Politics, Government and Business in Southern California's Inland Empire
Mike Cruz, The (San Bernardino County) Sun
Created: 01/30/2012 10:27:09 AM PST
RANCHO CUCAMONGA – A workplace discrimination lawsuit has been filed in Superior Court against Ontario Police Chief Eric Hopley by his former administrative assistant Brenda Vallejo.
BY KIMBERLY PIERCEALL
STAFF WRITER
kpierceall@pe.com
Published: 24 January 2012 09:02 PM
The last time a Los Angeles councilman proposed taking a serious look at what it would take to transfer control of Ontario International Airport back to the city of Ontario, the Inland city didn’t have a serious proposal.
Now it does.
By Art Marroquin and Liset Márquez, Staff Writers
Created: 01/23/2012 04:05:25 PM PST
The president of the Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners on Monday called for a resolution stating that LA/Ontario International Airport will not be available for a transfer or sale for at least two years.
The move comes less than one week after Ontario embarked on a new public relations campaign known as “Set Ontario Free” to wrest control of the midsize airport from Los Angeles.
By Wendy Leung, Staff Writer
Created: 01/20/2012 03:29:05 PM PST
RANCHO CUCAMONGA – As Ontario steps up efforts to gain autonomy of L.A./Ontario International Airport, leaders from neighboring Rancho Cucamonga are joining a growing number of agencies calling for local control.
Liset Márquez, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin
Created: 01/19/2012 09:15:13 AM PST
ONTARIO – The battle has begun in earnest.
Officials on both sides of the LA/Ontario International Airport dispute this week lashed out at each other for information they say is misleading and a misrepresentation.
BY KIMBERLY PIERCEALL
STAFF WRITER
kpierceall@pe.com
Published: 17 January 2012 09:27 PM
The Los Angeles agency that owns and operates Ontario International Airport fired back Tuesday evening at leaders of the city of Ontario for offering to buy the airport back, “at a foreclosure price,” according to a statement from Los Angeles World Airports.
Liset Márquez, Staff Writer
Created: 12/30/2011 03:05:45 PM PST
ONTARIO – It’s been a tumultuous year for city officials in their quest to take over and operate LA/Ontario International Airport.
For several years, Ontario officials have lobbied for local control, claiming they would be able to convert the medium-hub facility into a competitive regional airport. Los Angeles World Airports operates ONT and Los Angeles International Airport.
Andrew Edwards, Staff Writer
Created: 12/23/2011 01:55:45 PM PST
ONTARIO – The light traffic at L.A./Ontario International Airport Friday was a boon for trucker Barry Culley, who was awaiting a stand-by flight to Reno and a chance to visit his daughter.
Liset Marquez, Staff Writer
Created: 12/16/2011 07:19:41 PM PST
ONTARIO – City officials have rejected Los Angeles World Airports’ recommendations aimed to increase air service at LA/Ontario International Airport, calling the suggestions as impractical and unhelpful.
Liset Márquez, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin
Created: 12/15/2011 04:30:05 PM PST
Los Angeles World Airports officials once again may consider closing a terminal at LA/Ontario International Airport as a way to save money in the face of rapidly declining passenger traffic.
Liset Márquez, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin
Posted: 12/14/2011 02:26:45 PM PST
RIVERSIDE – Mayor Ron Loveridge is the latest Inland Empire politician to show his support to Ontario in its efforts to regain control of LA/Ontario International Airport.
BY KIMBERLY PIERCEALL
STAFF WRITER
kpierceall@pe.com
Published: 03 December 2011 10:37 AM
There are a third fewer travelers using Ontario International Airport since 2007 and there’s bound to be even fewer passengers using the airport in the coming months based on schedules that show how many flights and seats the airport’s airlines are offering through July.
By Art Marroquin, Staff Writer
Created: 12/01/2011 02:57:14 PM PST
A reported shortage of U.S. Customs and Border Protection staffers at Los Angeles International Airport has led a couple of regional lawmakers to push for more customs agents at airports, including L.A./Ontario International Airport.
Liset Márquez, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin
Created: 11/23/2011 06:46:05 PM PST
ONTARIO – New traffic figures released for LA/Ontario International Airport have officials bracing for a dismal 2012.
October traffic at the airport dropped 12 percent from the number of passengers traveling through the facility in October 2010.
