Inland Valley Daily Bulletin

Some Try Luring Firms Out of State

Magic Johnson isn't playing for the Lakers, "TheCosby Show" isn't back on the air and houses in the InlandValley aren't selling for less than $100,000. The calendar says 2005, not 1990, but in one respect atleast, we're heading back to the future.

High Inventory Tips Scales Slightly in Favor of Buyers Refer Box in Story -- The Inland Empire has Been Cited for Its Policies That Help Buyers Looking for 'Affordable' Housing. Page B8.

San Bernardino residents Mo and Martie Baker thoughttheir north San Bernardino home would sell quickly if peoplesaw it. The problem was, when they listed it in September for$399,000, not many people came by to look at it.

Potential Lawsuit Could Impact State Energy Case

SAN DIEGO -- At a critical point in Sempra Energy's$23 billion antitrust trial, California Attorney General BillLockyer's office threatened to file a separate lawsuit intendedto leverage a settlement that would mean tens of millions ofdollars in fees for Lockyer's longtime political ally andfriend Tom Girardi and others on the legal team, lawyers andsources close to the case said. Girardi, his Los Angeles law firm Girardi & Keese and itsemployees contributed more than $260,000 to Lockyer's po...

Program Assists Traffic Violators to Plead Case

Pastors from a coalition of Inland Empire churches arereaching out to help people make a conversion of a differentsort. The pastors are working with the law enforcement communityin San Bernardino County to help people with outstandingmisdemeanor traffic violations get relief.

Wording Prolongs Debate On Wal-Mart

ONTARIO A mix-up over whether the city was consideringa "subsequent" or "supplemental" environmental impactreport kept the Ontario City Council from moving forward on theWal-Mart Supercenter project at its Tuesday meeting. The council was poised to hire a consultant to determinewhat impact the proposed store would have on the traffic,environment, surrounding businesses and quality of life in theneighborhood of Fifth Street and Mountain Avenue, where thestore is planned.

Pomona Residents Push for Sidewalk Improvements

POMONA Dozens of residents have determined that the twomost pressing needs for their neighborhoods are sidewalks andstreet lights. For a city grappling with youth and gang violence, theconclusion reached by about 80 community members gathered atSacred Heart Catholic Church this week nontheless echoed afamiliar sentiment.

L.A. To Overhaul Mental-Health System

Following voter approval of an income tax onmillionaires, Los Angeles County supervisors voted Tuesday tospend $280 million over the next three years to overhaul theregion's underfunded mental- health system. The board's vote allows officials to begin selecting privateagencies that will provide mentally ill people with treatment,housing and job training.

Nominations Wanted for Kiwanis Award

UPLAND The Kiwanis Club of Upland is accepting nominations for its annual Outstanding Senior Citizen of the Year honor. The recipient must be at least 65 years old and be aresident of Upland, Ontario, Montclair, Chino or Rancho Cucamonga. The recipient shall have performed some type of service to the community worthy of special recognition.

Pomona College Sets Showings of 'Woods'

CLAREMONT - The Pomona College Department of Theatre & Dance is presenting "Into the Woods," the Tony Award-winning musical. Evening performances will be held at 8 p.m. Thursday through Sunday, and matinee performances will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

Japanese Drumming Workshops Planned

ONTARIO The Taiko Center of Los Angeles will conduct two Japanese drumming demonstrations and workshops at the Museum of History and Art Ontario on Thursday. The event will teach participants about the art and history of taiko drumming, an ancient Japanese performance used in both music and warfare.

Fontana Man Victim of Carjacking at Club

FONTANA - A man was carjacked outside a 24 Hour Fitness early Sunday. Kyle Nachbur, 19, of Fontana walked to his car in the 10200 block of Juniper Avenue at 2:36 a.m. when he was approached by a man, police said.

Crosses to Bear

Upland Police Set Sobriety Checkpoint

UPLAND - Police are conducting a sobriety and driver's license checkpoint Thursday. The checkpoint will be from 4 p.m. until midnight at an undisclosed location. Motorists approaching the checkpoint will see signs indicating the checkpoint is ahead, police said.

Two Pedestrians Hurt in Separate Crashes

RANCHO CUCAMONGA Two people were seriously injured when they were struck by cars within an hour of each other Tuesday, firefighters said. Rancho Cucamonga firefighters received the first call at 4:34 p.m. for an 18-year-old Rancho Cucamonga woman who was struck while crossing Carnelian Street, said fire Battalion Chief Jim Curatalo.

Family Displaced After Bedroom Burns

RANCHO CUCAMONGA A bedroom fire damaged a home andsome of its contents Tuesday morning. Twenty-one Rancho Cucamonga firefighters came to the home inthe 7400 block of Ramona Avenue at 8:55 a.m., said fire Battalion Chief Jim Curatalo.

Eleven Arrested in Pomona Dui Check

POMONA Police arrested 11 people during a driver's license and sobriety checkpoint Tuesday. The checkpoint was near the corner of Towne and Monterey avenues from 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Man Found Dead in Bloomington Field

BLOOMINGTON - A man was found dead in a field on Saturday after he reportedly was involved in an argument at a bar. The victim, whose name was withheld pending notification of next of kin, had been out with friends at the Noanoa bar where they were involved in a disagreement with other patrons, saidSan Bernardino County Sheriff's spokeswoman Jodi Miller.

Chasing Waterfalls

No New Health Risks Found in Latest Samples in Wyle Investigation

NORCO Although no health risks were found in the latest round of testing in the ongoing Wyle Labs investigation, officials will continue sampling and are taking steps to reduce present contamination. The results of the November report released by the state Department of Toxic Substances Control last week will be discussed during tonight's City Council meeting, and alsoduring a Community Advisory Group meeting Thursday.

Obituaries

John A. Bolinger, 80, Upland died Nov. 13, 2005