ANGELS: Jered Weaver has positive rehab start for Inland Empire

SAN BERNARDINO – Keeping with the theme of his protracted return from a balky hip, Jered Weaver’s rehab start for the Class-A Inland Empire 66ers on Thursday night was delayed for a half hour by some passing showers. It’s been a slower road...

CARTOONS: More bark than bite in immigration policy

Also: Dentist becomes the lion-killing king; Brady's long-distance toss.

Do I Need a Lawyer for a Misdemeanor?

I know what you're thinking: It's just a misdemeanor, right? No big deal -- I can handle this myself. But misdemeanors are crimes that can include jail time and are prone to turn into felonies if you're not careful. So while you may not think a misdemeanor charge is serious, you may......

CARTOONS: Gimme a large popcorn, medium soda and a bulletproof vest

Also: Hillary's emails dug up at inopportune time.

Pros and Cons of Using Facebook as Your Business Website

With the ubiquity of small businesses on social media, many entrepreneurs are wondering if their business even needs its own dedicated website. Especially when (good) web design is expensive and Facebook is still free. While there may be benefits to replacing your business website with Facebook, there are also drawbacks.......

SAN BERNARDINO: Red-light accident kills driver

A suspected red-light runner died in an intersection crash in San Bernardino, marking the city's 22nd fatal traffic accident of the year, police say. The wreck was reported at 2:50 p.m. Wednesday, July 29, at Waterman Avenue and Sixth Street, a block...

STORM: Hit-and-run thunderstorms hammer region; residents brace for more (UPDATE 4)

Brief but intense thunderstorms on Wednesday, July 29, hammered the mountains and deserts of San Bernardino and Riverside counties, where heavy rain and high winds stretched from Hemet to Beaumont, Big Bear Lake to Twentynine Palms, and parts of the...

BEAUMONT: Fatal crash backs up traffic onto I-10 (UPDATE 2)

A three-vehicle crash killed a man and one of the three children in his car, closing a highway in Beaumont and backing up traffic onto Interstate 10, officials said. The wreck was reported at 2:09 p.m. Wednesday, July 29, at Beaumont Avenue -- also...

On deck: Angels at Astros, Thursday, 5 p.m.

Where: Minute Maid Park TV: Fox Sports West, 5 p.m. Did you know: David Murphy and David DeJesus each had exactly 99 career major league homers when they joined the Angels on Wednesday. THE PITCHERS RHP MATT SHOEMAKER (5-7, 4.55) Shoemaker has a...

SOLAR PLANT: Clouded by economic doubts, concern about bighorns

About two months ago, a solar farm proposed for three-square miles of public lands at the doorstep of Mojave National Preserve seemed like it would be the next big alternative energy project to break ground in the Inland deserts Despite years of...

Final: Again without Mike Trout, Angels fall to Astros

HOUSTON – The Angels’ Trout-less lineup was no match for Lance McCullers. Playing for the second straight game without Mike Trout, who is has a sore left wrist, the Angels lost 6-3 to the Houston Astros and McCullers on Wednesday night....

INLAND 18 GOLF: Oak Valley No. 4 a sufficient challenge

BEAUMONT – Development along the Interstate 10 corridor between Beaumont and Calimesa had been talked and rumored about for years when Oak Valley Golf Club opened in 1988. As houses and development filled in the territory around the course, and...

RIVERSIDE: House fire displaces family of 4

An electrical malfunction is suspected of causing an afternoon house fire that displaced a family of four in Riverside, say city fire department officials. The blaze was reported about 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 29, along the 5200 block of Magnolia...

Angels Notes: What new players mean for the lineup, playing time

HOUSTON – Mike Scioscia plugged his two new players into the lineup on Wednesday, putting David DeJesus in the leadoff spot and David Murphy in the cleanup spot, behind Albert Pujols. The Angels are now expected to use a fairly strict platoon in...

ANZA: Hemet man pleads not guilty in homicide case

A 33-year-old East Hemet man pleaded not guilty to a murder charge Wednesday, July 29, in a court appearance at the Banning Justice Center in connection with the slaying of a man whose decomposed remains were discovered July 21 off Bautista Road near...

GOLF: Showing signs of life on the Inland 18

In an effort to choose the best 18 holes in the Inland area, staffers David Zink and Landon Negri, average Joes on the links, played the holes. Here is how their efforts panned out for holes 10-12. Don’t expect par, or even bogey, golf: INLAND No....

RANCHO CUCAMONGA: Make a back to school craft at Victoria Gardens

Victoria Gardens will host a Back to School Party for kids on Saturday, Aug. 1, with crafts, music and giveaways. Children will receive a free back to school tote to color and decorate, with all crafting supplies provided by the shopping center and...

MORENO VALLEY: Fisker hiring fair drives hope for manufacturing

MORENO VALLEY – Fisker Automotive & Technology Group’s attempts to bring car manufacturing to the Inland area attracted a steady stream of job seekers to Towngate Center on Wednesday morning. Fisker plans to open a 555,670-square-foot facility...

RIVERSIDE: Former student to face trial in UCR kidnapping

A former UC Riverside student will face trial in connection with the June 2014 kidnapping of a fellow student who convinced her assailant to let her go after 30 minutes, according to court records. Riverside County Superior Court Judge David A. Gunn...

CORONA: Energy-efficient HERO program lender: ‘You’re talking. We're listening.’

Renovate America has added consumer protections to its Home Energy Renovation Opportunity program to assuage complaints that it creates problems for homesellers. Real estate professionals and Inland homeowners have complained about unscrupulous...

HEMET: Water rates set to increase in October

After a false start, it appears water and sewer rates will rise for customers in the city of Hemet. The city announced proposed increases in March – which were to take effect this month – but those were put on hold after the governor issued...

BEAUMONT: Report offers first hard look into city’s finances

Consultants are managing other consultants; accounting methods and cost justifications are unlike most other municipalities; and officials have not adjusted their budgeting to the rate of growth and change the city has experienced over time. These...

Riverside: Ethics committee to meet Monday

Riverside's new ad hoc ethics panel will discuss lobbying restrictions and training of board/commission chairs at a meeting Monday, Aug. 3. The Code of Ethics and Conduct Review Ad Hoc Committee is set to meet at 6 p.m. at City Hall in the mayor’s...

DROUGHT: Feinstein changes focus of new aid bill

Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California introduced a new drought relief bill Wednesday that emphasizes long-term investments in desalination, recycling and new or expanded reservoirs. The bill is dramatically different from an effort last...

EASTVALE: Air quality officials back plan to bring plant’s odors under control

The South Coast Air Quality Management District has approved a plan to get noxious fumes from a wastewater treatment plant in Eastvale under control. The 5-0 vote by the district’s appointed board came at a July 28 hearing. The decision will become...

SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY: Officials announce bounty on drone operators

San Bernardino County leaders and firefighters turned to the public Wednesday morning in an ongoing fight against unmanned aerial drones that fly over wildfires. Any information about the unmanned, remote-controlled aircraft that delayed firefighters...

PLANNED PARENTHOOD: Inland assemblywoman wants state audit

An Inland assemblywoman is calling for a state audit of Planned Parenthood following a series of videos that appear to show officials with the reproductive health organization discussing the sale of body parts from aborted fetuses. In a letter dated...

MORENO VALLEY: Man, woman dead in apparent murder-suicide (UPDATE 4)

A man and woman were shot to death Tuesday, July 28, in Moreno Valley in an apparent murder-suicide, sheriff's officials say. Hayward Jackson, 37, and Keisha Hope, 35, were found dead at a home in the 11000 block of Miners Trail, near Cold Spring,...

Life Before FindLaw

FindLaw's Silicon Valley office pulls in a unique mix of writers, lawyers, engineers, advertisers, business strategists, and other talented professionals. We come from all over the world, representing numerous perspectives, but always strive toward the good of the whole. It's no secret that Silicon Valley's success is largely derived from the......