BY KIMBERLY PIERCEALL
STAFF WRITER
kpierceall@pe.com
Published: 21 November 2011 09:44 PM
Two Inland congressmen, fed up with the increasingly empty terminals at Ontario International Airport, on Monday asked U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood for help.
Liset Marquez, Staff Writer
Created: 11/18/2011 05:24:53 PM PST
ONTARIO – Despite protests from a handful of residents, the City Council has agreed to rate hikes for its water and sewer services over the next two years.
Rate increases for residents will result in an average monthly increase of $1.77, or 1.6 percent in the first year.
Ryan Hagen, Staff Writer
Created: 11/01/2011 07:36:14 PM PDT
Federal agents on Tuesday raided an Upland location and five others associated with Aaron Sandusky, whom they believe are illegally selling marijuana to the general public.
BY KIMBERLY PIERCEALL
STAFF WRITER
kpierceall@pe.com
Published: 25 October 2011 03:54 PM
Traffic at Ontario International Airport dropped 5.15 percent in September compared to a year ago, according to statistics from Los Angeles World Airports. The airport had a total of 360,307 passengers use the airport last month.
Liset Marquez, Staff Writer
Created: 09/06/2011 03:45:17 PM PDT
ONTARIO – City officials have once again discussed the possibility of suing Los Angeles World Airports over control of LA/Ontario International Airport.
FIRST-TIME VIOLATORS CAN NOW BE FINED
Liset Marquez, Staff Writer
Created: 08/29/2011 02:49:12 PM PDT
ONTARIO — Loud nuisance violators have been put on notice by city officials.
A recent change to the municipal code now gives police officers the authority to issue fines to first-time violators.
Liset Marquez, Staff Writer
Created: 08/28/2011 08:22:28 PM PDT
ONTARIO – A San Bernardino County Superior Court judge is expected to decide, possibly as early as today, if the city and Wal-Mart are responsible for paying the attorney fees for residents who opposed the project in the northwest side of town.
Cities agree to ‘ransom’
Liset Marquez, Staff Writer
Created: 08/17/2011 09:07:36 PM PDT
A pair of Inland Valley cities this week started the process to participate in a state program that would allow them to keep their redevelopment agencies operational.
By Liset Márquez Staff Writer
Created: 08/04/2011 06:16:06 PM PDT
ONTARIO – As passenger volumes at L.A./Ontario International Airport continue to dip, officials are not optimistic there will be a turnaround in the near future.
L.A./Ontario International Airport
Researchers: ONT is ripe for crime
Mediha Fejzagic DiMartino, Staff Writer
Posted: 07/31/2011 09:42:24 PM PDT
The likelihood of crime occurring on the streets and neighborhoods around L.A./Ontario International Airport is seven times higher than the national average, according to a recent study.
By Mediha Fejzagic DiMartino, Staff Writer
Posted: 07/14/2011 10:05:08 PM PDT
ONTARIO – Officials from several Inland Empire citiessupport an anticipated lawsuit seeking to overturn two new laws to limit or eliminate redevelopment funding.
By Art Marroquin Staff Writer
Created: 06/30/2011 08:25:49 PM PDT
For decades, Los Angeles World Airports had managed a relatively happy family, leading four airports under a single banner.
But that relationship has fractured in recent years amid allegations that LA/Ontario International Airport and two smaller siblings are neglected while all the attention is lavished on the agency’s breadwinner, Los Angeles International Airport.
By Liset Márquez and Art Marroquin, Staff Writers
Created: 06/30/2011 08:22:12 PM PDT
ONTARIO – City officials are not fretting that their self-imposed deadline to regain control of LA/Ontario International Airport has passed without success.
Council OKs plan to take $7.1 million
Liset Marquez, Staff Writer
Created: 06/26/2011 10:26:47 PM PDT
ONTARIO – For the third straight year, with city officials expecting little or no growth in revenues, the City Council has agreed to dip into its reserves.
Chino Hills upset over proposed new district
Mediha Fejzagic DiMartino, Staff Writer
Created: 06/21/2011 09:04:41 PM PDT
CHINO HILLS – City officials say their suggestions to Citizens Redistricting Commission have fallen on deaf ears after the draft maps released this month divided the city between two congressional districts – one that includes Chino and Ontario and another that includes Diamond Bar and Rowland Heights.
