REID: USC would be better off without Haden, Sarkisian

It’s really as simple as this: Steve Sarkisian showed up drunk for work. At most jobs this would be met with significant consequences. Even Sterling Cooper had its limits. But not at Pat Haden’s USC. Not for telling offensive jokes while making...

HARMONSON: Dodgers broadcaster Scully enchanted millions

She knew the punishment for her 10-year-old son required an impact, so she made him hurt. She took away Vin Scully. Never mind that the Dodgers were lousy in 1979. Her son listened to every game, developing an appreciation for both the finer points...

Harmonson: Dodgers broadcaster Vin Scully enchanted millions – including one 10-year baseball-loving boy

She knew the punishment for her 10-year-old son required an impact, so she made him hurt. She took away Vin Scully. Never mind that the Dodgers were lousy in 1979. Her son listened to every game, developing an appreciation for both the finer points...

INLAND FORECAST: Another hot day, then cooling -- into the 80s

Another hot day will see Inland communities nudging triple digits -- with a few hitting 103 degrees -- before the first week of September sends temperatures dropping solidly into the 80s, according to the National Weather Service. The cool weather...

5 Longest Prison Sentences in U.S. History

Aurora, Colorado shooter James Holmes was recently sentenced to over 3,000 years in prison on top of 12 life terms. That could sound lenient (he did avoid the death penalty) or needlessly excessive (he'll never serve that many years). But his is only the fourth-longest prison sentence in United......

FOOTBALL: High School Scoreboard, Week 0

WEEK 0 San Bernardino Arroyo Valley at San Bernardino Hemet 3, Banning 0, first quarter  Barstow at Fontana Miller Los Angeles Brentwood at Temecula Linfield Christian Cajon 6, Roosevelt 3, first quarter Perris California Military Institute at San...

Final: Struggling offense, bullpen sink Angels again in 3-1 loss to Indians

CLEVELAND – The Angels’ sluggish offense didn’t leave them any margin for error, and when a pitching decision backfired on Manager Mike Scioscia, that was all it took. The Angels lost 3-1 to the Cleveland Indians on Friday night, wasting six...

BAKER: Man arrested in killing of person found dead in desert

A Baker resident was arrested Thursday, Aug. 27, on suspicion of murder, almost five months after a body was found in the open desert north of Baker. Angel Francisco Hernandez, 27, was arrested at his home and booked into the jail in Barstow, a San...

RIVERSIDE COUNTY: 3 rabid bat cases reported this month; 1 person bitten

Riverside County residents have encountered rabid bats at least three times this month, including a Corona-area woman who was bitten, county officials say. The incidents are prompting Department of Animal Services officials to issue safety reminders...

Photos: Get a preview of Tuesday's mystery plumber car auction

SANTA ANA – The Orange County District Attorney Public Administrator’s Office will auction off a unique horde of vehicles Tuesday that belonged to a Buena Park plumber who died apparently without leaving any legal heirs. The 69 vehicles, ranging...

JURUPA VALLEY: 1 arrested in Rubidoux attack; second suspect sought

Two weeks after a violent attack in Rubidoux, deputies have jailed a 20-year-old Jurupa Valley man. Juan Ramon Quevedo was arrested at 9 a.m. Friday, Aug. 28, and booked on charges of attempted murder and with assault with a weapon other than a gun...

Dodgers place Yasiel Puig on DL with latest hamstring injury

LOS ANGELES -- The Dodgers placed outfielder Yasiel Puig on the 15-day disabled list and recalled infielder Jose Peraza from Triple-A Oklahoma City. Puig suffered a strained right hamstring while beating out an infield single in Cincinnati on...

LAKELAND VILLAGE: Ideas sought on future community center

Lakeland Village residents are invited Monday, Aug. 31, to share their views on what they would like featured in a community center that Riverside County officials plan to open in the near future. The town-hall styled meeting is scheduled to start at...

ONTARIO: All-day blackout hits 743 homes, businesses

An all-day power failure hit 743 homes and businesses in Ontario where full service wasn't expected to be restored until well after dark, according to the Southern California Edison website. Equipment problems caused the blackout at 7:55 a.m. Friday,...

RIVERSIDE: Cal Baptist plans $73 million arena

There is a sign on the desk of California Baptist University president Ronald Ellis that reads: “It CAN be done.” That is especially true when the boss deems it a high priority. Which is why CBU will officially announce Monday that it will build...

RIVERSIDE: Council to talk utility finances

Riverside City Council members will discuss the city utility’s finances at a special meeting at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1 in the council chambers at Riverside City Hall, 3900 Main St. The workshop will cover who oversees Riverside Public Utilities...

INLAND WEATHER: Fire danger prompts staffing changes in Cleveland National Forest

An increase in fire danger because of higher temperatures and lower humidity, as well as anticipated crowds this weekend, have prompted the Cleveland National Forest to increase its staffing and extend the work hours through Sunday. The forest runs...

SAN BERNARDINO: 15 years for defendants in officer shooting

The three defendants accused of attempted murder of two San Bernardino police officers last year will spend the next 15 years in state prison after pleading guilty to lesser charges in a plea agreement with the San Bernardino County District...

VAIL LAKE: Final run for ‘extreme’ races?

Thousands of runners will grapple with mud, barbed wire, fire and rope nets during “extreme” races at Vail Lake this fall, possibly a last hurrah for such events near the 1,100-acre body of water. The Rancho California Water District -- which...

CORONA: Man in custody, one at large after five-hour standoff (UPDATE 5)

After more than five hours, a standoff with a Corona robbery suspect Thursday, Aug. 27, ended peacefully with a man in custody, police say. The standoff, which prompted the closure of several streets, began about 5 p.m. when officers were dispatched...

CARTOONS: Debt creates whole generation of anchor babies

Also: Reactions to on-air murders of reporter, cameraman.

ALEXANDER: It's official -- CBU is building an arena

There is a sign on the desk of California Baptist University president Ronald Ellis that reads:“It CAN be done.”That is especially true when the boss deems it a high priority.Which is why CBU will officially announce Monday that it will build a...

EASTVALE: City looking for larger library

That Eastvale needs a larger library space to serve the requirements of local families appears to be one issue most city residents can agree on. How to make that a reality will be the mission of a library subcommittee the Eastvale City Council is...

CARTOONS: Hillary has more than Sanders on her tail

Also: Envisioning Mount Trumpmore.

ANGELS: Richards still trying to get all the way back to 2014 form

CLEVELAND – Garrett Richards set a high bar for himself. Richards, who starts on Saturday against the Cleveland Indians, has been the Angels most consistent starter throughout the season, with quality starts in a team-high 71 percent of his...

CORONA: Voters may get to change city government

Corona’s political landscape could undergo drastic changes next year. The City Council will vote Wednesday, Sept. 2, on whether to place two potentially divisive measures on the November 2016 ballot: one asking whether the city should move from...

EASTVALE: Police honored for DUI enforcement

The Eastvale Police Department was honored earlier this month for its efforts to crack down on impaired driving in the city. On Aug. 4, Mothers Against Drunk Driving presented the police department with the M.A.D.D. California Hero Award which is...

ALEXANDER: Chargers' Ingram benefits from Freeney influence

SAN DIEGO — This is the Melvin Ingram the Chargers expected, way back in 2012 when A.J. Smith made the outside linebacker from South Carolina the 18th pick overall.His first year was tantalizing. His second and third seasons were frustrating,...

RIVERSIDE: Mother wins battle to keep son in fifth grade

A Riverside mother who wanted to keep her son from promoting to sixth grade because of his second-grade reading skills will get her wish of keeping him in fifth grade, a school board member said. Martha Muniz said she signed a confidentiality...

Are Church Fires Hate Crimes?

In the two weeks following Dylann Roof's massacre of nine parishioners in a Charleston, South Carolina church, seven other churches in five states caught fire. A connection with the shooting, and with the history of racist violence against black churches, seemed obvious. But none of these fires have been......

ALEXANDER: Prep parents can be way too involved

As we anticipate the 2015-16 high school sports year, it is time for a reminder. And I’m going to put it as politely as I can:Parents, please back off.Allow your kids to be kids, to enjoy their sport. And allow their coaches to do their jobs,...

Today's cartoons: These heroes like something from a TV show

Today's cartoons: These heroes like something from a TV show

DODGERS: Three home runs in fourth inning fuel 7-4 win over Reds

CINCINNATI – Scott Van Slyke, A.J. Ellis and Yasiel Puig homered during a five-run fourth inning, and the Dodgers held on for a 7-4 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday night. Kike Hernandez added three hits and Adrian Gonzalez had a...

