Olawuyi twins are a big hit for Ramona football team

RIVERSIDE – Growing up in Nigeria, soccer naturally was the sport of choice for Taiwo and Kehinde Olawuyi. But the twin brothers eventually turned to the other form of football when they moved to the United States.
The Olawuyis had little to no...

Obama announcing Salton Sea initiatives at Tahoe summit

President Barack Obama will unveil initiatives to improve the Salton Sea region's climate resilience, economy and public health during his visit to Lake Tahoe today.
Obama is announcing a package to aid the Salton Sea at the 2016 Lake Tahoe Summit....

Alexander: Is Chargers stadium gaining support? Depends who you ask

The world according to Jim …-- Poll question we'd like to see: If the Spanos family were to announce that the Chargers are for sale, would you vote for the downtown stadium? …-- The latest dueling polls have created different conclusions. The...

How to Sue a Charter School

There are few topics more politically polarizing at the moment than charter schools. One side of the argument claims that bad teachers have too much job security and we need to run public schools more like private businesses. The other contends public schools are underfunded, teachers are underpaid, and the......

Bogart Fire reaches 1,250 acres, 20 percent containment

The fire burning in the Cherry Valley area was slightly bigger and further contained Wednesday morning, but firefighters remain concerned that winds and dry fuel could cause the blaze to explode.
"With any hot spots, that wind change is always a...

Foreign Entrepreneurs: Start Up Your Immigration Under This New Rule

International entrepreneurs starting businesses in the U.S. may see a few impediments to immigration removed under a new U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) rule. The International Entrepreneur Rule would grant qualifying foreign nationals temporary immigration relief if their entry into the country "would provide a significant public benefit through......

DUI in Philadelphia: What's the Punishment for Drunk Driving?

Maybe you enjoyed a Phillies or Eagles game, and enjoyed it a bit too much. Or maybe you reveled in the all-too-brief Dumpster Pool Party Craze of '16, but reveled a little too hard. Or maybe, just maybe, you didn't have too much to drink at all, and still got......

Are Infant Anti-Gas Drops Causing Hospital Infections?

Gassy babies are unhappy babies. Hence the need for simethicone, the main ingredient in many infant anti-gas medications you could buy at a grocery store and pharmacy. But it turns out simethicone has a few other uses as well, like reducing bubbles inside the body that can impede visibility during......

Olawuyi twins are a big hit for Ramona football team

RIVERSIDE – Growing up in Nigeria, soccer naturally was the sport of choice for Taiwo and Kehinde Olawuyi. But the twin brothers eventually turned to the other form of football when they moved to the United States.
The Olawuyis had little to no...

Weekend 91 work over, but changes still ahead for drivers

Travelers on the 91 through Corona will need to adjust to more changes on the highway after an overnight closure of some lanes over the weekend.
Starting Monday, Aug. 29, the most noticeable shift is that traffic in both directions between the 15 and...

Remains of 5 adults found after fire at Temecula-area care facility

The remains of five adults were found after a fire on a Temecula-area property that contains a residential care facility for developmentally disabled adults.
The Riverside County sheriff's homicide unit and Cal Fire's arson unit are investigating...

Possession of Supercharged Heroin in Indianapolis

Heroin on its own is deadly enough. But strains of heroin laced with the powerful pain killing drug fentanyl have been hitting the streets of Indianapolis, and have been linked to a spike in fatal overdoses. In some cases, law enforcement has said that dealers are selling straight fentanyl marketed......

Alexander: Chargers, Bosa find room for compromise as holdout ends

SAN DIEGO - They're all one big happy family now: Joey Bosa and his parents, Dean Spanos and his sons, and a Chargers organization anxious to get the franchise's latest embarrassing spat with a high draft choice behind it.Defensive end Bosa,...

CAL LEAGUE: Yusniel Diaz's four hits helps Quakes take down 66ers

The Rancho Cucamonga Quakes defeated the Inland Empire 66ers, 8-3, in Sunday's game at San Manuel Stadium. Yusniel Diaz went 4 for 6 with two RBI and a run scored to lead the Quakes (77-56). Garrett Kennedy finished with two hits and two RBI....

