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California Economic Performance Scorecard

2008-06-07T20:56:00.000-07:00

(June 6, 2008) CalChamber President and CEO Allan Zaremberg yesterday unveiled the findings of a recent survey of business executives detailing their attitudes about the state’s economy, business climate, and budget. In addition, CalChamber issued a first-of-its-kind “California Economic Performance Scorecard” ranking the state 38th of fifty, based on measurements of economic health and future

Oil Surge Is a Fresh Hit to Economy

2008-06-07T20:52:00.002-07:00

Crude's nearly $11 leap to $138.54 -- the largest price jump ever -- is reinvigorating worries about the economy. The sudden jolt has left some OPEC officials wondering whether the market had lost all logic, and is sure to add fire to accusations that the price rise is largely the work of market speculators.

Recession Fears Reignited

2008-06-07T20:52:00.001-07:00

Unemployment rose sharply and payrolls shrunk for the fifth consecutive month, increasing the likelihood that the U.S. is in a recession. The news -- along with surging oil prices -- dashed lingering hopes that lower interest rates and fiscal stimulus were sufficient to help the U.S. economy right itself.

Unemployment Rate Jumps to 5.5%

2008-06-06T13:55:00.001-07:00

The U.S. unemployment rate posted its sharpest one-month increase in 12 years last month, suggesting U.S. consumers already facing a housing slump and soaring gasoline prices now confront growing pressure from a weakening jobs market. The unemployment rate jumped 0.5 percentage point to 5.5%, its highest level since October 2004.Meanwhile, nonfarm payrolls, which are calculated by a separate

United expected to ground dozens of aircraft

2008-06-03T17:06:00.001-07:00

United Airlines is expected to ground dozens of its least fuel-efficient aircraft, including Boeing 747 jumbo jets, as part of sweeping cuts intended to help the carrier conserve cash and surviving a daunting environment as a stand-alone company.The Chicago-based airline intensified planning for the initiative as it cooled on a potential merger with US Airways in mid-May, say people familiar with

JetBlue focuses on becoming more competitive, CEO says

2008-06-03T12:53:00.000-07:00

JetBlue CEO David Barger expects capacity in the industry to decline as carriers continue to struggle with higher fuel prices. He noted during a Q-and-A with USA TODAY that a solid brand and a solid balance sheet will help JetBlue survive the downturn in the industry. JetBlue executives also said that they continue to plan for higher oil prices.

United closer to Continental alliance, puts US Airways talks on hold

2008-05-30T11:28:00.001-07:00

United Airlines is close to forming an alliance agreement with Continental, and its plans to merge with US Airways are on hold for now, according to media reports. United and US Airways have held merger negotiations for nearly two months. United CEO Glenn Tilton raised concerns about the plan at a meeting Thursday, according to media reports.

United, US Airways CEOs will meet to discuss merger

2008-05-29T12:11:00.000-07:00

US Airways and United Airlines chief executives are expected to continue to discuss a possible merger today, according to media reports. The carriers have not agreed on who would run the merged airline or on an exchange rate for a share swap. If the companies make progress, they could approach their boards in June for permission to move forward with the merger, media reports say.

UPS, DHL in Air-Freight Talks

2008-05-28T10:31:00.000-07:00

UPS said it is working toward an agreement with DHL's U.S. Express unit to carry air freight for some DHL units within the U.S. UPS predicts the deal, when finalized, will add up to $1 billion in annual revenue. UPS and DHL will retain their own brands under the deal.

United Leads Round Of Airfare Increases

2008-05-23T19:42:00.000-07:00

NEW YORK -- Turns out that new airline checked-bag fee wasn't the end of it. Airlines ratcheted up the pressure on fliers ahead of the holiday weekend, significantly raising ticket prices to offset the runaway cost of fuel. The three biggest carriers each boosted most domestic fares by up to $60 roundtrip, while budget airline AirTran Airways raised its leisure fares by $30 roundtrip. AP Photo/

Mesa may file for bankruptcy protection

2008-05-23T19:37:00.000-07:00

Mesa Air Group said it may file for bankruptcy protection. The airline said the loss of monthly revenue from a contract with Delta Air Lines could force it to default on debt. Mesa has filed a lawsuit against Delta to prevent it from ending the contract.

