Saturday, November 12, 2016

UCLA football vs. Oregon State: Live blog and chat

Live updates and chat from UCLA football vs. Oregon State, Saturday, Nov. 12, 6 p.m. start to game.

Alexander: UCR's women look good now, but caution ahead

RIVERSIDE - How do you judge a team after one game? You can't.Thus, Friday evening's first look at the 2016-17 edition of UC Riverside's women's basketball Highlanders, a 72-44 rout of San Diego State, was impressive but maybe deceptive as...

Friday, November 11, 2016

Former Rams and Redlands High standout Greg Horton dies

After Greg Horton's NFL career came to a close, he returned to his hometown of Redlands and became actively involved in raising money for local high school sports programs through The Benchwarmers.
Giving back was one way the former Redlands High...

Plenty of area qualifiers from Prelims adds to CIF-SS Finals picture

RIVERSIDE --- The elite cross country programs try to conserve resources and do just enough to advance from the CIF-Southern Section Prelims meet to next week's Finals.
Those who want to become elite go all out. And in the Inland area, those...

4 States Pass Recreational Marijuana Laws

While many heads across the country are still spinning after Tuesday's results, voters in four states will be able to slow their roll with some legal marijuana. California, Nevada, Massachusetts, and Maine all legalized marijuana for recreational use by adults, but there are some limits to be aware of. For......

Thursday, November 10, 2016

Alexander: RCC women's water polo tries it again

RIVERSIDE -The framed drawings line the walls of the coaches' office at the Riverside Aquatics Complex, placed among the Coach of the Year plaques, a whiteboard and other bric-a-brac.They depict championship rings. Four of them, from 2005, '07,...

First order of business: unite

One of the hallmarks of American Democracy is the peaceful and respectful transfer of presidential power after the voters have had their say. On Tuesday tens of millions of Americans spoke and chose Donald Trump to be the next president of the United...

Eye Injuries Are Common in Youth Sports

Obviously there are benefits to kids playing sports. And most parents are well aware that with sports comes some possibility of injury. But it can be jarring to learn about new injury concerns, like concussions and severe abdominal injuries, or to hear some injuries are far more common than you......

Wednesday, November 9, 2016

Trump backers cite 'underdog' factor in surprise victory

It seemed, to Donald Trump supporter Rachel Gunther that the Republican nominee and now president-elect was fighting liberals, the news media, Hollywood and academics all on his own.
“Most people support the underdog,” Gunther, a Long Beach...

Alexander: CBU's last hurrah for old gym, preparation for new arena

RIVERSIDE - Cal Baptist's men's basketball team opens its regular season Friday afternoon in cozy Van Dyne Gym, with a 4 p.m. game against Montana State-Billings as part of a four-team tournament.That game is the start of the end of an era. The...

Legal Fees When Starting a Business

You know you can't start a business for free. Any comprehensive business plan will include an estimate of start-up costs, considering everything from rent and employee wages to inventory and insurance. The one thing many entrepreneurs may neglect in these calculations, however, is legal fees. You may need an attorney's......

Tuesday, November 8, 2016

Santa's Village gets temporary permit; can open as soon as Nov. 18

San Bernardino County is letting Santa back into the San Bernardino Mountains.
Officials this week approved a temporary use permit to allow the former Santa's Village to open Friday, Nov. 18 – the Friday before Thanksgiving.
However, a person may...

Early Signing Day: Inland athletes who will sign college letters of intent

The early college signing period for most sports begins Wednesday, Nov. 9.
Athletes competing in sports other than football, soccer and boys water polo are eligible to sign during this period. The signing period for the other sports begins on Feb. 1,...

Is Arson Always a Felony?

One of the hottest areas of criminal law, literally, is arson. Arson is defined as willfully, wrongfully, and unjustifiably setting property on fire, often for the purpose of committing fraud. However, like a fire, in most states, arson is measured in degrees, meaning that not all acts of arson are......

Monday, November 7, 2016

Alexander: Where would L.A. be without a quarterback controversy?

The world according to Jim …-- So now L.A. really is an NFL city again, with the official return of the Great Rams Quarterback Controversy. Isn't it fun? …-- For those who have forgotten, or who have come of age only in the last two decades,...

Can I Hack My Own Phone?

For the next two years, it is completely legal to hack the devices you own. While there are some restrictions, the revisions to the DMCA that took effect last month effectively mean that you cannot be prosecuted for reverse engineering a device you own. The law is temporary and......

