Fontana has ‘become our worst nightmare’ because of warehouses

https://www.fontanaheraldnews.com/opinion/fontana-has-become-our-worst-nightmare-because-of-warehouses/article_0aec56a2-2a85-11eb-8cd1-37cf7b2e54ed.html By Nestor and Sunny Renteria (Editor's note: This letter was addressed to members of the Fontana City Council and Fontana Planning Commission.) Today as I sit here and write this letter, I cannot express how saddened I am that living in Fontana has become our worst nightmare. We have lived here for 15 years, … Continue reading Fontana has ‘become our worst nightmare’ because of warehouses

It is ‘appalling’ to see the increase of warehousing in South Fontana

https://www.fontanaheraldnews.com/opinion/it-is-appalling-to-see-the-increase-of-warehousing-in-south-fontana/article_9b11fc5c-2a83-11eb-b4b0-1f8a45d79952.html By Kareem Gongora At last week's Fontana City Council meeting, Fontana residents organized and spoke in opposition to three projects: Slover Warehouse, Sierra Avenue and Casa Grande Warehouse, and the Fontana Foothills Commerce Center. The Slover Warehouse and Sierra Avenue and Casa Grande Warehouse required a General Plan amendment and rezoning of medium to … Continue reading It is ‘appalling’ to see the increase of warehousing in South Fontana

Fontana City Council approves more warehouse projects

https://www.fontanaheraldnews.com/news/fontana-city-council-approves-more-warehouse-projects/article_5d1dbc40-2878-11eb-9c70-7bf3f81728cc.html By Russel Ingold The Fontana City Council approved four major projects -- including three involving the construction of warehouses -- during the Nov. 10 meeting. The actions taken on the warehouses were highly controversial, with more than two dozen concerned citizens sending virtual voice messages to the five-member council expressing their opposition to some … Continue reading Fontana City Council approves more warehouse projects

Assemblymember introduces legislation to increase transparency of warehouse developments in I.E.

I recently introduced Assembly Bill AB) 485 to provide increased public transparency of warehouse development projects funded using taxpayer dollars. Warehouse developments have grown tremendously in the Inland Empire. As of 2018, Riverside and San Bernardino counties had more than 65,000 individuals working in warehouse jobs. While the building of warehouses can be seen as … Continue reading Assemblymember introduces legislation to increase transparency of warehouse developments in I.E.

Free community college is critical for Fontana and the Inland Empire

Community college students display a grit and tenacity you would be hard pressed to find elsewhere. I’ve met many -- both as former dean of the Chaffey College Fontana campus and now as vice president of student services -- who manage a full course load while raising families and working multiple jobs. We provide students … Continue reading Free community college is critical for Fontana and the Inland Empire

Letter to the Editor: Warehouse jobs are hurt by automation

Dear Editor: Why do so many of our city and county representatives still continue to okay warehouse development in our communities? The vast majority of residents, whom they are supposed to be representing, do not want them! Most of those warehouse jobs are only part-time, low-wage, with no union protections or benefits. And report after … Continue reading Letter to the Editor: Warehouse jobs are hurt by automation

Letter to the Editor: More warehouses should not be built

Dear Editor: On Dec. 18, award-winning chief economist for the Inland Empire, John Husing, stated that President Trump's policies on trade (tariffs) have had a severe negative impact on the logistics sector of Southern California, and especially here in the Inland Empire! Therefore, unless we want lots more empty warehouses, no Inland Empire cities should … Continue reading Letter to the Editor: More warehouses should not be built

Letter to the Editor: Zoning of neighborhoods must remain residential

Dear Editor: It’s clear that Fontana Planning Commissioners are conflicted about the West Valley Logistics Center. If that’s the case, why are they continuing to recommend rezoning land to build these seven warehouses? It’s easy to see that 3.5 million square feet of industrial development will only bring thousands of diesel trucks to a rural … Continue reading Letter to the Editor: Zoning of neighborhoods must remain residential

Letter to the Editor: We can’t depend on dirty fossil fuels

https://www.fontanaheraldnews.com/opinion/letter-to-the-editor-we-can-t-depend-on-dirty/article_c2464fc0-8b76-11e8-b981-1385b465334d.html Dear Editor: Fighting off this treacherous summer heat is one thing, but dealing with the extremely unhealthy levels of ozone pollution in our area is overburdening to residents dealing with chronic respiratory illnesses. There were 145 days last year where ozone levels across the south coast exceeded the federal standard. That means more emergency … Continue reading Letter to the Editor: We can’t depend on dirty fossil fuels