READERS' CHOICE 2014

The 19th annual Readers' Choice 2014 results are in! From entertainment to shopping to food and drink, your guide to the best is right here. Enjoy!

MURRIETA: Small brush fire reported off Jefferson Avenue

Firefighters are at the scene of a small brush fire near the Murrieta/Temecula city limits. The fire in a brushy area off Cherry Street and Adams Avenue was reported around 1:30 p.m. Thursday. Both Murrieta and Cal Fire/Riverside County firefighters...

Facebook Threats Could Get You Arrested

Thanks to the Google School of Law, people seem to think that the First Amendment protection on free speech allows them to say any nasty thing they want. It doesn't. Ebony Dickens, of Atlanta, Georgia, learned that the hard way after she posted a noxious rant on Facebook calling for......

BANNING: Two arrested in homicide investigation (UPDATE)

Two Banning men were arrested Wednesday, April 29, on suspicion of participating in the Monday, April 27, shooting death of a Banning man. Michael Christopher Gordon, 30, and Jacob Lee Wilcox, 31, were booked into the Larry D. Smith Correctional...

Angels, Albert Pujols waiting on tight hamstring

OAKLAND -- As expected, Albert Pujols was out of the lineup Thursday because of a tight left hamstring, and the Angels still don't have much more information about how quickly he'll be able to come back. "I'm feeling OK," Pujols said Thursday morning...

HOMELAND: One dead in hit-and-run, vehicle v. pedestrian crash

A Homeland woman died Wednesday, April 29, in a hit-and-run, vehicle v. pedestrian accident in Homeland. The suspect remained at large Thursday, April 30, according to a CHP news release. The 36-year-old woman and a 37-year-old woman at 10:20 p.m....

What Are You Charged With if You're Caught Joining ISIS?

There have been multiple reports recently of U.S. authorities arresting and charging people who've tried to support ISIS, also known as the Islamic State. Just this month, six Minnesota men were apprehended trying to travel to Syria and join the terrorist group. So what, exactly are these would-be terrorists......

GRAND TERRACE: Resident scares off burglars with alarm

A break-in attempt in Grand Terrace was thwarted when the resident triggered her alarm system, sheriff's officials said. Four men approached a home at 9:40 p.m. Wednesday, April 29, in the 12000 block of Franklin Court and began banging on the door,...

RIVERSIDE: Motorcycle rider injured in freeway crash

A motorcycle rider was injured in a crash on Highway 91 in Riverside, CHP officials reported. The rider and a sedan crashed at 7:55 a.m. Thursday, April 30, on the westbound side near Madison Street, a CHP incident log shows. Two lanes were blocked...

INLAND WEATHER: Cooling trend forecast for weekend

Relief from the heat spell is forecast starting Friday and lasting through at least the middle of the week. The temperatures should drop a few degrees on Friday from the mid to upper 90s to the lower to mid 90s, then 85-90 on Saturday and 79-84 on...

SAN BERNARDINO: One dead in suspected street race

A 19-year-old man was killed in what police suspect was a street race in San Bernardino, officials said. Mark Anthony Jimenez, of San Bernardino, died about 10 p.m. Wednesday, April 29, on the scene of the crash on Highland Avenue at Macy Street, the...

TRACK AND FIELD: Yucaipa boys edge Redlands in CBL showdown

YUCAIPA – Robert Guillen admitted he’d doped out his Yucaipa team’s dual meet against Redlands, maybe, “40 times since March.” “That’s 40 different times, 40 different lineups and 40 different scores,” said the Thunderbirds’ track...

Padres: Houston's sweep drops San Diego under .500

SAN DIEGO – It’s still too early to panic. It’s not, however, too early to be concerned. The Padres’ miserable slide at the end of April concluded with a 7-2 loss to the Houston Astros on Wednesday afternoon, giving the Astros a series sweep...

TRACK: Yucaipa boys edge Redlands in CBL showdown

YUCAIPA – Robert Guillen admitted he’d doped out his Yucaipa team’s dual meet against Redlands, maybe, “40 times since March.” “That’s 40 different times, 40 different lineups and 40 different scores,” said the Thunderbirds’ track...

HSGT TRACK: Yucaipa hosts Redlands in Citrus Belt League track showdown

Flames fully involved in playoffs, cause for Ducks alarm despite numbers

ANAHEIM – If there’s an exception to every rule, well, this one wears red. The NHL and the calculator have become bedfellows in recent years. It’s been a slow, awkward relationship, yet from front-office executives to bloggers, many in hockey...

From Southern Vietnam ... ... to Southern California

The lucky ones carried bread bags holding all their worldly possessions. The others had nothing – no extra clothes, no money, not even a homeland after Saigon fell 40 years ago this week. “I knew I was leaving that part of my life forever,”...

ADELANTO: Box-cutter prompts arrest of student, 14

A 14-year-old high school student landed in Juvenile Hall after authorities in the high desert city of Adelanto learned he had a box-cutter on campus, say San Bernardino County sheriff's officials. A school resource deputy arrested the boy Tuesday,...

Keeping Work Weird (and Legal)

From cities to startups, everyone is trying to keep it weird these days. An offbeat corporate culture at your business may sound good in theory, but how do you keep it legal in practice? Here are a few tips to keep your office weird from getting too legally wild.......

RIVERSIDE: Casa Blanca to mark Cinco de Mayo

Dancers, boxers and dignitaries will stream down the streets of Casa Blanca this weekend in a small parade more than a century old to kick off two days of Cinco de Mayo celebrations. The 108th annual Villegas Park Cinco de Mayo Fiesta and Parade will...

TEMECULA: City hits pause on Jefferson development

Why not a car wash? That was the big question this week for the Temecula City Council, which ended up approving a moratorium on new construction within the Jefferson Avenue corridor that doesn’t fit within the city’s new vision for the area. That...

SAN BERNARDINO: Students to participate in national competitions

From a spelling champ who will compete in the Scripps National Spelling Bee to a group of high school students whose underwater robot will challenge hundreds of other remote operated vehicles in Massachusetts, students are representing the San...

CORONA: Local man shot, killed by police in Fountain Valley

A Corona man was identified Wednesday, April 29, as the man shot and killed by a bitten Fountain Valley police officer on Sunday. Dean Genova, 45, was killed about 4 a.m. Sunday inside Rite Aid, 18395 Brookhurst St., after police say he attempted to...

RANCHO CUCAMONGA: Molestation suspect is social worker, church worship leader

A social worker who also works at an unidentified San Bernardino church was arrested on suspicion of molesting a child younger than 10 over a period of several years, sheriff's officials said. Dexter Carl Pleasure, 51, was arrested at 1:15 a.m....

Top 5 Criminal Law Myths of All Time

Everybody's got that story, overheard at a party or from a friend of a friend, of getting out of a ticket or beating a charge on some technicality. Or, you watched undercover cops on TV dance around the inevitable question. We may want to think there might be some......

SAN BERNARDINO: Church leader accused of molestation

A leader at a San Bernardino church was arrested on suspicion of molesting a child younger than 10 over a period of several years, sheriff's officials said. Dexter Carl Pleasure, 51, was arrested at 1:15 a.m. Tuesday, April 28, at his Rancho...

Celtic concert coming to Redlands

The Kevin R. Blandford Memorial Pipe Band will present an afternoon of bagpipes and drums, along with special guest organist Irmengard Jennings and Celtic musician Richard Cook, at the University of Redlands Memorial Chapel at 4 p.m. on Sunday, May...

MURRIETA: Argument between neighbors escalates into SWAT standoff

What started as an argument between neighbors in a Murrieta housing tract escalated into a standoff with a SWAT team that ended with an arrest, police said. Zbigniew "Bob" Uchman, 67, was arrested at 1:23 a.m. Saturday at his home in the 24300 block...

TEMECULA: Barbecue lovers fill up at Third Street Smokehouse

When approaching Third Street Smokehouse in Old Town Temecula, I realized it was a good sign that the zesty scents of barbecue on the breeze hit me before I spotted the restaurant. Situated on a corner just off the beaten path of the bustling Old...

MORENO VALLEY: Highway crash takes out light pole

A crash on Highway 60 in Moreno Valley knocked down a light pole and injured at least one person, CHP officials reported. A witness who heard the crash reported it at 2:34 a.m. Wednesday, April 29, on the westbound side east of Heacock Street. The...

MORENO VALLEY: Missing teen found

A teen who went missing from his home in Moreno Valley has been found, sheriff's officials said. Fifteen-year-old John Montemaro left his home at 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 28, in the 13000 block of Gold Place. The family did not know where he went and he...

ALEXANDER: Reign turns Game 7 into joyful occasion

ONTARIO—Here’s the thing about a Game 7: Any kid who has ever played hockey has likely dreamed about playing in one, preferably with a Cup on the line.But none of them ever dream about losing one.Thus, while there’s excitement and anticipation...

Smith's health is teams' worry

Fresno State safety Derron Smith has nothing to hide. After all, if you’re trying to get drafted into the NFL there’s very little teams won’t do to find out if you’re the right guy. Along with the combine, Wonderlic Cognitive Ability Test and...

AREA COLLEGES: CBU playing the waiting game

Waiting might be the hardest part for the California Baptist softball team. The Lancers concluded their regular season Saturday by sweeping a series from Dominican University of San Rafael, but will have to wait until Monday to find out who and where...

TV: Suzanne Crough Condray, of ‘Partridge Family’ fame, dies

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The youngest daughter on hit 1970s television show “The Partridge Family” has died. Suzanne Crough Condray, who played Tracy Partridge and was at one point well-known in the Temecula area, was found dead Monday night at home in...

Mike Scioscia disappointed in Josh Hamilton's lack of 'accountability'

OAKLAND – When Josh Hamilton spoke in Arlington about his time with the Angels, his words made an impact on Mike Scioscia. More specifically, what he didn’t hear. A day after the Angels officially ended their tumultuous relationship with...

MORENO VALLEY: Mayor cancels office hours

Moreno Valley Mayor Jesse Molina has canceled his open office hours that had been set for Friday, May 1. Molina typically holds office hours on Friday, allowing constituents to meet with him without an appointment. City officials gave no reason for...

RI Motel 6 Discloses Guest List to Police

The police know when you check in to a hotel, motel, or Holiday Inn. Or, at least sometimes they do. A Motel 6 in Rhode Island has agreed to turn over daily guest lists to the police. This is one of many steps the motel chain is taking to......

MORENO VALLEY: House fire displaces 9 people

Five children were among nine people displaced by an afternoon house fire in Moreno Valley, say Riverside County Fire Department officials. The blaze was reported at 3:24 p.m. Monday, April 27, along the 22400 block of Farragut Avenue, about three...

LAKE ELSINORE: Museum back in order

About a decade ago, Lake Elsinore resident Ruth Atkins bought a motorbike on Ebay -- not that she had any intention of taking it for a spin around town. As the longtime president of the city’s historical society, Atkins has a sharp eye for an...

JURUPA VALLEY: Council sets special session

The Jurupa Valley City Council will meet in special session on Wednesday, April 29 at 4:30 p.m. Council members will meet in closed session with legal counsel to discuss Martinez vs. City of Jurupa Valley, the lawsuit filed by mask-wearing resident...

RIVERSIDE: 1 dead in suspected gunfight (UPDATE 2)

Update with victim's name. A Riverside man was killed in what police suspect was a gunfight in Riverside's Eastside neighborhood, officials said. Riverside Police Lt. Javier Cabrera confirmed that the victim's name is Allen Maurice Dameron. The...

BANNING: High school principal retires

Pass-area native Matt Valdivia has been named interim principal of Banning High School with the departure of Doug Newton. Valdivia was assistant principal of BHS. Newton retired, according to Banning school board member Ray Curtis. Newton assumed the...

What Is a 'State of Emergency'?