Sunday, November 6, 2016

Alexander: In Melvin they (should) trust

SAN DIEGO-You think Melvin Gordon may be earning the trust of the Chargers coaching staff? It's an easier case to make today than it was a week ago.
A week ago in Denver, Mike McCoy and offensive coordinator Ken Whisenhunt, had four shots from...

Centennial, Heritage among 13 area teams seeded for CIF-SS football playoffs

The CIF-Southern Section released the playoff pairings for 11-man football Sunday morning.Heritage and Rubidoux are the top-seeded teams in Division 2 and Division 10, respectively. Centennial (Division 1), Murrieta Valley (Division 2), Yucaipa...

Saturday, November 5, 2016

Miller: In spite of second-place Breeder's Cup finish, California Chrome's greatness intact

ARCADIA – It took time and distance and opportunity and even then, when everything finally came together, it still took a move in the final six, chilling strides of the race.
“I've been chasing that horse for two years,” trainer Bob Baffert...

Who's in? Who's out? Who has to wait? Area teams' chances for the CIF-SS football playoffs

The CIF-Southern Section will release playoff pairings for 11-man football Sunday morning.The move this season to competitive-equity-based playoff divisions means more teams will be sweating it out to see if they've done enough to earn a spot. In...

Friday, November 4, 2016

High School Football Scoreboard for Week 10

It's Week 10 folks. The final week of the high school football regular season. Tonight, teams are battling for league position and hoping to secure a playoff spot.
With the whacky new playoff format, we won't truly know exactly who's in and who's out...

Criminal Charges for Shaken Baby Syndrome

While parents are regularly and explicitly warned about the dangers of shaken baby syndrome, it is an unfortunate everyday occurrence. According to the New York Department of Health, there are an estimated 1,000 to 3,000 infants shaken every year. One in four shaken infants will die, and 80% of......

Ebola Nurse Settles Lawsuit Against Hospital

A nurse who contracted Ebola from the first U.S. patient to be diagnosed with the disease back in 2014 settled her lawsuit against the hospital she worked in last month. While the details of the settlement remain confidential, typically, when a settlement is announced like this, it means the plaintiff......

Adult killed, teen wounded in early morning Hemet shooting

An adult was killed and a teen boy was injured in a shooting that happened early Friday morning, Nov. 4, in Hemet, according to officials.
Hemet police received a 12:41 a.m. report of about five shots fired in the 200 block of south Palm Avenue and a...

Thursday, November 3, 2016

Alexander: Coaching has given Cheryl Miller her passion back

LOS ANGELES - The greatest women's basketball player of her era - and, arguably, of any era - shares a tiny, cramped coaches' office with her two assistants, devising ways to turn Cal State Los Angeles into a Division II powerhouse.Is this...

5 Reasons to Avoid Collaborative Divorce

While collaborative divorce is often touted as the peaceful way to get divorced, many couples that attempt collaborative divorce are making bad business decisions. At the end of the day, a marriage is a domestic partnership agreement, and like any contract or agreement, courts provide the best venue and......

Moreno Valley tightens rules on smoke shops

Moreno Valley is tightening rules for smoke shops, making it harder for them to operate in some areas.
The City Council voted 4-0 Tuesday, Nov. 1, to impose new regulations that would restrict where smoke shops could locate and what they can sell....

Wednesday, November 2, 2016

Justice Department sues AT&T/DirecTV as 'ringleader' blocking Dodgers fans from TV deal

The U.S. Justice Department has stepped into the Dodgers' SportsNet LA three-year distribution quagmire by filing a lawsuit Wednesday against DirecTV, and new parent company AT&T, as a “ringleader” for unlawful “orchestrating information...

Measure Z is a critical need for Riverside

As elected officials in the city of Riverside, we are responsible for protecting and enhancing the quality of life for our residents while ensuring tax money is spent in a fiscally responsible manner. We have spent the last year examining, and coming...

Can I Get Arrested for Not Having ID?

While having your identification on you in public is generally advisable, there is no law that requires people to carry identification with them when out in public. As such, you cannot be arrested simply for not having your ID on your person. However, there are situations that can lead to......

Tuesday, November 1, 2016

World Logistics Center developer is major donor in Moreno Valley races

The developer of the World Logistics Center is is again spending big in Moreno Valley elections, pouring in more than $100,000 during the campaign's last weeks to support four candidates for city office.
The 40.6-million square-foot warehouse...

