warehouse Empire docuseries. The other emmy was for Inland Edition, a show that covers civic engagement issues in the Inland Empire. KVCR Public Media, the Inland Empire’s PBS station (Channel 24) and NPR affiliate (91.9 FM), has earned an

Community groups mobilize as immigration arrests spread throughout Southern California

Federal immigration raids expand across Southern California, including Pomona, Riverside, and Coachella Valley. Community groups and lawmakers raise concerns over arrests and detention conditions. Know your rights and find trusted legal resources here.

CALMATTERS: From save our state to sanctuary, California’s immigration views have shifted dramatically

By Ben Christopher and Mikhail Zinshteyn, CalMatters This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. In 1994, a 26-year-old Alex Padilla, sporting a newly minted engineering degree from MIT, was back at home living with his parents in the San Fernando Valley when that fall’s

Thousands take to Inland Empire streets for ‘No Kings’ protests

Originally published through KVCR Public Media. Founder Anthony Victoria is a general news reporter and public radio producer. Thousands poured into streets across Inland Empire cities Saturday as part of nationwide “No Kings” protests against the Trump administration’s immigration raids, military deployments in Southern California and cuts to health

Inland Empire immigrants rights advocates prep for ICE raids

The region — where one in five residents are immigrants — is home to a large ICE detention facility, a U.S. Marine Corps base and vital warehouse and agriculture sectors.

Beaumont warehouse project to move forward after legal settlement

A warehouse developer and environmentalists reach a settlement in Beaumont, requiring emissions cuts to address Sierra Club concerns.

CALMATTERS: These gas appliances — one of the largest sources of LA’s smog — could be phased out

By Alejandra Reyes-Velarde, CalMatters This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. New household water heaters and heating systems powered by natural gas would be phased out in the Los Angeles basin under two controversial rules that air quality regulators will vote on Friday.  Manufacturers would

Torres-Martinez former chairman, now tribe advisor, sounds alarm on Salton Sea’s uncertain future

The Salton Sea, once a hotspot destination for tourists, now presents environmental and cultural risks to indigenous communities.  Today, minimal freshwater inflow has resulted in high concentrations of toxins for several decades. Pesticides running from nearby farms and unregulated sewage from the New River near Mexicali continue to contaminate the

March JPA votes no on rebranded development, residents and environmental groups rejoice

The March Joint Powers Commission rejected the March Innovation Hub in a unanimous decision Monday night, preserving more than 800 acres of rolling, chaparral hills near the Grove Community Church in Riverside.  Inside a standing-room only civic center, hundreds crowded Riverside’s administrative chamber to engage the board in debate

PAVEMENT POLITICS: The clock runs out on the March JPA as residents push back

The Lewis Group of Companies rebranded their West Campus proposal to bring high-tech jobs to the Inland Empire as a dissolving agency prepares to vote on the contentious project, but critics say it’s just another front in the fight over land, life and the future of Riverside

KVCR: AQMD dice que casi 500 operadores recibieron avisos de infracción por incumplir con la regla de bodegas

Originalmente transmitido y publicado por KVCR Public Media. Anthony Victoria, fundador de Frontline Observer, es beneficiario de la Iniciativa de Noticias Locales de California y reporta para KVCR News Desde 2023, el Distrito de Gestión de la Calidad del Aire de la Costa Sur (AQMD, por sus siglas en inglés)

Call These Numbers If You See ICE Activity, From L.A. and Riverside to the Central Valley

In case of an emergency, you can report ICE activity and enforcement actions to spread awareness by calling your local rapid response network. Bookmark these numbers today. We also provided this article in en español.

Buzon del Barrio: Deportation fears, school board debates and air quality rollbacks: What’s impacting the Inland Empire

It's Friday, January 31. This is the Buzon del Barrio newsletter, our recap of news throughout the month and other resources and information that is helpful to the community. In latest news: Across Southern California, ICE's operations have caused widespread alarm and panic among immigrant communities.

