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OAI Analysis: Drivers in California Face Relatively Weak Fine for Driving without Insurance

An OnlineAutoInsurance.com survey of all 50 state laws outlining penalties for driving without auto insurance shows that California’s law has a relatively low fine for doing so, but the fact that California police can tow and store an uncovered car could turn uninsured driving into a costly affair. OnlineAutoInsurance.com is based in the Inland Empire. In California, the fine for driving without coverage ranges from $100 to $200 for a first offense and from $200 to $500 for second and subsequent offenses. That’s relatively low compared with most states, which most frequently set their minimum/maximum fines for a first offense at somewhere…

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Nexus 7 Google Tablet, May Have Been Worth Waiting For

Nexus 7 Google Tablet, May Have Been Worth Waiting For

By Gary Martin If you have been holding off purchasing a tablet, your wait may be over.  Google, Inc. is now offering their entry into the very competitive Android tablet space, through a partnership with Taiwanese computer hardware manufacturer ASUSTeK Computer Inc., known in the U.S. as ASUS. The announcement that Google, Inc. was considering entering the hardware business was met with no surprise, since a recent acquisition of Motorola Mobility, Inc. was completed. One of the reasons Google, Inc. had to compete on a hardware level was due to increasing pressure by the Amazon Kindle Fire 7” tablet. Amazon’s…

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Teen Wrongly accused of beating a grandmother

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(Lake Arrowhead, Calif.) You stand accused of a crime you did not commit. The police have a surveillance tape showing someone other than you committing the crime. They even have a statement from the person, saying that he did it. Still, you are put through the nightmare of being arrested and sitting in jail, waiting for your day in court.  Sounds absurd, you say? Meet Andrew Rocha, a quiet 18-year-old son of a physician, applying to college.  While he lay sleeping in his Lake Arrowhead bed, a neighbor was being accosted in the middle of the night.  She accused Andrew…

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First 5 San Bernardino Doing Its Part To Ensure That All Children Have A Safe And Fun Summer Around Or In Water

First 5 San Bernardino Doing Its Part To Ensure That All Children Have A Safe And Fun Summer Around Or In Water

It’s that time of the year when children of all ages love to play around or in water. First 5 San Bernardino’s 2012 Water Safety Campaign is designed to increase awareness about the importance of water safety during the summer months and all year long. In 2009, 77 percent of child victims were missing for five minutes or less when they were found in the pool drowned or submerged. First 5 San Bernardino’s mission for water safety is to educate families within the community – Join the water safety kickoff campaign event scheduled for Monday, June 11, 2012 from Noon…

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Former IE Resident Pens Medical Thriller

Former IE Resident Pens Medical Thriller

African American Doctor Writes Fiction in Voice of Caucasian Woman Riverside, California  — “Santa” is the title of a new medical thriller by African American author and former Inland Empire resident Dr. Christopher Otiko, who spent the last three years of his life writing this story inside of the mind of Kim Kramer, a white American female medical student, whose London internship places her in a whirlwind of action adventure, murder, lies and conspiracy. (To read the first chapters of  “Santa,” go to http://bit.ly/santaebook) Inspired by the many Sidney Sheldon books Otiko has read featuring strong female characters, he didn’t…

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Mobile – The New Frontier for Small Business Owners

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By Cynthia Renee Frazier The move toward mobile solutions is significant and one that small business owners can’t continue to ignore. Why? Because the number of mobile connected devices will exceed the world’s population this year. Believe it or not, one expert says there are more people worldwide who own a mobile phone than a toothbrush. And that number is growing at a rapid pace. The fact is, there is a large piece of the pie waiting for those business owners who shift their focus toward mobile. It’s no secret that today’s consumers use a mobile phone to stay connected…

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Theater Square Takes Shape In Downtown San Bernardino

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Employment opportunities now available at the Regal Cinemas Stadium 14 (San Bernardino, Calif.) The landscaping is underway, the concrete is poured and palm trees grace the newly laid walkways. With construction in high gear, residents of San Bernardino are witnessing a revitalization of the downtown area. At the heart of this is the highly anticipated Theater Square with its centerpiece the Regal Cinemas Stadium 14, opening this summer. “Our residents deserve a quality downtown theater where they can enjoy dinner and experience a movie,” said Chief Executive Officer of the San Bernardino Economic Development Corporation, Emil Marzullo. “Our businesses need…

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No Salary Needed: Will Work for Technology and Fun