Struggling local airport gets a boost
Liset Marquez, Staff Writer
Created: 06/20/2011 06:22:21 PM PDT
Landing fees and terminal rent at the struggling L.A./Ontario International Airport are coming down a bit.
LAWA will pay $1.66M to Aero Ontario cargo
Liset Marquez, Staff Writer
Created: 06/20/2011 08:39:06 PM PDT
A proposed settlement has been reached in a $5 million dispute over a planned cargo facility development at L.A./Ontario International Airport.
Wendy Leung, Staff Writer
Created: 06/19/2011 09:09:43 PM PDT
It’s one of those chores nobody likes – balancing the budget.
At the close of the fiscal year, a number of public agencies will be doing just that and hoping the results are better than those in Sacramento.
District to continue with shortened year
Canan Tasci, Staff Writer
Created: 06/19/2011 09:06:54 PM PDT
ONTARIO – The Chaffey Joint Union High School District school board adopted a 2011-12 budget that doesn’t anticipate any reduction that would affect students.
By Art Marroquin Staff Writer
Posted: 06/17/2011 09:58:17 PM PDT
The Los Angeles City Council this week opposed state legislation that calls for establishing an Inland Empire-based authority to take control of LA/Ontario International Airport from the city of Los Angeles.
By Dan Weikel, Los Angeles Times
June 16, 2011
The Los Angeles City Council on Wednesday decided to oppose state legislation that would shift control of L.A./Ontario International Airport from the city of L.A. to an authority made up of Inland Empire officials.
Ontario facility lauded for energy efficiency
Liset Marquez, Staff Writer
Created: 06/06/2011 05:54:35 PM PDT
ONTARIO – It took one step inside the lobby of City Hall for Cris De La Torre to see what a nearly $22 million face-lift looks like.
Dutton
Liset Marquez, Staff Writer
Created: 05/31/2011 06:27:29 PM PDT
ONTARIO – A bill by Senate Republican Leader Bob Dutton of Rancho Cucamonga that would create a regional airport authority to oversee operations of LA/Ontario International Airport has been sent to the Assembly.
City finance director warns council of possible revenue loss
Liset Marquez, Staff Writer
Created: 05/30/2011 12:11:11 AM PDT
ONTARIO – City officials have been warned – by the steward of its finances – to take further actions in the future to reduce costs in case of declining revenues.
Ovitt
By Liset Marquez Staff Writer
Created: 05/19/2011 09:30:02 PM PDT
ONTARIO – It was an offer San Bernardino County Supervisor Gary Ovitt could not refuse: open a field office in his hometown.
Liset Marquez, Staff Writer
Created: 05/16/2011 09:21:29 PM PDT
Despite efforts by Los Angeles World Airports officials to squash discussions over the transfer of L.A./Ontario International Airport, Ontario Councilman Alan Wapner refuses to back down.
Deadline for pink slips
Doubt again faces teachers
Debbie Pfeiffer Trunnell, Staff Writer
Posted: 05/15/2011 07:02:32 AM PDT
Joyella Beuler spends five afternoons a week teaching reading, writing and math to enthusiastic kindergarten students.
But like thousands of other teachers statewide, the Lytle Creek Elementary School teacher faces an uncertain future.
Liset Marquez, Staff Writer
Created: 05/15/2011 10:02:21 PM PDT
ONTARIO – In a effort to create some financial flexibility, city officials have merged their five redevelopment project areas into one.
Fee deferral program may be a factor
Liset Marquez, Staff Writer
Created: 05/14/2011 07:07:10 AM PDT
ONTARIO – Development in the city seems to be picking up.
But if you ask Ontario officials, it never stopped, it simply slowed down because of the economy.
By Liset Marquez Staff Writer
Created: 05/13/2011 08:23:05 PM PDT
ONTARIO – In a effort to create some financial flexibility, city officials have merged their five redevelopment project areas into one.
Liset Marquez, Staff Writer
Posted: 05/03/2011 06:29:22 PM PDT
An amended bill transferring control of LA/Ontario International Airport from the city of Los Angeles to a regional airport authority is one step closer to receiving approval from the state Senate.
Staff and Wire Reports
Created: 04/13/2011 07:47:11 PM PDT
The Federal Aviation Administration on Wednesday added another overnight controller at L.A,/Ontario International Airport as well as at 25 airports and a radar facility.