Community groups express disappointment over CARB’s withdrawal of clean truck and air rules

KVCR News: California rolls back truck, clean air rules. Advocacy groups say they'll continue to fight0:00/76.3773331× Anticipating President-elect Donald Trump’s administration, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) abandoned environmental regulations that would have required cleaner locomotives and phased out diesel trucks, leaving community groups

Rialto City Council rejects motion to draft ordinance addressing vacancies

The Rialto City Council on Tuesday voted down a motion to draft an ordinance intended to streamline the process of filling vacant council seats.  The motion to draft the ordinance failed by a narrow 3-2 margin, with Mayor Pro Tem Ed Scott and Councilmembers Andy Carrizales and Edward Montoya Jr.

CalMatters: California abandons diesel truck ban and other clean-air rules before Trump is sworn in

Because Trump is unlikely to approve them, California has no choice but to abandon its groundbreaking rules for zero-emission trucks and cleaner locomotives.

LA County Public Health official issues safety tips amid regional health emergency declared over fires

A Local Health Emergency has been declared in Los Angeles County as multiple fires and strong winds degrade air quality and displace residents.  Public Health officials have issued an order banning the use of power air blowers, including leaf blowers, to prevent ash and particulates from worsening air quality. Dr.

Big Bear cabins, rooms available for LA wildfire evacuees

More than 1,000 homes in Big Bear Valley are being offered to Los Angeles residents displaced by regional wildfires, through a temporary housing program organized by Airbnb. The initiative, in partnership with the nonprofit 211 LA, provides free or discounted stays funded by Airbnb and its home-sharing hosts. Big

Rialto nombra a Edward Montoya Jr. para un puesto vacante en el consejo. Algunos residentes temen que el proceso esté "orquestado"

Read and listen to this story on KVCR and in print through the Inland Empire Community News. Después de tres horas pasados entrevistando a 15 candidatos, el Concejo Municipal de Rialto votó la noche del martes 6 de enero para nombrar a Edward Montoya Jr., un ex médico del Ejército

Wildfires and Power Outages: How Southern California Communities Are Responding

Destructive wildfires are burning across Southern California, claiming lives and devastating communities. In Altadena near the Pasadena foothills, five people have died, while Pacific Palisades is grappling with extensive damage to homes and land. The Frontline Observer stands in solidarity with Los Angeles County communities, sharing vital resources and journalism

SoCal Amazon workers strike: voices from the picket line

Amazon workers at facilities across the U.S. are striking as they call for better wages and working conditions. Pickets being coordinated by the Teamsters union are expected to continue through Christmas. In San Bernardino, employees at Amazon’s KSBD air hub—the company’s largest West Coast facility—joined

Rialto City Council votes to interview candidates to fill vacant council seat amid community pushback

On Tuesday, Dec. 10, the Rialto City Council voted 3-1 to interview candidates to fill Mayor Joe Baca Sr.’s vacant council seat after the Nov. 5 election results.  Mayor Pro Tem Andy Carrizales and Councilmembers Ed Scott and Karla Perez voted yes. Mayor Baca voted no.  Baca was elected

What you need to know about the Bloomington Business Park Specific Plan

San Bernardino County is asking for public feedback on a revised environmental study for the Bloomington Business Park Specific Plan, a 213-acre warehouse development that has drawn community and legal scrutiny. Here’s what you need to know about the project and its current status: What is the Bloomington Business

Amazon air hub employees push for union after years of organizing efforts

Amazon workers at KSBD, the company’s largest West Coast air facility, launched a union drive to join the 1.3 million-member Teamsters Union after years of grassroots organizing. The move follows recent worker-led actions at KSBD, including strikes and walkouts, to address unsafe conditions and unfair labor practices.  KSBD

Perris approves large warehouse project near Big League Dreams baseball complex despite community pushback

The Perris City Council voted 3-2 to approve the Mapes and Trumble Facility Project on Tuesday, Nov. 12. Mayor Michael Vargas, Mayor Pro Tem Rita Rogers and Councilmember David Starr Rabb voted yes. Councilmembers Malcolm Corona and Marisela Nava voted no. The project consists of a 350,000 square foot

CARB approves controversial changes to its fuel standards amid criticism from environmental groups and some industry

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) voted on November 8 to implement changes to the Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) aimed at reducing transportation emissions, despite objections from pollution-burdened communities, some oil companies and Republican lawmakers.  Approved in 2009, the LCFS program is one of nine early action measures in