RIVERSIDE: New test detects major disease of citrus trees

A researcher working with UC Riverside scientists has developed a simple test designed to detect two of the most virulent bacteria facing today’s farmers. The test is so simple it can be performed in the field, as opposed to current practices that...

ANGELS: Ianetta's double in ninth breaks up no-hitter for Tiger's Verlander

DETROIT – Justin Verlander was on his way to taking advantage of a weakened Angels lineup to make history when perhaps the least likely hitter spoiled it. Chris Iannetta, who had just six hits in his previous 54 at-bats as he stood in the box in...

WILDFIRES: Inland crews become fire season’s road warriors

With monster wildfires burning hundreds of thousands of acres in western states, Inland Southern California firefighting crews, along with their expertise and equipment, have hit the road to fight on the front lines. Almost every Inland fire...

RIALTO: Head-on crash kills Moreno Valley man

A mid-morning crash near Rialto killed a 35-year-old Moreno Valley man who drove into oncoming lanes and hit another motorist head-on, say San Bernardino County coroner's officials. Juan Velasquez died at the scene of the 9:46 a.m. wreck Wednesday,...

LAKE ELSINORE: Rattler snapshot a painful portrait

The photo shows 36-year-old Alex Gomez sitting casually, reflecting no visible concern about the dangerous – and still very much alive – rattlesnake draped around his neck. What the cellphone image doesn’t reveal are the following moments when...

AMBER ALERT: Dad, who’s armed, abducts 2-year-old girl, police say

An Amber Alert was issued tonight for a 2-year-old girl allegedly abducted by her armed father from a Department of Children and Family Services worker in Chatsworth. The abduction occurred about 2:05 p.m., according to the California Highway Patrol,...

BEAUMONT: City faces $4 million in budget cuts

The city of Beaumont faces a $4 million budget cut, including the elimination of 24 positions; the largest department reduction will come from the police force, according to city officials. The community and the Beaumont City Council got its first...

TEMECULA: Motorist dies 3 days after Wine Country crash

A 61-year-old Temecula woman died three days after a crash along a major road through the Wine Country east of Temecula, say California Highway Patrol officials. The woman died at 3:20 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 26, at Inland Valley Medical Center in...

HEMET: Pinky the pit bull reunited with couple

Pinky the pit bull, who suffered third-degree burns when her owners’ recreational vehicle caught fire, was reunited Wednesday, Aug. 26, with her family after nearly a week of burn care by Riverside County Department of Animal Services staff. The...

SAN BERNARDINO MOUNTAINS: Hwy. 18 head-on hospitalizes 2 (UPDATE)

A head-on crash hospitalized two motorists and closed the main highway between San Bernardino and the mountaintop town of Crestline for about an hour, according to California Highway Patrol officers. The wreck was reported at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday,...

RIVERSIDE: Some signs now need permits

Riverside businesses that advertise a grand opening or sale with a banner or sign will need a new, free permit from the city, under recent changes to sign regulations. The changes apply only to signs on private property and describe the sizes, types...

TEMECULA: Film festival on hiatus again

The Temecula Valley International Film Festival, a former highlight of the city’s calendar that was revived in 2014, is going on hiatus once again. Bev Hoffman, managing director of the event, said the festival’s founder and longtime organizer,...

HEMET: Firefighters honored for saving a life

Feted as a hero, Hemet fire Capt. Brian Altizer said he was just doing his job when he helped save a woman from a burning apartment in May. Altizer was one of six Hemet Fire Department firefighters recognized by the City Council on Tuesday, Aug. 25,...

MORENO VALLEY: ‘Gem’ of a golf course, once a regional draw, closes

Once seen as a premiere attraction for the city, the Moreno Valley Ranch Golf Course has closed its doors and is scheduled to be put up for auction next week. The 27-hole golf course -- designed by renowned architect Pete Dye -- was shuttered...

FIELD POLL: More Californians support Medi-Cal for immigrants

Californians increasingly support extending public health care services to immigrants who are in the country illegally, according to new survey results released Wednesday. The Field Poll found 58 percent of registered California voters support...

COLTON: Legal settlement to lead to improved deaf services at hospital

Arrowhead Regional Medical Center in Colton has reached a settlement agreement with the federal government to provide qualified interpreters and other services to the deaf and hard of hearing after the Department of Justice received complaints. The...

BEAUMONT: Questions arise over city’s deal

An 11-year relationship between Beaumont and a private contractor is in the crosshairs of the City Council and city critics in what the business owner called a “witch hunt.” For six years of the relationship, Beaumont bought millions of dollars...

CORONA: Identity of park vandals recorded on videotape is sought

Corona police are seeking the public's help in identifying four males who vandalized Santana Park on Aug. 19, causing more than $2,600 in damage. The four entered the park at 598 Santana Way from Kellogg Avenue about 10:40 p.m. They tipped over...

Tesla co-founder Ian Wright has shifted his attention to fuel-efficient trash trucks

At one end of the vehicular spectrum, there is Tesla – the elite electric automaker with legions of moneyed fan boys. On the other end, there are garbage trucks – stinky, noisy and distinctly lacking in sex appeal. Yet it’s these rolling refuse...

REDLANDS: 2-county robbery spree prompts arrests

A two-county robbery spree prompted the arrests of a 29-year-old San Bernardino man and a 28-year-old Banning man, say Redlands police. Banning resident Michael Lamont Scott and San Bernardino resident Ryan Neal Williams were apprehended at 3:05 p.m....

CARTOONS: A Chinese-style bear market

Also: Kim Jong Un hoists a nuclear hammer.

MILLER: USC dropped the ball, let Sarkisian off easy

LOS ANGELES – Steve Sarkisian did exactly what he was supposed to do. This time, at least. The USC football coach repeatedly apologized Tuesday, to everyone from the school’s president to the football team’s fans. He praised his bosses for...

FOOTBALL: Preseason Top 25 Rankings

Success has become the norm for many Inland football programs. Look out across the local landscape and you’ll find five returning finalists, three other semifinalists, and nine more quarterfinalists. The Inland area was once an area of one or two...

Final: Outbursts, of anger and offense, spark Angels to victory over Tigers

DETROIT – For the second time in three games, an Angels pitcher screamed at his teammates in the dugout. This time, though, the Angels won. Playing their best offensive game in weeks, the Angels snapped a three-game losing streak with an 8-7...

On deck: Angels at Tigers, Wednesday, 4 p.m.

Angels at Tigers Where: Comerica Park TV: Fox Sports West, 4 p.m. Did you know: The Angels were 74-39 against the Tigers since 2002, before Tuesday’s game. THE PITCHERS LHP HECTOR SANTIAGO (7-7, 2.91) Since the All-Star Game, Santiago has not...

On deck: Dodgers at Reds, Wednesday, 4 p.m.

Where: Great American Ball Park TV: SportsNet LA, 4 p.m. Did you know: Adrian Gonzalez leads all active major leaguers in career slugging percentage at Great American Ball Park. In 104 at-bats entering Tuesday, he slugged .692. Second is Matt Kemp,...

Final: Dodgers top Reds 5-1 to halt five-game skid

CINCINNATI — It took the Dodgers nearly 24 hours from the first pitch in Houston to record a hit. It took them about a minute to record one Tuesday in Cincinnati, one more minute to record another, and two innings to notch as many extra-base hits...

VICTORVILLE: Psychiatric hospital officer arrested for improper contact with pre-teen

A 47-year-old police officer at a state psychiatric hospital is under arrest on suspicion of having inappropriate communications with a 12-year-old Victorville girl, say San Bernardino County sheriff's officials. Tracy Patrick Zinkovich was arrested...

NONPROFITS: Lender, agencies bank on Family Service Association

Moreno Valley-based Family Service Association, a nonprofit with social services that range from sending buses stocked with fresh food into neighborhoods where it’s scarce to providing child-development centers, is taking advantage of a combined...

EASTVALE: Subcommittee considered for library issue

That Eastvale needs a larger library space to serve the requirements of local families appears to be one issue most city residents can agree on. How to make that a reality will be the mission of a library subcommittee the Eastvale City Council is...

WILDOMAR: Parks panel to look at spending

Spending on Wildomar’s parks from April through June is scheduled for review Thursday, Aug. 27, by a city committee charged with overseeing the use of tax revenue earmarked for recreational facilities. The Measure Z Oversight Committee will meet at...