2008-05-20T13:19:00.000-07:00

Southwest Airlines co-founder Herb Kelleher will preside over his last annual meeting at the airline on Wednesday. Kelleher, who helped found Southwest 37 years ago, will continue to work for the carrier, but his contract does not state his duties. He has served as a board member, executive chairman, president and chief executive of the carrier. "I enjoy work. You can refer to me as a drone,

Ontario Chamber Fights For Business At State Capitol

2008-05-20T11:17:00.000-07:00

The Ontario Chamber of Commerce led a delegation of business leaders to Sacramento May 19, 2008 to meet with key elected officials on important issues impacting the Ontario business community. The Chamber also met with members of the Governor’s staff to discuss critical business issues pending in the State Legislature. “Our lobbying effort in Sacramento is part of our continuing effort to

American Axle, UAW Reach Tentative Agreement

2008-05-17T22:25:00.000-07:00

DETROIT -(Dow Jones)- American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings Inc. (AXL) and the United Auto Workers reached a tentative agreement late Friday, a move that could end a nearly three-month strike that has strained labor-management relations at the auto supplier and crimped production at General Motors Corp. ( GM). Both the company and UAW confirmed the tentative deal, but neither side gave

Housing Starts Post Unexpected Increase

2008-05-17T12:09:00.001-07:00

Home construction turned up unexpectedly in April and showed surprising vigor, making the biggest increase in two years, while building permits also rose, a sign of optimism for the sickly housing sector. Housing starts increased 8.2% to a seasonally adjusted 1.032 million annual rate, driven higher by a surge in apartment building construction, the Commerce Department said. Starts plunged by a

Kennedy 'Resting Comfortably' in Hospital Following Seizure

2008-05-17T11:18:00.000-07:00

Sen. Ted Kennedy is "resting comfortably" in the hospital after suffering a seizure this morning in Massachusetts, his office said in a statement. He is undergoing a battery of tests and it is unlikely there will be any further word on his condition for the next 48 hours, the senator's office said. It doesn't appear the longtime Democratic lawmaker had a stroke as initially suspected, according

Paulson Suggests Worst Is Past For Economy, but Housing Still Weak

2008-05-16T20:34:00.000-07:00

WASHINGTON -- Despite continuing challenges in the housing market, the overall picture of U.S. financial markets has steadily improved over the past couple of months, Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson said Friday. Mr. Paulson, in a rather upbeat speech that seemed to suggest the worst of the credit crisis is over, said market liquidity and investor confidence are improving in several sectors, such

Consumer Alert

2008-05-15T12:07:00.000-07:00

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is alerting consumers of a spam email asserting to be from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regarding economic stimulus checks.The email contains information relative to direct deposit of the stimulus checks and also contains a fraudulent hyperlink to a form that requests personal bank account information. The bogus email claims that consumers' stimulus

FAA legislation removed from Senate floor

2008-05-07T12:18:00.001-07:00

Legislation that would have overhauled the nation's aging air traffic control system has stalled in the Senate over non-aviation measures on Tuesday, after a procedural vote to limit debate on the bill failed. With the bill removed from the Senate floor for the time being, observers now expect lawmakers to extend the current laws authorizing the FAA into 2009. Sen. Jay Rockefeller, D-W.Va, was

Microsoft Nears Hostile Bid for Yahoo

2008-05-01T21:09:00.000-07:00

Microsoft was leaning toward going hostile in its pursuit of Yahoo, with an announcement likely on Friday. Price will be a key factor if Microsoft takes a hostile approach as major Yahoo shareholders have signaled they want a price in the range of $35 to $37 a share. Separately, Yahoo could announce a deal to carry search ads from Google within a week.