2016 CALIFORNIA ELECTION ENDORSEMENTS

Southern California News Group Editorial Board members devoted hundreds of hours this election cycle researching, meeting with and vetting candidates for public office as well as proponents and opponents of various local and state ballot...

Can the Feds Force You to Unlock Your Phone With Your Fingerprint?

You might've thought enabling Touch ID on your iPhone made it more secure. After all, it's harder to fake your fingerprint than to guess a passcode. But when it comes to the law enforcement searches, your smartphone might've gotten a lot more vulnerable. According to Forbes, federal law enforcement officers......

Monday, October 31, 2016

DUI Checkpoints on Halloween: Laws to Remember

Welcome to FindLaw's DUI Law series. If you have been charged with a DUI, know someone who has, or just want to know about the law and how to protect your rights during a DUI stop, please come back each week for more information. Want to hear something truly scary?......

How to Legally Challenge an Election

It's no secret that Donald Trump thinks the upcoming presidential is "absolutely being rigged." When given the opportunity to clarify his stance, Trump said, "I would accept a clear election result, but I would also reserve my right to contest or file a legal challenge in the case of a......

How to Find a Divorce Lawyer

When a married couple, or just one married person, wants to divorce, the first concern is finding the right divorce lawyer. While a person's first instinct might be to hire their one lawyer friend, or the same lawyer that handled their injury case, or the cheapest lawyer they can find,......

Timeline for Your Workers' Compensation Claim

If your first thought after a work injury isn't, "When can I get back to work," it's probably, "When can I get paid for getting injured at work." Missing work is tough, especially if you're missing paychecks, too. If you got injured on the job, you probably know you can......

What's the Punishment for Selling Stolen Goods?

The law in every state allows some latitude when it comes to the crime of selling and buying stolen goods. The one factor that can make the most significance is whether buyer or seller knew that the goods were stolen. Although knowledge makes all the difference, however, not knowing......

Top 5 Safety Tips for Your Small Business

Small business owners can drive themselves crazy worrying about injuries -- not only do you have to be concerned with customer injuries, but with employee injuries as well. Either one could cripple your business, logistically or financially. So how can you get a little piece of mind? Here are some......

Sunday, October 30, 2016

Alexander: It's a different Galaxy team the past month

CARSON - A month ago, we probably wouldn't have expected the Galaxy to win a 1-0 match, or to have the No. 2 seed Colorado Rapids on their heels after one leg of the MLS Western Conference semifinals.Fact is, with three games left in the regular...

Vow to implement crime-prevention tool Ceasefire adds hope to San Bernardino march for peace

Thursday's march decrying violence and pushing for a program to end it was in some ways familiar – these church and community members have marched monthly for more than a year – but there was a new note of hope this time.
It was the first march...

Saturday, October 29, 2016

Yucaipa's Gaitan surges past Graves for CBL cross country title

YUCAIPA – It took the last Citrus Belt League race of her career for someone to finally prove that Citrus Valley standout Claire Graves can be beaten.
And it was a freshman who pulled it off.
Yucaipa's Tori Gaitan passed Graves with about 200...

Friday, October 28, 2016

High School Football Scoreboard for Week 9

Follow Inland area high school football here with live Week 9 Twitter feeds, in-game updates, and a post-game scoreboard with story links.




THURSDAY'S RESULTS
Mountain Valley League
Rubidoux 45, Moreno Valley 0 | Game report
San Andreas League...

NYPD Nabbed Over 3,000 Guns in 2016

The New York Police Department announced that it has seized over 3,000 guns so far this year, and over 1,000 of those will remain off the streets for good. The NYPD says its Field Intelligence Officers' haul is the highest in the last three years. So what happens with all......

Thursday, October 27, 2016

Personal Injury Lawyer Dropped Your Case? Now What?

It happens all too often. A person hires a lawyer right after an accident, then months later when the medical treatment is all done, the lawyer they hired decides they no longer want the case. Don't read into it too much. Some lawyers only handle cases if they are of......

Rampaging feral pigs tear up turf at Riverside park

A pack of animals went hog wild at Riverside's Fairmount Park Wednesday night, Oct. 26, causing an estimated $4,000 in damage to turf.
The culprits – spotted by police and caught on camera by a resident – were feral pigs that roam the Santa Ana...