Grupos Inmigrantes preparan para la Presidencia de Donald Trump. Dicen que los democratas les fallaron

Originally published in English for KVCR Grupos de derechos de inmigrantes basados en el Inland Empire dicen que se están preparando para defender a las personas indocumentadas si el presidente electo Donald Trump cumple con sus planes de deportaciones masivas, que ha prometido iniciar poco después de su toma de

Eco-Tianguis event in San Bernardino showcases what an alternative economy might look like

The second annual Eco-Tianguis took place last Sunday at the Garcia Center for the Arts, bringing together artists, small businesses and community organizations for an eco-friendly swap meet.  Organized by the People’s Collective for Environmental Justice (PC4EJ), the event began last year as a response to the closure of

Pomona promulga nuevas leyes sobre la venta ambulante y la seguridad en las banquetas

Originally published in English for KVCR El concejo municipal de Pomona aprobó un conjunto de leyes el lunes dirigidas a la venta ambulante no autorizada y la seguridad en las banquetas en los corredores de tráfico más concurridos de la ciudad. Las "ordenanzas urgentes" entraron inmediatamente después de

Pitzer College y el Robert Redford Conservancy empoderan a las comunidades con el sitio web SoCal Earth

El sitio de web, SoCalEarth.org, ayudara al público con informacion y datos sobre el cambio climático y la planificación comunitaria.

Pitzer College and Redford Conservancy empower communities with data driven website, SoCal Earth

On Tuesday, Oct. 10, Pitzer College and the Robert Redford Conservancy for Southern California Sustainability held a press event following the launch of SoCalEarth.org, a website designed to help the public, policymakers and researchers make more informed decisions about climate change and community planning.  The website provides users with

Líderes educativos de California enfatizan la necesidad de superar barreras económicas en la Cumbre de ‘Share Your Vision’

Las tasas de graduación de secundaria en California están incrementando y el acceso a la universidad está mejorando.  Sin embargo, los líderes educativos estatales compartieron durante la conferencia, A Shared Vision, que tomó lugar el martes pasado en Riverside que hay la urgente necesidad de abordar las barreras económicas que

El aviso de calidad del agua en dos áreas de Jurupa Valley ha sido levantado

Originally published through KVCR in English El Distrito de Servicios Comunitarios de Jurupa (JCSD, por sus siglas en inglés) levantó su aviso de advertencia sobre el agua potable para dos áreas de la ciudad, después de que nuevos resultados de pruebas confirmaran hoy que la agua es segura. Más temprano

Jurupa Valley advierte a los residentes que no tomen agua del grifo tras detectar E. coli.

Originally published through KVCR in English El Distrito de Servicios Comunitarios de Jurupa (JCSD) advierte que los residentes que no beban agua del grifo después de que se detectara la bacteria E. coli en muestras recientes de agua. La advertencia fue emitida hoy tras una prueba rutinaria realizada el miércoles

Los legisladores estatales se enfrentan a oposición de grupos mientras se apresuran a aprobar ley de almacenes

Read the news story in English by visiting KVCR News Los legisladores de California están intentando aprobar rápidamente una ley para mejorar las normas de construcción de almacenes antes de que acabe la sesión legislativa de este año. Grupos de justicia ambiental están criticando la ley y oponiéndose a ella.

Riverside residents briefly celebrate as controversial warehouse project is shelved

Community outcry results in a pause for West Campus Upper Plateau Project, but concerns remain about future warehouse development

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Explainer: The Indirect Source Rule for railyards

What's happening later this week? On Friday, the South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) will consider adopting a rule that aims to reduce pollution from trains, trucks and other equipment at rail yards. This rule is known as the Indirect Source Rule for railyards.   A similar rule

Explicador: la fuente indirecta de Railyards (ISR)

Qué deberíamos saber antes de la audiencia el viernes 2 de agosto ¿Qué está pasando más adelante esta semana? El viernes, el Distrito de Gestión de Calidad del Aire de la Costa Sur (AQMD) considerará adoptar una regla que tiene como objetivo reducir la contaminación de trenes, camiones y otros