Message from the Chairwoman of the Board

2008-05-01T14:41:00.000-07:00

Sharpening the Focus We began this board year with a motto of ‘Sharpen the focus.’ With that motto in mind, we have implemented several changes this year which increase our relevance and the value of your membership! Ontario Chamber of Commerce Foundation One of our first priorities was to bolster our chamber Foundation, and enhance its value to our community. We began this work by

U.S. Economy Grew 0.6% in First Quarter

2008-04-30T08:15:00.001-07:00

The U.S. Commerce Department said the economy grew at an annual rate of 0.6% in the first three months of the year, in an initial estimate of gross domestic product for the quarter. The growth matches that of 2007's final period. Rising inventories helped prevent a contraction in the first quarter.Federal Reserve policy makers are set to wind up a two-day meeting this afternoon. They are widely

United, US Airways consider merger, reports say

2008-04-29T14:27:00.001-07:00

United Airlines has restarted merger talks with US Airways, according to media reports. In 2001, the Justice Department rejected a proposed merger of the two carriers. Observers noted that both airlines made cuts while they operated under bankruptcy protection, which could make the deal easier to execute. United CEO Glenn Tilton recently told employees in a recorded message that he continues

Continental says it will not merge with United

2008-04-28T15:37:00.000-07:00

Continental Airlines said Sunday it plans to remain an independent carrier. The airline had conducted formal merger talks with United Airlines, which has been interested in merging with Continental for years. Continental CEO Larry Kellner said that although the airline had decided against merging with United at this time, it is open to discussing joining global alliances with other carriers.

Continental Airlines Decided Not to Merge

2008-04-27T15:12:00.000-07:00

Continental Airlines said its board met earlier today and unanimously supported management's recommendation to not merge with another airline at this time.Continental said its board very carefully considered all the risks and benefits of a merger and determined that the risks outweighed potential rewards compared to its prospects on a standalone basis.

Hang Up -- Congress Won't Allow In-Flight Cell Phone Calls

2008-04-27T14:43:00.000-07:00

Some business travelers will be disappointed, but others prefer the current rules' peace and quiet.The battle over in-flight cell phone use is heating up, but Congress is digging in its heels. The European Union recently announced it will allow cell phone use by air travelers, putting pressure on the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to lift

United Airlines Nearing Decision on Potential Merger Partner

2008-04-27T00:14:00.000-07:00

Less than two weeks after Delta Air Lines and Northwest Airlines unveiled their plan to merge, United Airlines parent UAL is nearing a decision about its potential merger partner. The deliberations come as talks are heating up among carriers worried about being marginalized if they don't combine in a deteriorating industry climate.UAL, which already has had detailed merger talks for at least a

Ford posts surprise 1Q profit, still expects full-year loss

2008-04-24T21:51:00.000-07:00

DEARBORN, Mich. - Despite a surprise profit of $100 million for the first quarter, Ford Motor Co. said Thursday that it still expects to lose money this year as the U.S. auto market deteriorates.But the company's stock surged nearly 12 percent as CEO Alan Mulally reiterated his promise that restructuring will return Ford to black ink for 2009.The profit, Ford's first since the second quarter of

Existing-Home Sales Resumed Decline in March

2008-04-22T09:18:00.000-07:00

Existing-home sales fell during March after making a surprise climb in February. Home resales fell to a 4.93 million annual rate, a 2.0% decrease from February's unrevised 5.03 million annual pace, the National Association of Realtors said. Sales were down 19% from the year-earlier month. The median home price was $200,700 in March, up from $195,600 in February but down from $217,400 in March

Southwest Cuts Back Growth

2008-04-21T08:47:00.000-07:00

Southwest is again slowing its planned growth by deferring at least half its aircraft deliveries for next year, but also is reconsidering the planned retirement of as many as 16 aircraft this year to take advantage of potential opportunities created by the troubles, capacity cutbacks and potential consolidation of other carriers, the airline revealed yesterday. CEO Gary Kelly also disclosed

Preston Is Picked to Run HUD

2008-04-20T23:41:00.000-07:00

WASHINGTON -- President Bush nominated Steven Preston as secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, a move likely to set off a skirmish between the White House and Congress as both grapple with responses to rising foreclosures and souring mortgages.Mr. Preston, who joined the Bush administration as head of the Small Business Administration in 2006, has won high marks from

California unemployment rate hits 6.2% in March

2008-04-20T23:28:00.000-07:00

SACRAMENTO -- California's unemployment rate hit 6.2% in March, the highest level in almost four years, spurred by a continuing downturn in construction and financial activities.The Employment Development Department reported Friday that 1.13 million people were out of work last month, marking the state's weakest economic performance since July 2004, when the jobless rate also stood at 6.2%.