Video captures jewelry store robbery in Hemet; $2,000 reward offered

Within two days, a jewelry store and a convenience store were robbed in Hemet and police there are calling for the public's help in finding the suspects.
The first robbery happened Oct. 14 just before 4 p.m. at the Gold Crown Exchange at 326 S....

Justin Timberlake Takes Illegal Polling Place Selfie

If there was a game show category for 'laws that probably, most definitely, won't be enforced against Justin Timberlake,' the pop star's illegal polling place selfie would likely be a clue. On Tuesday, Timberlake broke Tennessee election law when he took a selfie in his polling place. Timberlake, who......

5 Tips for Hiring and Paying Seasonal Workers

The holidays are right around the corner. Most small business owners, especially those in retail, depend on the holiday shopping season to meet their year-end goals. However, while a small business may have a solid team of workers for 11 months a year, the time from Thanksgiving to Christmas......

BBB Says Deceptive Native Ads Now Volate Advertising Code

Following the FTC's push last year, the Better Business Bureau just revised their advertising code to include new rules for native, promoted, and sponsored advertising content which has not-so-subtly taken over social media and the internet. The ads that the BBB are targeting with the newest regulations are those......

DUI and Immigration Status

The last thing you want to do if you are applying for citizenship is get a DUI. Even if you're in the country legally on a visa or green card, immigration officials may deport you or downgrade your status on the basis of a criminal conviction, especially for a felony.......

Hesperia deputies pull 2 from burning car following crash

San Bernardino County sheriff's deputies assigned to the Hesperia Station rescued two people from a burning car Thursday, Oct. 27.
Shortly after 5 a.m. deputies received reports of a crash at Hesperia Road and Santa Fe Avenue.
One car was fully...

Top 5 Immigration Issues Facing Small Businesses

If you own a small business, you want the best of the best working for you. And most entrepreneurs don't care where someone is from, so long as they can make the business the best it can be. But if you're looking at hiring non-U.S. citizens, federal and state immigration......

Ending or Changing Alimony Payments After Retirement

If a court has ordered alimony payments as part of your divorce, whether you're receiving or paying, you might be wondering how long that alimony will last. While court orders or alimony agreements usually provide a timeframe, conditions, or procedure for modification or termination, typically courts will allow modification......

Arrested for Vaping?

There aren't many places left for the cigarette smokers of the world. Pushed out of offices, airplanes, bars, and even some sidewalks, the choice is either to quit or to smoke at home. Or, find something that isn't "smoking." Many new and long-time smokers are turning to vaping instead, in......

Endangered Species Act Finds New Teeth in Climate Change

This week, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the ruling of the National Marine Fisheries Services (NMFS) to put sea ice seals, aka bearded seals, on the threatened species list. While adding a species to the threatened species list is nothing new, how the bearded seal made it......

When to Sue a Pediatrician for Malpractice

There are fewer malpractice claims against pediatricians than any other specialty, according to a recent study. But that same study concluded that a higher percentage of pediatric claims went to trial. Perhaps that's because, pediatricians are tasked with providing medical care for our children, and their mistakes, though few, can......

Wednesday, October 26, 2016

Social Media and Voting: Update on 'Ballot Selfie' Laws

Ah, the selfie. That staple of social media. Who needs a silly little "I Voted" sticker when you can share your voting status worldwide with a few taps on your smartphone? The ballot selfie has become the most popular way to prove you participated in the political process, but some......

5 Controversial Medical Treatments Still Used Today

It's easy to look back at medieval medical practices and wonder how they ever thought it would work. Theories about the four bodily humors may seem quaint in retrospect, but given the way medical knowledge and technology evolves, it's almost certain future generations will look back at medicine in our......

Lakers coach Luke Walton still deliberating opening night starting lineup

Less than 12 hours before he was to make his official debut as the Lakers' coach, Luke Walton said he was still deliberating with his coaching staff over his starting lineup for Wednesday night's season opener against the Houston Rockets at Staples...

Sandy Hook Victims' Families' Lawsuit Dismissed Against Gun Maker

Recently, a Connecticut judge dismissed the lawsuit brought by the families of the victims of the Sandy Hook massacre against the gun manufacturer of the weapon used for the killings. Pursuant to a 2005 act signed into law by George W. Bush, the Protection of Lawful Commerce of Arms Act......