The governor of Maryland has declared a state of emergency in Baltimore after protestors in the city clashed with police and others engaged in looting and extensive property damage on Monday. The night of violence followed the daytime funeral for Freddie Gray, a 25-year-old black man who died from......

COMMUNITY NOTES: Kids with military parents sought for scooter fun, more

Alumnus to discuss art at Crafton Hills YUCAIPA – Crafton Hills College alumnus David Fobes will discuss “This Side of Crazy,” an exhibit his paintings, collage and tape constructions, at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday in the college’s LRC-231. A...

TEMECULA: Billy Bob Thornton's band is performing in wine country

Even though Billy Bob Thornton’s acting ability is a force to be reckoned with as evidenced by numerous awards; baseball and music were the things that first grabbed a hold of his soul while growing up in Arkansas. And it was his love of music and...

RIVERSIDE: 1 dead in suspected gunfight (UPDATE)

A man was killed in what police suspect was a gunfight in Riverside's Eastside neighborhood, officials said. The incident was reported at 1:35 a.m. Tuesday, April 28, on Eucalyptus Avenue just south of Vermont Avenues. When officers arrived they...

RIVERSIDE: 1 dead in suspected gunfight

A man was killed in what police suspect was a gunfight in Riverside, officials said. The incident was reported shortly after 1 a.m. Tuesday, April 28, on Eucalyptus and Vermont avenues. When officers arrived they found a victim with gunshot wounds...

EDITORIAL: Last thing that area ports need

Not again. It’s only been two months since dockworkers settled their strike with West Coast ports to boost pay and benefits beyond what already was $1,200 per day. Now some truck drivers are striking against the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach,...

DODGERS: McCarthy has torn UCL, out for the season

LOS ANGELES - When the Dodgers gave free agent right-hander Brandon McCarthy a four-year, $48 million contract, they gambled that the 31-year-old was over the shoulder problems that had plagued his career. He might be. But his elbow gave out instead....

GASOLINE: Inland pump prices jump 26 cents per gallon from week ago

A one-week jump of gasoline prices in the Inland region could have cost some consumers the equivalent of a caffe latte at Starbucks, a chicken cheddar quesadilla at Del Taco or a bacon, egg and cheese Biscuit at Mickey D’s. Prices rose 26 cents...

FONTANA: Body found with gunshot wounds

A body was found with gunshot wounds in Fontana and investigators are investigating the circumstances, officials said. Dispatchers received a call at 10:35 p.m. Sunday, April 26, about a body near Valley Boulevard and Redwood Avenue in a heavy...

JURUPA VALLEY: City officials set town hall meeting

The Jurupa Valley City Council will hold a town hall meeting on Tuesday, April 28 at 6 p.m. During the meeting, residents can ask questions and voice any concerns that they have to the city council. The town hall meeting will be at Patriot High...

HEMET: High school stages"The Little Prince"

Hemet High School Children’s Theater is presenting “The Little Prince,” based on the French story by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. The timeless piece revolves around a young boy who arrives on Earth from another planet and meets with an aviator,...

Top 5 Reasons People Get Pulled Over

You're driving along on the freeway when, out of the corner of your eye, you spot a police car parked on the shoulder of the road. You hit your breaks and slow to the speed limit. You drop your cell phone on the passenger seat. As you drive by,......

Colorado Movie Theater Shooting Trial: Focus on Insanity Defense

The trial of Colorado theater shooter James Holmes begins today and is expected to focus more on punishment than on guilt. Holmes killed 12 people in an Aurora, Colorado movie theater over three years ago, but he has pleaded not guilty, contending he was legally insane at the time......

WINCHESTER: One dead in fiery crash

A driver was killed in a fiery, high-speed crash Sunday evening in the Winchester area, authorities said. Coroner's officials have yet to identify the person who died. The crash happened shortly before 6 p.m. when a 2010 Dodge speeding south on Leon...

COMMUNITY NOTES: Latin American singalong set, more

Latin American singalong set REDLANDS – Community members are invited to a singalong infused with Latin American folk songs beginning at 6 p.m. Friday at Brockton and Lombard streets. The family-friendly event, “Many Voices, Muchas Voces,” will...

COLORADO: Insanity defense a long shot in theater shooting

The key to the death penalty trial of a man who methodically shot at moviegoers at a Batman movie premiere will be what was going on inside his mind as he threw smoke canisters and then marched up and down the aisles, firing at anyone who tried to...

INLAND WEATHER: Wind advisory to continue into afternoon

High winds that triggered an advisory in the Inland valley are expected to continue until Monday afternoon, the National Weather Service forecast. Winds of 25-35 mph with gusts of 55-65 mph are expected. They should peak in the mid-morning and begin...

STAGECOACH 2015: 10 things we'll remember about the festival

We're calling it a wrap on the ninth edition of the Stagecoach Country Music Festival. I spent most of my weekend checking out the Palomino and Mustang Stages, from bluegrass to the blues gods that make up ZZ Top.Here are the 10 things that we'll...

STAGECOACH 2015: Dierks Bentley steals the spotlight on Day 2

Country music fans are well aware that Dierks Bentley likes to party. The Arizona native, who took the stage just before Stagecoach day two headliner Miranda Lambert, told the sold-out Empire Polo Field in Indio that he felt quite at home being out...

EDITORIAL: Ill-advised firework ban fails

On Wednesday, a motion to move forward on an ordinance to ban fireworks in Cathedral City failed to get a second, stopping the ill-advised move in its tracks. The failure of Cathedral City’s proposed “safe and sane” fireworks ban is a victory...

RIVERSIDE: Role models try to spark a love of math, science in girls

As a freshman biology major at UC Riverside, Roselyn Tran was so captivated by a physics class, she wondered aloud to a classmate if she should switch to a physics major. “She said ‘Good luck. You’ll be the only girl in the physics...

HOCKEY: Reign out to stave off elimination in Game 6

ONTARIO – Before the best-of-seven opening-round series of the ECHL playoffs, Ontario Reign coach Jason Christie and some players said there was little margin for error. That margin for error is tight as the Colorado Eagles hold a 3-2 edge over...

MARCH ARB: Supplies for Nepal to fly out of Inland base (UPDATE 2)

Updates with information on equipment headed to Nepal A flight carrying relief supplies for earthquake survivors in Nepal was scheduled to leave March Air Reserve Base at midnight Sunday, April 26. The Los Angeles County Fire Department said in a...

BIG BEAR: Fire burning in brush near Snow Summit (UPDATE)

Updates with details on fire Firefighters responded to the area of Snow Summit in Big Bear on Sunday evening, April 26, after a helicopter pilot spotted smoke and flames, the California Highway Patrol website said. The fire was reported at 6:21 p.m....

JURUPA VALLEY: Toddler boy hospitalized after near drowning

A toddler was hospitalized in serious condition Sunday evening, April 26, after he was pulled from a swimming pool in Jurupa Valley. The incident was reported about 6:20 p.m. in the 5700 block of Rachel Lane, according to a news release from Cal...

STAGECOACH 2015: Cassadee Pope

STAGECOACH 2015: Ben Miller

RANCHO CUCAMONGA: Police pursuit ends in crash, hospitalizing 3

A police pursuit in Rancho Cucamonga ended when a fleeing Hummer plummeted into a 12-feet-deep culvert and landed on its roof, severely injuring all three occupants, sheriff's officials say. The chase began at 9:50 a.m. Sunday, April 26, when a...

RIVERSIDE: Crash kills Notre Dame High student, critically injures second teen (UPDATE 2)

A car slammed into a tree in Riverside, killing the driver and critically injuring the passenger, both of whom were identified as 19-year-old city residents, say police and fire officials. David Rivas Jr. died at the scene of the 8:53 p.m. wreck...

RIVERSIDE: Overlook Parkway crash kills driver, critically injures passenger (UPDATE 2

A car slammed into a tree in Riverside, killing the driver and critically injuring the passenger, both of whom were identified as 19-year-old city residents, say police and fire officials. David Rivas Jr. died at the scene of the 8:53 p.m. wreck...

RIVERSIDE: Overlook Parkway crash kills driver, critically injures passenger (UPDATE)

A car slammed into a tree in Riverside, killing the driver and critically injuring the passenger, both of whom were identified as 19-year-old city residents, say police and fire officials. David Rivas Jr. died at the scene of the 8:53 p.m. wreck...

Lineups: Yasiel Puig, Joel Peralta placed on DL by Dodgers

SAN DIEGO -- After two weeks of back and forth, the Dodgers placed Yasiel Puig on the disabled list with a mild strain of the left hamstring Sunday. Joel Peralta was also placed on the DL with a strained neck. Puig missed four of five games last week...

RIVERSIDE: Trash compactor fire prompts UCR dorm evacuation

A trash compactor blaze triggered fire sprinklers that held the flames in check at a UC Riverside dormitory but flooded part of the building, city fire officials say. The sprinkler alarm went off at 3:39 p.m. Saturday, April 25, at Lothian Residence...

MURRIETA: Electrical failure hits 154 homes, businesses

Just before dawn, a blackout hit 154 homes and businesses in Murrieta, according to the Southern California Edison website. The electrical failure was reported at 5:52 a.m. Sunday, April 26, southeast of Warm Springs Park and Preserve near Via La...

ANNIVERSRIES: April 27, 2015

67TH ANNIVERSARY BILLIE AND DONALD KIRKPATRICK Billie M. and Donald R. Kirkpatrick, 12-year residents of Banning, celebrated their 67th anniversary April 11 with dinner with family at Outback Steakhouse in Riverside. They were married April 12, 1948...

STAGECOACH 2015: Finding freebies at the festival

One of the best things about the Stagecoach Country Music Festival is the amount of free souvenirs you can take home. Sure, you paid hundreds to get in (unless you’re a kid under the age of 10), but there’s plenty of free stuff for the masses....

CARL M. CANNON: Domestic policy issue of our time

So, Michael Brown was the wrong cause célèbre and Ferguson the wrong town. That’s the conclusion reached by a St. Louis County grand jury – and the U.S. Justice Department. Maybe that’s right, although Brown’s family filed a wrongful death...

SWIMMING: Santiago remains the champion of Champions

WALNUT – Not even a steady downpour of rain could stop the Corona Santiago swimming program’s parade of Spring H.S. Meet of Champions combined team titles. The Sharks boys’ first championship on Saturday at Mt. San Antonio College in Walnut,...

CASINOS: Tribal gaming What's in the cards?

In only a few decades, casinos have catapulted some Inland Indian tribes from extreme poverty to great wealth. But the tribal casinos face uncertainty. Tribes are divided over how to legalize Internet poker in California, and some fear that allowing...

STAGECOACH 2015: Country festival ramps up its rock

Stagecoach may be dubbed California’s Country Music Festival by its organizers, but this year, the sold-out concert definitely knows how to rock ‘n’ roll. While the three day festival at the Empire Polo Club in Indio has its big-time country...

WILDOMAR: Crash victim rescued

Riverside County firefighters rescued a person trapped in a car following a collision in Wildomar on Saturday evening, April 25. Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire personnel were called to the crash on Bundy Canyon Road and Oak Canyon Road at 5:53 p.m....

Bruins' spring finale merely a practice

PASADENA – Like a growing number of Pac-12 teams, UCLA ended spring camp, not with a game, but with a practice. The finale, which was referred to as a spring showcase, was held at the Rose Bowl on Saturday morning and played out in front of an...

Gibson on track to return to role of Andersen's backup

ANAHEIM – Ducks goalie John Gibson returned to practice Saturday, and that’s about as far as the Gibson storyline figures to go for a while. For that, the Ducks can thank Frederik Andersen. Gibson missed the first round because of an upper-body...

STAGECOACH: Nikki Lane performs in the Palomino Tent

VEHICLE PURSUIT: Chase from Corona area ends in San Diego County (UPDATE)

A man driving a big-rig led CHP officers on a pursuit Friday, April 24, beginning in the Corona area and ending in the San Diego County community of Rancho Bernardo. CHP officer Mary Bailey said the pursuit began about 7:40 p.m. Friday when officers...

