The City of Fontana along the past few years has become the site of political insurrection, ranging from civil lawsuits to town hall protests, but why is this? Fontana citizens are unrest by the impending gentrification they believe their city is subject to, with recent ordinances perpetuating these suspicions. All the while, their mayor is facing backlash for discriminatory comments resurfacing, leaving residents to wonder what motives she is driven by. 

Morgen Campbell an artist and creative, aspires to mark Inland Empire on the map for music artists.

Inland Empire actors from Tik Tok and Instagram, Ahmad and Jabril aspire to take part in a more diverse culture for those who dream of becoming an actor.

Local Inland Empire artist, Regi Levi and big brother Rino create a space for aspiring artists in hopes to make the Inland Empire into the new home of music.

Since the start of the e-commerce boom that sprouted when companies like Amazon began to promote their “Buy now with 1-Click” option, the Inland Empire has felt a dramatic spike in its warehouse job industry and could be a limiting factor to the youth in surrounding areas. 

The Leela Project, a nonprofit started in Corona, is building its following while showing the Inland Empire what happens when compassion meets the community.

For the underground communities, music is their soundtrack—a small portion of surrounding artists thriving in the Inland Empire.