ANGELS: Acquire Indian's David Murphy and Ray's David DeJesus

HOUSTON – The Angels acquired two more corner outfielders on Tuesday, adding them to the one they acquired Monday, as they bolstered their lineup with a flurry of moves. The Angels acquired David Murphy from the Cleveland Indians in exchange for...

If My Arrest Is Illegal, Can I Run?

[DISCLAIMER: This article is not legal advice. For your safety, if you are being detained by police, you should follow all officer instructions.] An interesting legal quirk came to our attention the other day from this legal summary: "It's not a criminal attempt to escape where the arrest was......

San Diego gives Chargers a Sept. 11 deadline to commit to staying

San Diego officials have chosen Sept. 11 as the deadline for the NFL’s Chargers to agree on a new stadium in Mission Valley and thus commit to staying in San Diego. City officials told the Chargers on Tuesday the two sides need to reach a deal by...

RIVERSIDE: Crash sends 3 to hospital

A two-car crash sent a man and two children to the hospital, say Riverside city fire department officials. The wreck was reported about 7:45 p.m. Tuesday, July 28, at Brockton and Jurupa Avenues. The man suffered moderate injuries and had to be cut...

On deck: Angels at Astros, Wednesday, 5 p.m.

Where: Minute Maid Park TV: Fox Sports West, 5 p.m. Did you know: The Angels were 22-8 with Johnny Giavotella leading off before Tuesday night’s game. THE PITCHERS RHP GARRETT RICHARDS (10-7, 3.25) Richards has once again proved that he knows how...

POLLUTION: Joshua Tree gets F for air quality

A hike at Joshua Tree National Park may not be an escape from urban woes after all. On Tuesday, July 28, a conservation group gave the popular park a failing grade for air quality, ranking it the fourth most harmed park in the nation by air pollution...

Final: Angels lose first game of showdown series against Astros

HOUSTON – In other news… that was ugly. On a day the Angels’ front office was completing a pair of trades and Mike Trout was sent for an MRI on his sore left wrist, the Angels lost a 10-5 to the Houston Astros on Tuesday night. In a game marked...

HOT AND HUMID: Muggy weather, heat combine for miserable conditions

Look out, Inland Southern California. You’re about to become miserable beyond measure, with sweat pouring out of your skin in buckets, hair frizzing in all directions and makeup streaming down your face in rivers. Yes, that dreaded weather pattern...

Harmonson: With NFL teams likely coming, it's time to get up to speed on the league

A year from now, sunscreen-slathered fans, some of whom have gone a lifetime without the NFL, will fill the stands at Cal State Fullerton’s Titan Stadium with welcome signs in their hands, forgiveness in their hearts and cheers for red-jersey-clad...

RIVERSIDE: New team specializes in rescuing horses, other large animals

A feisty quarterhorse eyed Eric Peniata suspiciously as the Riverside Fire engineer moved in slowly with a halter in his hands. Wearing a blue firefighter’s uniform and yellow helmet, Peniata was a bit intimidated by the 1,200-pound beast inside...

CAJON PASS: Wreck snarls I-15 through Cajon Pass (UPDATE)

A freeway crash turned southbound Interstate 15 into a parking lot through the upper Cajon Pass and is causing ripple-effect problems for northbound motorists during the early stages of the evening commute, according to the California Highway Patrol...

LAKE ELSINORE: City’s older skate park open to all

Open rolling now rules at both of Lake Elsinore’s skateboard parks. As at the newly opened skateboard zone at Serenity Park on the south side of town, recreation officials are also leaving the gates of McVicker Canyon Park’s skating rink open to...

JURUPA VALLEY: Fuel spill closes road

A collision between a passenger car and a box truck on Tuesday, July 28, resulted in a large diesel spill and a subsequent road closure in Jurupa Valley, officials said. Riverside County HazMat workers responded to the spill, which occurred about...

RIVERSIDE: Provident announces 19 percent earnings

Provident Savings Bank had fourth quarter earnings of $2.5 million, a 19 percent increase over last fiscal year’s fourth quarter. The Inland bank announced a 12-cent cash dividend per share with distribution scheduled for Sept. 1. Most of the...

WILDFIRES: $75,000 in rewards OK'd to catch drone operators

San Bernardino County supervisors have OK’d $75,000 in rewards to help identify the people who operated hobby drones that interfered with three recent firefighting efforts. The board unanimously agreed Tuesday, July 28, to provide three $25,000...

TEMECULA: City adding two BMW motorcycles to police fleet

Two new BMW motorcycles may be patrolling the streets of Temecula in the near future. The Temecula City Council on Tuesday night (July 28, 2014) is expected to consider a $56,257.56 deal with BMW of Escondido for the purchase of two, fully-equipped...

STORM AFTERMATH: State may extend tax filing for some

Inland business owners and other payers of state fees who suffered damage in the recent severe storms may be eligible for extensions in filing their tax returns and get relief from paying penalties and-or interest on some taxes or fees, according to...

MURRIETA: Deputies respond to report of suspicious package

The report of a suspicious package prompted the evacuation of a supermarket in unincorporated Murrieta, sheriff's officials said. The package was reported about 9:20 a.m. Tuesday, July 28, at a supermarket in the 39000 block of Winchester Road. Store...

RIVERSIDE: UCR academy hosts high school physics teachers

A Summer Physics Academy recently took place at the University of California, Riverside, training and equipping local high school physics teachers with practical and conceptual physics lessons, hands-on activities, curriculum and technology to use in...

PALM DESERT: Near-drowning leaves man in critical condition

A near-drowning at a Palm Desert resort sent a man to the hospital in critical condition, say Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Department officials. The accident was reported at 5:07 p.m. Tuesday, July 28, at Westin Desert Willows Villas at 75 Willow...

COLORADO SHOOTING: Holmes’ father says he worried when son stopped calling

CENTENNIAL, Colo. (AP) — The father of Colorado theater gunman James Holmes said he never suspected his son was mentally ill before the 2012 attack, but he and his wife became increasingly concerned about him when he stopped returning their phone...

IMMIGRATION: Work rules eased for some immigrants

A new California law that allows immigrants to apply for professional licenses is already allowing some area residents to come out of the shadows and join the state's workforce. The professional licensing law requires that by 2016 all 39 licensing...

MORENO VALLEY: Nesting birds leave; Theodore Street bridge fixes may resume

Nesting birds at the Theodore Street bridge in Moreno Valley have finally flown the coop, allowing Caltrans to resume a $2 million repair project next month. The state agency is aiming to start the repair work in mid- to late August, Caltrans...

CALIMESA: Council, community divided over ‘mega’ warehouses

Singleton Road and Interstate 10 in Calimesa divide two large swaths of land onto which developers hope to build “mega” warehouses. The potential development of those warehouses, in turn, is dividing the City Council itself and members of the...

SALTON SEA: Boy, 8, killed in Hwy. 111 rollover wreck wasn’t wearing seat belt

An 8-year-old boy wasn't wearing a seat belt during the rollover wreck that killed him and hurt two other minivan occupants this week near the Salton Sea town of Mecca, say California Highway Patrol officers. The wreck was reported at 7:04 p.m....

Can You Put Up Your Own Traffic Signs?

We've all seen them attached to stop signs or lamp posts in residential neighborhoods: yellow "SLOW Children at Play" signs or the newer, red "Drive Like Your Kids Live Here" signs. Do these signs make a difference? And is it legal to put up your own traffic-related signs?......

CARTOONS: Fewer clubs needed for golf in California

Also: Trump raining on GOP's parade.

Can I Get Disability for ADD or ADHD?