STAGECOACH 2015: Clouds and wind greet fans for second day of fest

The second day of the Stagecoach Country Music Festival began with cloudy skies overhead, with only patches of blue poking out. However, the bigger weather event was the wind, with gusts ripping through the Empire Polo Club in Indio, leaving many...

MORENO VALLEY: Sheriff's Department releases name of homicide victim (UPDATE)

The Riverside County Sheriff's Department released the name of a 19-year-old man who was shot to death Tuesday, April 21, in Moreno Valley. Rudy Martinez, of Moreno Valley, died in an area hospital Tuesday after being treated for a gunshot wound....

HESPERIA: Body pulled from spillway near swimming hole (UPDATE)

The body of a 15-year-old Apple Valley boy was pulled from a spillway near a swimming hole at Deep Creek Hot Springs near Hesperia on Friday afternoon, April 24, officials said. Officials from the San Bernardino County Coroner's Office said a witness...

STAGECOACH 2015: Watch sets from Dierks Bentley, ZZ Top on TV

If you aren’t out at the Stagecoach Country Music Festival this weekend at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, you can still tune in from home. AXS TV will broadcast sets from Saturday at the festival beginning at 6 p.m. Pacific. (AXS will rebroadcast...

MORENO VALLEY: Man arrested on suspicion of abusing child

A Moreno Valley man was arrested Friday, April 24, on suspicion of physically abusing a child. Justin David Fitch, 33, was booked into the Robert Presley Detention Center after Riverside County Sheriff's deputies served a search warrant at a...

BASEBALL: Rosen drives in three as Storm tops Quakes

The Lake Elsinore Storm defeated the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes, 7-2, at The Diamond on Friday. Yale Rosen led the Storm, going 2 for 4 with three RBI and two runs scored. Auston Bousfield and Adolfo Reina both went 2 for 4 with an RBI and a run scored....

MORENO VALLEY: Person at sheriff's station taken to hospital

A person who was at the Riverside County Sheriff's Department's Moreno Valley station was taken to a hospital Friday night, April 24. The incident happened about 9 p.m. Deputy Robyn Flores said she could not immediately obtain additional information...

SAN BERNARDINO: Police encounter Francis Pusok going through yards

Francis Jared Pusok, the man who received a $650,000 settlement from San Bernardino County after his videotaped beating by deputies, had a run-in with San Bernardino city police on Wednesday, April 22. The encounter came one day after the county...

Ducks surprised by Despres' consistency, composure

ANAHEIM – It was two years ago when the Ducks dipped into the Pittsburgh Penguins organization to pull out a defenseman who was buried on their depth chart. Ben Lovejoy was moved up into a bigger role with the Ducks and gave them good service for...

PERRIS: Employee stabbed while attempting to prevent shoplifting

An employee of a Perris market was reported in stable condition Friday evening, April 24, after he was stabbed while attempting to prevent shoplifters from fleeing. Just before 5:30 p.m., three men entered the Perris Supermarket at 437 S. D Street,...

Redlands duo is top area doubles team at Ojai meet

Redlands High doubles players Brysl Libao and Jansen Comadena were the only local athletes to advance past the second round in the boys CIF draw of the Ojai Valley Tennis Tournament on Friday. The Terriers tandem had its second-round match scheduled...

STAGECOACH 2015: Day one is underway

3 Illegal Car Modifications

What's wrong with a nice factory produced car? Cars, we think you're beautiful just the way you are. However, people love to modify their cars. A few years ago, we wrote about five illegal car modifications. Those modifications are just a little bit old-school now, so we're back with......

SAN BERNARDINO: Students enjoy special day at Orange Show

Despite cloudy skies and a chill in the air, thoughts of Sunshine Day warmed the hearts of special-needs students looking forward to fun on Friday. “I’m very excited,” said Troy Jenkins, 16, of San Bernardino, hopping from one foot to the other...

CANYON LAKE: Association relents on lake lease debt

Representatives of the association that represents Canyon Lake property owners announced this week its board has relented and paid its bill for leasing the lake from the water district that owns it. But the conflict between the two is not over....

RIVERSIDE: Car chase ends in arrests

A man in a stolen car led officers on a chase all over Riverside before giving up and being arrested, a police official said. The chase started when Riverside police officers spotted a man with a female passenger driving a stolen vehicle at 7:48 a.m....

COMMUNITY NOTES: Latin American opera comes to college, more

Asianness in World War II America to be discussed RIVERSIDE – The Allies, Enemies, and Citizens: Figuring Asianness in World War II America symposium is set for Friday, May 1 at UCR ARTsblock. A tour and discussion of the exhibit Interrogating...

RIVERSIDE: Water-sparing ideas showcased on annual garden tour

For years, the Riverside Flower Show and Garden Tour has showcased some of the community’s most spectacular, original and lush landscapes. Now, amidst a withering statewide drought, the 68th annual event is also highlighting what’s became a...

MORENO VALLEY: SUV crashes off freeway, hits tree

A vehicle that drove over the side of Highway 60 in Moreno Valley triggered a SigAlert, CHP officials said. The incident was reported at 8:53 a.m. Friday, April 24, on the eastbound side near Frederick Street when a blue SUV crashed over the side of...

RIVERSIDE: Rapper shares ‘Emotional Rollercoaster’

Seefor Yourself is having a party this weekend. The Riverside rapper is holding an album release show for his debut full-length, “Emotional Rollercoaster,” on Saturday at Mission Tobacco Lounge in Downtown Riverside. He’s going to bring his...

5 Things You Should Never Say to a Cop

Being confronted and questioned by police, no matter the scenario, can be a scary prospect. But it can be a little less scary if you know your rights. Along with knowing your legal and constitutional protections when talking to (or not talking to) officers is having some common sense......

RIVERSIDE: Rapper shares 'Emotional Rollercoaster'

Seefor Yourself is having a party this weekend. The Riverside rapper is holding an album release show for his debut full-length, “Emotional Rollercoaster,” on Saturday at Mission Tobacco Lounge in Downtown Riverside. He’s going to bring his...

INLAND WEATHER: Light rain falls overnight

A light rain fell overnight in some areas of the Inland valley and a slight chance of showers was expected to last until Saturday night, April 25, National Weather Service said. A handful of weather stations in the foothills of the San Jacinto and...

Live updates from the Stagecoach Festival

CHARLES KRAUTHAMMER: U.S. aiding Iran's rise in Middle East

WASHINGTON – In December, President Obama said that he wished to see Iran ultimately become a “very successful regional power.” His wish – a nightmare for the Western-oriented Arab states – is becoming a reality. Consider: • Gulf of Aden:...

BEAUMONT: In the wake of FBI raids, critics call for firings, resignations

In their first gathering since a regional corruption task force raided City Hall, Beaumont city leaders were hit with calls for firings and resignations. “I have never been so disappointed in anyone,” said Judy Bingham, a vocal critic of City...

ANGELS: Wilson not concerned about elbow issue lingering

ANAHEIM – C.J. Wilson insisted in spring training that one of the reasons for his poor performance last year was attempting to pitch through injuries. True to his word, Wilson isn’t starting on Thursday night, his regular turn, because of some...

ANGELS: C.J. Wilson not concerned about elbow issue lingering

ANAHEIM – C.J. Wilson insisted in spring training that one of the reasons for his poor performance last year was attempting to pitch through injuries. True to his word, Wilson isn’t starting on Thursday night, his regular turn, because of some...

Circumstantial Evidence Can Be Used to Prove a DUI

If you committed a crime, but no one saw it, did it really happen? To be convicted of a crime, there must be evidence that you committed the crime. In the case of a DUI, such evidence would include results of the blood alcohol test and witnesses seeing you drive......

RIVERSIDE: Community walk set for Sunday

A free event in Riverside’s Eastside neighborhood Sunday, April 26, includes dancing, entertainment, information booths and a 3.4-mile fitness walk. The “Walk by Faith” event starts at 2 p.m. at the Park Avenue Missionary Baptist Church, 1910...

RIVERSIDE: Camera catches burglar in act; woman arrested

A home surveillance camera in Norco caught a burglar red-handed and a woman has been arrested, sheriff's officials said. Lacey Corinne Dana, 34, a resident of Lake Hills, an unincorporated community between Riverside and Lake Mathews, was arrested...

ONT: Tentative denial to L.A. bid to kick out major chunk of Ontario lawsuit

A judge has tentatively denied a bid by Los Angeles to toss out three breach-of-contract claims by the city of Ontario in the upcoming trial of its lawsuit to regain control of Ontario International Airport. Riverside County Superior Court Judge...

How Do I Know if I am Eligible for a Class Action?

If you've read the news lately, it seems there are class action suits everywhere, from GM to Comcast to Vitaminwater. Usually, they have nothing to do with you or me. But, if you think you may have an injury or claim similar to the class action, how do you......

ONTARIO: Investigation leads to seizure of drugs, guns, and money

A two-week San Bernardino Sheriff's Department investigation ended Tuesday, April 21, with the arrest of a 27-year-old man at an Ontario hotel, and the seizure of drugs, weapons, golf clubs and bicycles. Brandon Mathisen, described by deputies as a...

BASKETBALL: Leonard named NBA defensive player of the year

SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio Spurs forward and Riverside King graduate Kawhi Leonard has been named the NBA defensive player of the year. The league announced the award on Thursday. Injuries limited Leonard to just 64 games this season. But he still...

WINCHESTER: Adam Yahiye Gadahn's unlikely road to terror

The grandson of a Jewish doctor, Adam Yahiye Gadahn was raised on a quiet goat farm in Riverside County. Hardly the profile of a man who would emerge as a key spokesman for al-Qaida -- and the first American to be charged with treason in more than...

MIDEAST: 2 al-Qaida hostages, 2 American defectors killed in U.S. counterterror missions

An American and an Italian held hostage by al-Qaida, as well as two Americans working with the terror group, were inadvertently killed in U.S. counterterrorism operations earlier this year, the White House said Thursday, April 23. Warren Weinstein,...

RANCHO CUCAMONGA: Wrong-way driver crashes on highway

A wrong way driver crashed and flipped causing injury and temporarily blocking lanes in Rancho Cucamonga, the CHP reports. Witnesses reported seeing a vehicle with one headlight going east in the westbound lanes of Highway 210 about 2:14 a.m....

ADAM B. SUMMERS: Show housing mandates the poor door

“Outrageous,” “appalling,” “degrading,” “Dickensian.” These are a few of the terms used to describe some new housing developments in New York City, London, West Hollywood and elsewhere. The outrage stems from housing projects that...

Angels' bullpen destroys Jered Weaver's efforts in loss

ANAHEIM – In the first two games of the ongoing series between the Angels and Athletics, the Angels’ bullpen starred, throwing nine innings of three-hit, one-run ball. Like an unidentified object increasing in speed exponentially, it all crashed...

Five things we learned about the Ducks in Game 4

Here are five things we learned from the Ducks’ 5-2 victory over Winnipeg in Game 4 of their first-round playoff series on Wednesday: 1. The Ducks didn’t want to take any chances. A year ago, San Jose became only the fourth team in NHL history to...

BASEBALL: Patriot's Martinez delivers win in River Valley showdown

RIVERSIDE – Jurupa Valley Patriot wasn’t able to pitch its normal Wednesday starter in a crucial game against Riverside La Sierra after standout Robert Luna came down with the flu. The Warriors weren’t worried, though. They knew No.2 starter...

Chargers, Raiders tell NFL their Carson stadium project is on par with Rams' Inglewood plan

NEW YORK – The Chargers and Raiders told the NFL’s Committee on Los Angeles Opportunities on Wednesday their $1.65 billion Carson stadium project is on equal footing with plans for a $1.86 billion Inglewood stadium backed by Rams owner Stan...