Gas prices push closer to $3.50 a gallon, oil hits $117

2008-04-18T14:08:00.000-07:00

NEW YORK - Retail gas prices set new records Friday on their seemingly relentless march toward $3.50 a gallon, and diesel prices pushed further above $4 a gallon. Crude futures, meanwhile, surged to a new record of $117 a barrel.The price of crude oil was pushed higher after a militant group in Nigeria said it had sabotaged a major oil pipeline operated by a Royal Dutch Shell PLC joint venture

Airline executives will consider mergers

2008-04-17T12:59:00.001-07:00

US Airways CEO Doug Parker said mergers would be good for airline employees, customers, and communities served by carriers. He did not refute reports that the airline has discussed a merger with United Airlines, and he has repeatedly said that US Airways will remain active in the merger front. Executives at Continental Airlines and United Airlines also said they will consider merging with

Delta, Northwest Boards Approve Merger

2008-04-14T17:40:00.001-07:00

Delta Air Lines and Northwest Airlines received approval from their boards to merge in a deal that would create the world's largest airline by traffic -- if the agreement can pass regulatory muster and overcome potentially serious employee resistance.The merger would be all stock transaction in which Northwest shareholder will receive 1.25 shares in the new company for each Northwest share they

In Surprise, Retail Sales Edged Higher in March

2008-04-14T07:31:00.000-07:00

U.S. retail sales took a surprising turn upward during March, a promising sign for the economy given the punishment consumers have absorbed. Retail sales increased by 0.2%, the Commerce Department said.Retail sales increased by 0.2%, the Commerce Department said Monday. Sales went down a revised 0.4% in February. Sales that month were originally seen 0.6% lower. Excluding sales of gasoline

Blockbuster Targets Circuit City

2008-04-14T07:24:00.000-07:00

Blockbuster said it offered in February to acquire Circuit City for at least $6 a share in cash, in a deal that would create an $18 billion company, but that the electronics retailer has failed to give the "due diligence necessary to allow Blockbuster to make a definitive proposal."The entertainment firm said it is now making the proposal public to give shareholders "the opportunity to

Delta, Northwest return to merger talks, reports say

2008-04-07T12:43:00.000-07:00

Northwest Airlines and Delta Air Lines have returned to merger negotiations, according to media reports. Executives from the two carriers will meet this week, say news reports.

Skybus stops operating, citing slower economy, high fuel costs

2008-04-07T12:42:00.001-07:00

Discounter Skybus Airlines shut down over the weekend, and a spokesman said the carrier plans to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Monday. "Skybus struggled to overcome the combination of rising jet-fuel costs and a slowing economic environment," the company said in a statement. "These two issues proved insurmountable for a new carrier."

WaMu to Get $5 Billion Infusion

2008-04-06T22:03:00.001-07:00

Private-equity firm TPG and other investors are near a deal to invest $5 billion in WaMu in return for stock. That could allow the U.S.'s largest thrift to meet all its capital requirements amid deep losses from the mortgage crisis, but would dilute current holders' stakes.