When to Get a Second Lawyer's Opinion for Your Divorce

Getting a divorce is stressful. Regardless of what state you're in, the process involves a careful analysis of your finances, assets, holdings, debts and other obligations, as well as potentially an analysis of your fitness to be a parent. Frequently, divorce can have a severe financial and/or emotional impact on......

How families of Esperanza firefighters marked 10-year anniversary of their deaths

Family members, friends and firefighters greeted each other with hugs and laughs but only a few tears Wednesday, Oct. 26, at the San Jacinto Mountains site where five U.S. Forest Service firefighters perished trying to protect a home on a bluff...

Gitmo Conviction Upheld Against Osama bin Laden's Media Secretary

While Osama bin Laden is dead, his media secretary, Ali Hamza Ahmad Suliman al-Bahlul, who made propaganda videos, as well as filmed the wills for 9/11 hijackers, just had his 2008 conviction upheld in the DC Appeals Court. Although he had been detained in Guantanamo Bay, then tried and......

Why huge sports center was embraced by the Lake Elsinore council

A half-dozen years ago, Lake Elsinore city leaders endorsed an ambitious development concept that promised to transform the area surrounding the city's baseball stadium into a thriving commercial destination.
The so-called Diamond Specific Plan...

Lawsuit: Heart Devices Are Vulnerable to Hackers

St. Jude Medical filed a lawsuit last month against the investment firm and research agency that issued a report in August claiming their cardiac implants were vulnerable to hacking. St. Jude filed suit against Muddy Waters (an investment firm) and MedSec (a security consultant) after it was discovered that......

Alexander: Is a big streak right around Chargers' corner?

SAN DIEGO-Is it a trend, or a blip?The optimist says the Chargers have won two in a row, and have placed themselves in position to go on the kind of winning streak that could put them right back in playoff contention-the type of streak, may we...

Shooting at George Zimmerman Illegal, Florida Man Learns

George Zimmerman, the garbage human infamously acquitted in the homicide of Trayvon Martin, became the victim of a shooting himself last year, in an apparent road rage incident. The man who shot at Zimmerman, Matthew Apperson, was convicted of attempted second-degree murder last month, and last week was sentenced to......

AARP Sues EEOC Over Employee Wellness Program Rules

Employee wellness is a good thing. Employee wellness programs can be a good thing, so encouraging employees to participate in employee wellness programs can be a good thing. But forcing employees to participate in employee wellness programs lest they be charged for their health care insurance? That can be a......

Top 6 Legal Tips for Retirement

Some of us are counting down the days to retirement. Others are counting our pennies and wondering if we'll ever get to retire. And whether retirement sounds like a dream to you or a nightmare, you still have to prepare for it. Here are some legal considerations as you near......

Juvenile Carjacker Arrested Twice in 48 Hours

Last week, a juvenile carjacker in New Jersey made headlines for being arrested twice within 48 hours for two separate carjacking incidents. Police released the minor into the custody of a relative after his arrest on a Friday for carjacking, and on Sunday, the teen was rearrested for another......

Tuesday, October 25, 2016

Preseason polls predicting no repeat for UCR women's basketball team

After an historic 16-0 run through the Big West last season, defending champion UC Riverside was tabbed second in the conference preseason women's basketball media poll and third in the the coaches' poll.
Long Beach State was picked as the...

BB Guns Are Not Firearms, Minnesota Supreme Court Rules

Last week, the Minnesota Supreme Court ruled that a BB gun does not count as a firearm when it comes to a felon-in-possession charge. David Haywood, who was convicted of a felony in 2005, was convicted three years ago for possession of a firearm and sentenced to the mandatory minimum......

Immigration controversies

Despite controversies that rage over immigration, it is hard to see how anyone could be either for or against immigrants in general. First of all, there are no immigrants in general.
Both in the present and in the past, some immigrant groups have...

Monday, October 24, 2016

Alexander: UCR's Nikki Palmer is happy to be home

RIVERSIDE-As the head softball coach at Utah Valley University for the last three years, Nikki Palmer's recruiting pitch had to be creative. That was especially true when she was wooing players from the familiar ground of Southern...

SoCal Prep Legends/HSGameTime Athletes of the Week

Standout athletes, teams, coaches and inspirational performers this high school season will be honored in an end-of-year SoCal Prep Legends show on KABC/7. For more details, visit socalpreplegends.com.
Click to vote for this week's BOYS and...

Drunk Driving on a Moped or Scooter

Welcome to FindLaw's DUI Law series. If you have been charged with a DUI, know someone who has, or just want to know about the law and how to protect your rights during a DUI stop, please come back each week for more information. Scooters and mopeds have long since......