URBAN LOGIC: Consulting firm long entrenched in Beaumont city affairs

Urban Logic Consultants, the company that is the subject of FBI and district attorney’s raids on Wednesday April 22, has provided management and planning services to Beaumont for more 20 years, and this outsourcing of essential city work has been...

ALEXANDER: Chargers GM tries but isn't very convincing

SAN DIEGO — Those with a cynical bent, including those of us who have watched the degradation and departure of an NFL franchise before (see: Anaheim, 1990-94), have every reason to wonder if that is happening at a record pace before our very eyes...

BASEBALL: Barry Bonds’ obstruction conviction tossed

Barry Bonds, a Riverside native who holds baseball’s career home run record, won an appeals court ruling throwing out his conviction for obstructing a federal grand jury probe of athletes’ use of steroids. An 11-judge panel of the U.S. Court of...

Are Non-Disparagement Clauses Legal?

Remember the good old days when angry customers bluster and threatened to tell all their friends about how unhappy they are with your service? You weren't too worried back then. How many people could they possibly tell? With the growth of Yelp, social media, and other online review sites,......

RIVERSIDE/JURUPA VALLEY: Cities headed to court again

Riverside has filed a legal challenge to a Jurupa Valley development that would lie directly in the path of a power line project the two cities have been fighting over for several years. Jurupa Valley officials in March approved the Vernola...

ADOPTABLE PET: Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center

Animal’s name: Darla Gender: Spayed female Breed: Chihuahua mix Color: Brown and white Age: 4 months About the animal: Darla is a playful puppy who yearns to be cuddled in your arms. Agency: Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center, a private,...

MORENO VALLEY: School officials to provide Common Core information

Moreno Valley school officials will visit parents in their neighborhoods Thursday, April 23 to provide information on Common Core state standards. Superintendent Judy White will join school board members and other district officials in school buses...

RIVERSIDE: 'Team Brandon Pentz' raising funds for organ, tissue donation

Family and friends of former Riverside Poly football player Brandon Pentz, who died from a brain injury after he fell in 2010, will raise funds to promote organ and tissue donation Saturday, April 25, at the 13th Annual Donate Life Run/Walk at Cal...

REDLANDS: Family fitness event set

The Big Hearts for Little Hearts Loma Linda Guild is hosting the inaugural Family Fitness Fun 5K Run/Walk & Expo from 8 a.m. to noon Sunday, May 3 at the Burrage Mansion, 1205 W. Crescent Ave. in Redlands. Check-in for the 5k begins at 7 a.m....

CHERRY VALLEY: 'Jane Austen' to appear at tea

A step back in time will be served at a Mother’s Day Tea with Jane Austen on May 9 at the Edward-Dean Museum in Cherry Valley. Rosalyn Leon will portray the noted author at the event, which will be from11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. “I will be reading...

5 Speeding Ticket Myths

You're more likely to get a ticket in a red car. You can beat a red light camera ticket by wearing a hat that blocks your face. Fact or fiction? Nobody knows how they started, but there are some speeding ticket myths that have become common what passes for......

PRADO BASIN: Full containment expected by Friday

A fire that burned more than 1,000 acres near the Prado dam should be completely contained by Friday, fire officials said. Crews had the burn area 85 percent contained by Wednesday morning, April 22, and they GPS mapped the burn area and learned it...

PALM DESERT: Teacher accused of sex with teen

A Palm Springs teacher has been accused of luring a teen girl to Palm Desert for sex, sheriff's officials said. Jesse Adam Goff, 33, was arrested 10:34 p.m. Tuesday, April 21, at a location on Magnesia Falls in Palm Desert, jail logs show. He was...

CORONA: Crash blocks lanes, triggers SigAlert

A crash blocked lanes on Highway 91 in Corona and caused at least one injury, CHP officials said. The crash was reported at 5 a.m. Wednesday, April 22, on the westbound side east of Lincoln Avenue where a white pickup truck and a white sedan...

Live updates from the Stagecoach Festival - test

Follow the latest tweets from Press-Enterprise reporters and fans attending the Stagecoach Country Music Festival.

BASEBALL: Cajon's Sims shuts down REV

SAN BERNARDINO – San Bernardino Cajon turned to ace Taylor Sims with first place in the Citrus Belt League on the line Tuesday afternoon. As usual, the Cowboys senior right-hander didn't disappoint. Sims scattered two hits over eight shutout...

EASTVALE: For the fifth year in a row, geese make nest at school

Much the same as football rings in the fall, or baseball acts as a harbinger of summer break, the arrival of a pair of Canada Geese has come to signify springtime for many students at Eleanor Roosevelt High School. Nestled under a shade tree Tuesday,...

MORENO VALLEY: City attorney leaves City Hall

The Moreno Valley City Council has parted ways with City Attorney Suzanne Bryant after a month of closed-door discussions about her possible termination. Mayor Jesse Molina said the council agreed on a separation agreement with Bryant and said the...

FBI Admits to Forensic Evidence Testimony Errors

On "CSI," DNA analysis takes minutes to do. Fingerprints are matched in seconds. Hair comparisons are so easy to do that even detectives can take a look into a microscope, and see the match. We have been duped by TV to believe that forensics give quick, clear, easy -- and......

Sheriff Joe Arpaio's Contempt Hearing Begins in Arizona

Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio has been fighting federal immigration law for what seems like most of the 21st century. And, as the old tune goes, the law has won. But according to contempt charges in federal court, the sheriff hasn't taken the loss to heart. Instead, he and......

CORONA: Vintage home tour to raise funds

A tour of vintage homes in Corona is scheduled for Saturday, May 2. The nonprofit Corona Historic Preservation Society is hosting the 2015 Vintage Home Tour from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The group works to preserve and revitalize the city’s historic...

CORONA: New roles save city $290,000

For years, Corona residents have been paying their assistant city manager roughly $320,000 in annual salary and benefits. That changed last week when City Manager Darrell Talbert took office. Talbert has reconfigured his assistant’s role,...

MORENO VALLEY: Girls run away, investigators search for leads

Two girls young girls ran away from their Moreno Valley homes and investigators are asking for the public's help. Christiana Lee Machuca, 12, and Caleisha Raelene Simmons, 14, were last seen Saturday, April 18, leaving their homes around the 12000...

ALEXANDER: San Jacinto's Irving trying to prove he's worth the risk

SAN JACINTO — Is it a risky move for an NFL team to take a chance on David Irving?The former San Jacinto High defensive lineman is appealing: a 6-foot-7 3/4, 273-pounder who can play either end or tackle and has the quickness and explosiveness to...

DENNIS HOLLINGSWORTH: Unions want to raise costs for road work

Assembly Bill 219, by Anaheim Democratic Assemblyman Tom Daly, at first blush, seems relatively innocuous. It simply adds the delivery of ready-mix concrete to the list of activities covered by prevailing wage requirements for public works projects....

ALEXANDER: Irving's past will make NFL teams think twice

SAN JACINTO – Is it a risky move for an NFL team to take a chance on David Irving?The former San Jacinto High defensive lineman is appealing: a 6-foot-73/4, 273-pounder who can play either end or tackle and has the quickness and explosiveness to...

RIVERSIDE: Ward 7 to see new face on council

With Riverside Ward 7 Councilman Steve Adams bowing out after three terms, voters on June 2 will pick a newcomer to represent the southwestern part of the city, which some feel has been neglected by City Hall. John Burnard, who owns an extermination...

EASTVALE: City’s state is ‘strong,’ officials report

Robust sales tax revenue. Increased commercial and retail development. Beefed up traffic enforcement. And a dog named Pupcorn. All had the audience of about 400 cheering at Eastvale’s 4th Annual State of the City address Tuesday night, April 14, in...

ALTA LOMA: Threatening Twitter post under investigation

A threat involving a high school in Rancho Cucamonga posted to Twitter has caused an investigation, a school official and media are reporting. The post went online sometime late Sunday night, April 19, and targetted Alta Loma High School. The...

COACHELLA 2015: Florence and the Machine, Weekend Two

COACHELLA 2015: Drake misses a kiss, but improves his set

Well, at least nobody tried to suck out Drake’s soul on stage this week. The Canadian rapper and singer closed out weekend two of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival at the Empire Polo Club in Indio with a set Sunday night that was...

EDITORIAL: Don't tolerate offensive speech

In reference to “Don’t swat gadflies for civility’s sake” [Opinion, April 15] by Ben Boychuk, I wish to weigh in concerning the way Riverside City Council meetings have devolved into insults and name-calling. Here in this great country, we...

TRACK & FIELD: Martinez set to focus on 800m

Brenda Martinez has always been a double threat running either the 800 meters or the 1,500. Her natural speed in the 800 and strength and endurance in the 1,500 – not to mention her wicked kick – have combined to make her a world-class athlete at...

COACHELLA 2015: Week 2 is lots more than a redo

While the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival puts on the same lineup over both weekends at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, the second weekend is anything but a rehash of the first. Here are some of the differences that separated weekend two from...

ANGELS: Richards' return spoiled by Astros

HOUSTON – Garrett Richards’ return to the mound wasn’t enough to get the Angels a victory. Making his first start of the season after battling back from knee surgery, Richards pitched an uneven five innings in a 4-3 loss to the Houston Astros...

PALM DESERT: Teen gets iPhone back after robbery

A teen was robbed of his iPhone in Palm Desert Saturday, April 18, officials said. The 14-year-old victim told authorities that the juvenile suspect forced him to relinquish his iPhone by simulating that he had a knife in his pocket, according to...

SAN BERNARDINO: Man wounded in car-to-car shooting

A man was wounded after being struck by gunfire in a car-to-car shooting in San Bernardino Sunday morning, April 19, police said. The shooting was reported at 8:15 a.m. in the area of Ninth Street and Garner Avenue, said San Bernardino police Sgt....

COACHELLA 2015: Scenes from the festival

EAST HEMET: Coroner releases name of man killed by officers

Friday night's gunfight between anti-gang officers and a man in East Hemet killed 29-year-old Elias Cavazos, say Riverside County coroner's officials. Cavazos died at the scene of the 7:46 p.m. gunfire Friday, April 17, at Girard Street and Acacia...

COLTON: Barton Road roll-over wreck kills city resident

A roll-over crash fatally injured a 57-year-old Colton woman in that city, say San Bernardino County coroner's officials. Connie Louise Hill died 3-1/2 hours after the 6 p.m. wreck along Barton Road south of Hilltop Drive. Hill was driving east in a...

COACHELLA 2015: The Weeknd

COACHELLA 2015: Jack White performs on the main stage

CORONA-NORCO: Wildfire exceeds 300 acres; evacuations lifted (UPDATE)

Evacuations have been lifted for the residents of about 300 homes following an all-night blaze that has consumed far more than 300 acres in the Prado Basin, fire officials say. "We're bringing in (additional) crews, Cal Fire Capt. Mike Mohler said...

COACHELLA 2015: Kanye West surprises, Jack White goes on hiatus

Once the sun went down at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival on Saturday, April 18, things heated up on the festival’s hottest day yet. Jack White played what he has pledged to be his last electric show for a long while on the main stage...

ANNIVERSARIES: April 20, 2015

50TH ANNIVERSARY KATHERYN AND ELDON ROBERSON Katheryn D. and Eldon W. Roberson, 50-year residents of Norco, celebrated their 50th anniversary Feb. 26 through 28 with a weekend of theater, golf and dining at the Lawrence Welk Resort. Their children,...

TRACK & FIELD: UCR's Littleton sets school record in long jump at the Mt. SAC Relays

WALNUT – With less than a month left before UC Riverside hosts the Big West Track and Field Championships, Highlanders senior Danielle Littleton sent a message to her competitors Saturday. UCR’s do-everything dynamo set a school record of 20...