Local gas prices reach record highs

2008-04-04T08:17:00.000-07:00

Gasoline prices jumped to record levels this week as supply problems at refineries ended a couple of weeks of small drops in prices, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California. The average price of a gallon of regular gasoline in San Bernardino and Riverside counties reached $3.625 this week, up 3.6 cents from the previous Friday and the highest ever. In Los Angeles

Jobs Slashed, Pointing to Recession

2008-04-04T08:07:00.000-07:00

WASHINGTON - Employers buffeted by talk of recession slashed 80,000 jobs in March, the most in five years and the third straight month of losses.At the same time, the national unemployment rate rose from 4.8 percent to 5.1 percent, the clearest signal yet that the economy might already be shrinking.The new snapshot of the job market, released by the Labor Department Friday, underscored the damage

ATA Airlines stops operating, files for bankruptcy protection

2008-04-03T14:03:00.000-07:00

After 35 years in operation, ATA Airlines discontinued all flights and filed for bankruptcy Thursday, stranding thousands of travelers in the United States and Mexico, including some at Chicago's Midway Airport.Once the nation's 10th-largest air carrier, Indianapolis-based ATA entered bankruptcy for the second time in just over three years. The company had more than 2,200 employees, and "

Bernanke to Tell Lawmakers Economic Contraction Possible in First Half

2008-04-02T07:33:00.001-07:00

Fed Chairman Bernanke plans to tell a congressional committee that the U.S. economy is unlikely to grow "much, if at, all, over the first half of the 2008 and could even contract slightly," but he anticipates strengthening in second half. He cautions, though, that uncertainty is "quite high" and "risks remain to the downside."

Region Getting Huge Solar Panel Project

2008-04-01T20:11:00.000-07:00

Governor Schwarzenegger and officials from Southern California Edison will announce plans for a five-year, $875 million solar rooftop project, an undertaking that's being called the largest rooftop solar installation project ever proposed by an utility company. Photovoltaic cells will be placed on 65 million square feet of commercial building roofs in Southern California (because their

Motorola to Separate Mobile-Devices and Broadband Businesses

2008-03-26T09:14:00.000-07:00

Motorola announced it is separating its mobile-devices and broadband and mobility-solutions businesses, creating two independent, publicly traded companies. The company expects the creation of two stand-alone businesses to take the form of a tax-free distribution to Motorola shareholders. Shareholders would subsequently own shares of two publicly traded companies.The move sent Motorola shares up

Passenger rights law rejected by Appeals Court

2008-03-25T14:54:00.000-07:00

A federal appeals court today threw out a New York state law guaranteeing airline travelers fresh air, water and working toilets when flights have been delayed on the ground for more than three hours. "The court's decision vindicates the position of the Air Transport Association and the airlines -- that airline services are regulated by the federal government and that a patchwork of laws by

J.P. Morgan Chase Unveils Revised Bear Stearns Deal Terms

2008-03-24T09:24:00.002-07:00

J.P. Morgan Chase announced an amended merger agreement for Bear Stearns, boosting the value of the deal to $10 a share from the initial valuation of $2 a share. Also, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York's $30 billion special financing was amended so that J.P. Morgan Chase will bear the first $1 billion of any losses associated with the Bear Stearns assets being financed and the Fed will fund

Existing-Home Sales Move Higher Amid Sharp Price Drop

2008-03-24T09:24:00.001-07:00

Existing-home sales climbed for the first time in seven months during February as buyers appeared to take advantage of sharply falling prices. Home resales rose to a 5.03 million annual rate, a 2.9% increase from January's unrevised 4.89 million annual pace, the National Association of Realtors said. Year over year, sales were down 24% from February 2007. The median home price was $195,900 in

Delta announces plans to cope with increased fuel prices

2008-03-19T12:09:00.001-07:00

Delta Air Lines on Tuesday announced a plan to cut domestic flights by 5% and eliminate 2,000 jobs. The airline said the plan is part of an effort to offset the soaring cost of jet fuel, and it hopes to achieve the job cuts through voluntary buyouts. Delta also said it will continue with plans to increase international flying, noting that higher fares cover the higher fuel costs.

Pilots at Delta, Northwest say they cannot agree on seniority

2008-03-18T12:58:00.001-07:00

Pilots at Delta Air Lines and Northwest Airlines could not reach an agreement on seniority issues for a potential merger despite weeks of intense negotiations, according to media reports. Executives at Delta have said that the airline will not move forward unless the seniority of its pilots is protected, but some observers say the two companies could still go ahead with merger plans.