Sunday, October 23, 2016

Chargers turn tables, rally and down Falcons in OT

ATLANTA --- Josh Lambo said kicking his game-winning field goal - his fourth of the game - was no more difficult than an extra point.
The hard work, according to the kicker, was handled by Denzel Perryman and San Diego's defense.
Lambo's...

Case Keenum throws four interceptions as Giants pick off Rams in London

LONDON – Fittingly, a football game at a rugby stadium turned into a punting exhibition for a while.
The Rams and New York Giants brought some excitement to the game through the middle of the second quarter, but then both offenses shut down. The...

Saturday, October 22, 2016

What changes are in store in wake of AT&T deal? Possible layoffs, higher prices

AT&T has agreed to buy Time Warner Inc., owner of the Warner Bros. movie studio, HBO and CNN, for $85.4 billion. And if federal regulators approve the deal, it could result in some changes, according to Inland Empire economist John Husing.
“When...

UCLA football vs. Utah: Live blog and chat

Live blog and chat from UCLA football vs. Utah, Saturday, Oct. 22.

Friday, October 21, 2016

Former RCC QB Skyler Howard keeps No. 12 West Virginia rolling

Former Riverside City College quarterback Skyler Howard was named Big 12 offensive player of the week after leading West Virginia to a 48-17 rout of Texas Tech.
Howard passed for 318 yards and a touchdown and rushed for 89 yards and two scores to...

Thursday, October 20, 2016

Riverside crash marks 11th U.S. death linked to Takata airbags, feds say (UPDATE 2)

The Riverside car crash that killed a 50-year-old Corona woman marked the nation's 11th fatality involving Takata airbags, say National Highway Traffic Safety Administration officials.
Delia Robles died at Parkview Community Hospital soon after the...

3 charged with murder of missing Riverside man

Three people have been charged with the murder of a Riverside man who went missing in September.
Gabriela Rangelayala, 41, Raymundo Ortega Ramierz, 31, and Angel Christopher Acosta, 29, were arrested in the Mead Valley area on Friday, Oct. 14 and...

Huntington Beach Man Arrested With $100K of Meth and Heroin

Last week, a 41-year-old Huntington Beach man was arrested with $100K worth of meth and heroin. While he may not quite have reached Walter White status, he's facing enhanced charges as he had 25 lbs of methamphetamine and 289 grams of heroin. Currently, he is in custody after pleading......

Tuesday, October 18, 2016

Moreno Valley to purchase 10,000 street lights from Southern California Edison

Moreno Valley is going ahead with plans to purchase almost 10,000 street lights from Southern California Edison in the city.
The Moreno Valley City Council Tuesday night, Oct. 18 voted 4-0 with George Price abstaining to pay up to $4.9 million for...

5 Computer Crimes That Can Get You Arrested

In these modern times where newspapers don't use paper, the internet and computer technology has opened up a whole new world of potential crimes you may not even be aware are crimes. Even though the internet is still a wild wild west of sorts, there are many laws that allow......

Heartbreak, humor, anger on display at memorial for fallen Palm Springs police officers

Thousands of people are paying their respects to Palm Springs police officers Lesley Zerebny and Jose "Gil" Vega, who were killed in the line of duty Oct. 8.
A memorial service has concluded at the Palm Springs Convention Center. Beforehand,...

Monday, October 17, 2016

Shooting leaves residents believing gang war plagues the neighborhood

Police were investigating a shooting in an area of San Bernardino where residents believe a gang war has erupted.
Shortly after 5 p.m. Monday, two men were walking up to a makeshift memorial for two men gunned down Oct. 9 when a dark vehicle drove by...

Riverside man pleads guilty in fiery I-15 crash that killed 2 Temecula-area women

A Riverside man who in 2014 caused a fiery, alcohol-fueled collision that killed two young women pleaded guilty Monday, Oct. 17, to second-degree murder. Jury selection was about to begin for the trial of 36-year-old Julio Alejandro Reyes when the...

Will Wells Fargo's CEO Face Criminal Charges?

Since the recent Wall Street bailout of 2008, the public's trust still has not fully recovered in the banking establishment. The recent Wells Fargo scandal has lawmakers and the public demanding justice. However, justice in this case is not just restitution of the ill-gotten bank fees paid by victimized customers;......