Agency says city has to pay
Liset Marquez, Staff Writer
Created: 04/10/2011 08:08:51 PM PDT
ONTARIO – Control of L.A./Ontario International Airport could be the city’s for the right price, according to the head of the organization that runs it now.
10:40 PM PDT on Tuesday, April 5, 2011
By KIMBERLY PIERCEALL
The Press-Enterprise
The city of Ontario offered no details on how it would solve two of Ontario International Airport’s biggest problems — rising costs to carriers and plummeting passenger traffic — according to its proposal to control the airport, obtained this week by The Press-Enterprise through the California Public Records Act.
Proposals arrive on running airport
Liset Marquez, Staff Writer
Posted: 04/03/2011 09:22:50 AM PDT
ONTARIO – So much for worries that no one would want to run L.A./Ontario International Airport.
A search for new management at the troubled airport attracted global interest.
Week ahead
Vacant seat also on tonight’s agenda
Mediha Fejzagic DiMartino, Staff Writer
Created: 03/27/2011 09:34:32 PM PDT
The Upland City Council will discuss the city manager’s performance in closed session during a meeting tonight at City Hall.
Liset Marquez, Staff Writer
Created: 03/22/2011 04:05:51 PM PDT
LOS ANGELES – Despite her doubts about a timely transfer of LA/Ontario International Airport, Gina Marie Lindsey is optimistic about its future growth in passengers.
Speaking to the Board of Airport Commissioners on Monday, Lindsey, LAWA’s executive director, predicted a better year for the struggling airport, which hasn’t seen traffic levels so low since the 1980s.
LAWA leader: Switching airport could take years
Liset Marquez, Staff Writer
Created: 03/21/2011 06:37:47 PM PDT
LOS ANGELES – Los Angeles World Airports Executive Director Gina Marie Lindsey expressed doubt Monday that there could be a timely transfer of control of LA/Ontario International airport.
Over 600 local certificated employees face loss of jobs
Canan Tasci, Staff Writer
Created: 03/13/2011 09:52:21 PM PDT
It’s going to be another tough year for Inland Valley school districts as they continue to shrink staffs and increase class sizes due to the bleak financial condition of the state.
R.C., Fontana spurred growth
James Rufus Koren, Staff Writer
Created: 03/12/2011 11:09:52 PM PST
Growth in those areas and across the Inland Empire came largely because of affordable homes sold in the first half of the decade, said Brad Kemp, director of regional research at Beacon Economics.
10:00 PM PST on Friday, March 11, 2011
By KIMBERLY PIERCEALL
The Press-Enterprise
Great Lakes Aviation plans to stop flying to and from Ontario International Airport and move its two remaining Inland flights to LAX, instead.
Liset Márquez, Staff Writer
Created: 03/09/2011 08:44:46 PM PST
A presentation recently released by Los Angeles World Airports is critical of the city of Ontario’s proposal to run LA/Ontario International Airport.
A PowerPoint presentation was released to the media for a Board of Airport Commissioners meeting on Monday, although discussion on the issue was postponed until March 21, LAWA officials said.
10 firms express interest in airport
Liset Marquez, Staff Writer
Created: 03/05/2011 02:52:00 PM PST
LOS ANGELES – Los Angeles World Airports officials will explore the idea of selling LA/Ontario International Airport.
Liset Marquez, Staff Writer
Created: 03/01/2011 08:33:04 PM PST
LOS ANGELES – Several national and international firms have expressed interest in managing L.A./Ontario International Airport.
Officials at Los Angeles World Airports, which operates ONT, received 10 inquiries since the submission process opened Jan. 4 for “expressions of interest.”
District’s past cuts spare jobs
Canan Tasci, Staff Writer
Created: 02/21/2011 03:36:24 PM PST
ONTARIO – The Chaffey Joint Union High School District will not issue preliminary layoff notices in March to teachers as well as other certificated employees.
By Canan Tasci Staff Writer
Created: 02/18/2011 06:38:51 PM PST
ONTARIO – Ontario-Montclair School District’s superintendent described the district’s $13.2 million budget reductions in two words – gut wrenching.
By Liset Márquez Staff Writer
Created: 02/18/2011 06:18:26 PM PST
ONTARIO – In an effort to secure its future redevelopment funds, the City Council has agreed to shift the obligation of redevelopment work and the payment of more than $335million in anticipated redevelopment funding to the city.