PERRIS: Walmart Supercenter grand opening Wednesday

Big-box retail shopping in Perris takes a step forward on Wednesday, Aug. 26, with the opening of a Walmart Supercenter. The store at 1800 N. Perris Blvd. is approximately 180,000 square feet and will employ over 300 full- and part-time employees,...

CORONA: Prado Dam mural will stay – for now

A federal judge has halted removal of the Prado Dam bicentennial mural near Corona until he makes a final decision, which could come within a year. U.S. District Court Judge Jesus Bernal ordered the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to do nothing “that...

Questions linger as USC coach Steve Sarkisian returns to work, seeks 'treatment'

LOS ANGELES – USC coach Steve Sarkisian addressed every question thrown his way during a packed, 81/2-minute news conference Tuesday morning, but some remain unanswered. Among them: Can Sarkisian continue to do his job – and do it well – while...

SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY: Officials approve trail deal

A deal to build another part of the Santa Ana River hiking and bike trail was approved by the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors Tuesday, Aug. 25. The agreement between the county and the California Coastal Conservancy paves the way for...

RIVERSIDE: Grants offered for historic properties

Owners of historic homes in Riverside may be eligible for city grants of up to $25,000 to fix up their properties. The city’s Historic Preservation Fund provides money to residents, businesses, public agencies and other organizations to improve...

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SUMMIT FIRE: Containment drops after fire lines are re-assessed (UPDATE)

Update with information on schools opening up. After reassessing the containment lines dug around the 100-acre Summit fire near Big Bear Lake, fire officials are now saying the fire is 30 percent contained, not 50 percent. As firefighters focus their...

MMA: Awad 100 percent committed to fighting

Saad Awad has come a long way from the days of fighting for a few hundred dollars between working odd jobs. Mixed martial arts is now a full-fledged career for the 32-year-old Riverside resident and 2011 San Bernardino Cajon graduate and, as a newly...

CORONA: Father, son arrested in fatal family fight

A fatal family fight in Corona prompted the arrest of a father and son, say city police. Killed about 2 p.m. Monday, Aug. 24, was 48-year-old Corona resident Daniel Guerrero, Corona police Sgt. Paul Mercado said Tuesday. "As far as we know,...

COLORADO SHOOTINGS: Holmes' mother says son is remorseful

CENTENNIAL, Colo. – The mother of Colorado theater shooter James Holmes gave an impromptu public apology Tuesday, telling a judge during his sentencing hearing that her son feels remorse but his mental illness and medications made it hard for him...

Is There an App for Private Investigators?

It's all about disruption these days -- Uber disrupted the taxi industry; Airbnb disrupted the hotel industry; Facebook disrupted everyone's productivity at work. So what's the next industry ripe for disruption? One company will tell you it's the world of private investigations, and considering the recent Hack That Shall Not......

GAS PRICES: If price of crude oil’s down, why are fuel costs so high?

Gas is 12 cents cheaper than it was a week ago across Inland Southern California and half a dollar less than it was in late July. “It’s a start,” said Jose Alvarado, who works as a groundskeeper at UC Riverside, while filling up with mid-level...

Q&A With FindLaw Senior Writer Gina Scialabba

Attorney, writer, and world traveler Gina Scialabba is doing exactly what she set out to do as a young child. Scialabba, a Senior Writer in FindLaw's Core Content team, said she wanted to be either a lawyer or a writer ever since she was six. Luckily for her, she gets......

INLAND FORECAST: Hot days -- with storms possible in mountains, deserts

After a cloudy day that produced little rain, Inland forecasts call for at least four days of hot temperatures and mostly dry skies, except for possible thunderstorms -- and flash flooding -- in the mountains and deserts. "This time of year, it's...

HEMET: New technology will unveil the story behind 50,000-year-old bones

Hemet’s oldest resident got a special trip Tuesday, Aug. 25 – a police-escorted ambulance ride for X-rays and a CT scan. Max, the 50,000-year-old mastodon who resides at the Western Science Center, was taken to California Imaging and Diagnostics...

COURT: Event re-enacts historic school desegregation case

Oral arguments in a historic school desegregation case that preceded the better-known Brown vs. Board of Education case will be reenacted Thursday, Aug. 27, at the Fourth District Court of Appeal building in Riverside to commemorate the 70th...

TEMECULA: Temecula Valley film festival ‘on hiatus’

Last year's revival of the Temecula Valley International Film Festival looks like a one-time deal. There has been no announcement of a 2015 event on the festival's social media accounts and the city did not receive an application for funding....

CARTOONS: Looking for anything to prop up stock prices

Also: No more Hail Mary's in football?

TEMECULA: Sexual abuse suspect arrested after Old Town standoff (UPDATE)

A five-hour standoff at the Motel 6 in Old Town Temecula ended Monday after deputies entered the 29-year-old Temecula man's room and found a hole in the roof. As a SWAT team was preparing to go in after him, he surrendered, sheriff's officials say....

COURT: Priest sentenced in abusive sexual conduct case

A Catholic priest, previously assigned to the Diocese of San Bernardino, was sentenced to six months in federal prison and six months of home detention Monday, Aug. 24, for abusive sexual conduct involving a sleeping female passenger aboard a U.S....

Alexander: Key word for last week's Top 10: tenuous

The world according to Jim: There was some confusion with last week’s Tuesday Top 10. Evidently, reading comprehension is a challenge in some quarters. The list was of the top 10 athletes whose ties to the Inland area are, shall we say, slim....

49ers player goes from middle of rugby scrums to fringes of NFL

SANTA CLARA – For a franchise in need of distraction, the Australian Jarryd Hayne arrived just in time. Hayne, a rugby star-turned-NFL hopeful, came to last week’s news conference wearing a San Francisco 49ers cap, sweatshirt and shorts tagged...

After recovering from sore hip, Angels pitcher Jered Weaver regaining his command

Jered Weaver has taken an important lesson from his mostly forgettable season. Just as Weaver is now starting to rediscover the command that he needs to be effective, he said he’s realized what he did wrong in the offseason to get into this...

Metta World Peace returning to Lakers?

Metta World Peace could be headed back to the Lakers. The mercurial small forward’s representatives have spoken with the Lakers about a signing World Peace to a possible one-year deal, although nothing has been agreed upon. The Lakers declined to...

Does the Right to Bear Arms Apply to Stun Guns and Tasers?

Just as the Second Amendment doesn't guarantee you the right to have arms made out of actual, live bears (thanks, framers of the Constitution), it also doesn't guarantee you the right to any type of weaponry. Generally speaking, state gun control laws can restrict the types of firearms citizens may......

On deck: Dodgers at Reds, Tuesday, 4 p.m.

Where: Great American Ball Park TV: SportsNet LA, 4 p.m. Did you know: Rookie pitchers have already made 71 starts for Cincinnati this season. The Reds are on pace to shatter their rookie record of 77 starts, set in 2001. They’ve also had 25...

Can I Back Out of a Timeshare?

Maybe you were swayed by the swaying palms or a free round of golf. Or the idea that owning a piece of paradise would mean you'd visit more often. Either way, you're on the hook for a timeshare and now you're wondering how to get out of it. (Clearly,......

CORONA: 1 dead, 2 arrested after apparent family fight (UPDATE)

A man is dead and two others are in custody after what appears to have been a family fight in Corona, police say. Police found the victim while investigating a 2:04 p.m. call Monday, Aug. 24, of a fight involving three men along the 1000 block of...

On deck: Angels at Tigers, Tuesday, 4 p.m.

Where: Comerica Park TV: Fox Sports West, 4 p.m. Did you know: The Angels have won their past seven games against the Tigers, including all four in Anaheim in May. THE PITCHERS RHP JERED WEAVER (5-9, 4.34) One of the most memorable games of...

TEMECULA: At least two injured in Wine Country crash

At least two people were injured when police say the 77-year-old driver of a pickup truck struck two other vehicles in Temecula Wine Country. Martinado Mata of Riverside was driving his Dodge Dakota west on Rancho California Road west of Monte De Oro...

REDLANDS: Lawsuit alleges IRS data breaches victimize taxpayers

A Redlands law firm is one of four that filed a federal lawsuit last week against the Internal Revenue Service, blaming the agency for a cyber breach that exposed the financial information of about 330,000 taxpayers and opened the door to identity...

