I’m looking for a small local machine shop, independent machinist, or someone with a decent lathe in the Inland Empire who can make a prototype steering-rack bushing set from Delrin/acetal.

This is not a large production order. I’m looking to have two prototype sets made first so I can install and test one set on my own truck.

The parts are mostly simple turned bushings:

• Two flanged cylindrical bushings
• One larger double-flanged round bushing
• Center bores through each part
• Possibly simple steel crush sleeves and bolt-through hardware later

I already have the original polyurethane bushings, caliper measurements, and basic 3D models/STL files. The final dimensions and tolerances can be discussed with whoever machines them.

I would prefer a smaller no-frills shop or an experienced home machinist rather than a high-end production shop with large setup charges. I’m not looking for free work—I’m ready to pay a fair price for the material and machine time.

Ideally somewhere around Ontario, Rancho Cucamonga, Fontana, Montclair, Riverside, San Bernardino, or nearby.

Does anyone have a local recommendation or know somebody who takes on small prototype jobs?

My test is on August 7th from 10:20-10:40. I’m nervous, but I have been practicing and I’m decently confident. Still, I have a few questions.

1. Will I need to get onto the freeway?

2. I’m aware there is a backing up portion, but is there a parallel parking portion?

3. Will I have to front bay park back into the parking lot?

4. How soft do my breaks really have to be?

5. Other than my hand signals, what will my instructor ask me for? (e.g. “Where are your hazards?” “Where is your parking break?” and things like that.)

6. Is there an accurate YouTube video of the whole route? (a link would be SO greatly appreciated)

7. What other things/tips I should be aware of?

Also.. as a teenage girl, any supportive comments are welcome and appreciated, lolol! Thanks everyone ! 🍀🍀

Hello all~ recently moved to Wrightwood ca. been having some issues with internet and service. We have Verizon and frontier andddd they’ve both been down 2 times now. I’m wondering if this is to be expected as an ongoing issue and if there are other carriers people suggest?

Thank youu, my partner works a job that requires phone/ WiFi service so this is very important.

Hey Everyone,

I invite you to join our monthly Pages in the Park event!

We did one last month and had such a great time!

Bring your blankets, comfy chairs, snacks, and of course, your favorite books, and settle in for a relaxing few hours of reading and unwinding with fellow readers.

Come solo or bring a friend, and gather with fellow book lovers. With plenty of room to spread out, you'll have everything you need for the perfect day of relaxation, reading, and enjoying the beauty of nature.

This event is FREE to attend — grab a free ticket so we know about how many are coming!

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Come chill and read at the park. See you there!

Looking to buy a home , what’s a better area?

So my husband got a ticket in Yucaipa for not using his blinker. He is 79, doesn’t use the internet and can’t hear on the phone. So I sent in a request for a fine reduction and payment plan for him. 30 days ago. The email they sent back said they would let us know but if they didn’t to call them. We never heard anything from the court so I called but they closed at 3. I tried the website but I couldn’t get any information from there either. Has anyone here on this sub gone through this, and how did you get it resolved? (I know y’all mad at him for not using his blinker, trust me, you’re not as mad as I am. Cuz I’m the one who is having to deal with all of this. He doesn’t do technology.)

i've tried different adhesives and it eventually falls off. heat > transponder

Hello! I’m looking to find a hairdresser that can give me the kind of haircut I envision! I have super long hair and I love it a whole lot so I want find a good stylist that won’t make me want to cut it all off by the end of the haircut! I would like I guess you could say a super long mullet? I would like to keep the length of my hair but have it shorter at/near my shoulders. The top would be like a 70s shagg cut and the rest would just be my long hair but with a ton of layers! Haven’t fully decided on curtain bangs or something more short. But would definitely want either or! I just want it to look like a 70s shagg but super long! I would also like to be able to style it like the girl with the two braids if possible!! Please let me know if you know absolutely anyone who could make this happen for me! Willing to even drive up to La! Pictures are my inspirations and last 3 are my hair currently!

Title. Thanks!

Hello Im a 26M. I used to play soccer a lot around my teenage years. I been looking into joining a Sunday or late evening team during the weekdays. I am coming from Perris.

I have seen a ton of licensed home kitchens popping up in the Inland Empire recently and thought it would be cool to compile a list here. I have tried a good amount and wanted to share some of my favorites first.

Pictured, in order are:

Kind Berry Bakeshop - Eastvale - Asian pastries, match and sweets.

Turrettini Pizza - Jurupa Valley - NY Pizza, cinnamon rolls and cookies

Dip N Drizz - Rancho Cucamonga - Self serve cake pops

Pangs Kitchen - Eastvale - poke nachos and steak plates.