By PE Business
on February 17, 2011 10:27 AM
State Sen. Bob Dutton, R-Rancho Cucamonga, has introduced legislation that would transfer control of Ontario International Airport to a regional airport authority.
Wendy Leung, Staff Writer
Created: 02/13/2011 10:05:36 PM PST
Ontario-Montclair School District officials are expected to weigh budget reductions of up to $13 million at their board meeting on Thursday. The reductions are a part of the district’s contingency plan for a worst-case scenario – if voters do not approve a tax extension proposed by the governor. The item will be discussed at the Central Language Academy auditorium.
Canan Tasci, Staff Writer
Created: 02/07/2011 09:19:14 PM PST
ONTARIO – Ontario-Montclair School District could face up to $13.2 million in budget cuts for the next school year if the Legislature and voters are not willing to OK a tax extension proposed by the governor.
Ontario stays quiet about bid
Liset Marquez, Staff Writer
Created: 01/30/2011 07:01:26 AM PST
ONTARIO – A proposal for the city to regain control of LA/Ontario International Airport has been given to Los Angeles World Airports, but city officials are not forthcoming about just how it would work.
Operating agency is hopeful about the future
Liset Marquez, Staff Writer
Created: 01/29/2011 07:07:43 AM PST
ONTARIO – An era of watching LA/Ontario International Airport lose droves of passengers could be coming to an end – at least that’s what officials are hoping for at Los Angeles World Airports.
For the first time since 2008, ONT’s annual drop in passenger traffic is less than what other airports in the region are enduring.
Liset Marquez, Staff Writer
Created: 01/29/2011 07:07:43 AM PST
ONTARIO – Officials here are questioning whether the LA/Ontario International – which employs 296 people – is overstaffed.
City wants local control of airport
Liset Marquez, Staff Writer
Created: 01/10/2011 08:33:17 PM PST
LOS ANGELES – Los Angeles World Airports officials have begun the process of looking for private interests to possibly contract out the operation of LA/Ontario International Airport.
Liset Marquez, Staff Writer
Posted: 01/09/2011 09:46:42 PM PST
ONTARIO – Los Angeles World Airports officials said they are not concerned about the city’s threat to sue as an option in their fight for L.A./Ontario International Airport.
Liset Marquez, Staff Writer
Created: 12/25/2010 10:11:49 PM PST
ONTARIO – Despite the economic uncertainty in the region, city officials went through the year without having to lay off any staff or worry about operating on a deficit.
The businesslike attitude adopted by city staff over the years helped the council pass a balanced, $383 million budget in July.
Liset Márquez, Staff Writer
Posted: 12/22/2010 03:32:39 PM PST
ONTARIO – The city appears ready to roll up its sleeves and do battle with Los Angeles over control of LA/Ontario International Airport.
The Ontario City Council this week gave City Manager Chris Hughes the option to sue Los Angeles for violation of its joint powers agreement over the airport.
New operator for ONT sought
Liset Marquez, Staff Writer
Created: 12/20/2010 10:08:50 PM PST
LOS ANGELES – Los Angeles World Airports officials said Monday they will look for private interests to possibly contract out the operation of LA/Ontario International Airport.
LAWA, which operates ONT, will solicit ideas from the private sector and other interested parties about managing the airport, said Stephen Martin, LAWA’s chief operating officer.
09:56 PM PST on Friday, November 26, 2010
Ontario International Airport had 1.2 percent fewer passengers in October compared to a year ago. The impact of Aeromexico’s departure from the airport which offered Ontario’s sole international route to Mexico has been evident in each monthly report with the number of international passengers at the airport dropping 99 percent to a total of just 45 travelers.
Liset Marquez, Staff Writer
Created: 11/26/2010 03:14:55 PM PST
ONTARIO – Councilman Alan Wapner went to bed on Election Night knowing the tally from only 10percent of the votes cast for his office.
And to him, that wasn’t nearly good enough.
Liset Márquez, Staff Writer
Created: 10/27/2010 07:59:06 PM PDT
ONTARIO – Sue Ovitt was at a loss for words as she looked at the city library, now bearing her last name.
On Wednesday afternoon, the main library at 215 E. C St. was rededicated the Ovitt Family Community Library. The unveiling was made in front of a crowd that included Ovitt’s family, friends and city officials.
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