Fed Cuts Funds Rate Three-Quarter Point to 2.25%

2008-03-18T12:55:00.000-07:00

The Federal Open Market Committee voted 8-2 to cut the fed funds rate from 3% to 2.25%, its lowest level since December 2004, and signaled more reductions are likely, unloading heavy artillery in its effort to keep the credit crunch from triggering a prolonged recession. The rate cut, though extremely aggressive by any historical measure, was likely to disappoint many on Wall Street who thought a

Boeing to protest lost Air Force tanker award

2008-03-10T21:12:00.000-07:00

Boeing Co. officials announced Monday they would protest a U.S. Air Force decision to award a $35 billion aerial refueling contract to a joint venture of Northrop Grumman Corp. and the European parent of Airbus SAS.The protest, to be filed with the U.S. Government Accountability Office, is the first formal challenge of a defense contracting decision lodged by Chicago-based Boeing in at least 30

U.S. Retailers Report Mixed Sales Results; Wal-Mart Tops Forecast

2008-03-06T07:01:00.001-08:00

March 6, 2008U.S. retailers reported less-than-stellar results for February as a slowing economy weighed on consumers. However, for several companies sales exceeded expectations, easing some of the gloom in the sector.Wal-Mart posted a better-than-expected 2.6% increase in sales at its U.S. stores open at least a year, excluding fuel sales. Leading the way was "continued strength in the grocery,

QUAKES ANNOUCE FLAGSHIP RADIO STATION FOR 2008

2008-02-28T16:03:00.000-08:00

Rancho Cucamonga, CA- The Rancho Cucamonga Quakes have announced that their Flagship Radio station will be KSPA 1510am for the upcoming 2008 season KSPA 1510am will air all 140 Quakes regular season games and will have “on-air” ticket giveaways and will keep Quakes fans abreast of upcoming games at the Epicenter. The Quakes will also be simulcast on the internet at www.rcquakes.com

Pilot negotiations could stall Delta-Northwest deal, reports say

2008-02-20T11:37:00.000-08:00

Negotiations between pilot groups at Delta Air Lines and Northwest Airlines are at an impasse and may put a potential merger at risk, according to media reports. The boards of the two airlines are expected to meet today, and they intended to vote on a merger if the pilots had reached an agreement, the reports say. The pilots are negotiating how to blend the airlines' seniority lists.

Fed Minutes Indicate Downside Economic Risks Persist Even After January Rate Cuts

2008-02-20T11:36:00.001-08:00

NEWS ALERTfrom The Wall Street JournalFeb. 20, 2008Federal Reserve policy makers said downside risks to the economy remained even in the wake of recent interest-rate cuts, according to minutes of their Jan. 29-30 meeting. In their quarterly economic summary, central bank officials lowered the forecast for gross domestic product this year to 1.3% from 2%. In addition, the central tendency for core

Continental in talks with American, United, reports say

2008-02-18T13:44:00.000-08:00

Continental Airlines is in merger negotiations with American Airlines and United Airlines, according to media reports. The talks with American are exploratory and come as Delta Air Lines and Northwest Airlines get closer to reaching a merger agreement, reports say. Carriers hope to reach merger agreements soon, before the Bush administration leaves the White House.

Motorola sues Research in Motion

2008-02-18T13:40:00.000-08:00

Motorola Inc. sued Research In Motion Ltd. claiming the Canadian company's BlackBerry wireless e-mail device violates seven U.S. patents covering mobile-communications technology.Motorola, the biggest U.S. maker of mobile phones, said Research In Motion is using the inventions without permission and asked a federal judge in Marshall, Texas, to order a stop. Motorola also is seeking cash

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger Signs Special Session Budget Bills

2008-02-17T09:35:00.000-08:00

2/16/2008 - Governor Schwarzenegger today congratulated and thanked legislators for making reductions necessary in the mid-year cuts. He then signed the special session budget bills, which create over a billion dollars in reductions.