Many children who have a limited attention span have been diagnosed with attention deficit disorder (ADD), and if their disorder includes impulsiveness or hyperactivity, they may be diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Both ADD and ADHD can have severe impacts on a child’s ability to learn, as well......

ANGELS: Jered Weaver to make rehab start on Thursday

Jered Weaver has been scheduled to start for Class-A Inland Empire on Thursday, his first competitive outing since going on the disabled list with left hip inflamation five weeks ago. Weaver's progress had seemingly stalled after two simulated games...

Is a Surveillance Camera in the Guest Room an Invasion of Privacy?

The technological innovations in video recording and streaming have made home surveillance and security simpler and more secret. But can you take in-home surveillance too far? Between nanny cams and monitoring your vacation or Airbnb rental, there are legitimate reasons for wanting to have a surveillance camera in your guest......

ANGELS: Acquire Victorino from Red Sox for Rutledge

While the Angels continue to look for an impact bat to help their lineup, they supplemented their depth by acquiring veteran Shane Victorino from the Boston Red Sox in exchange for Josh Rutledge and cash considerations. Angels interim general manager...

If I Find Oil on My Land, Is It Mine?

Welcome to the new FindLaw series, "If I Find," where we'll discuss the rule of finders keepers as it applies to different topics. We hope you'll check back regularly! What's that black sludge puddling up in your back yard? ... Oil? Congratulations, you're rich! Or, are you? Finding oil on......

INLAND FORECAST: Stormy, hot, especially in mountains, deserts

Another round of stormy weather is headed Inland where the mountains and deserts are particularly likely to get wet, according to the National Weather Service. "Isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms possible at times Wednesday through early...

SAN BERNARDINO: Cement truck slams into car, killing 2 (UPDATE)

Two Fontana 20-year-olds -- a driver and passenger -- died when their vehicle collided with a cement truck after swerving to avoid road debris in San Bernardino, police say. The wreck was reported at 10:52 a.m. Monday, July 27, along the 2000 block...

Hiring Freelancers: What You Need to Know

With over 50 million freelancers out there, businesses would be foolish not to take advantage of their services. After all, not all jobs require a full-time employee. As businesses and employees are getting more flexible and agile, you may find yourself in the market for freelancers. To make sure......

SAN BERNARDINO: Driver, passenger killed swerving to avoid debris

Two Fontana 20-year-olds -- a driver and passenger -- died when their vehicle collided with a cement truck after swerving to avoid road debris in San Bernardino, police say. The wreck was reported at 10:52 a.m. Monday, July 27, along the 2000 block...

On deck: A's at Dodgers, Tuesday, 7 p.m.

Where: – Dodger Stadium TV: – SportsNet LA, 7 p.m. Did you know: – The Dodgers have lost 16 of their previous 25 games against the Oakland A’s – not counting the 1974 and 1988 World Series. Most of the damage has been done in Oakland,...

On deck: Angels at Astros, Tuesday, 5 p.m.

Where: Minute Maid Park TV: Fox Sports West, 5 p.m. Did you know: Mike Trout has hit six home runs in his last 14 games against the Astros. THE PITCHERS LHP C.J. WILSON (8-7, 3.59) Wilson had his worst outing of the season the last time he faced the...

DODGE RECALL: Navigating the 'buyback'

Sylvia Villamero and her husband, Edward, rely on their Dodge Ram pickup to get them everywhere. The gym. Errands. Grocery shopping. Doctor’s appointments. And to special occasions like a Willie Nelson concert last weekend. The Riverside couple...

SAN BERNARDINO: Doughnut shop shooting wounds 1

A San Bernardino doughnut shop shooting wounded an 18-year-old city resident, police say. The gunfire erupted at 1:57 p.m. Monday, July 27, at Howard's Donuts, 2666 West Foothill Blvd., just east of Meridian Avenue. The victim was seated when a...

REGION: Slight uptick for Covered California plans

Inland residents who receive medical care via a Covered California plan won’t face significantly higher premiums next year, the state announced Monday. “Pricing Region 17,” which includes Riverside and San Bernardino counties, is expected to...

ANZA: Decomposed body prompts murder arrest of East Hemet man (UPDATE)

A 33-year-old East Hemet man is behind bars on a murder charge stemming from the discovery of a decomposed body in Anza. Craig Douglas Falconer was arrested at 9 p.m. Friday, July 24, near Stetson Avenue and Stanford Street in East Hemet on a warrant...

Retest setfor sewer site

Residents’ concerns about contamination at a former Riverside sewer plant site have prompted a state agency to seek new soil and groundwater tests, a little more than a year after the same agency declared the site clean. The state Department of...

TEMECULA: Classic movie series starting Saturday

Streets around Town Square Park in Old Town Temecula will be closed on Saturday, Aug. 1, for the first movie in the city’s Saturday Night Movie Classics program. The movie, Alfred Hitchock’s “Vertigo,” will be presented on the inflatable...

LAKE ELSINORE: Council looks at camping regulations

Lake Elsinore lakefront property owners and their guests would be able to camp on their lots longer and more often if the City Council accepts proposed regulation revisions tonight. The council is scheduled to hold a public hearing on the potential...

GAS PRICES: Easing up for Inland drivers, but for how long?

Inland drivers have gotten a bit of relief at the pumps in the last week, according to industry trackers Gas Buddy and AAA. Gas Buddy reported Riverside prices for a gallon of unleaded gasoline dropped 7.8 cents, to $4.11. AAA’s numbers for...

REAL ESTATE: Inland area No. 2 for biggest drop in foreclosure filings

Foreclosure starts in the first half of the year were at or below pre-crisis levels of 2006 in California and 18 other states, as lenders continued to close the books on the last remnants of distressed property in America. And Inland Southern...

RIVERSIDE COUNTY: Broadcast all public meeting online, supervisor urges

Cameras ring the room where Riverside County supervisors meet. They broadcast Board of Supervisors meetings live and the footage is saved for future viewing. But the meetings of other public agencies that meet in that room aren’t recorded. A new...

BEAUMONT: City gets recycled water permits

The city of Beaumont gained approval to discharge reclaimed waste water to Cooper’s Creek and to distribute recycled water to users, it was announced Friday, July 24. Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board approved the city’s waste...

HIGHLAND: Stolen car leads to arrest of alleged ‘career criminal’

A man whom authorities dubbed a "career criminal" was found drunk and unconscious behind the wheel of what they believe was a stolen car full of pilfered loot in Highland, sheriff's officials said. John Michael Nicely, 34, was arrested on suspicion...

MENIFEE: Ex-councilman pleads guilty to abusing power

Former Menifee City Councilman Tom Fuhrman pleaded guilty Monday to multiple charges of abusing his power, as part of an agreement with prosecutors. Fuhrman, 70, waived his right to a jury trial and pleaded guilty to a felony conflict-of-interest...

MORENO VALLEY: Fisker recruitment event Wednesday

Fisker Automotive and Technology Group has assembled a team to host a job recruitment event Wednesday, July 29, at the Moreno Valley Employment Resource Center for the Karma production plant. The company is gearing up to hire about 37 people in its...

BOY SCOUTS: Executive board OKs gay leaders

The Boy Scouts of America have ended a blanket ban on gay adult leaders while allowing church-sponsored Scout units to maintain the exclusion because of their faith. The new policy, aimed at easing a controversy that embroiled the Boy Scouts for...

MEDIA: 35 Cosby accusers featured in New York magazine

In the years since women first said Bill Cosby drugged and sexually assaulted them and the months since the media started paying attention, it’s been difficult to keep track of the comedian’s alleged victims. Many publications have reported...

RIVERSIDE: Pilot killed in crash is identified (UPDATE)

In his final moments, pilot Keith C. Davis knew he wasn’t going to make an emergency landing at Riverside Municipal Airport. But as he plummeted into a neighborhood nearby, it appears he was trying to avoid crashing into houses and causing even...