ONTARIO: Murder defendant linked to 1990 killing of transgender prostitute

A Santa Ana man awaiting trial on a murder charge has been linked through DNA evidence to the 1990 killing of a transgender prostitute in Ontario. Richard Reil, a 49-year-old parolee, is awaiting trial in the killing of Alex Camacho, 35, of Santa...

CORONA: San Bernardino man arrested in child annoyance case

A 24-year-old San Bernardino man was arrested on a misdemeanor charge after a 14-year-old high school girl reported being accosted while walking home from school, say Corona police. Luis Manuel Loera was arrested Friday, Aug. 21, for investigation of...

RIVERSIDE: UC Riverside ranked No. 2 for third year

For the third year in a row, UC Riverside has been named the second best university in the United States by Washington Monthly. The magazine ranks colleges and universities on the basis of their “contribution to the public good.” It looks at how...

RIVERSIDE: Sign-up list open for vets’ housing

Disabled military veterans can now get on a list of prospective tenants for Home Front at Camp Anza, a development of 29 affordable homes in Riverside’s Arlanza neighborhood. Now under construction, the development will include two- and...

PLANNED PARENTHOOD: Melissa Melendez's audit request gets hearing

A special state committee on Tuesday, Aug. 25 will hear Inland Assemblywoman’s Melissa Melendez’s request for an audit of state spending on Planned Parenthood. Melendez, R-Lake Elsinore, called for the audit following the release of secretly...

COMMUNITY NOTES: Children attend Angels clothing drive, more

Screening, discussion to explore end of life care LOMA LINDA – The Loma Linda University Health Institute is offering two screenings of award winning documentary “Being Mortal” in the next few weeks. After the film, experts will be available to...

ENERGY: Another desert megasolar project approved

Thanks to approval from the Obama administration Monday, another solar megaplant is headed for the Inland Southern California desert – this one to cover more than 5 square miles of former farmland just southwest of Blythe. Blythe Mesa Solar Project...

DESERT HOT SPRINGS: Tax scam prompts 2-year prison term

A 45-year-old Desert Hot Springs woman drew a two-year sentence to federal prison for a tax-return scam involving the use of dead people's names and social security numbers, Internal Revenue Service officials say. Angelique Mobley was sentenced...

BIG BEAR LAKE: Most Summit fire evacuations lifted

Sandy Benson was kayaking on Big Bear Lake on Sunday when she saw a plume of smoke rising to the south. She quickly realized that a wildfire had broken out near her house. “I left my kayak there and rushed back to make sure my home was OK,”...

RIVERSIDE: Farmer Boys picks CMO

Riverside-based Farmer Boys has chosen independent restaurant consultant Larry Rusinko as its chief marketing officer. Rusinko previously held senior marketing positions with such companies as Rubio’s Fresh Mexican Grill and Panera Bread,...

TEMECULA: Komen races could land in Lake Elsinore

After staging the Susan G. Komen Inland Empire Race for the Cure in Temecula over the last 16 years, organizers are pulling up stakes -- and fast. Demands placed on this year’s races by the Temecula City Council in response to the national...

MORENO VALLEY: Death sentence in 1993 murder upheld

The state Supreme Court upheld the death penalty sentence of a Moreno Valley resident on Monday, Aug. 24, who instructed gang members to shoot anyone who resisted their carjacking attempts, an instruction that led to the death of a woman motorist in...

DODGERS: Castro's 10th-inning home run lifts Astros

HOUSTON – The man had done everything he could, pitching out of precarious situations to allow a lone run in eight innings against the Astros. Behind Clayton Kershaw, the Dodgers’ offense produced nine hits and two runs, and the team carried a...

USC: Sarkisian apologizes for inappropriate behavior at school event

USC coach Steve Sarkisian apologized Sunday for exhibiting unprofessional behavior and using inappropriate language at a school function Saturday night. Sarkisian appeared to be inebriated while addressing donors, alumni and fans at USC’s annual...

ANGELS: Tim Salmon still represents well in team's Hall of Fame

ANAHEIM – On the evening the Angels honored him by inducting him into the Angels Hall of Fame, “Mr. Angel” was humbled. This was Tim Salmon’s moment to be celebrated along with 1964 Cy Young Award-winner Dean Chance and two-time All-Star...

CARTOONS: Swearing in Trump would be entertaining

Also: What could go wrong with letting Iran monitor its own compliance with nuclear deal?

JURUPA VALLEY: Directors may simplify fee establishment

Directors of the Jurupa Community Services District on Monday, Aug. 24, may decide to simplify how they establish or revise fees and charges tied to new development. As it stands now, fees and charges are established or adjusted by ordinance which...

DODGERS: No-hit by Mike Fiers, lose 3-0 to Astros

HOUSTON — The closest the Dodgers came to a hit Friday night in Houston was a foul ball. Justin Turner jumped on a first-pitch cutter from Mike Fiers, left over the plate to begin the sixth inning, and launched it 400 feet to left field — foul....

Should Prison Inmates Be Fighting Forest Fires?

There are currently fourteen wildfires burning in California, covering a total of almost 250,000 acres. In the fourth year of a historic drought, keeping these fires contained has been a challenge for fire crews statewide. So who's doing the firefighting? As it so happens, quite a few of California's prison......

COLLEGE SOCCER: High expectations for UCR

RIVERSIDE – Nat Gonzalez isn’t the anxious or restless type, but that’s changed this week. “I’ve never been nervous,” said Gonzalez, whose UC Riverside women’s soccer team opens the season Friday with a game against George Washington at...

CORONA: Decision on Prado Dam mural’s fate postponed

A decision on the fate of the Prado Dam bicentennial mural has again been delayed. A judge on Wednesday, Aug. 19, asked attorney Eric Bjorgum, who represents those wanting the original mural restored, to clarify his arguments by Friday afternoon,...

RIVERSIDE: Traffic circles near Mount Rubidoux debated

Riverside may join other Inland communities in trying out traffic circles as a way to control intersections that are now four-way stops. The city is proposing that traffic circles replace stop signs at seven intersections in a residential...

Dodgers close to acquiring Chase Utley from Phillies

OAKLAND – In a deal that makes it seem like Ned Colletti has wrested back control of the front office, the Dodgers are set to acquire 36-year-old infielder Chase Utley. The deal has not been confirmed by either team. But a source did confirm that a...

Bay Area blues continue to plague the Dodgers as they're swept in Oakland

OAKLAND – Call it the Curse of Canseco. Since winning their most recent World Series title, in 1988, on the field here, the Dodgers have gone 2-14 in Oakland. After being held to two hits in a 5-2 loss to the Oakland A’s Wednesday afternoon and...

RIVERSIDE: Fatal pre-dawn attack prompts arrest

A fatal pre-dawn attack near downtown Riverside led to the arrest of a 21-year-old city resident, say police who have released few details. Officers found the victim unconscious about 2:40 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19, along the 3200 block of Market...

MOVIES: Regal theaters to start checking bags

Movie theater chain Regal Entertainment Group has begun to check bags in response to shootings at theaters around the country, a procedure it acknowledged on its website was “not without flaws” and would inconvenience guests but provide better...

Forget the Xbox, how about a $54,000 virtual racing simulator?

Chris Considine, a former racing school instructor, was looking for a more “economical” way to practice the sport he loved. “Racing is a really expensive sport when it comes to practicing,” Considine said. “A race car driver needs to have a...

Wednesday lineups: White Sox at Angels, and Tropeano to start Thursday

ANAHEIM -- Albert Pujols hit a home run last night and a home run the night before, but he will not play tonight at Angel Stadium, in what Angels manager Mike Scioscia described as a routine day of rest for the 35-year-old.  C.J. Cron will start at...

DROUGHT: Colorado River saves Inland farmers

The drought is expected to cost the state $2.7 billion in agriculture losses this year, but farmers in eastern Riverside County are faring well because of steady supplies from the Colorado River, according to the authors of a new economic forecast....

DISASTER SCENARIO: SoCal tsunami could hit quickly

Everyone living in the Golden State has heard warnings of California partly shaking away, but washing away? Two UCR researchers say that an earthquake-generated tsunami on part of Southern California’s coastline could send giant waves more than a...

This Is What a FindLaw Engineer Looks Like

For this month's From the Managing Editor series, I want to think about Silicon Valley's latest controversy: #ILookLikeAnEngineer. It all started when her company decided to feature a picture of Isis Anchalee as part of a recruiting campaign. Isis, to the horror of some, is young, pretty, and female.......

The Preserve at Chino Grand Opening Today!

