Ontario International Airport began 2021 with a double-digit gain in cargo volume, but the pandemic continues to take a toll on passenger numbers at the airport. Airport officials say e-commerce in Southern California continues to boost cargo shipments. According to a press release from the airport, commercial freight volume in January totaled more than 70,000 tons, a 15.6% increase compared to January 2020. Meanwhile, passenger volume is 66% less than January 2020. However, the airport

Over 11 percent of San Bernardino County residents have now been vaccinated. That’s according to a new portal launched by the county last week. KVCR’s Megan Jamerson has more on what the first round of data looks like. Of those vaccinated, over seven percent have received one dose and three percent are fully vaccinated with two doses. Patients age 75 to 79 have the highest vaccination rate followed by patients 80 and older. Race and ethnicity data show Asians have received the highest rate of

The Southern California-based utility company SoCalGas is investing $1.3 million in hydrogen fuel cell projects that the company says could provide emissions-free transportation for railways and at ports in the state. The money will fund the development of four hydrogen fuel technology projects in California which include fuel-cell marine vessels, hydrogen refueling stations at ports, and fuel cell locomotives. Matt Gregori is the Technology Development Manager at SoCalGas. “Hydrogen is a zero

City of San Bernardino renters who have experienced financial setbacks due to COVID-19 may be eligible for San Bernardino's new Eviction Prevention Program . The Eviction Prevention Program will provide assistance with up to six consecutive months of rent arrears due to COVID-19 related harships. The payment wil be made to the landlord on behalf of qualifying residents. Applicants should access "sbcity.org/evictionprevention" for determination of eligibility and payment. Residents assisted with

San Bernardino National Forest officials are asking for public comments on a proposed wildfire prevention project for the Lytle Creek Area. Lytle Creek sits west of the Cajon Pass and north of the cities of Fontana and Rialto. Officials says the chaparral and grassland area has become overgrown since the catastrophic 2003 Grand Prix Fire. The proposal explains fuel reduction methods like thinning and prescribed burning are needed to prevent a future catastrophic fire event. The area is also a

A new interactive map from Facebook’s Data for Good program shows the percentage of people in counties across the U.S. who would choose to receive a COVID-19 vaccine based on the results of a survey conducted by the social media company and Carnegie Mellon University. According to the map, about 76% of people in Riverside County would choose to receive a COVID vaccine if it were offered to them today. In San Bernardino County, that number is about 69%. According to Facebook, 50 million people

A tight vaccine supply means both Riverside and San Bernardino County will continue to prioritize residents age 65 and older in their vaccine push. KVCR’s Megan Jamerson has more on this and securing second dose appointments. Riverside County opened up its public health vaccine clinics to people age 65 and older Monday, but University Health System Chief of Family Medicine Dr. Geoffry Leung warned that supply continues to be limited. Riverside County vaccine appointment information can be found

University of California, Riverside’s continuing education center now has a cannabis program that seeks to train students to become employees and leaders in the state’s growing legal cannabis industry. The courses are offered through UCR Extension, the university’s continuing education division that focuses on professional education and training. UCR Extension is offering four cannabis certificates: the business of cannabis, cannabis healthcare and medicine, cannabis law and policy, and cannabis

Vote-by-mail ballots are on their way to city of Eastvale voters for a March 2 special election. The Riverside County Registrar mailed 29,000 ballots to registered voters in Eastvale last week and began operation of early voting sites on February 1. The measure up for consideration is the city’s “No-Tax Increase Gann Measure.” If approved by voters, it would allow Eastvale to keep more local tax dollars in the city for vital services like police and fire. It would not raise or impose new taxes

San Bernardino County Superbowl fans can catch Minnesota Vikings running back and San Bernardino High School graduate Alexander Mattison in an ad on ESPN Desportes during the Superbowl on February 7. Mattison, speaking Spanish in the ad, serves as a county spokesperson encouraging residents to get the COVID-19 vaccine. He appears in purple Vikings attire standing on San Bernardino High’s football field, where as a student he was a football, wrestling and track star. Mattison compares the