ANGELS: Trout homers twice in rout of Rangers

ANAHEIM — Mike Trout couldn’t reach a ball hit by Elvis Andrus in Sunday’s fourth inning at Angel Stadium. He dove for it and came up empty, grimacing when he banged his left wrist on the grass in the process. Manager Mike Scioscia and head...

DODGERS: Greinke's scoreless streak ends in loss

NEW YORK –Right-hander Zack Greinke's scoreless innings streak ended at 45 2/3 when the New York Mets scored in the third inning Sunday and went on to hand the Dodgers a 3-2 defeat in 10 innings when former Juan Uribe drove in the winning run. The...

BOXING: Rousey out to make Correia pay for remarks

Ronda Rousey might be one of the most intelligent prizefighters ever. And revenge is her favorite dessert. UFC female bantamweight champion Rousey (11-0) travels to Rio de Janiero to defend her title against Brazil’s bad-mouthing Bethe Correia...

RIVERSIDE: Pilot killed in plane crash into house’s backyard (UPDATE 4)

A pilot died Sunday during the fiery crash of a single-engine plane near Riverside Municipal Airport, narrowly missing two houses. The pilot radioed the airport shortly before the 5:03 p.m. crash, telling of engine trouble and a plane to make an...

Mike Trout's grand slam caught in the 'Trout Net'

ANAHEIM – Just when we all might think that Mike Trout’s heroics can’t possibly get any more spectacular, the Angels’ reigning AL MVP did something magical Sunday once again. In the sixth inning of the Angels victory over the Texas Rangers,...

Greinke's scoreless innings streak ends as Dodgers lose to Mets

NEW YORK – The buildup was uncomfortable and the conclusion was painful – and Zack Greinke wasn’t the one who gave birth. He just didn’t like having to answer questions about his scoreless innings streak. The new father won’t have that...

PERRIS: Orange Empire Railway Museum

PERRIS: Orange Empire Railway Museum

SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY: $75,000 in rewards could be offered in drone incidents

Bounties totaling $75,000 could be paid to tipsters who help convict whoever flew drones that interfered with firefighting aircraft during three recent blazes in San Bernardino County, under action that county supervisors are scheduled to consider....

CORONA: Aspiring pilot crashes helicopter

A pilot-in-training crashed a helicopter while landing Thursday, July 23, at the Corona Municipal Airport, according to an airport official. Surveillance footage shows the Robinson R22 helicopter descending into a dirt pad just before 3 p.m. The aft...

HEMET: Hwy. 74 wreck kills 1 in Homeland

An afternoon traffic collision killed at least one person along a highway in the Hemet-area community of Homeland, according to the California Highway Patrol website. The wreck was reported at 2:42 p.m. Sunday, July 26, near a sweeping turn on...

FONTANA: Man, 20, dies in crash

A 20-year-old Rancho Cucamonga man died at 1:57 a.m. Sunday, July 26, after losing control of his vehicle and striking an oncoming car. Denes Kantor was driving a 2007 Mini Cooper west in the 15000 block of Foothill Boulevard in Fontana when he...

MORENO VALLEY: Man found dead beside home

A transient man was found dead Saturday, July 25, alongside a Moreno Valley home. Riverside County sheriff’s deputies responded at 1:21 p.m. to the 14000 block of Perham Drive, after neighbors reported the situation. A white male in his 50s, who...

PERRIS: Home damaged in blaze

A Perris home was damaged by fire on Saturday, July 25. The blaze was reported at 6:32 p.m. in the 2400 block of Pleasant Colony Street, according to a Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Department report. Fire crews arrived within minutes and were able...

PALOMAR MOUNTAIN: FAA bans drones at fire

The Federal Aviation Administration has issued a temporary flight restriction to prevent any private aircraft or drone from interfering with the containment of a fire along Palomar Mountain in northern San Diego County. The blaze was reported Friday...

CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE: Inland lawmakers’ unfinished business

It’s recess time for the California Legislature after a session that saw lawmakers pass a $167.6 billion budget, allow the children of undocumented immigrants to get health care and impose stricter rules for childhood vaccinations.Weighty issues...

CARL M. CANNON: Trumps's never really been on the GOP team

Maria Konnikova is not someone Donald Trump would typically describe as “a loser.” Fluent in Russian and English, she writes authoritatively on psychology and culture in prestigious publications ranging from the Atlantic to Scientific American....

CASSIE MACDUFF: Just what San Bernardino doesn’t need – another spat

A spat between top San Bernardino’s officials flared this week when the city manager accused the mayor of overstepping his authority. Council members blame both men and say they need to get over it so the city can move ahead to recover from...

COMMUNITY NOTES: Free dental care available, more

Free dental care available UPLAND – A free emergency dental clinic will be offered 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, July 26 at California Dental Group, 930 W. Foothill Blvd., Suite D. Dental services available include fillings, emergency root canals,...

Cowboy to take center stage

Cowboy Ken and his American Cowboy Show is coming to the Feldheym Central Library in San Bernardino. The library describes the program in a news release as “a lively stage show of old cowboy songs, tall tales, true stories, historical facts, trick...

ENGAGEMENT: July 27, 2015

FISH-JOHNSON Andrea Lynn Johnson of Tehachapi, daughter of Lloyd Johnson of Vista, Calif. and Kathy Johnson of Crestline to Jerrod Stephen Fish, son of Dean Fish of Burleson, Texas and Cheryl Fish of Edmond, Okla., both formerly of Hemet. A wedding...

COACHELLA VALLEY: Fence could help protect bighorn sheep from people

By late morning on most days at the SilverRock Resort golf course in La Quinta, the greens are occupied by more than golfers. Herds of bighorn sheep gather to nibble on the lush grass and sip from streams and lakes. They are regular fixtures on the...

BEAUMONT: Can free summer concerts survive city’s struggles?

Each Wednesday in July, Brent Powell can be found relaxing in a comfy lawn chair under a shaded canopy, staking claim to the front row for that evening’s free concert.More than 12 hours earlier – around 5 a.m. last week – Powell began to set up...

CASSIE MACDUFF: Caltrans rethinking landscaping plan for 91 in Riverside

Caltrans is rethinking its plan to plant more than 1 million square feet of vegetation that would guzzle 155,620 gallons of potable water per day on a 6-mile stretch of the 91 where existing plants and trees were torn out to add carpool lanes. The...

RIVERSIDE: Should more police cars be marked?

The sight of a black-and-white cruiser immediately signals that an officer is on patrol, but Riverside police and most every other law enforcement agency also use plenty of unmarked vehicles to do their jobs. Now, Riverside Councilman Mike Soubirous...

MORENO VALLEY: Home burglary ends in assault, officials say

Riverside County sheriff's deputies on Saturday, July 25, were investigating a home-invasion burglary that ended in the assault of a person earlier that morning in Moreno Valley. Deputy Robyn Flores said the incident took place at a home near the...

PERRIS: One dead in late-night car crash

A man was found dead late Friday, July 24, after a car crashed into two parked cars in Perris. Cal Fire/Riverside County firefighters arrived to the 300 block of Altura Drive about 11:40 p.m. to respond to the crash. They found the man dead. Story is...

Smith: Dick Enberg makes the calls, Cooperstown answers

SAN DIEGO – His seat in the Fox Sports San Diego broadcasting booth, perched behind the plate and five stories above the Petco Park field, was vacant before the past two Padres games. His office, just down the hall, also has had its door closed and...

BANNING: Black churches meet over Charleston

The Rev. David Harris led about 30 members of his flock in a Bible study session Wednesday inside one of Banning’s longest-serving black churches, First Missionary Baptist. More than 2,400 miles away that morning, a stone-faced Dylann Roof was...