ALEXANDER: A Philip Rivers trade would mean hello, Carson

A media colleague buttonholed me on the field at Dodger Stadium the other night with this question: “So, what is all this about Philip Rivers possibly getting traded?”What I told him was that right now, it’s simply a rumor.What I should have...

COACHELLA 2015: Ryn Weaver performs at the Mojave tent

COACHELLA 2015: Diners get an upscale treat from L.A. chefs

Imagine six tasting courses from one of Los Angeles’ hottest chefs, served in an exclusive enclave where succulents sit as centerpieces on long white communal tables. In the distance, you can hear the soulful sounds of Charles Bradley and His...

DROUGHT: Some Inland agencies face deeper cuts

State regulators issued rules Saturday, April 18, for how much water agencies are expected to conserve in the coming months, but changes to the approach boosted required cutbacks for some Inland areas to 36 percent. State Water Board staff members...

A look at some scenarios for an Angels-Josh Hamilton resolution

HOUSTON -- A day after Angels players who met with Josh Hamilton said he seems ready to go but the dispute with the club is what’s keeping him away, Fox Sports' Ken Rosenthal reported Saturday that Hamilton and the team are negotiating, but not...

JURUPA VALLEY: Driver critically injured in crash

A driver suffered critical injuries after going over an embankment in Jurupa Valley Friday night, April 18, authorities said. Firefighters responded at 11:56 p.m. to a report of a vehicle traveling east on Highway 60 west of the Santa Ana River...

COACHELLA 2015: Tame Impala performs

COACHELLA 2015: AC/DC roars back in black for Weekend Two

PROFILE: AC/DC's secret to success MORE PHOTOS: AC/DC | Eagulls | Sylvan Esso | Gorgon City | Interpol | The Rev. Horton Heat | Lucent Dossier Experience | Azealia Banks | Angus & Julia Stone | Charles Bradley & His...

SAN JACINTO: 7 hurt in 2-vehicle crash

Seven people were hurt – one critically – in a two-vehicle crash on Gilman Springs Road north of San Jacinto, fire officials said. The crash was reported at 11:10 p.m. Friday, April 17, in the 19600 block of Gilman Springs Road -- – just south...

AREA COLLEGES: UCR gets first Big West win

The UC Riverside baseball team defeated host Long Beach State, 3-2, in their first Big West win of the season on Friday night. Dante Chupek finished with two RBI to lead UCR. The Highlanders improved to 11-24, 1-6 in the Big West, while the 49ers...

COACHELLA 2015: George Ezra performs on the Mojave state

Angels' Mike Trout makes history with 100th HR

HOUSTON - Mike Trout belted the 100th homer of his career in the fifth inning Friday night, becoming the youngest player in major league history to have 100 homers and 100 stolen bases. Trout, who has 102 stolen bases, is 23 and 251 days old. Alex...

JURUPA VALLEY: Man accused of attempting to lure child toward vehicle

A man who a 14-year-old girl said tried to coax her over to his vehicle in Jurupa Valley was arrested on suspicion of child annoyance on Thursday, April 16, the Riverside County Sheriff's Department said. The girl told deputies that she was walking...

COACHELLA 2015: Photos from day one

Several Angels players meet with Josh Hamilton, say he's eager to return

HOUSTON – As Angels players got more answers about Josh Hamilton, it only yielded more questions. David Freese, who was one of at least six members of the Angels to see Hamilton this week, said Friday he believes Hamilton is “ready to go” and...

DROUGHT: Court ruling may impact water prices

Water officials statewide are closely watching an Orange County court case that deals with one of their most important conservation tools: tiered rates. The pricing strategy, used by many Inland districts, charges the lowest amount for water deemed...

APPLE VALLEY: Victim of fatal motorcycle crash ID’d

A 45-year-old woman killed in a motorcycle crash in Apple Valley has been identified. Burnetta Marie Quaid, of Apple Valley, was riding a 2008 Kawasaki motorcycle west on Waalew Road at Dale Evans Parkway in Apple Valley when a 17-year-old girl...

BEAUMONT: Home raided in rural neighborhood

A home in a rural area of Beaumont was raided Friday, April 17, an official said. Investigators with the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department served a search warrant about 4:20 a.m. at 15 Michigan Avenue, said sheriff's spokeswoman Cindy...

BEAUMONT: A doggone funny play to be staged

A dog can be man’s best friend but when that relationship becomes a bone of contention between the man and his wife it can cause friction – but with some very funny results. Such is the basic plot of “Sylvia” presented by Catch A Star...

JURUPA VALLEY: Council approves city manager contract

The Jurupa Valley City Council on April 16 approved a contract for newly hired City Manager Gary Thompson that will see him paid an annual salary of $150,000 or $12,500 per month. The vote was 5-0. Thompson, 64, has worked for the city on a contract...

JURUPA VALLEY: 1 intersection, 2 injury crashes (UPDATE)

Two unrelated crashes at an intersection in Jurupa Valley landed two people in hospitals, officials said. Both crashes were at Jurupa Road and Van Buren Boulevard. The first was at 1:53 a.m. Friday, April 17, when two vehicles collided causing a...

JURUPA VALLEY: Motorcycle rider injured in crash

A motorcycle rider went down in a two-vehicle crash in Jurupa Valley, a sheriff's official said. The crash was reported at 7:07 a.m. Friday, April 17, in the area of Van Buren Boulevard and Jurupa Road, said sheriff's Deputy Armando Muñoz. When...

Can I Get Workers' Comp For a Heart Attack?

Americans work too hard. Because of long hours and work stress, many of us are working ourselves towards a heart attack. If you get a heart attack, either at work or at home, can you get workers' compensation?......

EASTVALE: Vehicle rolls over, woman injured

A vehicle rolled over on Interstate 15 in Eastvale and one witness reported a woman was lying injured on the road, a CHP incident log shows. A two-vehicle crash was reported at 5:54 a.m. Friday, April 17, on the southbound side north of Limonite...

EL CERRITO: Man seriously injured in crash

A man was seriously injured in a crash on Interstate 15 in El Cerrito and lanes were temporarily blocked, CHP officials said. The crash happened about 2:08 a.m. Friday, April 17, on the northbound side south of Ontario Avenue, a CHP incident log...

CHARLES KRAUTHAMMER: You know what you're getting with Hillary

WASHINGTON – See Hillary ride in a van! Watch her meet everyday Americans! Witness her ordering a burrito bowl at Chipotle! Which she did wearing shades, as did her chief aide Huma Abedin, yielding security-camera pictures that made them look (to...

RIVERSIDE: Parade marks decade of saluting veterans

Marching bands, aircraft flyovers, prancing horses, floats and military veterans dating to World War II will star in the 10th annual Salute to Veterans Parade through downtown Riverside on Saturday. Starting at 10 a.m., about 120 parade units and...

APPLE VALLEY: Left-turn crash kills motorcyclist

A left-turn accident killed an Apple Valley motorcyclist in that high desert city, say San Bernardino County sheriff's officials. The woman died at the scene of the 6:43 a.m. wreck Thursday, April 16, at Waalew Road and Dale Evans Parkway. She was...

JOSHUA TREE: French artist fined for vandalization

JOSHUA TREE – French graffiti artist Andre Saraiva, also known as “Monsieur A,” “Andre” or “Mr. A,” has paid a fine for vandalizing a boulder inside Joshua Tree National Park. The park announced Wednesday that the artist paid an...

COMMUNITY NOTES: Firefighters' barbeque hits 68 year mark

Art group names winners HEMET – Constance Peters was the winner when the Hemet Valley Art Association recently held its “Celebrating Cultures of the West” art contest. Peters won for her photo “Rope, Leather, and Hands of a Cowboy.” Second...

Is it Legal to Search Based on The Smell of Marijuana?

You're relaxing in your car when a police officer knocks on your window. When you roll it down, a pungent waft of marijuana smoke hits the officer in the face. He then orders you out of your car, searches your vehicle, and finds marijuana. Wait, he didn't have a......

JURUPA VALLEY: Vegetation fire spreads to homes (UPDATE)

A blaze that started in a field has caught several homes on fire in the Pedley area of Jurupa Valley. About 25 homes on Hudson Street between Main Street and Limonite Avenue have been evacuated. As of 12:45 p.m., the vegetation fire was estimated at...

SAN BERNARDINO: Orange Show brings slice of fun

The smell of citrus, the sound of bands and the sight of children enjoying rides have been a part of San Bernardino’s history for 100 years since the inception of the National Orange Show, and that’s a milestone organizers and guests alike will...

RIVERSIDE COUNTY: Planning Commission supports anti-pot ordinance amendment

Riverside County planning commissioners Wednesday, April 15 unanimously recommended approval of an ordinance change to clarify that growing marijuana is illegal. The amendment is a precursor to a crackdown on marijuana grows in the county’s...

JURUPA VALLEY: Homeless camp fire causes injuries

A fire that broke out in a homeless encampment on the border of Riverside and Jurupa Valley has caused an unknown number of injuries, a fire official said. Flames were reported in the Santa Ana River bed about 8:09 a.m. Thursday, April 16, near...

NORCO: Two seriously injured in crash

One person was temporarily trapped and two were seriously injured in a two-vehicle Norco crash, fire officials said. The crash was reported about 7:16 a.m. Thursday, April 16 at Mountain Avenue and Second Street, said Jody Hagemann, a Cal Fire...

SAN BERNARDINO: 'Starlight Express' rolls onto the stage

Wheels, songs and rock music will collide on a San Bernardino stage as Andrew Lloyd Webber’s hit musical “Starlight Express” rolls into the California Theatre of the Performing Arts. The production kicks off a two weekend run on Friday, April...

Miller: Here's hoping Ducks' Boudreau beats the pants off his foes

ANAHEIM – One of the best things about being a columnist is the opportunity to, if I so desire, work almost exclusively in my underwear. I can just sit at home and opine about any topic that strikes me, the requirements needed to pontificate...

ADAM B. SUMMERS: Politicizing investments hurts pensioners, taxpayers

Politicians love to spend other people’s money. This axiom is no less true when it comes to investing other people’s money. California’s pension funds have a long history of political activism – to the detriment of the employees and retirees...

HSGT TENNIS: Great Oak defeats Redlands

ALEXANDER: Reign's Kitsyn emerging at a good time

ONTARIO — Maxim Kitsyn’s immediate goal is to move from the ECHL into the AHL, one step closer to hockey’s big leagues. Which means that, if all goes well, the Ontario Reign forward could find himself promoted to … yes, the Ontario Reign. As...

RIVERSIDE: Police involve community in developing five-year strategic plan

A group of Riverside community members and activists on Monday, April 13, expressed their concern for the Eastside neighborhood’s troubled youth and a lack of trust between citizens and law enforcement agencies. That said, the meeting’s attendees...

3 Supreme Court Cases to Watch at the End of the Term

The Supreme Court is reaching the final cases of its October 2014 term, and has some doozies on the docket. From raisin rights to marriage rights and the right to a humane execution, here are some of the highlights on next week's SCOTUS oral argument calendar.......

Do You Have To Tell Your Employer You Got A DUI?

I'm sure you want to forget about a DUI. Never think about it, or bring it up again. However, your job or job applications may not allow you to forget. As much as you'd like to leave it in the past, do you have to disclose your DUI to your......

Richmond Pays Police Informant $700K After He's Outed, Shot

Whether they do it to avoid punishment for their own crimes or out of some civic duty, confidential informants know they're entering into a dangerous enterprise. After all, snitches get stitches, as the saying goes. What a "CI," as they're known, does not anticipate is being outed as an......

CORONA: Mom with cancer in need of bone-marrow transplant

Rouey Garay smoothed her infant daughter’s hair as the child slept soundlessly in her lap. Last year, complications in her daughter’s birth alerted Garay, 36, and her fiance to the stage 3 cancer filling her bone marrow. Within months, the...