Alexander: Coyotes' O'Brien prepares for her leadership year

SAN BERNARDINO - It's a fact of life in college sports. Each year, a group of seniors passes the torch-of leadership, of prominence, of expectations-to those who are about to take their place.
At Cal State San Bernardino, on the volleyball...

Canyon Crest Auto Body Repair and Paint Service

Nothing takes away from the look of a car than body damage. Thankfully it can usually be quite easy to make your car look like brand new with a company that does good auto body work. Depending on the damage to the vehicle, it will cost more to repair your car. Many car owners will buy an old car that runs great but has a bad paint job and structural damage. Within a few weeks of getting that car, they could be driving it down the road and no one would suspect it was rusted and severely dented thanks to the hard work of companies that do body work and paint jobs for cars in the Canyon Crest Riverside CA area. There really is no better way to make your car look new again. Of all, it affects the overall look of your car in a hugely negative way. And secondly, if left untreated, it can lead to more extensive chipping and, eventually, to rust that can deteriorate the whole body of the car. These professionals have the knowledge, tools, and experience to tackle whatever car painting project you need so that you can get your car back to looking its best, and you can drive secure in the knowledge that you've forestalled any further damage

CARTOONS: Hillary Clinton's old office

Also: Trump, Zika and life on other planets.

CA Supreme Court Upholds Teacher Tenure Protections

Good news for teachers in the Golden State: the California Supreme Court refused to hear an appeal challenging teacher tenure and other job protections for educators. This means seniority rules and due process protections for teachers will remain in place, after a trial court judge threw them out in 2014.......

Riverside Farrell's has new 'Profit' inspired menu

Farrell's Ice Cream Parlour in Riverside is serving a menu inspired by the CNBC series “The Profit.”
Eight items range from appetizers such as $9 grilled cheese and tomato soup shots to a $13 Chicken Laredo Sandwich with pepper jack cheese and...

Mayor says tide has turned in Moreno Valley

Moreno Valley Mayor Yxstian Gutierrez said his city is on the economic upswing in a Thursday, Aug. 25, speech that showcased business growth and the controversial World Logistics Center.
Gutierrez, gave his State of the City address before more than...

CARTOONS: More Clinton emails

Also: Back to school, Zika and EpiPen costs.

DOJ: Pre-Trail Bail System Is Unconstitutional

If you charge someone with a crime, you want to guarantee that they'll show up for trial and possible punishment. And the idea behind bail is that if a criminal defendant has a large amount of money on the line, he or she is more likely to appear. The accused......

Ousted by 'Star Wars,' Disney horses may hoof it to Norco

With Darth Vader and company claiming their old ranch, Disneyland's horses may head to a new home not so far, far away ... in Horsetown USA.
The Walt Disney Co. is proposing to build a horse training facility in Norco where it can prep animals for...

DUI With Property Damage: Did You Just Kill That Mailbox?

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. A drunk driving accident can be......

Kobe Bryant Day: Superstar all smiles as L.A. City Council honors Lakers star

Flanked by his wife and two daughters, Kobe Bryant grinned wide Wednesday as the Los Angeles City Council declared Aug. 24 as Kobe Bryant Day.
Bryant's wife, Vanessa, is pregnant with the couple's third daughter and the retired Lakers superstar...

Dodgers, Giants come into key series heading in opposite directions

CINCINNATI – You could see this coming miles – and months – away.
“It was some time in January, February,” Dodgers manager Dave Roberts joked about looking at the 2016 schedule. “I worked back from the last series of the year. Felt that...

Why Riverside County's shift from red to purple is good news for Sabrina Cervantes

Count a Democratic Assembly candidate among those who could benefit the most from Riverside County's Democratic surge.
Earlier this month, the number of registered Democratic voters in the county outnumbered the number of registered Republican...

Why Doesn't Ivanka Trump Pay Her Interns? Is That Legal?

Someday in the future, perhaps in a more enlightened age, we won't have unpaid internships and young people who can afford to work for free aren't gaining a(nother) leg up on their less well-heeled competition. Where employers aren't skirting wage and hour laws to gain access to unpaid labor. And......

Best Defenses to a Stolen Property Charge

You don't have to have burglarized a home to be charged with a crime relating to the burglary. Even if you were never there and don't know the thief, you can get arrested for buying or receiving stolen goods. And of course if you are charged with the actual......

