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Buzon del Barrio: Deportation fears, school board debates and air quality rollbacks: What’s impacting the Inland Empire

Buzon del Barrio: Deportation fears, school board debates and air quality rollbacks: What’s impacting the Inland Empire

It's Friday, January 31. This is the Buzon del Barrio newsletter, our recap of news throughout the month and other resources and information that is helpful to the community. In latest news: Across Southern California, ICE's operations have caused widespread alarm and panic among immigrant communities.

CalMatters: California abandons diesel truck ban and other clean-air rules before Trump is sworn in

CalMatters: California abandons diesel truck ban and other clean-air rules before Trump is sworn in

Because Trump is unlikely to approve them, California has no choice but to abandon its groundbreaking rules for zero-emission trucks and cleaner locomotives.

LA County Public Health official issues safety tips amid regional health emergency declared over fires

LA County Public Health official issues safety tips amid regional health emergency declared over fires

A Local Health Emergency has been declared in Los Angeles County as multiple fires and strong winds degrade air quality and displace residents. Public Health officials have issued an order banning the use of power air blowers, including leaf blowers, to prevent ash and particulates from worsening air quality. Dr.

Big Bear cabins, rooms available for LA wildfire evacuees

More than 1,000 homes in Big Bear Valley are being offered to Los Angeles residents displaced by regional wildfires, through a temporary housing program organized by Airbnb. The initiative, in partnership with the nonprofit 211 LA, provides free or discounted stays funded by Airbnb and its home-sharing hosts. Big

Wildfires and Power Outages: How Southern California Communities Are Responding

Wildfires and Power Outages: How Southern California Communities Are Responding

Destructive wildfires are burning across Southern California, claiming lives and devastating communities. In Altadena near the Pasadena foothills, five people have died, while Pacific Palisades is grappling with extensive damage to homes and land. The Frontline Observer stands in solidarity with Los Angeles County communities, sharing vital resources and journalism

SoCal Amazon workers strike: voices from the picket line

SoCal Amazon workers strike: voices from the picket line

Amazon workers at facilities across the U.S. are striking as they call for better wages and working conditions. Pickets being coordinated by the Teamsters union are expected to continue through Christmas. In San Bernardino, employees at Amazon’s KSBD air hub—the company’s largest West Coast facility—joined

What you need to know about the Bloomington Business Park Specific Plan

What you need to know about the Bloomington Business Park Specific Plan

San Bernardino County is asking for public feedback on a revised environmental study for the Bloomington Business Park Specific Plan, a 213-acre warehouse development that has drawn community and legal scrutiny. Here’s what you need to know about the project and its current status: What is the Bloomington Business