RIVERSIDE: Insect Fair invades downtown

Things are going to get a bit buggy in downtown Riverside. The University of Riverside will host its inaugural Insect Fair this Saturday, April 18. Organized by the University’s Entomology Graduate Student Association and the Riverside...

Ducks have been late night stars, but will it continue in the playoffs?

ANAHEIM – They’ve been skating across the tightrope all season, with barely even a knock-kneed wobble. The Ducks compiled a 33-1-7 record in one-goal games this season. No team in NHL history totaled more one-goal victories. That says a lot,...

BEN BOYCHUK: Don't swat gadflies for civility's sake

Let’s hear it for the gadflies. The cranks. The loons. The nuts. Let’s hear it for the dirt diggers, the barrel scrapers and the uncivil speakers of truth to power. Let’s celebrate, if only for the three short minutes before the cops move in,...

BASEBALL: Youth movement carries Centennial over King

RIVERSIDE – Take a quick glance at Corona Centennial’s roster, and you'd think the Huskies were a couple of years away from competing in the brutal Big VIII League. With just one senior in the starting lineup alongside three freshmen and three...

Strike zone elusive for Rucinski in Angels' 8-2 loss to Rangers

ARLINGTON, Texas – The thing that Drew Rucinski did best all spring, earning a spot on the team and his first big league start, was throw strikes. But when his opportunity came, he couldn’t even do that. Rucinski walked four and gave up four runs...

COLORADO RIVER: Cigarette smoking ignites $3,500 blaze

Cigarette smoking accidentally ignited gasoline vapors, burning down a large storage shed and damaging two homes in the Colorado River city of Needles, say San Bernardino County Fire Department officials. The blaze was reported about 6 p.m. Tuesday,...

IDYLLWILD: Copter crew rescues badly injured rock climber

A helicopter crew rescued a rock climber who suffered major injuries during a fall in the San Jacinto Mountains, say Riverside County Fire Department officials. The accident was reported at 3:17 p.m. Tuesday, April 14, near Forest Haven Trail east of...

PALM DESERT: Bighorn lamb born at zoo

For the first time in more than 20 years, a baby bighorn has been born at The Living Desert zoo in Palm Desert. The bighorn lamb was born Friday, April 10, and weighed in at just over 9 pounds at his newborn wellness check, the zoo said in a news...

INLAND COLLEGES: CBU in PacWest baseball race

The Cal Baptist baseball team is back in the PacWest Conference race after winning nine of its past 10 games. The Lancers won the final three games of a four-game series at conference leader Dixie State last week and sit in third place, just a game...

If You Can't Get Workers' Comp, Can You Get SSDI?

You're hurt and out of work, so who should compensate you? While they both aim to provide income for people too hurt to work, workers' compensation insurance and Social Security disability insurance (SSDI) function a little bit differently. So if your workers' compensation claim is denied, can you receive......

BANNING: Heart attack kills inmate firefighter

A 37-year-old county jail prisoner died of a heart attack while training with other inmate firefighters near Banning, say state prison officials. Raymond Araujo was stricken Monday, April 13, in Hathaway Canyon on the Morongo Indian Reservation. A...

REDLANDS: Esri's Dangermonds receive Audubon Medal

Jack and Laura Dangermond, founders of the Redlands tech company Esri, have received the Audubon Medal for their conservation efforts. Jack Dangermond accepted the honor on behalf of Esri’s staff at a recent banquet in New York City’s Plaza...

WRESTLING: He's tougher than the rest

If you’re going to take the mat with a Superman logo emblazoned on your chest, you’d better be a pretty phenomenal wrestler. While the pentagon-encased “S” that adorns Justin Thomas’ white and gold tournament-final singlet actually stands...

ALEXANDER: Marshall's savvy makes him one of MLS' best

Steadiness. Stability. Reliability.In 11 seasons in Major League Soccer, Chad Marshall has established himself as a center back through those traits, along with his talent in the air. And the former Rubidoux High star, beginning his second season...

COACHELLA 2015: Weekend one, day three highlights

I hate that by the time Sunday comes around at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, there are a ton of acts I want to see when the gates open and I am always trying to actually get there on time. I just missed the Inland’s own Gabe Real...

SAN BERNARDINO: Suspect leads deputies on vehicle pursuit through golf course

A man on Saturday, April 11, led San Bernardino Sheriff's deputies on a vehicle pursuit through residential neighborhoods and the Arrowhead County Club golf course. Victor Mendoza was eventually arrested after the pursuit came to a stop. Mendoza was...

MORENO VALLEY: The Black Bird has landed

March Field Air Museum will be hosting its fifth “SR-71 Weekend” April 18-19. Nineteen former SR-71 personnel will lead discussions, sign books and be available for photo opportunities during the two day event. The SR-71 Blackbird is still the...

MURRIETA: man who murdered grandmother sentenced

A man who strangled his 71-year-old grandmother at her Murrieta home has been sentenced to 25 years to life in prison. Kyle McLean, 23, who was convicted of first-degree murder in March, was sentenced Fridaym, April 10, at the Southwest Justice...

COACHELLA 2015: 18 highlights and lowlights of festival’s opening weekend

The first weekend of the sold out Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival is in the books. Whether you watched at home on YouTube or you are making a plan for what to see when the fest does its replay this weekend at the Empire Polo Club in Indio,...

Do You Have The Right to Record The Police?

In 2015, most, if not all, of us have a very powerful weapon in our pockets. That weapon is our cell phone. The modern cell phone's ability to record high quality videos and pictures makes it more than just a communication device. It is now a tool in the fight......

SAN JACINTO: Gunman shoots at deputy, disables patrol car (UPDATE)

Riverside County sheriff's deputies are still seeking a suspect who opened fire on a San Jacinto deputy with an assault rifle Saturday night, disabling the deputy's patrol car and sending him to the hospital with minor injuries, sheriff's officials...

BOB PRATTE: Dragon Wagon keeps rolling for Disney commute

Winchester architect James Horecka is proud of the durability of his “Dragon Wagon.” The Ford Expedition he bought used with 30,000 miles now has rolled more than 355,000 miles. For the past four years, it has served a most noble purpose,...

SAN BERDARDINO: Slayer, Kind Diamond to headline Mayhem Fest

Let the mayhem begin. The 2015 Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival has announced the lineup for its show at the San Manuel Amphitheater in San Bernardino Saturday, June 27. Veteran metal act Slayer will headline the one-day music event, with...

Can I Get Workers' Comp For Stress?

Stress at work is so ubiquitous that many of us accept it as a way of life. However, if your stress is caused by the conditions at your work, you may have a workers' compensation claim.......

APPLE VALLEY: Suspect in controversial police altercation posts bail

A man who was involved in a police chase that ended in a controversial altercation with San Bernardino sheriff's deputies in the hills near Hesperia has been released on bail. Francis Jared Pusok, 30, of Apple Valley, posted bail Sunday night, April...

COACHELLA 2015: Drake

EDITORIAL: Beware Sacramento's job-killer bills

“First do no harm,” admonishes the Hippocratic Oath. That’s also a good prescription for the California economy. We’re certainly doing much better than during the Great Recession, but the state’s business climate still is not nearly as...

Lakers injuries keep piling up as Rajon Rondo helps Dallas cruise to victory

LOS ANGELES – Maybe some were imagining what Dallas’ Rajon Rondo could do for the Lakers next year. Byron Scott is wondering who will play guard in the final two games of this season. With a potential target in free agency carving up the Lakers...

BOXING: Chavez looks to shed label

In the world of prizefighting when you’re born with a silver spoon, it’s a disadvantage. Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. has been chasing the legendary status of his father – Mexico’s greatest fighter Julio Cesar Chavez Sr. – since childhood. It’s...

CYCLING: Young legs prevail in Redlands Classic

REDLANDS – Youth was served at the 31st Redlands Bicycle Classic this past week. Instead of 43-year-old Chris Horner notching his fifth Redlands title, Team Optum’s 29-year-old Phil Gaimon added the 2015 Classic championship to his 2012 triumph....

BLOOMINGTON: Man who threatened to kill officer surrenders, police say

A man who threatened to kill a deputy was taken into custody after police fired a handgun and used tasers and beanbag rounds to try to subdue him, authorities said. The incident started at about 1:45 p.m. Friday, April 10, San Bernardino County...

Dodgers catcher Grandal defends questionable defensive reputation behind the plate

PHOENIX – Yasmani Grandal knows he has been labeled as a poor defensive catcher by many. But he doesn’t accept it. “That’s the way it’s been ever since I was in high school,” the Dodgers catcher said. “I’ve been dealing with this for...

SAN JACINTO: Suspected DUI hit-and-run driver arrested

Sheriff’s deputies arrested a suspected hit-and-run driver who was under the influence of prescription drugs when he crashed into a bus in San Jacinto Sunday, April 12, officials said. Shortly before noon, deputies got a call of a collision in...

SAN JACINTO MOUNTAINS: Rescuers find lost hiker

Rescuers brought to safety a man who got lost while hiking in the San Jacinto Mountains Sunday, April 12. Jeff Daubenmire, a Washington resident, started hiking April 2 in Mexico along the Pacific Crest Trail. He got lost Sunday when he hiked off the...

COACHELLLA 2015: OFF! performs on the Mojave stage

HOMELAND: Crews knock down house fire

Firefighters knocked down a blaze that damaged an unoccupied home in Homeland early Sunday, April 12. The fire was reported at 3:06 p.m. in the 31500 block of Highway 74, according to a Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Department news release. The roof...

COACHELLA 2015: The Little Red Spiders play the Mojave stage

Lineups: Justin Turner, Juan Uribe bounce back from injuries

PHOENIX -- One day after losing two third basemen in a two-pitch span, the Dodgers had reason to be optimistic about the returns of Juan Uribe and Justin Turner. Uribe left Saturday's game with tightness in his left hamstring. But he was able to do...

SAN JACINTO: Suspect with assault rifle shoots at deputy (UPDATE)

A suspect escaped after opening fire with a high-powered assault rifle on a San Jacinto deputy, who was cut by flying glass from the patrol car's shattered windshield, sheriff's officials say. The gunfire erupted about 9:30 p.m. Saturday, April 11,...

SAN BERNARDINO: Gunfire kills man, 18

Nighttime gunfire killed an 18-year-old man in San Bernardino, say county coroner's officials. The shooting was reported at 9:08 p.m. Saturday, April 11, at Del Rosa Avenue and Marshall Boulevard. The victim was taken to a hospital where he died at...

COACHELLA 2015: Weekend one, day two highlights

We're two-thirds of the way through the first weekend of the 2015 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival and things heated up Saturday with Run the Jewels' sparkling, guest-filled set, Father John Misty's wackiness and some smooth grooves from The...

COACHELLA 2015: The festival from a newbie's perspective

Music on every stage, people dressed in unusual outfits and a giant caterpillar greeted me as I made my way from the festival entrance. My name is Alex Groves and this is my first Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. As I entered the Empire...

HSGT BASKETBALL: Inland Sports All Star Game

DROUGHT: The grass will not be greener

Water officials are scrambling to figure out how they will meet the governor’s order to slash consumption by as much as 35 percent. But they know where to start: less grass, higher rates. “We’re going to need to change outdoor landscaping in...

BASEBALL: Perez has key hit as Storm rallies past Modesto

Fernando Perez hit a two-run single in the seventh inning to help the Lake Elsinore Storm edge the Modesto Nuts, 6-5, Saturday night at The Diamond. The Storm opened the scoring in the first when Auston Bousfield scored on a double by Perez. Jeremy...

IMMIGRATION: Lawyers crucial for young migrants

Elva Marroquín and Angel Rosales were lucky to get no-cost attorneys to help them try to keep their children from being deported. Kids without lawyers are more likely to be expelled from the country than children with legal representation, data...

