A Positive Change for Corona Commuters
November 18, 2009 by Heidi Franklin
On November 3rd a ceremony kick-ed off a $47.9 million freeway improvement project that will add an additional lane to the congested section of the eastbound 91 freeway.
According to Caltrans, the new lane scheduled to open by this time next year will save you 15 minutes.
The additional lane is a six mile stretch from the 241 Toll Road in Anaheim Hills to the 71 Freeway in Corona and has become one of the region’s most notorious traffic choke points, with more than 300,000 cars and trucks traveling it weekly.
There is also plans to extend the toll lanes in each direction from where they end, just east of the 241, to Pierce Street in Riverside, and add one freeway lane in each direction between the 15 and 71 Freeways
This is exciting news for people giving the opportunity to get home sooner and spend more time with their families.
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Corona Residents Lamp Exchange
October 29, 2009 by Heidi Franklin
Do you have a Halogen torchiere floor lamp?
Bring them to Dollar Self Storage and they will exchange it for a energy efficient floor lamp.
They are available in:
- Black
- White
- Satin Nickel
While supplies last.
These new lamps can save you up to $250. Some Halogen lamps burn as hot as 1,000 F and are responsible for hundreds of fires.
Location:
Dollar Self Storage
1065 E. Third Street
Corona
(951) 738-9557
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The Legend of Coffin Creek… Be Afraid!
October 26, 2009 by Heidi Franklin
As Halloween is just around the corner you might be looking for something to scary you and your family. Well right here in Corona we have the “Coffin Creek“.
After a flood where it rained for 14 days locals found coffins that had floated down stream. 13 coffins in total were disturbed. Now it’s up to you to find out what is haunting the woods.
To learn more and answer questions like how old you should be to enter, check out their FAQ .
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All the Corona Grocery Ads in One Place
October 22, 2009 by Heidi Franklin
There is a new blog called “Super Shoppers Unite
” that has been created by Megan who is a stay at home mom and loves to blog.
During these trying times having a resource where you can see all the sale prices of all the local stores can be extremely helpful.
The stores she keeps track of are Stater Bros, Von’s, Ralph’s, Food4less, Fresh & Easy and Henry’s. She usually updates them on Wednesday when the ads come out. She also takes the time to mark in red which items are the best deal vs the other stores.
This week she points out the bargain on pumpkins for only .17 a lb. at Stater Brothers. Just in time for Halloween.
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Come carve a pumpkin and break the record
October 19, 2009 by Heidi Franklin
Come break the record for most people carving pumpkins simultaneously.
The current record is 118 people which was back in 2006. The Associated Youth of Corona would like to see 300+ turn out to set the record.
The contest is open to youth ages 14-18 (Parental supervision is required).
Join them on Wednesday, October 28th from 7-8 at the church located at 1290 W. Ontario Ave., Corona
Here are a few guidelines:
- Bring your own pumpkin and needs to way at least 24 lbs
- Please prepare the pumpkin by opening the top and cleaning out the seedss and pulp
- You need to bring a blade-free cutting tool
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BINGO at Corona’s Centennial High School
September 7, 2009 by Heidi Franklin
The International Baccalaureate Boosters are putting on a Bingo night on September 12th at 6:00pm. It will be held in the performing arts center located at 1820 Rimpau Ave, Corona. Admission in $20.00 and includes prizes and refreshments. For more information call: (951) 739-5670
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FREE Reggae concert at Dos Lagos
August 28, 2009 by Heidi Franklin
Friday, August 28th from 7:00 to 9:00pm, come see Urban Fyre a band that plays a hybrid of Reggae and Dance Hall music. Enjoy the music on the patio of TAPS Fish House & Brewery, Citrus City Grille, Wood Ranch BBQ & Grill or Miguel’s Restaurant; or, kick back in the stadium seats at the amphitheater.
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Is the housing market improving?
August 27, 2009 by Heidi Franklin
Over the past couple of days data on housing has been showing the market gaining some stability. The S&P/Case-Shiller index of home prices in 20 cities saw a 1.4% gain between May and June. But this index has shown signs of turning a corner in the past. That momentum didn’t stick, though, do to the economic downturn.
The first-time homebuyer tax credit was a huge boost to the market — nearly a third of buyers have used this credit. Will the feds extend that tax credit when it ends in November, will the current housing-recovery momentum continue?
The other numbers showing optimism about housing is the Commerce Department’s measure of new-home sales. In July, for the fourth month in a row, the number of new homes sold, rose. July’s jump, of 9.6%, is quite an improvement.
Even if house prices and sales are improving, that doesn’t mean a clean bill of health for housing. The number of people 90 or more days behind on their mortgages continues to rise. A new study from the credit-rating agency Fitch found that among people falling behind on payments, fewer are able to catch up.
So it’s a mixed bag, until employment improves it will be hard for folks to qualify for homes and to make the payments.
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A few smoke detector facts
August 21, 2009 by Heidi Franklin
Approximately 33% of the homes in America are not adequately protected with smoke detectors.
The death rate is 45% lower in homes when a working smoke detector is present.
46% of the occupants that lived through a fire thought their moke detectors were working at the time.
The four most common reasons for non-wokring smoke detectors:
- Disconnected batteries to prevent nuisance alarms
- Dead batteries
- Debris buildup/obstruction
- Component failure due to age
Most folks are not aware that a smoke detector should be replaced according to manufacturers recommendations. The ionization type smoke detector, which is the most common type, has a useful life of 10 years.
The number of homes with smoke detectors that do not work out number homes without smoke detectors. Out f 96 million households, 11 million have no working smoke detectors and 16 million have detectors but none of them work.
Low income houses are more likely to have no working smoke detectors.
One and two family dwellings are where 79% of all home 2,670 fire deaths occurred.
In the U.S, a civilian dies from fire every 156 minutes.
Statistics show that fire deaths are higher for the most vulnerable portion of society: children and the elderly.
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Riverside Goes Wireless
August 2, 2008 by Heidi Franklin
Riverside and AT&T are partnering to provide wireless access to the Internet. The service is currently available at the Auto Mall Area, the Downtown Area and Orange Terrace. The initiative is rolling out in phases as the necessary network equipment gets installed around Riverside.
There are several service plans available– a FREE service, called attmetrofree, with advertising intended for general usage, a PAID service targeted at business and other users who want higher performance (faster data speed) and less advertising, called AT&T Metro WiFi.
To connect to the FREE wireless network, users will select the “attmetrofree” network ID when searching available wireless networks on their computer. “attmetrofree” is the free, ad-based service. Once connected, users will open their browser and see a registration page where they are asked to register. Users will only need to register once, the first time they log on. On subsequent visits, users will be instantly connected to the Internet.
SmartRiverside will be presenting training sessions for connecting to the new Riverside WiFi network.
- Wednesday – August 13 at La Sierra Park
- Wednesday – August 27 at Nichols Park
More information can be found on the smartRiverside website.