Sunday, October 16, 2016

Hemet says farewell to slain police officer, a hometown hero

About 200 people gathered in front of West Valley High School in Hemet Sunday evening, Oct. 16, bathed in golden light, to honor Lesley Zerebny, a 2007 graduate and Palm Springs police officer.
Zerebny was killed in the line of duty Oct. 8.
“You...

4 Lake Elsinore residents killed in hit-and-run crash on 60 Freeway in Pomona

Four Lake Elsinore residents died and four others were hurt in a hit-and-run collision on the 60 Freeway in Pomona early Saturday morning, authorities said.
The crash took place about 5 a.m. on the eastbound 60, just west of Reservoir Street,...

Why finishing the Santa Ana River Trail is getting closer

It has been in the planning stages for half a century: a 100-mile biking and equestrian trail from the San Bernardino Mountains to Huntington Beach.
A completed Santa Ana River Trail would allow pedestrians to get to and from Orange County along...

1 killed in motorcycle wreck off Highway 74 near Palm Desert

One person died when two motorcycles went off the roadway along Highway 74 south of Palm Desert, fire officials say.
The crash, reported to the California Highway Patrol at 12:10 p.m., happened south of Palowet Drive in the foothills of the San...

Gwen Stefani pleases adoring fans at the Forum

Gwen Stefani has had quite the busy week. She was spotted having some fun at Disneyland with her three sons and current beau, country star Blake Shelton, on Wednesday and the 47-year-old singer even stopped by to Snapchat in front of the locally...

Saturday, October 15, 2016

How the Inland baseball community went to bat for firefighters killed in Esperanza Fire

They came to play baseball. And they came for something a little more.
Since its humble inception in 2007 when three teams took part in a one-day, round-robin affair on a single diamond at Noble Creek Creek Park in Beaumont, the Engine 57 Memorial...

Cartoons: Parental advisory

Also: Trump and Hillary.

Friday, October 14, 2016

Josh Rosen questionable as UCLA faces critical game

The parity in the Pac-12 can be a curse for the conference as it tries to break into the College Football Playoff, but the wild weekends on the West Coast continue to fuel the UCLA football team's hopes for a chance at the conference championship....

Menifee mayor accused of using campaign funds for personal expenses (UPDATE)

Menifee Mayor Scott Mann is facing a $60,000 fine from the state's Fair Political Practices Commission for using campaign funds for personal expenses, including a trip to Malibu for a family wedding.
The commission on Friday, Oct. 14 announced a...

Child Visitation Rights for Same-Sex Parents

While same-sex couples have the right to marry, when they separate, same-sex parents are finding that many states' laws have not caught up to the times when it comes to child custody or child visitation rights. Despite the fact that the country supports the rights of same-sex couples to be......

Thursday, October 13, 2016

Final: Chargers 21, Broncos 13

SAN DIEGO - After four spirit-crushing losses, the Chargers barely held on to a lead Thursday night.
San Diego led 21-3 early in the fourth quarter and still seemed to be hanging on at the end. But it hung on, indeed, for a 21-13 victory over the...

What's the Penalty for Using a Stolen Credit Card?

Using a stolen credit card is a serious crime that carries serious penalties. Even if the card was not stolen, per se, but rather found on the sidewalk, using the card is still illegal in all 50 states. Unlike using stolen or found cash, using a stolen credit card involves......

HSGameTime high school volleyball leaders, Oct. 13

The HSGameTime stat leaders are compiled from the MaxPreps.com database.
The minimum sets played needed to qualify for area leaders this week was 35.

KILLS




Player, School


Sets


Kills


K/S




Chavira, Aquinas


54


297


5.5




Oaks,...

Wednesday, October 12, 2016

Su'a Cravens' vision problems not permanent, Jay Gruden says

The social-media post by former Vista Murrieta High and USC linebacker Su'a Cravens saying he has damaged vision because of a concussion has been clarified by Washington Redskins coach Jay Gruden.
In a story posted on his Snapchat account Tuesday,...

Can You Get a DUI Expunged From Your Record?

Most of us are worried about what can get added to our criminal record. And we're right to think that -- background checks for jobs, applications for schools, and even rental or lease applications can bring our criminal history to light and we don't want past transgressions, like a DUI......

Man charged in deaths of 2 Palm Springs police officers, attempted killing of 3 others

Authorities believe the fatal shooting of two Palm Springs police officers Saturday, Oct. 8, was a premeditated "ambush."
John Hernandez Felix, 26, who was arrested Saturday following a shootout with law enforcement and a standoff, was charged...