SWIMMING: Chaparral girls win nine of 11 events at Nighthawk Invitational

TEMECULA – The girls swimming team from Temecula Chaparral finished second behind host Murrieta Valley at the 14th annual Nighthawk Swim Invitational on Saturday, but the Pumas served notice to the Nighthawks that taking their Southwestern League...

COACHELLA 2015: St. Paul and the Broken Bones perform

On deck: Royals at Angels, Sunday, 12:30 p.m., FSW

Where: Angel Stadium Did you know: Mike Trout entered Saturday’s game with a career 1.214 OPS against the Royals. THE PITCHERS LHP C.J. WILSON (1-0, 0.00) After a bad year in 2014, Wilson came out and threw what Manager Mike Scioscia called a...

CORONA: 91 freeway collision blocks westbound traffic

A traffic collision was blocking several lanes of the westbound 91 freeway on Saturday afternoon, April 11, the California Highway Patrol website said. Traffic was being taken off the freeway at McKinley Street after the 4:56 p.m. crash. At least one...

Angels Notes: Andrew Heaney shows improvement at AAA

ANAHEIM – Andrew Heaney made a statement from the other side of the state, and the Angels heard it. Heaney, the top pitching prospect in the system, pitched seven scoreless innings in his Triple-A debut on Friday night, for Salt Lake City at...

SAN BERNARDINO: Mural turns blight into beauty

The wall by a chunk of vacant land had been filled with garbage and old furniture. After hours of work Saturday, April 11, it’s now a symbol of hope. Students and others spent hours painting a mural at the corner of E. 19th Street and Sepulveda...

RIVERSIDE: Three arrested on suspicion of DUI at checkpoint

Three people were arrested on suspicion of driving while under the influence at a DUI checkpoint in Riverside on Friday night and Saturday morning, April 11. The checkpoint was staged at Van Buren Boulevard and Trautwein Road between 7 p.m. and 1...

SAN BERNARDINO: Seven arrested on suspicion of DUI during saturation patrol

Seven motorists were arrested on suspicion of driving while under the influence of alcohol during a special saturation patrol Friday night through Saturday morning, April 11, in San Bernardino. The San Bernardino Police Department, in an effort to...

REDLANDS: Vehicle collision blocking westbound I-10 lanes (UPDATE)

Updates with lanes reopened A three-vehicle crash blocked two lanes of the westbound I-10 in Redlands for more than an hour Saturday, April 11, the California Highway Patrol website reported. A Toyota 4Runner SUV and two sedans were reported involved...

EASTVALE: Speeding vehicle crashes, catches fire (UPDATE)

Updates with additional details One person was hospitalized with what were described as moderate injuries Saturday morning, April 11, when a vehicle that witnesses said was traveling 100 mph crashed off I-15 in Eastvale and caught fire, authorities...

COACHELLA 2015: AC/DC rocks the stage

COACHELLA 2015: AC/DC

MORENO VALLEY: City may sharpen focus on luring businesses

Moreno Valley may split its economic and community development efforts into two different departments, four years after combining them into one office. City Manager Michelle Dawson will ask the City Council on Tuesday, April 14, to put a greater...

What is Looting?

A hurricane just hit. An earthquake just rattled the earth. A protest just turned into a riot. The police are busy. Inevitably, you will see reports of stores being broken into, trashed, and looted.What is looting? Is it a crime?......

EASTVALE: City Hall, fire station part of city's ambitious plans

Nearly five years of meeting in a school multipurpose room may be coming to an end for the Eastvale City Council, which finally has a city hall building in its sights. Also, after fielding complaints about traffic problems, particularly around...

PALM DESERT: McCallum Theatre announces 2015-2016 lineup

A cornucopia of entertainment featuring singers, musicians and dancers will come to the stage at the McCallum Theatre in the 2015-16 season. The season begins in October and tickets are available. The jam-packed lineup ranges from homages to the late...

CHARLES KRAUTHAMMER: What U.S. gave up for Iran nuclear deal

“Negotiations ... to prevent an Iranian capability to develop a nuclear arsenal are ending with an agreement that concedes this very capability.” – Henry Kissinger and George Shultz, the Wall Street Journal, April 8. WASHINGTON – It was but...

SOFTBALL: Temescal Canyon rallies past Paloma Valley

LAKE ELSINORE – Climbing out of a hole is one thing. Crawling out of a deep pit seems to be Lake Elsinore Temescal Canyon’s thing. For the second straight Sunbelt League softball game, the Titans staged a highly unlikely seventh-inning rally to...

JOSEPH PERKINS: Terror-group support found on California campuses

Mike Wallace died three years ago this week. The longtime co-host of the CBS News program “60 Minutes” practically invented so-called “gotcha journalism,” employing a hidden camera to expose miscreants. James O’Keefe is a latter-day...

Mommy Blogger Lacey Spears Sentenced For Murder

Mommy blogger Lacey Spears was sentenced for the poisoning death of her son. Lacey Spears was a prolific blogger. She wrote hundreds of entries about her young son who seemed to always be sick. The boy died of salt poisoning when he was only 5 years old, reports The Associated......

What Are the Stages of a Death Penalty Case?

A jury found Dzhokhar Tsarnaev guilty on all counts regarding his involvement in the 2013 bombing at the Boston Marathon. But the case isn't over yet, and the jury's work isn't finished. Seventeen of the 30 charges for which Tsarnaev was convicted carry a possible death penalty, so now......

EDITORIAL: Police contracts taxing cities

One of the fundamental functions of government is the provision of law enforcement. For local governments, police services often make up the single largest budget item, in large part due to the high labor costs involved. While there is no denying the...

Final: Albert Pujols homers and Angels hold off Mariners in 5-3 victory

SEATTLE – The Angels are finally off to a good start. The Angels beat the Seattle Mariners, 5-3, on Wednesday night to take two of three in the series. It is the first time since 2008 – Mike Trout’s junior year of high school – that the...

CYCLING: Redlands Bicycle Classic boasts furious finishes

HIGHLAND – Alison Jackson, a 26-year-old rookie from Canada, crashed with a pair of 2.8-mile laps remaining. Argentina’s Lucas Sabastian Haedo waited until the final lap to make his move. The two cyclists scored wins in the opening stage of the...

CAL LEAGUE: Sixers shortstop U.S. ready

Roberto Baldoquin has yet to play a professional baseball game in the United States. Yet it’s already clear to coaches and teammates why the Angels gave the Cuban shortstop an $8million signing bonus to sign an international free agent contract...

TRACK & FIELD: CSUSB up and running in Year 1

SAN BERNARDINO – No team, no real expectations. Such is the life of a college runner competing unattached. “I was just doing it for fun,” said Jackeline Felix, who along with various other Cal State San Bernardino cross country runners would...

MURRIETA: Woman convicted in horse neglect case

A jury convicted a woman of 17 counts of misdemeanor animal cruelty on Wednesday, more than three years after her malnourished horses were seized from her 5-acre property near Murrieta. Janice Susan Deutsch, 49, is scheduled for sentencing Thursday...

INDIO: $175,000 motor home blaze displaces couple

A $175,000 motor home went up in flames, damaging a nearby mobile home and displacing a man and woman at a recreational vehicle park in Indio, say Riverside County Fire Department officials. The blaze was reported at 12:53 p.m. Wednesday, April 8, at...

MORENO VALLEY: Ex-district attorney suggests ways to bolster ethics rules

Moreno Valley leaders got ethics reform suggestions from former Riverside County District Attorney Rod Pacheco but continue pondering what rule changes, if any, they might make. At the invitation of Mayor Jesse Molina, Pacheco presented the City...

MURRIETA: Council upholds Mitchell Crossing decision

After a five-hour meeting that featured dozens of public speakers, a short-handed Murrieta City Council upheld the planning commission’s recent approval of a multi-family housing development known as Mitchell Crossing. The project -- a mix of 80...

Tanner Foust returns to drift racing at the Grand Prix of Long Beach

Tanner Foust says the sport of drifting is like learning to ride a bicycle. “It’s that feeling where you’re kind of halfway between falling to the left and the right. That’s how drifting is. You’re halfway between spinning out and driving...

REDLANDS: Race marshals needed

The Redlands Bicycle Classic is in need of volunteer race marshals. The professional bike race got underway Wednesday, April 8 in Highland and continues Thursday in Big Bear, Friday in Yucaipa/Oak Glen and Saturday and Sunday in Redlands. Race...

Boston Bomber Found Guilty of All Charges; Death Penalty?

After weeks of trial, 92 witnesses for the prosecution and four for the defense, and two days of deliberation, the jury has reached a verdict on the trial of Dzhokhar Tsarnaev. He is guilty, guilty, guilty. On April 15, 2013, two pressure-cooker bombs exploded in Boston where crowds of......

RIVERSIDE: Bug fair set

Bug fanciers will have the chance to get up close and personal with all manner of insects at the inaugural Riverside Insect Fair on Saturday, April 18. The event is co-hosted by UC Riverside Entomology Graduate Student Association and the Riverside...

How to Correct Errors on Your Credit Report

It's out of sight and out of mind, but your credit report can affect your life in many ways you never expected. A bad credit report can make it hard for you to get a loan or a credit card. It can get you rejected for a rental apartment. It......

RIVERSIDE: Police activity at UCR ends with arrest

An incident at UCR Wednesday morning involving a scuffle and the call out of many police ended with an arrest but details were not immediately available. University spokeswoman Kris Lovekin said the person involved was taken into custody and there is...

NORCO: Motorcycle rider goes off bridge, plunges into river bed

A motorcycle rider who hit a barrier wall on an Interstate 15 bridge in Norco went over the edge and plunged into a river bed, CHP officials said. The crash was reported at 8:50 a.m. Wednesday, April 8, north of Sixth Street, a CHP incident log...

PERRIS: Vehicle strikes, injures child near school

A vehicle struck and injured a young girl near an elementary school in Perris, law enforcement officials said. The incident was reported at 7:19 a.m. Wednesday, April 8, on Walnut Avenue near Sherman Road just outside Perris in front of Sierra Vista...

Miller: Fernando Rodney couldn't get it straight with Angels

SEATTLE – Let’s start today in the only place that’s appropriate when starting with this finisher. At the top. With the cap. With Fernando Rodney’s ridiculous, maddening, disturbing, annoying crooked cap that must be as cockeyed as he is, and...

PADRES: Kimbrel's debut a pretty eloquent statement

LOS ANGELES — The Padres made a statement with six runs in the last three innings, and four in the ninth, Tuesday night against the Dodgers: This definitely isn’t the flaccid offense of a year ago. And once they had the lead, en route to a 7-3...

ADAM B. SUMMERS: California sides with unions, against charity hospitals

Given the progressive nature of California’s ruling Democratic Party, one might expect politicians to be especially compassionate about the medical treatment of the poor in the state’s charity hospitals, but their recent actions have been...

RIVERSIDE: Hwy. 91 roll-over wreck killed San Bernardino woman

A pre-dawn crash along a Riverside freeway killed a 47-year-old San Bernardino woman, say Riverside County coroner's officials. Tashia McSwain died at the scene of the 4:05 a.m. wreck Saturday, April 4, along the westbound lanes of Highway 91 at...

JURUPA VALLEY: Pedestrian struck by vehicle, killed (UPDATE)

A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle and killed in Jurupa Valley, a sheriff's official said. The crash happened sometime early Tuesday, April 7, on Valley Way between Mission Boulevard and 37th Street, said sheriff's Deputy Albert Martinez. Valley...

PADRES: Swap with Braves brings Kimbrel, Melvin Upton Jr. to San Diego

The Padres made yet another blockbuster trade on the final day of the offseason, acquiring All-Star closer Craig Kimbrel and outfielder Melvin Upton, Jr. on Sunday in exchange for outfielders Cameron Maybin and Carlos Quentin, pitching prospect Matt...

RIVERSIDE: Man robbed at knife point, suspects at large

A man was robbed at knife point in a university parking lot in Riverside and police are looking for leads. The victim was walking in front of the UC Riverside extension building on University Avenue near Interstate 215 about 9:30 p.m. Sunday, April...