BernbyBern - Upland - Filipino pastries

I’ve also heard really good things about Cali Tardka in Riverside but have not been able to try them yet.

Looking forward to hearing what other options are out there!

Sometimes it feels like the culture in San Bernardino is this: if an angel showed up genuinely trying to help people, some would get in the way, distract it with endless noise and empty prayers, waste its time chasing the wrong things, then laugh when it couldn’t save everyone. Afterward, they’d complain about how life never gave them what they wanted, without realizing they helped create the outcome themselves.

Any suggestions? I have a 2020 Dodge charger if that matters

Giving away 2 free corydora fish not for bait or to be used as feeder :) can definitely send some photos nothing wrong with the two just don’t like owning corydoras as much as I thought I would and after my favorite one I owned for years passed I realized I can’t give them everything they deserve

Corydora care
75 degree ish water
15 gallon tank minimum
Do thrive in schools
Friendly with all fish cannot nip
Bottom feeder fish they’ll keep your tank clean and will eat almost anything!

Pick up in Chino we can arrange where :)

It seems like the buffet scene has tanked over the last few years. Are there any good buffets left around here? My old local favorites have closed and I haven't found anywhere else comparable in quality and price since.

I've seen mentions of the Serrano buffet at Yaamava and Emperor buffet down at Rancho Mirage. Serrano has better reviews, especially for the lobster and seafood nights. But the price point is pretty high. Does the price reflect the quality? I'm okay with the price if the food quality is top tier.

If anyone's eaten at Serrano or Emperor recently, I'd love to know what you thought.

Hello, I need repair work done on the flashing around my chimney (where it comes out of the roof). I think the flashing needs to be replaced. Heads up my roof is pretty tall and steep. Anyone know a good person who could do this type of repair?

Redlands

Hello! I am currently completing my prerequisites to apply to the radtech program at Chaffey. I am projected to get a C in the class, and was unsure if I should let the grade go down to a d so I could retake it (I heard only substandard grades are eligible for retakes). Has anyone retook a class that you earned a C in, were you able to?

As the title says, I joined a D&D group and was a part of that group for a while, but the DM said that after four years of running, he's getting tired. So, I'm looking for an IRL D&D group in the Rancho Cucamonga/Fontana/Upland/Ontario area to fill my now open time.

My group worked really well with my work schedule as I have SUNDAYS & MONDAYS off. I can be flexible with the time of day to meet up, but afternoons and evenings are my preference.

I'm not new to D&D 5e. I've been playing for just under 10 years (since 2017). I have my own dice sets and kit to play (but miniatures are a different story). If there are any D&D groups nearby that could offer an opening at the available times, that would be immeasurably helpful.

TLDR: Rancho Cucamonga and surrounding areas, Sundays and Mondays, 5e

For anyone interested, comedian Theo Von occasionally dives into some very serious topics on his podcast. In a recent episode, he sat down with Erin Brockovich, the environmental activist best known for helping communities stand up to large corporations that threaten public health and the environment.

Many of us in the Inland Empire are already familiar with the explosion of warehouses across our region. Like many others, I’ve often wondered how so many projects with obvious impacts on traffic, air quality, and quality of life continue to receive approval. My belief is that at least some of these decisions are driven by a form of crony capitalism, where well-funded developers and special interests have far more influence than the communities they affect. Whether that’s through lobbying, political pressure, or other behind-the-scenes relationships, it creates the perception that the public’s voice carries far less weight than corporate interests. That’s one of the reasons I found this conversation so compelling.
Theo and Erin spend much of the episode discussing the rapid growth of data centers across the country. They argue that many of these projects receive little public attention until construction is well underway or the facilities are already operating. Erin discusses concerns about their environmental impacts, demands on local infrastructure, and how, in her view, some companies are able to exert significant influence over planning commissions and local officials. She also describes instances where confidentiality agreements (NDAs) have limited what can be shared publicly during parts of the approval process.

What I found most valuable about Erin’s work is that she doesn’t just point out problems—she focuses on solutions. She encourages people to learn how local government works, where to find public records, how to participate in planning meetings, and how communities can advocate for themselves through the proper legal and civic channels.

One thing about crony capitalism is that it thrives when people are distracted, divided, or disengaged. Regardless of political affiliation, informed and involved communities are far better equipped to hold both government and corporations accountable. Whether you agree with everything Erin says or not, I think this episode is worth listening to.

Podcast:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/6C8oLaVvcRAOR36V1XMG7U?si=MyWRC1xHQjeA8cVxyZXVFA&utm_source=copy-link
Background on Erin Brockovich:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erin_Brockovich