By Cynthia Renee Frazier The millennial generation, and the companies that employ them, are changing the current work for hire landscape. Unlike their parents, most workers between the ages of 18 and 30 don’t see themselves beholden to a J O B. In addition, millennials don’t necessarily make their decision to accept employmentbased on the amount of cash the firm pays. Instead, they want a fun place to work with plenty of perks. According to the 2010 study conducted by the Pew Research Center, the millennial generation is likely to be the most educated generation in history. Soon, they will make…

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Free Health Care Program For Low Income Adults

Many Americans today are faced with the lack of Health Insurance.  This is not only a problem for them but is also a problem for Emergency rooms overburdened with uninsured people with minor illness’ that could be handled through a regulars doctors visit.  Many lack health insurance because it is simply not affordable.  Some can afford the monthly premium but not the co-pay or deductible every time they see a doctor or fill a prescription, while others can not afford even the premium. Now there is help for lower income individuals ages 21-64 years old who do not qualify for…

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Altura Credit Union Will Host A Family Friendly Car Sale

(Riverside, California) February 15, 2012 Altura Credit Union one of the largest locally owned and operated credit unions in the Inland Empire, will hold a car sale on Saturday, March 3rd, from 9:00a.m.-5:00p.m. at its headquarters 2847 Campus Parkway in Riverside, California. A selection of Previously owned vehicles will be available for purchase. Altura will offer their auto buying service Auto Expert, that will be available to help interested car buyers in selecting the right vehicle to fit their needs.  During the sale Altura Credit Union will offer low-rate auto financing interest rates as low as 2.29% for qualifying purchasers.…

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Redlands Chamber Music Society presents the Hausmann String Quartet

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The  Redlands Chamber Music Society presents the Hausmann String Quartet on Sunday, January 22 featuring Isaac Allen, violin, Angela Choong, viola, Bram Goldstein, violin and Yuan Zhang, cello. The concert is at 4 p.m. at Watchorn Hall, Frederic Loewe Performance Hall at the University of Redlands, 1200 Colton Avenue.  Tickets are $20. Admission for any music student is $5. The program will include the music of Mendelssohn, E. Bloch  and Tchaikovsky. All audience members are invited to a post-concert reception at a private home to meet the artists and music lovers. The wine heavy hors d’oeuvres reception is included in the price of the ticket. For…

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Super Majority of Redlands City Council Members Endorse Ramos

James Ramos Campaigns for San Bernardino County Supervisor

(SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, CA) – James Ramos announced receiving endorsements from two Redlands City Councilmembers in his campaign for San Bernardino County Supervisor today. With the support of Councilmembers Paul Foster and Bob Gardner, Ramos now has the endorsement of four out of five members of the council. In a signed endorsement letter, Mayor Pro Tempore Paul Foster and Councilman Bob Gardner stated that Ramos was the most capable candidate to bring strong fiscal policies, stimulate growth in the economy and reestablish the respect and credibility of the County. Ramos has previously announced endorsements from Redlands that included Mayor Pete…

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Spiritual Food For Thought

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By Donna M. Walker Dating for a single christian, in many ways is not easy.  For those of you who are walking as close to Christ as you can, know what I am talking about.  Since we are all on different levels in our walk, your date may not be disciplined in some areas as yourself.  This can cause some very uncomfortable situations to occur.  This brings to my mind a date I was on where my date wanted to place his hands on me in areas I felt was a violation to me as a woman of God.  In…

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Office of Business Development Kicks Off Seminar Series

Workshops focus on strategic planning, Internet marketing SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (Jan. 4, 2012) –  The City of San Bernardino, Economic Development Agency, Office of Business Development has two upcoming workshops that focus on Internet-based marketing and strategic planning. Both workshops will be hosted at the Office of Business Development, 201-B N. E. Street, Suite 200, in San Bernardino. They are: ·         “Strategic Planning for Small Business,” from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 17, presented by Beverly Rubio, owner/president of BAR Strategia, a Riverside-based marketing firm. This presentation will explore the fundamentals of strategic planning and give companies the…

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Accent Computer Solutions Signs Nine Local Clients

More businesses turn to IT outsourcing RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif.  (Jan. 5, 2012) – Accent Computer Solutions, Inc., a leading information technology service provider in Southern California, was recently hired by nine firms to provide full-service IT planning, management, and support. Local to the Inland Empire, Accent was hired by Ontario Reign, a ECHL hockey team based in the Ontario, Calif.; Blue Banner Company, produce growers and shippers based in Riverside; Payroll Link, a payroll processing firm in Rancho Cucamonga; California Dump Truck Owners Association based in Upland; Pediatrician Yvonne D’Sylva, MD located in Corona; DC Logistics, a full service logistics and…

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