CANYON LAKE: No end in sight to fire services crisis

On June 30, Canyon Lake’s acting city manager issued a news release stating the city anticipated having a fire department functioning “before the end of July.” That isn’t going to happen. Four weeks have passed since Canyon Lake’s contract...

RIVERSIDE: City to repay loans between funds

During the next five years, Riverside should be able to repay most of the $28.6 million that various city funds have loaned to one another and the former redevelopment agency since 2007, officials said. City critics have pounced on the so-called...

Should Riverside mark more police cars?

The sight of a black-and-white cruiser immediately signals that an officer is on patrol, but Riverside police and most every other law enforcement agency also use plenty of unmarked vehicles to do their jobs. Now, Riverside Councilman Mike Soubirous...

CARTOONS: Who's smiling about Ashley Madison data breach

In Hillary we don't trust.

Can I Back out of an Offer to Buy a House?

The new home you found was perfect, so you made an offer. But if you find out the house isn't so perfect, are you stuck with it? Well, that all depends. Not the most exciting answer, I know, so let's take a look at some of the factors determining whether......

RIALTO: Five arrested after credit cards swiped with post office ruse

Five people were arrested after someone changed a victim's address at a post office and then used the re-routed credit cards to go on a shopping spree, the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department said. On June 16, the victim discovered that her...

Pulled Over for No Reason? 5 Tips for Dealing With the Police

Red and blue lights flashing in the background. A siren whoop. Looks like you have to pull over. What did you do? Are you been pulled over for no reason? Traffic stops may be a daily occurrence for police officers. However, cops can be jumpy during stops because they're dangerous.......

MUSCOY: Man accidentally shoots himself, winds up accused in burglaries

A Muscoy man who accidentally shot himself in the stomach called attention to himself, a relative and a friend, and they all now face charges after the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department said Friday, July 24, that stolen property was found at...

Playground Injuries: Can I Sue?

As every parent knows, kids are accident prone. Each time your child leaves a playground without a broken bone or a scraped knee, you can count it as a victory. But sometimes accidents are bound to happen. Playgrounds might seem like innocent symbols of childhood, but the potential for injuries......

VICTORVILLE: Man killed in traffic collision identified as Perris resident

A driver killed in a collision in Victorville was identified Friday, July 24, by the San Bernardino County Coroner's Office as Christopher Sosa, 19, of Perris. The crash happened about 4:15 p.m. Thursday on Palmdale Road at Cobalt Road.  Sheriff's...

MOVIES: Louisiana shooting that left 2 dead on the minds of Inland moviegoers

A day after the country’s second major theater shooting in recent history, some rattled observers shunned future movie outings, but others on Friday kept lining up at box offices around the country. The shooting in Lafayette, La., that left two...

NYC Sex Shops Are Protected by the First Amendment, Court Rules

For years, New York has tried to clamp down on the city's sex shops. But the Appellate Division of the State Supreme Court ruled this week that adult video stores, bookshops, and even topless dancing clubs are all protected by the First Amendment. Does freedom of speech = freedom of sex?......

INDIO: Man who died in Riverside County sheriff's custody is identified

An inmate who died at the Riverside County jail in Indio was identified by the Riverside County Coroner's Office on Friday, July 24, as Andrew Salvador Malanche, 48. Malanche died Tuesday. The cause of his death has not been announced. Malanche was...

Abercrombie Sued Again for Uniform Policy

Poor Abercrombie & Fitch just can't get a break. Soon after a stunning 8-1 defeat before the Supreme Court over religious head coverings, Abercrombie is going back to the courtroom. Approximately 62,000 of the company's California employees are suing over the company's strict uniform policy. What trouble has Abercrombie gotten......

GOLF: Former college rivals vie for lead at California State Open

BEAUMONT – Josh Anderson said he was pretty unaware of the scores on the leaderboard Friday morning, but playing partner Bryan Martin kept a closer eye. If you didn’t know better, though, you would’ve thought these two engaged in a mighty,...

Barry Bonds Steroid Prosecution Finally Over

The long legal saga of the Department of Justice versus Barry Lamar Bonds appears to have come to a close, ending not with a bang (or a clang of prison cell doors) but with a whimper: a single paragraph saying the DOJ would not pursue the case to the......

CORONA: Pursuit on 91 freeway ends with 2 detained

A police pursuit that started on the 91 freeway in Corona ended in Orange County with Anaheim police officers detaining two suspects who had crashed the vehicle, fled on foot and eluded authorities for hours. The pursuit started in Corona, and...

Is Damage to Solar Panels Covered by Insurance?

Do you have solar panels at your home? If be, be careful of possible damage to your solar panels caused by the environment. Also, you should be alert for damage to your home caused by defective solar panels. If your solar panels are damaged or defective, does your insurance cover......

HEMET: Second defendant convicted in death during attempted cellphone robbery

A jury found a second defendant guilty Friday, July 24, of murder in the 2013 stabbing death of a Hemet High student during an attempted robbery of his cellphone. Because he was a juvenile at the time of the Jan. 14, 2013, crime, defendant Francisco...

Twitter, Sued for Gender Discrimination, Hosts Frat-Themed Party

Throwing a frat-themed office party? Probably a bad idea. This idea is especially a bad for social media/tech companies, since they already suffer from heavily criticism for being overtly male-dominated. And then this happens: a team at Twitter through a frat-themed office party while being sued for gender discrimination? This is......

PALOMAR MOUNTAIN: Firefighters battle 75- to 100-acre brush fire (UPDATE 3)

Updates acreage U.S. Forest Service firefighters are attacking a brush fire estimated at 75 to 100 acres on Palomar Mountain near High Point Road in northern San Diego County, officials said. The fire, dubbed the Cutca fire, started sometime before 5...

How to Get a Job After Getting out of Prison

The transition from life in prison to life outside can often be jarring, at best. If you're not lucky enough to have a ride home and a supportive network, that adjustment can be even worse. Finding a job can be the hardest part about transitioning back into society. Despite all......

Final: Justin Turner stings Mets as Dodgers win, 7-2

NEW YORK – Justin Turner struck back against the team that non-tendered him two winters ago, driving in two runs with a pair of doubles and a home run as the Dodgers beat the New York Mets, 7-2, Friday night at Citi Field. In two seasons with the...

Bankruptcy and Divorce: Which Should You File First?

For many couples, unfortunately, bankruptcy and divorce go hand in hand. The statistics are quite discouraging and telling. Nearly 50 percent of marriages end in divorce. Of those, 22 percent of divorces are caused by money issues or disagreements about how to spend money. If you and your spouse are......

USC's Andre De Grasse adds 200-meter gold to his Pan Am Games haul

USC junior Andre De Grasse stormed from behind and won his second gold medal of the Pan Am Games in thrilling fashion, prevailing in a photo finish in the men’s 200-meter final while shattering his own Canadian record on Friday in Toronto. De...

3 Common Dangerous Gun Malfunctions

The last thing you want to malfunction is your gun. Imagine that hunk of metal exploding in your hands at about eye level, blasting shrapnel and bullets near your hands, arms, and face. Guns can malfunction in many ways. Often, the malfunction is a simple misfire. The trigger is pulled......

Angels Notes: Slumping Matt Joyce gets a day to 'exhale'

ANAHEIM – Matt Joyce, who was in an 0-for-21 slump, was benched against a right-handed starter for just the third time this season, another sign that Mike Scioscia is running out of patience with the struggling veteran. It was the second time that...

Hang Glider Accident Liability

An instructor and an 11-year-old boy were killed in a hang gliding crash near Jean, Nevada last March. A subsequent investigation revealed that the instructor did not have the proper permits to be flying in that location, and his business wasn’t licensed in the counties in which it was operating.......