Parents Sue Crocs Over Child's Escalator Injury

Flora Kim and David Kang, of Dallas, Texas were enjoying the annual meeting of the American Association of Oral Maxillofacial Surgeons at the Hilton Hawaiian Village in Waikiki September 2014 with their son. That was until the boy's foot got caught in an escalator at the resort, tearing skin from......

#USImmigrationLaw: 7 Things to Know About Crossing the Canadian Border

Canadians are friendly, and that's not just a stereotype. But that also doesn't mean that their borders are any less secure than our own. There are strict requirements for identification to cross the Canadian border as well as stringent controls on what you can bring into and out of the......

Motorcyclist defends group that took to 215/60; CHP calls actions reckless

The group of a few hundred motorcyclists that took to the 215 and 60 freeways in Colton and Riverside on Sunday did not set out to bother or block other motorists, one of the riders said Monday.
But he admitted that some in the group were driving...

What Happens at a DUI Checkpoint?

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. If you haven't seen them in......

Cartoons: Doping scandals

Also: Baton Rouge, Clinton and Trump.

Alexander: Will Dean Spanos need another Plan B?

Dean Spanos probably wasn't paying attention at the time, since his Chargers were playing an exhibition game in Nashville last Saturday.But when the attendance figures came in from the Rams' return to the Coliseum that night against Dallas -...

DODGERS: Phillies hand LA a 5-4 defeat

PHILADELPHIA – The Dodgers got two more home runs from Justin Turner and Yasmani Grandal but lost 5-4 to the Philadelphia Phillies Thursday night at Citizens Bank Park.
In six games against the Phillies over the past 11 days, the Dodgers scored 46...

2016 Olympics: Security guards did point guns at Lochte, U.S. teammates (updated)

RIO DE JANEIRO - The mystery behind the claim that U.S. swimmer Ryan Lochte and three teammates were robbed after a night of partying in Rio de Janeiro deepened Thursday, after officials first blamed him for making it up - then backtracked on...

5 Ways to Make a DUI Worse

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. You thought that getting charged with......

Alexander: For Chargers and Cardinals, shared practice is productive

SAN DIEGO-It is, at its core, about breaking up the monotony.NFL teams have been joining up for combined training camp sessions for years, but the popularity of the concept ramped up considerably when the most recent collective bargaining...

Essure Birth Control Lawsuits: More to Come?

As we've learned recently, Essure birth control implants may not be safe. The permanent coil has been known to fail, cause infection, and even lead to serious hemorrhaging. Some women injured by Essure implants have filed lawsuits against the manufacturer, Bayer, and a recent California court ruling may pave the......

Murrieta approves settlement with former mayor's accuser

The city of Murrieta approved a settlement with the woman who accused Councilman Harry Ramos of sexual misconduct at a Chamber of Commerce function early last year, according to a copy of the settlement obtained by The Press-Enterprise.
The...

Do I Need an Attorney for an Assault Case?

It could have all been a misunderstanding. Or you were only defending yourself. Heck, you may not have even hit anyone else and you're still charged with assault. The charge can vary from state to state, and the circumstances that can lead to an assault charge are always unique. You......

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Alexander: Camp Coyote V may be shorter, but it's not comfortable

SAN BERNARDINO - It was 88 degrees in Westwood on Saturday, for UCLA's final on-campus football practice before heading to the wilds of the Inland Empire.When the Bruins finished their morning workout here at around 10:45 a.m. Monday, it was...

3rd DUI Offense: Will I Go to Jail?

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. Your first DUI was bad. And......

Why mayor says San Jacinto has bright future

After years of struggles, San Jacinto Mayor Andrew Kotyuk spoke of what he called the city's bright future during the State of the City breakfast Friday.
Kotyuk said there are now a lot of positives in the city of 45,000 residents, which was mired...

Museum exhibit tells how Riverside's black community overcame

As much of the U.S. struggled with the legacy of slavery in the decades after the Civil War, Riverside was a place of comparative freedom – if not complete racial equality. That's the thesis behind an exhibit now on display at Riverside City...