United Airlines in advanced negotiations with Continental Airlines for merger

2008-02-14T16:19:00.000-08:00

United Airlines is in advanced negotiations with Continental Airlines and is poised to quickly seal the deal if Delta and Northwest Airlines merge, says a person close to the airlines.However, Chicago-based United hasn't ruled out pursuing Delta if the Atlanta-based carrier is unable to overcome labor differences with Northwest, sources say.Doing so would give United greater leverage in its

WSJ: Yahoo, News Corp. talking about combination

2008-02-13T17:59:00.000-08:00

News Corp. and Yahoo Inc. are in discussions about combining MySpace and other News Corp.-owned online properties with Yahoo, according to people familiar with the matter.The discussions are aimed at helping Yahoo fend off Microsoft Corp's (MSFT) $44.6 billion unsolicited takeover offer. Under the deal being discussed, News Corp. would get a stake in Yahoo which could be more than 20 percent.The

SPOTLIGHT ON ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA

2008-02-11T13:44:00.000-08:00

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Ontario will lose Sunkist plant soon

2007-10-13T23:41:00.000-07:00

ONTARIO - It is one of the last remaining testaments to the flourishing citrus industry that once dominated and shaped this region. And soon it, too, will be gone. Sunkist recently announced its plant in Ontario will be heading to the Central Valley - a trail already blazed by much of the agriculture in the area. "It's always hard to make a move, but this move is going to be very

ONTARIO CHAMBER RETURNS FROM WASHINGTON D.C. ON FIRST EVER LEGISLATIVE FLY IN

2007-09-21T16:10:00.000-07:00

The Ontario Chamber of Commerce traveled to Washington D.C. to meet with the U.S. Chamber and Congressmen Joe Baca, David Dreier, Gary Miller, and Ken Calvert. This trip jumpstarted the Chamber’s 2008 legislative agenda and planning process in representing the interests of Ontario businesses with government. The Chamber formed strategic partnerships with local businesses and the U.S.

L. A.'s Shortcut To The Sky

2007-09-07T20:53:00.001-07:00

Ontario Wal-Mart approval appealed

2007-09-07T20:43:00.000-07:00

ONTARIO - There was little shock Friday afternoon when Ontario officials learned the Planning Commission's decision to allow a Wal-Mart Supercenter in the city had been appealed. After about six hours of public comments Aug. 30 - and years of vocal opposition by segments of the community - the commission had approved the plan to build a Supercenter at Fifth Street and Mountain Avenue in Ontario.

President Bush discusses problems in Mortgage Market

2007-09-03T17:46:00.001-07:00

County advertising itself

2007-09-01T23:54:00.000-07:00

FONTANA - San Bernardino County brokered a nearly $1 million three-year marketing deal with California Speedway to place the county logo in the Opportunity, California FanZone - and officials expect a major return on their investment. The FanZone, which turns a year old this weekend, is the area behind the grandstands where race fans can buy souvenirs and concessions, and receive samples from

Ontario Mills enters new era

2007-08-21T12:55:00.000-07:00

With 18 new stores, five relocations and 10 remodels this year so far, the Ontario Mills mall seems to be undergoing a sort of rebirth. Owned by Simon Property Group since late March, the outlet mall, which opened in 1996, is seeing some updates. Sue Oxarart, marketing director for Ontario Mills, however, said the recent changes and improvements are the result of the mall's decade-long

Quality One buys building for $1.3M

2007-08-21T12:52:00.000-07:00

Quality One Engineering, a computer-engineering firm, purchased a 10,140-square-foot industrial building in Ontario for $1.3 million, Grubb & Ellis announced. This is an expansion for the company, which also owns a 13,154-square-foot building in Ontario. Quality One Engineering has already occupied the concrete tilt-up building, which is located at 2182 Maple Privado. The property was sold by a

Office space sector strong

2007-08-14T19:41:00.000-07:00

Contrary to a slowing housing market, office and industrial development is moving full speed ahead in the Inland Empire. But these aren't your average Inland Empire buildings, and they're attracting more than just blue-collar workers. Within the concrete tilt-up warehouse and multistory office projects popping up all over the region, a new type of professional work-space is making the