Tuesday, October 11, 2016

Alexander: Any doubt Kershaw would be Dodgers' Game 4 guy? Nope

LOS ANGELES - The world according to Jim, playoff edition:
-- There was no doubt among anyone in the Dodgers' clubhouse Monday night that when it came down to an elimination game Tuesday, Clayton Kershaw would take the ball on short rest.
“We...

Dodgers Clayton Kershaw to start Game 4 of National League Divisional Series

LOS ANGELES - Needing a win to stave off elimination, the Los Angeles Dodgers are giving the ball to ace Clayton Kershaw on short rest Tuesday to face the Washington Nationals in Game 4 of their NL Division Series.
The Dodgers lost 8-3 Monday and...

Abandoned Vehicle Laws: Beware the Windshield Tag

At some point in their lives, drivers will see an abandoned car on the side of the highway that looks like it broke down months ago, with a bright red, orange, or yellow sticker covering about a quarter of the windshield. That giant sticker is known as a windshield......

Monday, October 10, 2016

Alexander: Dusty has relaxed Nats on threshold of a playoff success

LOS ANGELES - If it weren't for the way Dave Roberts handled a Dodgers roster amid a constant parade of injuries and roster moves and guided it to a division title, the feeling here is that Dusty Baker would have been the consensus choice to win...

Drinking and Driving for Two: DUI While Breastfeeding

Welcome to FindLaw's DUI Law series. If you have been charged with a DUI, know someone who has, or just want to know about the law and how to protect your rights during a DUI stop, please come back each week for more information. We don't need to remind you......

Sunday, October 9, 2016

Raiders benefit from Chargers latest bungle

OAKLAND, Calif. - After too often finding themselves on the wrong end of close games a year ago, the Oakland Raiders have thrived in those situations this season.
Derek Carr and the Raiders found a new way to win Sunday, using a go-ahead,...

Cartoons: A house divided

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Saturday, October 8, 2016

Alexander: Will Joey Bosa really make a difference in Chargers?

The agony is over. Joey Bosa will make his NFL debut as a Charger Sunday, in Oakland, in Week 5.Or is it really over?Bosa, the third pick in last April's draft who finally reported to camp Aug. 29 after a messy and thoroughly unnecessary 31-day...

3 officers shot, taken to hospital in Palm Springs

Three Palm Springs police officers were shot about 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8, following an officer-involved shooting, police said, and as of Saturday afternoon the scene remained active.
The shooting took place near the intersection of Cypress Road and...

Friday, October 7, 2016

Backpage.com CEO Arrested for Pimping

The CEO of a popular classified ads website, Backpage.com, was arrested on Thursday on felony pimping of a minor, pimping and conspiracy to commit pimping, charges. CEO Carl Ferrer was arrested in Texas based upon the charges that California Attorney General Kamala Harris filed in California. The complaint alleges......

Dodgers beat Nationals in NLDS opener

WASHINGTON, D.C. – For Clayton Kershaw, it was the equivalent of a “trust fall.”
Even before taking the mound for Game 1 of the National League Division Series against the Washington Nationals, the Dodgers ace said he felt less of a burden to...

Riverside's Hideaway Cafe won't lose entertainment permit

The Hideaway Cafe, a popular downtown Riverside night spot, will continue offering entertainment with the city's blessing, after the owner added security measures.
City officials had threatened to revoke the entertainment permit for the basement...

The 2018 Green Card Lottery Is Now Open

If you or a loved one has been trying to get a green card, there's a program that started way back in 1990 that you may have never heard of: The Green Card Lottery, also know as a Diversity Visa. This program awards green cards to 50,000 immigrants from......

Thursday, October 6, 2016

Think you know Peter Pan? Chaparral High musical 'Peter and the Starcatcher' challenges your assumptions

Like Peter Pan, the audience of Chaparral High School's "Peter and the Starcatcher" will need to use their imagination.

The set of the Temecula school's adaptation – which weaves the origin story of Peter Pan -- is sparse and requires the...

5 Controversial Criminal Laws You Should Know

The key to any criminal justice system's legitimacy is a respect for its laws. Citizens tend to abide by laws, statutes, and regulations they believe are just and fair, less so when it comes to ones they disagree with. And while it's easy to say everyone should follow all the......