The heat is on; triple-digit temperatures bake Inland area

Traditionally, one way to beat the heat and breathe easier on a bad air day is to ascend to the cool, clear climes of the mountains.
Not this weekend, and not early next week.
High temperatures of 100 degrees are forecast for the lower levels of the...

ITT Tech is the latest for-profit institution facing challenges

Another major for-profit college system appears to be in trouble.
ITT Technical Institute, which operates 130 campuses in 38 states, including sites in San Bernardino, San Dimas and Corona, is struggling in the aftermath of demands by the Department...

SAL RODRIGUEZ: You must spend (tax) money to make (tax) money

Cities across Riverside County are engaging in “outreach,” providing “education” and dispensing “information” about the state of their respective city's finances and the potential benefits of “revenue measures.” Put differently,...

Family of slain up-and-coming rapper seeking silver lining

A year and a half after up-and-coming Moreno Valley rapper Brandon Fields was shot to death in Los Angeles, his family is desperately trying to bring something good out of the tragedy.
With Fields's killer still at large, his family is urging...

EDITORIAL: (Wire)tapped Out

Our system of government is predicated on the idea that the separation of powers will cause different governmental institutions and factions to serve as a check on each other. But a new report from the federal judiciary calls into question whether...

EDITORIAL: Draining taxpayers' wallets

A bill being considered in Sacramento about stormwater management funding might not sound like the most exciting topic, but it is the latest in a long line of battles between government officials who want to raise taxes and taxpayers who keep trying...

CARTOONS: A strong foundation

Also: Trump's buttons, green experts

Zika infections spread throughout California and the nation

Health data released Friday, shows Zika cases are growing in Southern California and throughout the state, where two babies have been born with virus-related defects.
The number of people reported to have Zika infections in the U.S. more than doubled...

Olympics 2016: Kim Rhode takes bronze in women's skeet shooting

Kim Rhode became the first Summer Olympian to medal in six consecutive Games as she took bronze in the women's skeet shooting competition Friday afternoon in Rio de Janeiro.
Rhode, who currently lives in Big Bear City and often trains in Redlands,...

Apartments could rise at closed Moreno Valley Ranch Golf Club course

Plans to build a 446-unit apartment complex at the closed Moreno Valley Ranch Golf Club are moving ahead.
Bridge Investment Group, which bought the golf course months ago, is talking to several potential buyers who would reopen and run the 27-hole...

Moreno Valley hotel measure's wording gets sharpened

Moreno Valley voters will see revised wording on November's hotel tax measure – language that city officials hope might make it an easier sell. The City Council changed the verbiage Thursday night, Aug. 4. It already made the decision in June to...

Does PTSD Qualify as a Disability Under the ADA?

By now, most of us have heard of PTSD -- posttraumatic stress disorder. Most commonly associated with soldiers returning from war, PTSD can occur in anyone exposed to a traumatic event, like gun violence, sexual assault, and extreme traffic collisions. While PTSD is classified as a "trauma- and stressor-related disorder"......

Alexander: Is AD's departure a setback for San Diego State?

The world according to Jim:- We may be about to find out just how important a big time college athletic director can be.San Diego State has quietly become a Mountain West Conference power over the last six years, sending 50 teams to NCAA...

Riverside voters to decide whether to raise sales tax

Riverside voters will see a proposal on the November ballot that would increase local sales taxes by 1 cent to pay for city services such as emergency response, homeless programs and road repair. The City Council voted 5-0 on Tuesday, Aug. 9, to put...

Rickie in Rio: Murrieta's Fowler readies for Olympic golf competition

Rickie Fowler said other athletes are 'almost thanking him' for participating in the 2016 Rio Olympic Games.
Fowler, a Murrieta Valley High grad who is one of four members of the U.S. Olympic golf team, has made the most of his time since arriving in...

Inland area's air quality the deadliest in the nation, researchers say

As Southern California continues to struggle through this summer's unrelenting smog, a study released Wednesday, Aug. 10, gives a stark reminder of why air quality matters.
Researchers believe that hundreds of people die each year because of...

Olympics 2016: Chino's Diana Taurasi sets U.S. Olympic record with six 3-pointers

Diana Taurasi scored 25 points and set a U.S. Olympic record by draining six 3-pointers as the United States women's basketball team defeated Serbia, 110-84, in pool-play action.
Taurasi, who graduated from Don Lugo High School in Chino, made five...