Interested homebuyers are invited to the Grand Opening event on today, Saturday, August 22nd from 11am to 3pm at The Preserve at Chino. Spend the day touring new homes from three trusted homebuilders, check out The Parkhouse recreation center, enjoy...

Julian Bond: Remembering a Lifetime of Civil Rights Leadership

Civil rights icon Julian Bond passed away at the age of 75 on August 15. Bond was an accomplished politician and professor, but above all he was a social activist, becoming one of the leaders of the Civil Rights Movement in his 20s and continuing to fight for equal rights......

Final Phase of Homes Now Selling at Woodmont by Pardee Homes

Pardee Homes is now selling the final phase of homes at their popular Woodmont neighborhood in master-planned Sundance in Beaumont.  This popular neighborhood features three floorplans, including the ideal single-story home, available in two...

When Can You Sue a Psychiatrist for Malpractice?

Psychiatrists, like other health care professionals, can sometimes make mistakes in diagnosis and treatment. In extreme cases, you may find that your trip the psychiatrist caused you more harm than good. But can psychiatrists be sued like other doctors for medical malpractice? And how do psychiatric malpractice cases differ from......

CORONA: Coffee company created to aid rescue mission

People don’t realize how many people touch a coffee bean before it gets brewed. That was the insight of Blake Ryan in founding Restoration Roasters, one of the newcomers to the Inland coffee scene that is building social consciousness into its...

Massage Injuries: Can You Sue?

We get massages to relax, heal an injury, or as long-term therapy. In essence, we go to a masseuse to feel better. But that's not always the case. As with any medical or therapeutic treatment, a massage doesn't always go as planned, and sometimes a massage can result in injury.......

How to Protect Your Business Ideas

You didn't come up with that fantastic business plan just to have someone else do it first. And you didn't invent that device so that someone else could sell it without paying you. The business world can be a cut-throat industry, so how do you make sure someone else doesn't......

Do I Need a Permit to Hand Out Flyers?

Whether you want to hand out flyers promoting your favorite political platform or your latest business venture, you may be wondering if you need to get a permit first. (Or you may be wondering if the person hassling you with a flyer needed or got a permit to do......

RIVERSIDE: Police schedule DUI checkpoint for Friday night, Aug. 21

Riverside police will stage a DUI/driver's license checkpoint at an undisclosed location between 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21, and 1 a.m. Saturday. Officers will look for signs of alcohol and drug impairment and will check drivers for proper licensing....

RIVERSIDE: Inland literary booster dies

Marion Mitchell Wilson, who helped bring recognition to literary works from and about the Inland region, has died of metastatic breast cancer. She was 69. Originally from Virginia, Wilson worked for the California Office of Historic Preservation...

MORENO VALLEY: Hemet shooting suspect arrested in raid (UPDATE 3)

A man suspected in a shooting Sunday in Hemet was arrested after being found hiding in the attic of a Moreno Valley apartment Wednesday morning, Hemet police and a witness said. Jabrii Belgrove, 21, was taken into custody at 5 a.m. Wednesday on...

ZINK: NBA star Kawhi Leonard camps in Moreno Valley

Moreno Valley’s Kawhi Leonard usually let’s his game do the talking. ButSaturday morning, the reigning NBA Defensive Player of the Year delivered an important message to the young athletes who attended his basketball camp at the Moreno Valley...

Davis blasts city, says he'll run for mayor

Shortly after filing a damage claim against Riverside that names the mayor and three former city officials, City Councilman Paul Davis announced he’ll run for mayor in 2016. In an Aug. 5 claim for more than $10,000 in damages, Davis alleges the...

USC's Adoree' Jackson excels in his first practice at receiver

LOS ANGELES – USC sophomore Adoree’ Jackson played on offense for the first time in training camp Wednesday, and it was as if he’d been there all along. After spending the first 11 practices of camp at cornerback, Jackson shifted to wide...

Do Prosecutors Treat All Defendants Equally?

Our legal system is predicated on the rule of law -- that our laws apply to everyone, equally, and that everyone is entitled to equal protection under the law. Nowhere is this principle more important and necessary than our criminal justice system. We expect prosecutors to treat every defendant......

STUDENT LOANS: Attorney general warns against paying fees to consolidate debt

The state Attorney General's Office on Wednesday, Aug. 19, warned people who have student loans that companies are charging fees to consolidate those loans -- a service that the government will do for free. Kamala D. Harris said in a news release...

Emotional Abuse Laws: When to Seek Legal Help

Emotional abuse may be harder to identify than physical abuse, but that doesn't make it any less harmful. Whether in the context of marriage, family, or even strangers, emotional abuse can leave lasting psychological and sometimes physical effects. Fortunately, there are laws that can protect victims and prosecute perpetrators......

CORONA: Water main breaks; service expected to return by 5 p.m.

Corona Department of Water and Power crews were wrapping up repairs to a broken water main on Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 19. A leak was reported about 11:30 a.m. in a residential area at Border Avenue and Peacock Lane, according to a post on...

Should You Call the Police If Your Neighbors Are Fighting?

Most of us have heard the apocryphal tale of Kitty Genovese, a woman who was brutally attacked and murdered in New York in 1964 while her neighbors ignored her screams for help. While many of the details of that particular story have been refuted, anecdotes about neighbors who don't want......

TEMECULA: Physician arrested in connection with sexual assault investigation

A physician formerly practicing at Temecula Valley Hospital has been arrested after a investigation by the Riverside County Sheriff's Department into allegations he sexually assaulted a patient, authorities said. Dr. John McGuire, 44, of Carlsbad was...

Easy Guide for Amending a Commercial Lease

One of the most important contracts you can sign as a small business owner is your commercial lease. But what if you sign the lease and then your circumstances change? Or you need to clarify certain terms of the lease? The good news is that your lease terms may not......

WORLD LOGISTICS CENTER: Vote could come tonight

The Moreno Valley City Council is expected to vote tonight, Aug. 19, on the controversial World Logistics Center megawarehouse proposal at its third marathon meeting on the 40.6 million-square-foot warehouse complex. Over the course of several hours...

CARTOONS: Hillary's growing mountain of baggage

Also: Trumping stomping all over GOP Hispanic outreach efforts.

Why a College Football Team Can't Unionize

The National Labor Relations Board ruled this week that football players for Northwestern University do not have the right to unionize. The players, arguing that they were employees of the university, were campaigning for guaranteed scholarships, improved medical protections for players, and a fund that would allow players to......

NFL: Policy presents case for Carson stadium for Chargers, Raiders

Introducing a proposed $1.78-billion Carson NFL stadium as “Los Angeles' newest celebrity,” Carmen Policy, the project's point man outlined the stadium's details and why it is the best option for the league as it returns to the Los Angeles-Orange...

Teen Faces 20 Years for Encouraging Friend to Commit Suicide

Is it illegal to encourage someone to commit suicide? This question was raised by a tragic incident that recently occurred in Massachusetts. Teenagers Michelle Carter and Conrad Roy III had a complicated friendship. When Roy threatened to commit suicide, Carter encouraged him to complete the act. He did. Now Carter......

Jansen's "exciting day" begins with the birth of his son and ends with a save in Dodgers win against Reds

LOS ANGELES – Kenley Jansen awoke at 4 a.m. Sunday. He couldn’t sleep. A few hours later, he and his girlfriend went to the hospital, doctors induced labor, and Jansen’s second child was born, a boy named Kaden. A few hours after that, he...

ALEXANDER: For some Chargers fans, reality is optional

SAN DIEGO – The banner is draped above the bleachers at the Chargers’ Park practice facility, and it reads: “San Diego Chargers, Proudly Supporting Our Community.” It is either cruelly ironic or cynically self-serving. You make the call. At...

Summer Celebrity Divorce Roundup

It's been a cruel, cruel summer, at least for celebrity couples. Not even our favorite fictional characters were spared the celebrity divorce. Here are a few of the cruelest breakups this summer and the mashed-up names we'll miss the most:......

Wheelchair Accidents: Who's Liable?

When we think of wheelchairs, we may think about the added mobility and freedom they can provide to injured and disabled people. We don't tend to consider the estimated 300,000 serious wheelchair-related accidents each year. When these tragic accidents occur, it can be hard to figure out who is......

CARTOONS: Fill the tank before reaching California

Also: Rio's version of the Olympic torch run; Trump as elephant hunter, caveman, windbag.

CARTOONS: Big back-to-school burden

Also: Trump's bloody impact on Republicans.