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‘Vaqueros’ on horseback rally in Bloomington to support evicted family impacted by warehousing

Dozens of horseback riders gathered in Bloomington on July 13 for a community ‘cabalgata’ or horse parade to support renter Felipe Ortiz and his family. A 213-acre warehouse project has forced the Ortiz family out of their home. The event’s entry fees and food sales were used to support

Demanda de grupos pro inmigrantes del Inland Empire prohíbe que agentes del ICE utilicen táctica controversial

Un juez estadounidense ha determinado que los agentes de inmigración deben dejar de utilizar la táctica de ‘tocar puertas’ para detener y encarcelar a inmigrantes indocumentados.

Inland Empire immigrant rights group part of lawsuit that bars ICE agents from using ‘knock-and-talk’ arrest tactic

A US court judge has ruled immigration enforcement officers must stop using a door-knocking tactic to arrest and detain undocumented immigrants.

‘Bloomington Speaks’ community sculpture encouraging residents to use shipping boxes to create art, stories

Bloomington residents and Inland Empire-based artists are collaborating to create a community sculpture made from shipping boxes. The ‘Bloomington Speaks’ community sculpture project invites residents to decorate a box with photos and artistic messages that highlight their experiences with the area’s warehouse growth. Fernanda Durazo, a Bloomington resident and

Riverside County judge says Moreno Valley’s general plan is environmentally flawed

The city has 60 days to appeal the decision

Championing environmental justice: Andrea Vidaurre of PC4EJ receives prestigious Goldman Environmental Prize, sheds light on the Inland Empire's movement

On Monday, Andrea Vidaurre with the People’s Collective for Environmental Justice (PC4EJ) was honored as North America’s Goldman Environmental Prize award winner. The Goldman Environmental Prize honors the achievements and leadership of grassroots environmental activists from around the world. Vidaurre took some time Thursday to speak to The

San Bernardino City Council votes to censure Kimberly Calvin

Calvin was the subject of an investigation that alleges she leaked confidential information about candidates for city manager

Pomona College student protestors remain “resolute” in divestment efforts following arrests

Pomona College has come under fire after a pro-Palestinian demonstration turned chaotic. Nineteen student protesters were arrested outside of the college’s administration office for trespassing on Friday, April 5. Students gathered in protest at Alexander Hall on Pomona’s campus targeting the apartheid in Israel and the institution'

Pavement Politics: How developers influence politics in California's Inland Empire

Part 1: One real estate developer shapes the future of Bloomington

How Amazon Workers Got a Raise Before a Union

In 2021, workers at this Amazon air cargo hub started to win improvements at work by relying on each other.

CSU faculty on verge of striking for better wages, benefits

Originally aired and published on KVCR News on October 26 and 27, 2023. Cal State University faculty are considering going on strike. Faculty and staff who are members of the California Faculty Association (CFA) are seeking a 12 percent pay raise, along with parental leave and workplace demands.  But CSU

New reports link warehouse boom to economic and environmental disparities in Southern California

Two new reports released today by non-profit research group Economic Roundtable show that climate change, pollution and wages are worsened by Southern California’s warehouse boom. One report—Exhausting Our Air: Environmental and Human Costs of Diesel Trucks—shows significant costs are associated with the increase in online retailers and

Contentious ‘The District’ project officially approved by Jurupa Valley City Council

After nearly five hours of intense debate between residents, city leaders and developers, the Jurupa Valley City Council voted 3-1 in favor of 'The District at Jurupa Valley Specific Plan' (The District) on Thursday, Sept. 6. Councilmember Armando Carmona took issue with the project and voted against the

EPA’s Martha Aceves Guzman meets with residents, environmental justice groups to discuss goods movement impact on Inland Empire communities

On Wednesday August 30, senior leaders from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) convened with San Bernardino residents and community organizers to address concerns regarding the impact of goods movement and pollution.   The event, hosted at San Bernardino Valley College, featured presentations from the People’s Collective for Environmental Justice (PC4EJ)

Opening up ‘Pandora’s box’: Mixed-use development plan in Jurupa Valley’s Rubidoux community stirring debate about economic progress

The District at Jurupa Valley promises revitalization for Rubidoux. But is it enough? Are environmental justice advocates compromising their values for economic prosperity?

