Three months into his new, historic appointment, the president of La Sierra University looks back on his career trajectory and the role service plays in both his personal and professional leadership.
Santa Ana Watershed's cloud seeding added 11,000 acre-feet of snow, but the next phase is postponed due to wildfire risks. California enters the new water year with strong reserves.
Close to $3 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds could be used to provide loans to nonprofit organizations dedicated to serving city, residents.
Close to $3 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds could be used to provide loans to nonprofit organizations dedicated to serving city, residents.
The City Council is busy this week with an agenda that includes adopting an 8% tax on cannabis, extending the City Manager's contract by two years, a $500,000 partnership for a trial of autonomous shuttles, and reconsidering a $2.8 million nonprofit resilience fund agreement.
It will be a quiet week at City Hall, with no City Council meeting and two canceled commission meetings. The Cultural Heritage Board will review the City's plan to convert historic district streetlights to LED technology.
Police chief argues for safety measures, but council members cite constitutional concerns and potential for discrimination.
City Council is considering a ban on potential weapons and face coverings at public demonstrations.
Government Process Committee proposes a six-month trial limiting call-in comments to a single period at the start of public meetings.
The City Council is in the process of selecting an Interim City Attorney, while the Governmental Process Committee will soon be reviewing a proposal to end phone-in public comment options for city meetings.
Committee report cites return to pre-pandemic conditions and lack of increased participation as reasons for potential change.
The Human Relations Commission will discuss calling on the City Council to retain the commemorative flag policy, which it repealed last week, in a memo "to express its deep disappointment" in the Council.
City partners with private haulers to address critical backlog.
Supporters argue for unity under official flags, while opponents warn of diminished visibility for minority groups.
City Council will consider reversing 2023's Commemorative Flag Policy and authorizing the redevelopment of the old Sears building into a new 388-unit apartment complex.
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