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

Where: Kaufmann Stadium TV: Fox Sports West, 5 p.m. Did you know: The Angels have lost their past seven games against the Royals, including all three in the 2014 postseason. THE PITCHERS RHP GARRETT RICHARDS (11-9, 3.51) For a pitcher with his...

Miller: NFL drama has been gone for too long, and so has pro football

Finally, just this week, after two decades of overwhelming indifference, it hit me. Hit me like a sucker punch to the jaw. Hit me like one teammate smashing up another’s Mercedes. Hit me like one Carolina Panther slamming another Carolina Panther...

HEMET: Fatal officer-involved-shooting, standoff ends near Florida Ave. (UPDATE 5)

One person is dead after an officer-involved shooting and a subsequent standoff near a major highway in Hemet, sheriff's officials say. The standoff ended shortly before 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12, near Cawston and Acacia avenues, just south of...

ALEXANDER: Break up the Padres? Shields believes otherwise

SAN DIEGO — It is time for the Padres to confront their future.How many men currently in the San Diego clubhouse will be part of it? The critics who savaged general manager A.J. Preller at the non-waiver trade deadline for not selling off parts for...

EDUCATION: New school year means new changes

New curriculum, new tests, new technology and new athletics rules have come at a rapid pace in California schools. The new school year – which kicked off this week at hundreds of Inland campuses – will see these changes and others play out....

CORONA: Pastor convicted of assaulting teen is released from prison

Lonny Remmers, the Corona pastor sentenced to a two-year term for assaulting a 13-year-old son of a church member, was paroled from state prison on Aug. 6, having served nine months and 13 days. "He served whatever was appropriate as stated by law...

IDYLLWILD: New Orleans-inspired Euphoria Brass Band to delight Jazz in Pines

Tucked away in the beautiful forest of Idyllwild, the crowds will gather this weekend for the 22nd annual Idyllwild Jazz in the Pines. The outdoor music festival, which takes place at the Idyllwild Arts Academy, features more than 24 bands on three...

RIVERSIDE: Raekwon and Ghostface Killa will bring da ruckus to the Muni

Wu-Tang Clan is nothing to mess with Riverside nets members Raekwon and Ghostface Killah at the Muni on Saturday, Aug. 15. After “Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) was released in 1993, the members of the New York rap collective went on to craft...

RIVERSIDE: Fundraising barbecue is Thursday for family of bee-attack victim

A barbecue will be held Thursday, Aug. 13, to raise money for the family of Douglas Queen, the construction worker who died Aug. 3 when he was stung by a swarm of bees. The event will be held at 11:30 a.m. at the construction site in the Wal-Mart...

HEATSTROKE: A deadly mistake

As Inland region temperatures hit triple-digits this week, health and law enforcement officials are reminding parents that leaving children in cars can easily result in death. This year, 13 children have died in the U.S. from heat stroke after being...

RIVERSIDE COUNTY: Veterans urged to apply for retroactive diplomas

Veterans who couldn’t graduate from high school because they were serving in military conflicts can apply for belated honors through a Riverside County program. Since 2007, more than 300 veterans have received high school diplomas through the...

RIVERSIDE COUNTY: Grand jury wants county counsel kept out of probe

Riverside County’s civil grand jury is appealing a judge’s ruling allowing the county’s legal team to be present when jurors hear from witnesses, saying the decision poses problems for a probe of the Office of County Counsel. The appeal of a...

BANNING: Freight train kills teenager

A 16-year-old boy died after being hit by a freight train in Banning, city police say. The accident happened at 2:55 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11, at the San Gorgonio Avenue railroad crossing, just south of Interstate 10. Police found the victim unconscious...

BEAUMONT: Construction gets under way at high school

When classes start Thursday, Aug. 12, students at Beaumont High School with be met with temporary fences, warning signs and a campus entrance closed for up six months. The high school and a few of the elementary school sites in the Beaumont Unified...

REGION: Inland clinics get health care grants

Community health centers in Riverside, San Bernardino, Palm Springs and Ontario are among 48 sites in California that will receive funding announced this week by the federal Department of Health and Human Services. Four Inland health clinics will...

RIVERSIDE: Feds informed after resident points laser light at police helicopter

Riverside police sent a report to the FBI and the Federal Aviation Administration after someone pointed a green laser light at a police helicopter on Tuesday night, Aug. 11. Officer Cheryl Hayes said that the helicopter was over the area of Stover...

HEMET: Fire Department does more with less, consultant says

The Hemet Fire Department needs to change some of its practices, although it continues to do more with less, according to a consultant hired to review the department’s operation. He said the department responds to more calls than the national...

LAWSUIT: Tribal flap with sheriff 162 years in making

A dispute between an Indian tribe and the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department over a recent spate of traffic tickets is rooted in actions taken by the federal government 162 years ago. The Chemehuevi Indian Tribe, which occupies land in the...

EDUCATION: School bell brings Inland changes

School districts from San Bernardino to Temecula are now back in business – even if the sun is shining and the beach is beckoning. The promise of a new school year creates excitement and anticipation. But it also means changes for Inland students,...

SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY: FedEx Ground to pay $1.7 million settlement

FedEx Ground Package System has agreed to pay $1.75 million to settle a civil lawsuit alleging environmental laws were broken by the company’s handling of hazardous waste, according to a press release Wednesday by the San Bernardino County district...

RIVERSIDE: Student to address air pollution at conference at UN

A UC Riverside doctorate student wants to convince the United Nations that clean air is as basic a human right as freedom of thought, access to education and equal protection of the law. This afternoon, he has five minutes to state his case. Pedro...

LAKE ELSINORE: Buenas Vibras Music Festival expected to draw thousands

A festival featuring popular acts in the Mexican and Latin-American musical world is expected to attract at least 6,000 fans per day to Lake Elsinore’s La Laguna Resort and Boat Launch this weekend. The Buenas Vibras Music Festival set for Saturday...

MILITARY: Norco group links pets with vets

Nate Gomez recently made a new friend – a year-old male German shepherd named Lux. Rebuilding Warriors, a Norco-based nonprofit founded in 2013, has provided 17 service dogs to veterans who exited the military with amputations, post-traumatic...

METEOR SHOWER: Perseid lightshow Wednesday to be among best in years

It’s a reliable light show that rocks Inland Southern California every August, and this summer’s edition of the Perseid meteor shower promises to be the most spectacular in years as it peaks late Wednesday through dawn Thursday. The shower that...

Calif. Will Pay for Transgender Inmate's Sex Reassignment Surgery

For the first time ever, a state has agreed to pay for a transgender inmate's sex reassignment operation. As part of a legal settlement, California will pay for the surgery for Shiloh Quine, a transgender woman who is serving a life sentence. The settlement with Quine follows a ruling......

Are You Required to Sign School Liability Waivers?

For school kids, it’s as ubiquitous as pencils, paper, and notebooks. (Wait, do kids even use pencils, paper, and notebooks anymore?) The school liability waiver. For field trips, sports, and other extracurricular activities, schools say not signing the waiver means your child can’t participate. But do you really have to......

Are Your Female Employees Freezing to Death?

Women: You're not crazy. That feeling like you can't get warm in the office? That's because the office air conditioning wasn't designed for you. And it turns out a chilly office can have some adverse effects on the entire staff. So, bosses, here's how to make your office a comfortable......

Does Your Child Need to Be Vaccinated to Go to School?

Perhaps the biggest arena in the vaccination debate has been schools, and whether they're allowed to require children to be vaccinated before attending. The argument over vaccines may seem new, but the Supreme Court, all the way back in 1905, ruled that states and school districts can make vaccination......

What to Do If You Witness a Crime

Minor crimes happen around us all the time: jaywalking, failing to stop at stop signs, drinking in public ... Chances are, you won't even think twice about ignoring these infractions. But what if you witness a serious crime involving loss of property or harm to others? Witnessing a crime can......

NFL: Policy says Chargers and Raiders 'are committed to L.A.'

SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – Carmen Policy, the point man for a $1.75-billion stadium project in Carson, stopped just short of saying on Tuesday the Chargers and Raiders are totally committed to relocating to the Los Angeles-Orange County market for the 2016...

CORONA: Serfas/Maple makeover starts in Corona Monday

Road crews will begin work on the Serfas/Maple makeover in Corona Monday as part of the Highway 91 construction project. Information will be available Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Ralph’s, 2661 Green River Road, and Walmart, 1560 W. Sixth St.,...