Momentum builds for a 'Just Transition' away from immigrant detention

A coalition has successfully secured $5 million to help local governments facilitate a fair and “just” transition away from immigrant detention in California. The Dignity Not Detention (DND) network – formed by organizations like the ACLU, Freedom for Immigrants, Interfaith Movement for Human Integrity and the Inland Coalition for Immigrant Justice

First ever SoCal tropical storm expected to bring heavy flooding, winds to Inland Empire

Southern California is on flood watch as Category 4 Hurricane Hilary makes its way to Baja California and through the region. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued warnings for potential flash flooding in the Inland Empire, which may see mudslides and heavy flooding due to burn areas. Mountain and

Despite fate of longtime Ontario location, Amy’s Farm continues to look for new place to call home

ONTARIO, CA — In the back of an overgrown greenhouse lined with empty white shelves, a handwritten poem peeks out from behind a thick veil of vines. The small snippet from the Nancy Wood book War Cry on a Prayer Feather reads: “I wish the quiet heart. / An exile from my

Fontana denies warehouse projects under revised General Plan. Fontana residents still believe city’s actions part of “repetitive pattern”

Residents and environmental justice groups say city leaders are failing to “keep promises to the community.” Mayor Acquanetta Warren disagrees

Rialto residents aim to overturn City Council’s Pepper Avenue Specific Plan warehouse amendment with ballot measure

According to state law, 10% of registered voters in the city must sign a petition for it to be placed on an election ballot in 2024. Petition organizers say their aim is 6,000 signatures

Teamsters build on Palmdale strike momentum with picket at Mira Loma Amazon facility

Following a strike by Amazon delivery drivers and dispatchers in Palmdale, as a response to what they argue constitutes unfair labor practices by the global retailer, Teamsters Local 396 staged a six-hour picket outside of the ONT1 Amazon Sort Center in Riverside County. On Sunday, union members and allies encircled

EDITORIAL: Empowering communities for a stronger, informed future through Media Literacy

Originally published as part of Listening Post Collective's News and Insights feature. Read full post here. Around a decade ago, my journey into the world of news began when I interned for a local sports editor and helped create a journalism club at San Bernardino Valley College, where

Ending CDCR-ICE Punishment System A Priority for California’s Immigrant Rights Advocates

Three days after a discrimination lawsuit was filed on April 27 against the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) for its collaboration with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the state Assembly passed legislation that could challenge the CDCR-ICE “double punishment” system. The Harmonizing Our Measures for Equality (HOME) Act,

CREATE-IE event examines importance of 'Just Transition' for the Inland Empire

Stakeholders come together to discuss challenges, opportunities and solutions for the region’s zero-emission future

Facing evictions, residents join community groups in denouncing San Bernardino Airport’s development plans

Since the announcement of the Airport Gateway Specific Plan, residents and organizers have been voicing need for the Inland Valley Development Agency (IVDA) and the cities of Highland and San Bernardino to address the potential consequences of warehouse development on nearby tenants.

Warehouse project to bring hundreds of trucks, pollution daily near Pepper Avenue and 210 Freeway in Rialto

Mayor Robertson to Howard Industrial Partners: How do you even want to do something in a community when nobody wants your project?

California Energy Commission’s Patty Monahan meets with residents, local groups to discuss zero-emission transition

California Energy Commissioner Patty Monahan joined community groups in the Inland Empire on Wednesday, June 7 for a tour to learn more about the economic and health challenges associated with the warehousing and logistics industry. She heard from locals about their aspirations for a zero-emissions future and the hopes they

IE groups visit Amazon HQ in Seattle to call on company to #DeliverChange

A joint report shows Amazon makes billions of package deliveries annually. If the company fails to commit to zero-emissions, authors argue, it could impact the health and lives of their workers Coinciding with the release of the new “Cost of Convenience” joint report by the Clean Mobility Collective (CMC) and

Residents and Advocates Demand a Warehouse Moratorium for a “Region in Crisis”