LAKE ELSINORE: Drought battle brings water hike

When typical water customers in Lake Elsinore and surrounding communities receive their September bill, they will be looking at a 27 percent spike. Those who squander water will be charged even more. The Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District board...

RANCHO CUCAMONGA: Rangers roll into parks

He doesn’t carry a weapon and can’t arrest bad guys, but Chris Kivett’s badge and uniform make him an important part of the law enforcement arsenal in Rancho Cucamonga. Kivett recently started his job as a city park ranger, working with...

Paz de la Huerta Sues for Injury While Filming 'Nurse 3D'

Actress Paz de la Huerta's career is ruined! Or, so she claims. Do you remember the movie Nurse 3D? No? Well, you're not alone. Paz de la Huerta claims her injury while filming the movie and the director's horrible dub job wrecked her career. So, she's suing for $55 million.......

INLAND WEATHER: Hot and dry through early next week

A week after the Inland Empire was walloped by wind, rain, thunder, lightning, floods and mudslides, all should be calm this weekend. The only unknown is fire. There are no wind, dust, thunderstorm or heat advisories, watches or warnings, according...

Top 5 Illegal Foods in the U.S.

For a country that prides itself as being on the cutting edge of hot dog pizza, fried cheesecake, and Dorito-shelled taco technology, there are a surprising number of foods banned in the U.S. Some foods are illegal due to health concerns, some due to environmental hazards, and others because......

Jered Weaver still 'a click off,' as return to Angels remains indefinite

ANAHEIM – It looks more and more like Jered Weaver’s return is not quite as imminent as once believed. Even before Weaver completed his bullpen session on Friday, Manager Mike Scioscia conceded that Weaver’s own reluctance to come back is...

Can I Fire Employees for Refusing to Work Overtime?

Employees should theoretically love overtime. They get paid time and a half or even double for the same amount of work. However, people have lives outside of work, so even the most loyal employees may be hesitant to commit to extra work. If an employee refuses to work more than......

How Mickey Mouse and China led to life-sized Mike Trout bobblehead unveiled at Angel Stadium tonight

Operation “Big Fish,” the top secret plan by the Angels marketing department to create a life-sized Mike Trout bobblehead, went live in late February. The scope of the operation was massive, spanning two continents, five cities and countless...

Is it a Crime to Own an Exotic Pet?

Thinking of getting a pet? Are cats and dogs too normal for you? While many of us love kitties and puppies, some people want something a little bit more exotic, such as a gorilla, Chinese alligator, ploughshare tortoise, or hyacinth macaw. With the illegal animal smuggling industry worth an......

Make Everyday Living – Everything you have imagined!

Frontier Communities three new home communities in Riverside, San Jacinto and Moreno Valley are designed to make everyday living - easier. Close to all things that make Riverside County so appealing, surrounded by striking mountain views, thriving...

Do I Need a Permit for a Swimming Pool?

With summer in full swing, the hot weather may have you tempted to put in a swimming pool. Before you dive into constructing one, there may be one pesky issue you'll have to take care of first -- a permit. Do you need a permit to build a swimming pool?......

TV: AT&T buys DirecTV, now biggest traditional TV provider in US

NEW YORK (AP) — Even as TV watchers increasingly go online, AT&T has become the country’s biggest traditional TV provider with its $48.5 billion purchase of DirecTV. It got its regulatory approval Friday from the Federal Communications...

Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert's Shotgun Divorce

Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert's divorce is finalized! Wait ... didn't they just announce the divorce a few days ago? Unlike the Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries divorce, which lasted longer than their 72-day marriage, Shelton and Lambert had a shotgun divorce, finalized within only a few weeks.......

ANDREW EGGER: Feds need to look at Planned Parenthood

When the anti-abortion Center for Medical Progress released a video last week purporting to show that Planned Parenthood sells fetal organs to researchers, the nonprofit insisted that the attacks were partisan fabrications that could not stand up to...

SAN BERNARDINO: Attack on prostitute prompts review of body case

Las Vegas police are taking a new look at the death of a prostitute whose body was found in San Bernardino County in 2003 after another prostitute on July 18 shot and killed a man who had been a suspect in the killings of several women. Jodi Marie...

MURRIETA: Sexual harassment claim denied by Mayor Ramos (UPDATE)

Two days after being named in a claim against the city, Murrieta Mayor Harry Ramos denied sexually harassing a Ramona woman earlier this year, calling the allegations “made-up lies.” “I would never embarrass myself, my family or my city by...

JURUPA VALLEY: Water district sets Monday meeting

The Jurupa Community Services District board of directors will meet Monday, July 27 at 7 p.m. Agenda items include an update on the district’s capital improvement program. The district provides water and sewer service and graffiti abatement to...

BRIDGE COLLAPSE: Interstate 10 has reopened

Interstate 10 reopened at noon today, less than a week after flash floods knocked down a bridge and forced officials to shut down a key desert freeway linking Southern California to Phoenix and other parts east. “This is remarkable. Everbody got...

Police Have Access to Your Facebook Photos

As it should be obvious to everyone by now, the cops are on Facebook. Heck, they may even put your arrest on their own Facebook page. So it shouldn't be that surprising that a New York state court made the police's job a little easier by ruling that Facebook must......

BASKETBALL: CBU ready for Canadian tour

RIVERSIDE – Coming off the best season in school history, California Baptist men’s basketball coach Rick Croy said his players have been eager to get back on the court and gear up for the new year. They won’t have to wait long. CBU gets an...

Does MMA Have a Domestic Violence Problem?

Domestic violence, a crime police and prosecutors once considered a family matter, has become a central focus for law enforcement and victim's advocates. The media has shone the most light on domestic abuse involving professional athletes.  While the Ray Rice incident, with accompanying brutal video footage, might've gained the......

FOOTBALL: Navy to play Notre Dame in San Diego in 2018

SAN DIEGO — Navy and Notre Dame will play their annual rivalry game at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego in 2018, the first meeting between the longtime rivals west of the Mississippi. The Fighting Irish and Midshipmen have played 88 times and earlier...

Can Cops Ask If You Have a Weapon?

When stopped by the police, you can expect to be asked the usual identification questions. Beyond that, the police may begin to ask additional questions to determine if any criminal activity has been taking placeIf an officer asks you specifically if you're carrying a weapon, do you have to answer?......

TRANSPORTATION: Washed-out bridge means a devil of a detour

You might feel like you’re on a never-ending road if you drive a detour set up after a rampaging mid-summer storm took out a key Interstate 10 bridge on the way to Arizona. The shortest eastbound route around the I-10 roadblock – Highway 62 east...

5 Things to Know Before Buying a House

Buying a house is a big deal. Beyond the financial investment, there are quite a few legal implications, not to mention the emotional attachment to a new home. No one wants to end up on the other side of home ownership, wishing they had known something else before they got......

GOLF: Murrieta golfers surge early at California State Open

BEAUMONT – Barely a half-day into the California State Open on Wednesday, the tournament had already taken on a heavy Murrieta flavor. Former Murrieta Valley High standout Josh Anderson shot 5-under-par 67 to sit in a tie for third, and Murrieta...

Employers Are Liable for Anonymous Harassers

An employee is claiming harassment at work. The problem is that the employee doesn't know the identity of the harasser. How can you, the employer, resolve the harassment issue if you don't even know who to blame? Can you just ignore harassment when the harasser is anonymous?......

Video: Kobe Bryant has not reached out to new Lakers Hibbert, Williams and Bass

EL SEGUNDO -- The Lakers introduced summer acquisitions Roy Hibbert, Lou Williams and Brandon Bass on Wednesday, and each of the veterans seemed genuinely pleased to be there.  Each talked about getting a fresh start after things went sideways with...

Is It a Crime to Key Someone's Car?