SAN MANUEL: Anjelah Johnson brings Bon Qui Qui to Highland

Many milestone moments in life take place in churches such as baptisms, weddings and christenings. For comedian Anjelah Johnson one of her most famous jokes to date was written in a church. And the joke -- which is now one of Johnson’s set staples...

CORONA: Multi-vehicle crash snarles traffic on Hwy. 91

A crash involving five to seven vehicles has snarled traffic and triggered a SigAlert on Highway 91 in Corona, CHP officials said. The crash was reported at 4:38 a.m. Tuesday, April 7, on the westbound side west of Serfas Club Drive, a CHP incident...

TEMESCAL VALLEY: Wrong-way driver spotted, one arrested

A vehicle spotted driving the wrong way on Interstate 15 in Temescal Valley has led to an arrest, CHP officials said. A witness reported a tan pickup truck driving south on the northbound side of the freeway at 3:59 a.m. Tuesday, April 7, just south...

JURUPA VALLEY: Health extravaganza set this weekend

The second annual Jurupa Valley Healthy Living Extravaganza is set for April 11 at Rancho Jurupa Park in Jurupa Valley. The event will feature booths with information on wellness products and services; nutrition and meal planning; children’s...

REDLANDS: Water update scheduled

City staff will give an update on Redlands’ water conservation efforts and changes that may have to be made at the Tuesday, April 7 Redlands City Council meeting. These adjustments are precipitated by new mandatory water restrictions announced by...

Can You Hit And Run on a Bike?

We hear, all too often, of a car hitting a bicyclist and then zooming away from the scene of the accident without offering any help. This is hit and run. But, what if a bicyclist causes an accident? Do hit and run laws apply to bicyclists?......

BEAUMONT: Council to weigh sex offender residency restrictions

The Beaumont City Council may repeal local sex offender residency restrictions when it meets on Tuesday, April 7. The state Supreme Court has ruled such regulations are unconstitutional. The council adopted an ordinance establishing residency and...

LOMA LINDA: Cyclist crashes, injures head, triggers rescue

A man fell while mountain biking, injured his head and became disoriented triggering a search and rescue in Loma Linda, sheriff's officials said. The man's wife called the San Bernardino Sheriff's Department about 9 a.m. Friday, April 3, saying her...

Need to Know: Closing Arguments in Boston Marathon Bombing Trial

Closing arguments in Dzhokhar Tsarnaev's murder trial for 2013 Boston Marathon bombing began this morning. Prosecutors reviewed the evidence and told jurors Tsarnaev and his brother targeted "civilians, men, woman and children, because he wanted to make a point. He wanted to terrorize this country. He wanted to punish......

GAS PRICES: Looks like nation will coast through April

Gas prices in California are down a nickle from a week ago, according to AAA. The average price for a gallon of regular was $3.151 on Monday. Last week it was $3.204. Inland prices are slightly higher, $3.174 a gallon, down from $3.219 a week ago. ...

TAX SEASON: You got the refund. Now What?

The arrival of a refund from the Internal Revenue Service isn’t necessarily party time for most taxpayers. “The idea that people get their tax return and blow it is really not there,” said Ted Beck, president and CEO for the National Endowment...

ONTARIO AIRPORT: No passenger gains for start of 2015

First-of-the-year passenger traffic for Ontario International Airport was described as “virtually flat” Monday, April 6. During a presentation to the Ontario International Airport Commission, executive director Al C. Boling gave a report on...

REGION: Parkway project may move forward

A long awaited roadway between San Jacinto and Perris is expected to take a large step forward Wednesday, April 8, when the Environmental Impact Report for the proposed Mid-County Parkway goes before the Riverside County Transportation Commission....

All-star basketball games are coming

Just when you thought high school basketball season had ended, think again. Four all-star games are scheduled over the next month involving Inland area players. Friday is the 35th Riverside vs. San Bernardino County games at San Bernardino Cajon...

DODGERS: Rollins seizes opportunity to be opening day hero

LOS ANGELES – It was bound to happen. Given the sheer number of new faces on both teams, opening day between the Dodgers and San Diego Padres was an open audition for someone to play the hero for his new team. Jimmy Rollins won the role with a...

BOYS GOLF: Xiong cruises to win at Poly tournament

RIVERSIDE – Norman Xiong is used to the grind that comes with playing junior tournament golf. So much so, in fact, that when a high school tournament came along Monday, it almost seemed like a carefree, 18-hole fairway stroll. “Today, I really...

COACHELLA 2015: How to avoid getting arrested at the fest

With everyone yammering on and on about Coachella banning selfie sticks, or in the festival’s clever wordplay, narcisstics, there are plenty of other things the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival has put the kibosh on, too. Hula hoops, laser...

VICTORVILLE: Motorcycle deputy crashes trying to make traffic stop (UPDATE)

An attempted traffic stop sent a Victorville motorcycle deputy to the hospital after he collided with a motorist while making a U-turn in an effort to catch a traffic violator, sheriff's officials say. The accident happened at 12:33 p.m. along...

Kimbrel trade excites Padres

LOS ANGELES – Craig Kimbrel’s numbers and accolades speak for themselves. Four straight All-Star selections. A career 1.43 ERA, the lowest in major league history for a pitcher with at least 200 innings. A career 14.8 strikeout-per-nine-innings...

Thriving on hostile environments, Clippers have won franchise record 25 road games

LOS ANGELES – Don’t get Matt Barnes wrong, he likes to be cheered. He likes hearing the Staples Center crowd roar after a dunk or after a made 3-pointer from the deep corner. But, Barnes, and the Clippers as a whole, really love the boos and the...

PUBLIC SAFETY: UCR data breach affects 8,000

UC Riverside officials are notifying 8,000 graduate students and graduate applicants that their personal identity information is at risk. A desk-top computer stolen during a break-in at the campus’ graduate division offices March 13, contained...

COMMUNITY NOTES: Hemet Valley Fair continues this week

United Way chapter celebrates hope SAN BERNARDINO – “Planting The Seeds of Hope” will be the theme of Arrowhead United Way’s annual meeting and community awards event, which will take place Tuesday, April 7, in the Valencia Room at the...

CYCLING: Veteran former champions return to Redlands

REDLANDS – Is age replacing youth? When the 31st Redlands Bicycle Classic begins Wednesday in Highland, neither of last year’s youthful winners – Tayler Wiles and Joey Rosskopf, both 25 – will be around to defend their yellow jerseys. But...

SAN BERNARDINO: Kids search for 15,000 eggs during 8th Annual Easter Eggstravaganza

About 15,000 eggs were discovered Saturday during the 8th Annual Easter Eggstravaganza. The event, hosted by Imagine Church and held at Palm Avenue Elementary School in San Bernardino, welcomed children age 11 and under, to hunt for eggs, work on...

Four QBs auditioning for coaches

LOS ANGELES – Before spring practice, Taylor Mazzone pitched an idea to UCLA coach Jim Mora. The Bruins figured to have at least three scholarship quarterbacks vying for the starting job. With no clear-cut favorite, conventional wisdom suggested...

BASEBALL: UCR rally falls short

The UC Riverside baseball team scored five runs in the ninth inning, but ultimately fell to UC Irvine, 11-9, at home on Saturday afternoon. Matthew Ellis went 2 for 3 with three RBI and Vince Fernandez went 2 for 4 with two RBI and a run scored....

Final: Clippers 107, Nuggets 92

DENVER – It went from pretty to pretty ugly, but through most of Saturday’s game in Denver, the Clippers never stopped defending. The Clippers won their ninth game in their last 10, beating the Nuggets 107-92 at Pepsi Center. The Clippers are now...

RIVERSIDE: Mantegna, no 'bum,' receives lifetime achievement award

Actor Joe Mantegna has worn black hats (mob figures), white hats (crimefighters) and Cubs caps (“Bleacher Bums”). Beach Boy founding member Mike Love was a key figure in exporting California culture with songs celebrating cars, girls and surf....

LPGA: NEWCOMER KIM KEEPS THE HEAT ON

RANCHO MIRAGE – “They got her surrounded.” If you play golf, you’ve heard that phrase used when players in a foursome get down to their last putt, all in different spots on the green, a few feet from the hole. Sei Young Kim knew that...

ALEXANDER: Ko's streak had to end sometime

RANCHO MIRAGE — When the day was done and Lydia Ko’s streak of under-par rounds had ended at 29, tied for an LPGA record with Hall of Famer Annika Sorenstam, two shots in particular in Friday’s second round of the ANA Inspiration stuck in the...

'Safety Corridor' status sought for mountain highways

Two state agencies are teaming up in hopes of getting a flood of money to stem the tide of serious motorcycle accidents on highways 243 and 74 in the San Jacinto Mountains. It could take a year to assemble enough data and other support to persuade...

Beware the Easter DUI

Spring is finally here, and Easter weekend is upon us. Maybe you're planning on some March Madness margaritas. An IPA during the Easter egg hunt. Or a few glasses of red with Sunday dinner. (Some of you may even get your 4/20 celebrations started early...) If you're cracking open......

ONTARIO: Car hits center divider, blocks lane

A car that struck the center divider wall was blocking a lane on Interstate 10 in Ontario, CHP officials said. Witnesses told dispatchers the sedan was headed west near Interstate 15 when it hit the wall, spun and stopped facing the wrong way in the...

ADOPTABLE PET: Cause for SB Paws

Animal's name: Ginger Breed: Staffordshire Terrier Age: 2 years Color: Black and white About the animal: Ginger was rescued from Devore Animal Shelter in October of 2013 with her 10 puppies who only three weeks old. The family was found in a field...

LAKE ELSINORE: Deputies search for auto theft suspect

An auto theft suspect is at large in Lake Elsinore and deputies are searching for him, a sheriff's official said. A deputy spotted a stolen truck about 7 a.m. Thursday, April 2, near Walmart on Grape Street. The driver had abandoned the vehicle, but...

Robert Schuller, Crystal Cathedral megachurch founder, dies

He evangelized from the roof of a drive-in, from TV screens and the pulpit. He built a towering, glistening cathedral in Garden Grove. He preached the Bible, but he also preached something that wooed millions – “possibility thinking.” The Rev....

FONTANA: Multi-vehicle crash blocks lane

A multi-vehicle crash involving a big rig blocked at least one lane on Interstate 10 in Fontana, CHP officials said. The crash was reported at 5:49 a.m. Thursday, April 2, on the westbound side east of Etiwanda Avenue, a CHP incident log showed. The...

FOODIE EMPIRE: Goat & Vine restaurant opens in Temecula

An ambitious young couple has jumped into the fray of Temecula’s highly competitive dining market. Brad and Alicia Trevithick just opened The Goat & Vine Stone Hearth Kitchen where they create everything from scratch, including breads, sauces...

What Is a Suspended Sentence?

Maybe you heard about a famous athlete getting a suspended sentence, or you or someone you know has been offered one as a plea bargain. But what is a suspended sentence and how does it work? While sentencing rules vary by jurisdiction, judges often have significant leeway in sentencing,......

TEMESCAL VALLEY: Woman critically injured in crash

A woman was critically injured when her vehicle spun out and went off Interstate 15 in Temescal Valley, CHP and Cal Fire officials said. The crash was reported at 2:53 a.m. Wednesday, April 1, on the northbound side south of Temescal Canyon Road, a...

WILDFIRE: Breezy conditions concern fire officials

The morning brought some good news and some bad news for firefighters battling a blaze in Apple Valley. Humidity was high and temperatures were cool, which would work against the fire, but winds were breezy, which could help spread flames out of the...

BRENT SKORUP: Internet regulations unnecessary

Regulators recently announced they are injecting themselves into the Internet’s development by, among other things, requiring that tech and communications companies seek permission before turning out new Internet services and business models. In...