Criminals Sentenced for Crimes They Haven't Committed (Yet)

Potential uses for risk assessment tools can sound like something out of Tom Cruise's "Minority Report": the tools can potentially punish people based on crimes they may commit in the future. But using risk assessments to aid in sentencing isn't quite as extreme as arresting people based on the predictions......

CARTOONS: What the next GOP debate might look like

Also: Maybe Trump could run for the Whig party.

ALEXANDER: Bruins prepare for Camp Coyote IV

“I love San Bernardino,” UCLA football coach Jim Mora said recently.The guess here is that few of his players share his effusiveness, especially veterans who have been through a couple of training camps on the Cal State San Bernardino campus.Even...

Video: Mike Trout celebrates 24th birthday with a first-inning homer

ANAHEIM - Fans serenaded Mike Trout with a slightly off-key version of “Happy Birthday” as the Angels center fielder took his spot on the field before Friday’s game at Angel Stadium. The Angels star then showed his appreciation with a towering...

International Beer Day: Don't Celebrate With a DUI

Look, it wouldn't be International Beer Day without a few beers. The idea, though, is to not drink a few too many beers. And especially not to get behind the wheel afterwards. No one wants a good celebration ruined with a costly DUI conviction. So here are a few......

NORCO: City criticizes manure-disposal proposal

Every four days, trucks carry 520,000 pounds of horse droppings out of Norco – the weight of the Statue of Liberty, plus two city buses. On Wednesday, Aug. 5, a proposal to dump that waste at an eastern Riverside County compost facility was roundly...

What College Students Need to Know About 'Yes Means Yes' Laws

The issue of sexual assault on college campuses has exploded in recent years and some states have responded with strict affirmative consent laws, also known as "Yes Means Yes" laws. How do these laws work? How can they protect you from sexual assault and how can you make sure......

How Dangerous Is Jail?

We hear horror stories all the time about jail, from jokes about sexual assault to real cases of inmates dying in jail cells, and most of us are fine assuming the worst things imaginable happen behind bars. But even people who have been convicted of crimes should not be subjected......

CARTOONS: California turning to firewood

Also: Obama's clean power plan could leave us in the dark.

REGION: Gas stations offer fuel, chance at Mega Millions

Patrons of two Inland gas stations can now gamble for millions at the pump. Play at the Pump, the newest marketing strategy from the California Lottery, allows refueling motorists to select a “Play Lotto” option from the digital interface and...

Dodgers 1st-round draft pick to have Tommy John surgery

PHILADELPHIA – The Dodgers announced that their first pick in this year’s draft, Vanderbilt right-hander Walker Buehler, will have Tommy John surgery to repair ulnar collateral ligament in his pitching elbow. Dr. Neal ElAttrache will perform the...

RIVERSIDE: Man, 81, killed when struck by freight train (UPDATE 2)

Updates with man's identity An 81-year-old Riverside man who witnesses said ignored warning bells and flashing lights was killed Tuesday afternoon when he walked onto the railroad tracks in front of an oncoming freight train in Riverside. The...

On deck: Dodgers at Phillies, Wednesday, 4 p.m.

Where: Citizens Bank Park TV: SportsNet LA, 4 p.m. Did you know: Clayton Kershaw was named the National League Pitcher of the Month for July after allowing just one run in 33 innings while striking out 50. Kershaw has been named the NL Pitcher of the...

RIVERSIDE: 2-alarm fire burning near downtown

A two-alarm fire is burning in a residential area of downtown Riverside. The blaze was reported about 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4, along Fifth Street near Fairmount Boulevard, less than three blocks west of Riverside Convention Center. There were...

Virginia Man Gets Married 3 Times, Gets Arrested for Bigamy

In what appears to be a case more about a divorce misunderstanding than an episode of Sister Wives, a Virginia man has been arrested for having multiple wives without ever getting divorced. Frank Ernest Blake, Jr. was charged with two counts of bigamy and two counts of forgery, the latter......

Can Undocumented Immigrants Get Health Care?

Navigating the health care system can be a struggle for anyone. Simply getting access to health care may be impossible for some undocumented immigrants. Can undocumented immigrants get Obamacare coverage? Can they be covered by an employer or under a family member’s plan? The answers to these questions may depend......

INLAND FORECAST: Hottest day of week may reach 102 degrees

As wildfires continue to burn throughout Northern California, the Inland weather forecast is devoid of any dangerous winds, though the hottest day of the week will bring triple-digit heat, according to the National Weather Service. "Temperatures will...

TEMECULA: Melissa Etheridge talks about 'M.E.'

Melissa Etheridge is extremely grateful and close to her loyal fan base. In fact, the 54-year-old rocker is so devoted to them that she wanted to include them on her 12th studio album, “This Is M.E.,” so the mosaic-style portrait of Etheridge...

HESPERIA: Nighttime blaze destroys bar; workers escape

A two-alarm blaze destroyed a desert tavern soon after closing time, though workers escaped unharmed before the roof collapsed, say San Bernardino County Fire Department officials. The smoke and flames were reported at 2:50 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4, at...

Angels' Hector Santiago says he has diagnosed his changeup issue

ANAHEIM – For most of the season, Hector Santiago had things going so well he didn’t need to make many adjustments. The last two starts, however, have constituted a hiccup, as Santiago has allowed nine runs (eight earned) in 10 innings. The good...

Final: Joel Peralta surrenders grand slam as Phillies beat Dodgers

PHILADELPHIA – Alex Wood went six strong innings in his Dodgers debut. But he also pitched the seventh. Wood ran into trouble and was replaced by Joel Peralta with the bases loaded. Peralta served up a grand slam to Maikel Franco as the...

Angels Notes: David Freese, Collin Cowgill taking steps toward return

ANAHEIM – Collin Cowgill and David Freese are moving closer returning to the Angels. Freese, who broke his right index finger July 22, is just about two weeks removed from an injury that he is expecting to have a three-week rehab process. That was...

SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY: Appeals court takes up Colonies case

For a second time, a panel of state appellate-court judges took up a long-running San Bernardino County corruption case to determine what charges should go to trial. The 4th District Court of Appeal in Riverside heard arguments Tuesday, Aug. 4, in an...

TEMECULA: Sheriff's deputies arrest two for suspicion of drug possession

Two men who deputies found with a large quantity of marijuana inside each of their vehicles were arrested within half an hour of each other in separate incidents, Riverside County sheriff's officials said. Alfredo Alexiz Medin Precichi, 21, and...

RIVERSIDE: Woman charged with theft in what police call extortion plot

A cleaning woman who police say threatened to take legal action against a Riverside businessman for supposedly making sexual advances has been charged with grand theft after the man paid her $5,000 to keep her quiet. Lana Dickerson, 30, was charged...

RIVERSIDE: Police seeking leads in suspected attack on brain-injured man

Nearly five months after motorists noticed a battered and unconscious man lying in the street, Riverside police are seeking the public's help in determining who and what caused the victim's brain injuries. "He was not hit by a car. He has no other...

HACK ATTACK: Redlands travel agency gets a $117,000 phone bill

Christopher Pohren has run a travel agency in Redlands for more than 20 years, but over the July 4 weekend an outsider booked his telephone system for a very expensive global jaunt. Hackers took over two of the Discover Cruises & Travel’s five...

YUCAIPA: Calimesa car theft prompts 3-hour search, arrest

An arrest has been made in a Calimesa car theft that prompted a three-hour search in neighboring Yucaipa, where the vehicle was found, say San Bernardino County sheriff's officials. Nineteen-year-old transient Nicholas Gearhart was arrested at 1:55...

RIVERSIDE: Colorful Tlahualiles masks brighten museum

Thousands of colorful feathers, glitter and paint adorn the hulking masks used in the Tlahualiles festival in the Mexican town of Sahuayo every year. More than three dozen of the kaleidoscopic masks have found a temporary home in Riverside as part of...

WORKER DEATH: Bees can be easily provoked

A person simply approaching a bee hive can set off the colony’s defensive instincts, so when construction workers inadvertently disturbed a colony in Riverside on Monday, it was no surprise that hundreds of bees attacked three people, killing one,...

CAJON PASS: Suicide suspected in death of motorist

Suicide is suspected in the death of a man whose body was found in a parked car near a roadside food-and-fuel stop in Cajon Pass, say San Bernardino County sheriff's officials. The discovery was reported at 3:59 p.m. Monday, Aug. 3, along Wagon Train...