"I dug my key into the side of his pretty little souped up 4 wheel drive..." Don't get Carrie Underwood mad. You've probably once been just as mad as Carrie Underwood and wanted to key someone's car for parking too close, stealing your spot, cutting you off. Sure, keying......

RANCHO CUCAMONGA: Motorcycle deputy suffers minor injuries in crash

A motorcycle deputy suffered minor injuries when he rear-ended the vehicle in front of him while making a turn in Rancho Cucamonga, sheriff's officials say. The accident happened at 5:59 p.m. Wednesday, July 22, on the boundary line between Rancho...

When Is a Couple Legally Separated? Cal. Supreme Court Weighs In

The California Supreme Court ruled that couples must be living apart before they can be considered legally separated. Whether going through a divorce or choosing a legal separation instead of a divorce, the new definition can have a huge impact on each spouse's property and finances. The court attempted to......

GOLF: No.7 of the Mountain Course at The Ranch in Moreno Valley a true test

Designed and built by the father of modern golf course architecture in 1988, the 27 holes of The Ranch in Moreno Valley are a tribute to Pete Dye’s ability to give every golfer a chance to test themselves and enjoy his trademark design, which...

Possible Defenses to Shaken Baby Syndrome

Abusive head trauma, also known as shaken baby syndrome, is a term that no parent ever wants to hear. Usually, when a doctor utters those words, a baby is dead or dying, and a parent is going to go to jail on charges of child abuse or murder. For years,......

ALEXANDER: And now, let the Padres' swap meet begin

SAN DIEGO — The Padres have 67 games left to play.So why did Wednesday’s 7-1 loss to the Giants feel like the end of the season? Or at least the end of something.Mainly, it appears to have marked the end of A.J. Preller’s all-in experiment,...

Cosby's Lawyers Angered Over Deposition Release. Were Court Processes Violated?

Bill Cosby's rape drama continues. After nearly 40 women have accused him of raping them since as far back as 1965, The New York Times found and published a decade-old deposition where Cosby seemingly admitted to drugging women to have sex with him. Now, Cosby's lawyers want to know how......

HEMET: Jury gets cellphone robbery slaying case

A prosecutor told jurors there was enough corroborating evidence to support testimony of two co-defendants that Francisco Roy Zavala Jr. is responsible for the stabbing death of a teenager in East Hemet during an attempted cell phone robbery in 2013...

Can Info From the Ashley Madison Hack Be Used as Evidence?

AshleyMadison.com bills itself as a matchmaker for married people looking to have an affair. So, the general public probably won't feel much sympathy for the 37 million users whose personal information was stolen in a hack last week. While releasing the names of attempted or accomplished adulterers would be......

GOLF: Looks deceiving for Jurupa Hills No.7

JURUPA VALLEY – Deception can sometimes make for the toughest hole. At first glance, the par-5 No.7 at Jurupa Hills Country Club doesn’t look like much. It’s a good-looking, tree-lined fairway, and it’s not an abnormally long hole. Then you...

Can I Get Disability for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

With so many people working in offices and industries that require repetitive manual labor, the phrase carpal tunnel syndrome has almost become shorthand for work-related hand injuries. And data from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health seems to show a correlation between jobs that involve repetitive manual activity......

Angels Notes: Nick Tropeano appears ticketed for Friday start

ANAHEIM – It looks like Nick Tropeano is going to get the call to start for the Angels on Friday. Tropeano has been scratched from two scheduled starts this week at Triple-A Salt Lake City, and he threw a “power bullpen” session on Tuesday,...

Walmart Sued for Denying Health Insurance to Same-sex Couple

The Supreme Court may have extended the right to marry to same-sex couples this year, but the fight for equality, benefits, and rights is not over. Just a month after the Supreme Court's decision in Obergefell v. Hodges Walmart is defending itself against a lawsuit that claims gender discrimination when......

SAN JACINTO MOUNTAINS: Lawsuits filed over Mountain Fire

Four lawsuits have been filed against a property owner to recover costs associated with the Mountain Fire, which burned in the San Jacinto Mountains in July 2013, causing the evacuation of Idyllwild. Cal Fire, the statewide fire protection agency, is...

Angels Jered Weaver OK with a minor league rehab assignment

ANAHEIM – Jered Weaver said he wouldn’t mind making a start in the minor leagues, which would also delay what has become a difficult decision for the Angels. “Obviously I’d like to stay way from (a rehab assignment) but if that’s what I...

Irvine scores well on car theft, poorly on driver happiness

Irvine has the lowest rate of car thefts among the 100 most populated cities in the U.S., according to a study by the financial resource website WalletHub. That’s the good news. WalletHub also compared these same cities across 21 key metrics –...

GOLF: How they played the Inland 18, holes 7-9

In an effort to choose the best 18 holes in the Inland area, staffers David Zink and Landon Negri, average Joes on the links, played the holes. Here is how their efforts panned out for holes 7-9. Don’t expect par, or even bogey, golf: INLAND No. 7...

Angels looking at righties and rentals for trade help

ANAHEIM – As the trading deadline approaches, the Angels are casting a wide net in search of offensive help. While the Angels initially had looked primarily for a left-handed hitter to balance their lineup, they are now considering both left-handed...

Red, yellow, blue - it's all about shiny Corvettes for this Fullerton car club

Pull into the Sizzler parking lot in Fullerton on a Tuesday night and you might see them lined up in a row, alternating in color like a fistful of M&Ms. One yellow, one red, one blue … probably another red. All the cars share a familiar insignia on...

Auto review: Mazda introduces 150-pound lighter, better performing MX-5

Mazda’s philosophy with its long-awaited re-do of the MX-5 is similar to one long employed by Weight Watchers. Losing pounds is an aesthetic improvement with an even bigger upside in physical dexterity: It’s just a lot easier to move without the...

MURRIETA: 70-year-old shooting suspect arrested

Murrieta police officers arrested a 70-year-old man after he shot at a person outside his home, officials said. Kenneth Herman Groth of Murrieta was arrested Monday, July 20 on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon and discharging a firearm in a...

PAY RAISES: UC joins minimum wage hike trend

University of California President Janet Napolitano announced Wednesday, July 22, that the UC will follow a recent trend by raising the minimum wage of its workers to $15 an hour. The change will take place in three stages over the next three years. ...

COSBY CASE: Court won’t throw out Canyon Lake woman’s molestation claim

An attorney for a Canyon Lake woman alleging Bill Cosby molested her declared “a major victory” in the case after the California Supreme Court denied a request by the comedian’s legal team to have the case thrown out. Judy Huth, 57, said in the...

HEALTH CARE: Three Inland hospitals get top marks

Three Inland medical centers received top rankings in a U.S. News and World Report annual survey of best hospitals. The Kaiser Permanente Fontana Medical Center was ranked number 19 in the state and number one in the Riverside metro area. It was...

REGION: Storms and roadway damage prompts state of emergency

Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday declared a state of emergency in six counties, including Riverside and San Bernardino, due to the severe storms that caused flash floods and mudslides that damaged roads and highways. Riverside County Supervisor...

Can I Ship a Gun?

Want to start an argument? Bring up gun control laws. No matter which side of the debate you're on, everyone's got an opinion. Despite all the contention surrounding this issue, not everyone knows the intricacies of firearms laws. For instance, is it legal to ship a firearm through the mail?......

CARTOONS: Cosby says he keeps it clean

Also: How many crazy old socialists are running for president?

Is My Employer Liable for My Car Accident?

If you’re at fault in a car accident, you’re liable for your damages. Simple. This straightforward issue of liability can become complicated if, at the time of the accident, you were on the clock working, or you were driving the company car. Is your employer ever liable for your car......

RIVERSIDE: Ethics code could be tightened

The ethics rules for Riverside officials could get tougher and more specific, under changes a panel is drafting. The existing ethics code, adopted in 2005, is a list of positive goals – such as treating everyone fairly and making well-informed...