Photos by Sadie Scott If you stand at the cul-de-sac end of Otilla Street in Bloomington, you will see large tan-colored suburban-style homes adorned with solar panels, and you likely can’t miss the large Amazon warehouse that looms in the background. Only a few hundred feet and a black

‘Art of Breathing’ show sheds light on environmental justice through creativity

SAN BERNARDINO - On May 19 and 20 – to commemorate Asthma Awareness Month and touch on the contentious topic of warehouse growth and urban sprawl – Creative Grounds teamed up with the People’s Collective for Environmental Justice (PC4EJ) and the Sierra Club My Generation campaign to host an evening of

California zero emission train and truck rules ‘decades in the making’

Last week was monumental for environmental justice communities, as the California Air Resources Board (CARB) adopted both the In-Use Locomotive and Advanced Clean Fleets rules after a day and a half of public comments and dialogue at the CalEPA building. CARB’s yes vote on the regulations came after many

Tale of two bills: Proposed warehouse legislation sparking challenges, opposition from freight communities and business groups

As residents of Riverside and San Bernardino counties question the benefits of the warehouse boom, California Assembly Majority Leader Eloise Gomez Reyes (D-Colton) and Assemblymember James C. Ramos (D-Highland) are both proposing bills to regulate their construction. AB1000, otherwise known as the Good Neighbor Policy, is the bill proposed by

Los condados de San Bernardino y Riverside reciben malas calificaciones en el informe "Estado del aire" 2023 de la Asociación Americana del Pulmón

Los condados de San Bernardino y Riverside recibieron distinciones poco honrosas en el 24º informe anual sobre el "Estado del Aire" que la Asociación Americana del Pulmón publicó el 19 de abril. Ocuparon los puestos uno y dos del país en la peor categoría de contaminación por ozono.

San Bernardino and Riverside Counties Earn Failing Grades in the American Lung Association’s 2023 “State of the Air” Report

The counties of San Bernardino and Riverside earned dubious distinctions in the 24th annual “State of the Air” report the American Lung Association published on April 19. They came in number one and two nationwide in the worst ozone pollution category. “We see that there are over 177 unhealthy air

Community voices concerned over SCAQMD's new railyard indirect source rule

Local residents, environmental advocacy groups and the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) met at San Bernardino Valley College on Saturday March 25 to discuss a proposed Indirect Source Rule (ISR) to regulate emissions at future rail yard sites. Proposed Rule (PR) 2306, as the rail yard indirect source

Anti-union campaign at Amazon ONT 8 aims to silence and interrogate Amazon workers, says United 4 Change leader

The Moreno Valley Amazon Fulfillment Center, ONT8, has come under fire for alleged worker harassment following four Unfair Labor Practice (ULP) charges filed by the Amazon Labor Union (ALU) as workers try to unionize. According to four dockets submitted to the National Labor Review Board (NLRB) by worker group Amazon

‘Life Logistics’ art exhibit at The Cheech explores themes of environmental justice and community organizing

A new exhibit Life Logistics, featuring the work of dozens of Inland Empire (IE) artists and curators, is available for viewing at the The Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art in downtown Riverside. Museum goers are treated to detailed illustrations, photographs and woodworks that serve as visual testaments to themes

Sierra Club My Generation leader and Highland resident Angie Balderas awarded ‘Leadership in Environmental Justice Award' by SCAQMD

Angie Balderas, who serves as Inland region community organizer for Sierra Club’s My Generation campaign and as co-chair of the San Bernardino/Muscoy AB 617 Community Steering Committee, was awarded the Dr. William A. Burke Award for Leadership in Environmental Justice by the South Coast Air Quality Management District

San Bernardino Amazon worker target of union busting efforts, says IE Amazon Workers United

UPDATED on Friday Jan. 6 at 6:01 p.m. Sara Fee – a known leader with the Inland Empire Amazon Workers United – returned to work on Friday, only days after being put on temporary paid suspension by Amazon. On Tuesday Jan. 3, the Inland Empire Amazon Workers United (IE AWU)

Frontline News Recap - Dec. 21, 2022

Thank you for reading The Frontline Observer. Here are some important news stories you can’t miss. AQMD passes air quality management plan The South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) adopted their Air Quality Management Plan on Dec.2. Officials say the plan is the strongest regional clean air