RIVERSIDE: Swiss Clock Shop owner dies

A well-known Riverside clockmaker who took care of beloved timepieces on Main Street and at the Mission Inn has died. Funeral services will be Thursday, Aug. 6, for Hungarian-born Imre Kalincsak, 81, died Tuesday, July 28, of end-stage Alzheimer’s....

SAN BERNARDINO: City signs pact with police union

San Bernardino has reached a deal with the police union representing in a significant breakthrough for the two parties that had been at odds since the city filed for bankruptcy just over three years ago. The five-year agreement was approved...

MORENO VALLEY: Fatal crash leads to family’s plea: Young drivers, stay safe

It must have been 2 a.m. when Rhonda and Ernest Bailey got the call from the mother of their son’s friend. Son Robert, a 21-year-old communications major on spring break from Cal State San Bernardino, was supposed to be on his way home from a theme...

NAUGLES: Relaunched Mexican fast-food chain closes, for now

Naugles, the Riverside-born Mexican fast-food chain that has been relaunched in Fountain Valley, said it will be closed indefinitely following last week's overwhelming crowds, its owner says. The restaurant hopes to reopen soon. "Closed until further...

CORONA: Explorers explore future careers

Over the course of seven days, students in Corona Police Explorer Post No. 404 learned what it’s like to be a police officer. They were briefed on a number of law enforcement skills, such as handcuffing, K-9 tactics and firearm safety. In addition,...

Does Shoplifting Affect My Credit?

We usually think of criminal charges and our credit score as two separate issues. But when a store is coming after you over a shoplifting incident, you might be worried that one indiscretion could wind up on your criminal and financial record. Here's what you need to know about the......

ALEXANDER: Dodgers' Barnes has gotten a taste of big leagues

LOS ANGELES — Austin Barnes understands the drill.He may not like it, nor should he. But his stint with the Dodgers is likely nearing an end. The former Riverside Poly and Arizona State star is expected to be sent back to Triple-A Oklahoma City...

Pitcher Drew Rucinski's time with Angels is disappointing and brief

LOS ANGELES – In some ways, Drew Rucinski’s last few days have been a microcosm of the Angels’ play since the All-Star break, with big highs and extreme lows. Rucinski was called up to the big league club on Friday after C.J. Wilson was put on...

Dodgers CEO Stan Kasten knows not to rush to judgment after trading deadline

LOS ANGELES – The trade deadline has passed and winners and losers have been declared – but everyone thinks they are a winner at this point. “Every stock that has ever been sold in the history of the world has been sold by someone who thought...

SAN BERNARDINO: Coroner releases IDs on cement truck crash victims

Coroner's officials have released the names of the two Fontana 20-year-olds killed when their car collided with a cement truck in San Bernardino. Jesus Ramos and passenger Deanna Venegas died at the scene of the 10:52 a.m. wreck Monday, July 27,...

LAKE ARROWHEAD: Motorcyclist fatally injured on mountain highway

A motorcycle crash in the San Bernardino Mountains killed a 48-year-old rider from the Los Angeles County city of Glendora, say San Bernardino County coroner's officials. Darren Scherner died at a hospital following the 1:44 p.m. wreck Saturday,...

HESPERIA: Victorville man dies in crash

A 50-year-old Victorville man was killed Saturday, August 1, after he failed to yield at a four-way stop in Hesperia. John Lux was southbound on Seventh Avenue at 2:56 p.m. when he was broadsided by another vehicle at the intersection of Ranchero...

BANNING: House fire displaces residents

A residential structure fire in Banning displaced three adults, Cal Fire reported Sunday. The incident was reported at 1:35 p.m. Sunday, August 2, near the corner of N. Third and W. Hays streets, according to a Cal Fire release. When crews arrived,...

REDLANDS: Fire reported in residential area

The Redlands Fire Department responded at 2 p.m. to reports of a fire at the corner of Eucalyptus Drive and Franklin Avenue. Fire officials confirmed at 3 p.m. that units were on scene, but would not offer additional details about the suspected...

BANNING: Commercial building damaged by fire

A Sunday morning fire damaged a commercial building in the 600 block of Lincoln Street in Banning. The Morongo Fire Department arrived at the scene just after 9:50 a.m. Sunday, August 2, and reported fire and smoke coming from the second floor of a...

CAJON PASS: Wildfire halted by aggressive firefighting (UPDATE)

A wildfire sparked by a Saturday night crash in the Cajon Pass was 75 percent contained Sunday and no longer posing a threat to local infrastructure,U.S. Forest Service spokesman Reno Renteria said. Early Sunday, the fire was listed as 65 acres and...

POMONA: Two die of suspected overdoses at music fest

Two women were pronounced dead Saturday night after they collapsed from apparent drug overdoses at the HARD music festival in Pomona, according to LA County Coroner spokesman Fred Corral. The women, an 18-year-old and a 19-year-old, were taken to the...

JURUPA VALLEY: Man hospitalized in drowning incident

A man was rushed to the hospital in critical condition Saturday, August 1, after a drowning incident at a Jurupa Valley pool, according to Riverside County Fire Department spokeswoman Jody Hagemann. The incident was reported at 6:28 p.m., after the...

SAN JACINTO: DUI suspected in car versus scooter

A woman was arrested Saturday, August 1, after police say she collided with a man in a motorized scooter at the intersection of De Anza Drive and Potrero Street in San Jacinto. Donna Sperling, a 42-year-old San Jacinto resident, is being held on...

CALIFORNIA: Amendment would give counties more supervisors

A proposed state constitutional amendment with the stated aim of making government more responsive and ethnically diverse would add two members to the Riverside and San Bernardino county boards of supervisors. The amendment offered by state Sen. Tony...

MEDIA: Vietnamese juggernaut 'Paris by Night' struggles to survive

On a spring evening, Ánh Minh Doan, a Vietnamese-born singer from Eastvale, sashayed onstage in a low-cut red tutu and five inch heels. As a dozen dancers whirled around her, she lip-synced through a rollicking love song. The sold-out crowd of 1,200...

MEDICARE/MEDICAID: A golden anniversary

Sara Landeros has diabetes. But until recently, the 59-year-old Inland Southern California woman didn’t have health insurance. So Landeros made a monthly trek to Tijuana, often by bus, just to receive medical attention. And her children would help...

MURRIETA: Grand jury indicts five for drug rehab death

A grand jury has indicted five employees of a drug and alcohol rehabilitation company after a 53-year-old man died under the company’s care. Kristofer Michael McCausland, James Andrew Fent, Mignon Hernandez Dean and Jerrod Nathan Menz have each...

ON THE ROAD: 'Rolling coal' and Warren Road improvements

Q. Riverside resident Jerry Good inquired about the practice of “rolling coal,” a tactic used by some truck enthusiasts who modify their truck so it will intentionally produce a cloud of sooty diesel exhaust. These drivers often spew a huge cloud...

Redlands Bowl to host ensemble

The New Hot Club of America performs Tuesday night at the Redlands Bowl. Admission is free. The New Hot Club of America is an ensemble whose repertoire includes Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli. The show is at 8:15 p.m. and the bowl is located...

RIVERSIDE: Montgomery Gentry connects with 'Folks'

Montgomery Gentry’s connection to the record-buying public and live audiences has served the country duo well. “People can identify with our songs,” said Troy Gentry during a recent telephone interview. “They can put themselves in the...

TEMECULA: Riverside native Elizabeth Huett to headline country music festival

When Elizabeth Huett approached Taylor Swift nearly a decade ago at the Brandin’ Iron in San Bernardino, the former Riverside resident had no idea she would be touring the world with the mega-star two years later. Now pursuing her dream as a solo...

ANGELS NOTES: Top Prospect Newcomb Promoted to Double-A

Continuing his quick ascent through the Angels’ minor league ranks, left-hander Sean Newcomb has been promoted to Double-A and is set to make his Arkansas Travelers debut on Sunday night in North Little Rock. The club’s top prospect began the...

LAKE FIRE: Paradise Lost, Scarred or Spared

A whole mountain was on fire when Jill Endicott and Liz Gordon – and their horses – were forced to leave San Bernardino National Forest’s Wildhorse Campground in the smoky pre-dawn hours of June 18. They had been packing up camp since 2:30 a.m....

ALEXANDER: If L.A. holds Olympics, will we join party?

Now that Boston has dropped out of the running for the 2024 Summer Olympics, and Los Angeles is once again in contention, what might that mean for the Inland Empire?Nine years to build stuff, essentially.It is a different Olympic movement, and a...

CARTOONS: Trudging off to another school year

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