On deck: Dodgers at Braves, Wednesday, 9 a.m.

Where: Turner Field TV: SportsNet LA, 9 a.m. Did you know: This series matches the National League team that has hit the most home runs this season (the Dodgers) against the team that has hit the fewest home runs in the majors (the Braves). THE...

JURUPA VALLEY: One killed in fire (UPDATE)

A man was found dead Tuesday after an early morning fire that scorched apartments adjoined to a Jurupa Valley home. The fire was reported about 1:40 a.m. in the 7600 block of Olive Court, just north of Mission Boulevard, on a property with a...

ROSEN: Able parents discipline without hitting

I do a lot of family counseling with parents and adolescents. Frequently the parents will be talking about their teenager’s change in attitude and how they have become more surly, pushing the limits. It is not unusual to hear Mom or Dad say, “If...

Seven months after he chose Rockets over Clippers, Josh Smith happy to be in L.A.

LOS ANGELES – Coach Doc Rivers’ persistence paid off in getting DeAndre Jordan to reverse course and re-sign with the Clippers, and in luring Paul Pierce home to L.A. after multiple efforts. Somewhat obscured by those splashy moves was the...

Dodgers demote pitcher Brandon Beachy to Triple-A Oklahoma City

ATLANTA – Brandon Beachy’s return to the big leagues lasted just two starts for now. Beachy was demoted to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Tuesday, clearing a roster spot for the Dodgers to activate outfielder Carl Crawford from the disabled list....

PERRIS: Woman threatens to jump onto I-215, closes freeway

A woman who stood poised to jump from an overpass onto a Perris-area freeway jammed traffic for more than an hour on Tuesday, July 21. The incident began shortly before 6:30 p.m. at the Ramona Expressway bridge over the northbound lanes of I-215,...

Final: Brett Anderson injured as Dodgers lose to Braves 4-3

ATLANTA – The Dodgers’ starting rotation took another blow Tuesday night when left-hander Brett Anderson left the game in the third inning due to a leg injury. The Dodgers went on to lose to the Atlanta Braves 4-3. Anderson was struggling in the...

CAL STATE UNIVERSITY: Pay hikes, more students for system

The California State University Board of Trustees approved a 2 percent pay hike for its college presidents and executive officers its meeting Tuesday in Long Beach. Chancellor Timothy White told the trustees and others at the meeting that the...

Cementing his legacy as a Clipper ultimately is what drove DeAndre Jordan to return

LOS ANGELES – DeAndre Jordan’s first taste of his new life with more responsibility, more attention and more notoriety almost got off to the worst possible start. Eager to begin the process of moving on from a free-agent flip-flop that captivated...

Moreno Valley mud damage not preventable, city says

Nothing could have prevented the flood Sunday that sent mud flowing down Pigeon Pass Road and into homes on Whitewater Circle in Moreno Valley, city Public Works Director Ahmad Ansari said Tuesday, July 21. “There’s really not much you can do in...

RIVERSIDE COUNTY: Supervisors OK countersuit against Jurupa Valley

Riverside County is countersuing the city of Jurupa Valley, which is taking the county to court over property tax revenue the fledgling city believes it is owed. In closed session Tuesday, July 20, the Board of Supervisors authorized county counsel...

THEATER SHOOTING: Shooter may not be executed even if sentenced to die

DENVER – The time has come for jurors to hear whether James Holmes should be executed for killing 12 people in a Colorado movie theater. But even if they choose death, Holmes – a San Diego-area native and UC Riverside graduate – could spend the...

Who is Liable When Bridges Collapse?

Chances are, you've driven over a bridge at least once or twice in your life. Have you ever thought about the idea of it collapsing and plunging your car down 50, 70, 100 feet? Recently, a bridge on I-10 connecting California and Arizona collapsed due to heavy rain and......

Mike Trout sits out for the Angels tonight against the Twins

ANAHEIM -- Albert Pujols was going to sit out of the Angels’ lineup tonight. Then he found out Mike Trout was out with a sore left heel, and so he asked back in as the designated hitter. Erick Aybar will be Pujols' protection in the Angels’...

Is Marijuana Legal on Indian Reservations?

Back in December 2014, the U.S. Department of Justice said that it would refrain from enforcing federal marijuana prohibitions on reservations. Then, earlier this month, officers from the Drug Enforcement Administration, Bureau of Indian Affairs, state, and local law enforcement raided two large-scale marijuana growing facilities on a northern......

Soccer Concussion Lawsuit Tossed Out of Court

A California judge has dismissed a lawsuit alleging FIFA, the U.S. Soccer Federation, and other governing bodies failed to adequately reduce the risk of concussions and other head injuries. According to U.S. District Judge Phyllis Hamilton, the plaintiffs, seven soccer players, failed to demonstrate any existing or imminent injuries......

Angels to unveil life-sized Mike Trout bobblehead

ANAHEIM — What could be the second-best thing to the real Mike Trout? Try a life-sized bobblehead version of the reigning American League MVP. Yes, it's an actual thing. The Angels will unveil the 6-foot-2, plastic version of their superstar...

FindLaw's Most Helpful Pages

We try to answer all of your legal questions here at FindLaw, and sometimes the most accurate answer is: "It depends." Legal outcomes can depend on a variety of issues -- the facts of the case, the quality of the evidence, the timing of the lawsuit or charges, etc.,......

RIVERSIDE: Did vote to help fund China trip break law?

The Riverside school board may have violated California’s open meeting law by approving a trip by North High School basketball players and student leaders to the People’s Republic of China, a school trustee said this week. When Riverside Unified...

NYC Will Offer Bail Alternatives to Nonviolent Offenders

Thousands of people are spending weeks, months, even years in Rikers in New York City for non-violent crimes, just because they couldn't pay their bail. According to the New York Criminal Justice Agency, only 12 percent of defendants in New York City can pay bail. As part of a......

INLAND FORECAST: Patchy overnight drizzle through mid-week

Patchy overnight drizzle will persist through midweek, but the Inland area can then say goodbye to its unseasonably wet and humid weather, say National Weather Service officials. "On Wednesday night and Thursday morning, the low clouds will spread...

Effects of Incarceration: Impact on Children With Incarcerated Parent

There were 2.2 million American in jail or in prison in 2013. That's a lot of people. It's not surprising that the effects of incarceration would be felt by the children of the parents locked up behind bars. According to a 2010 Pew study, 2.7 million children had at......

HIGHLAND: Man guilty in 1986 slaying of a mother of three

A twice-convicted rapist was found guilty of murder by a jury Tuesday, July 21, in the slaying of a Riverside woman who went on a date with the man in 1986 and never returned to her three children. Larry Thomas Hite, 59, of Riverside, faces a...

Man Drowned in Demi Moore's Pool

It's a homeowner's worst nightmare. Someone died at your home. Demi Moore must be reeling after she received news that a young man died at the pool at her home. Police aren't currently investigating the death as a homicide, but is Demi facing any liability?......

NORTH FIRE: Shooting at fire camp under investigation (UPDATE)

Correction: The shooting occurred at the North fire command post. Because of a reporting error, the fire's name was incorrect in a previous version of this story. A confrontation outside a fire camp in Victorville prompted a U.S. Forest Service law...

Should Your Business Offer a Pay Gap Discount?

Throughout the United States, women, on average, earn only about 77 percent of what men earn for the same work. In some states, the pay gap is even wider, with women as much as 34 percent less than men. So, it should make sense that women should pay less than......

Can I Sue for Hearing Loss?

What if you could no longer listen to your favorite songs or wake up to the bird chirping outside? There are a million reasons we cherish our hearing and it's understandable why we would be upset if our hearing was lost or damaged. Being upset, however, doesn't always make for......