Jim's Minute: Inoculated against Olympic fever

Is This Space alone in a lack of enthusiasm for the Games of Rio?
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Can Small Businesses Talk About the Olympics on Social Media?

Small businesses are always going to try and take advantage of world sporting events to boost their revenue or recognition. And the entities that put on those events will always try and protect their trademarks, and only allow official sponsors to use certain terms and images. Just like FIFA with......

Alexander: Bosa's mom was impulsive, but not inaccurate

Joey Bosa's mother has done society a service. Today, “to pull an Eli Manning” is now a significant part of the football lexicon.The working definition, for those who aren't keeping up: “To withhold services from a dysfunctional company...

LITTLE LEAGUE REGIONALS: Washington rolls in manager's return to San Bernardino

SAN BERNARDINO – In a year of repeat teams at the Little League Western and Northwestern Regionals, Robley Corsi Jr. takes things to another level. Corsi, who managed his Pacific Little League team from Lynwood, Wash., to the Little League World...

Olympics 2016: The day in photos, Sunday, Aug. 7

Click through the slide show to see the sights from the Olympics on Sunday, Aug. 7.
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CARTOONS: Running for your life in Rio

Also: A Supreme Leader's ransom and Trumpageddon

Alexander: A dominating performance by Steven Wright -- no joke

LOS ANGELES - Steven Wright picked an appropriate time to pitch the best game, so far, of his major league career.
He had around 20 friends and family members in the stands at Dodger Stadium Friday night. They had plenty of company as far as Red...

Alexander: Jesse Chavez' long journey finally brings him home

LOS ANGELES - As Jesse Chavez tells it, he had to put on his game face when he got the news.
He was on the field during early batting practice this past Monday in Houston, where the Toronto Blue Jays were to play the Houston Astros, when he got...

Are Cops Drug Tested?

Many of us face drug tests when we apply for a job, even though it might not always be legal. Some states are drug testing welfare recipients with little to show for it but the bill. And athletes are drug tested seemingly around the clock, and can even be suspended for......

Alexander: What'll Chargers' Tyrell Williams do for encore?

SAN DIEGO - It was no accident that second-year wide receiver Tyrell Williams spent most of Tuesday's Chargers practice with the No. 1 offensive unit, catching passes from Philip Rivers.How Williams got here from there is quite the story.An...

ALEXANDER: Former REV star Vansant must wait her turn

It appears Krista Vansant will watch Olympic volleyball on TV this year. It is not her turn.
Not yet.
Vansant, a Redlands East Valley alumna who was the 2013 national player of the year in women's college volleyball at Washington, is an alternate...

Xarelto Litigation: 6,000 Lawsuits Consolidated

The blood thinner Xarelto, most popular among adults undergoing hip and knee replacement surgeries, can treat patients suffering from an irregular heart rhythm, hypertension, or other valvular heart conditions. And while Xarelto can prevent potentially deadly blood clots, it can also have some potentially dangerous side effects. And now thousands......

ALEXANDER: Trade to Angels creates fresh start for Nolasco

ANAHEIM- The last time Ricky Nolasco was traded in midseason to a team within driving distance of his Inland Empire roots, he was a valued piece of a pennant race puzzle.This time, he was a throw-in. Amazing what 2½ seasons of struggle - and a...

3 found dead in Lake Elsinore home (UPDATE)

UPDATE:
Sgt. Chris Durham confirmed Tuesday that three people were found dead in a home in Lake Elsinore after deputies responded to a suspicious circumstances call.
He said it wasn't known what the ages and genders were of the three people who...

Miller: Tales before the Olympics begin include Mickey Mouse, Draymond Green and Brazilian capybaras

RIO DE JANEIRO – I'm proud to be an American, which, I've been reminded again, isn't necessarily the same thing as being proud of America.
In covering events like the Olympics, I've become increasingly reluctant to display national pride,...

3 die during HARD Summer Music Festival in Fontana

San Bernardino County coroner's investigators are working to determine what led to the deaths of three people who attended the HARD Summer Music Festival this weekend in Fontana, officials said.
Jodi Miller, spokeswoman for the county Sheriff's...

What Happens After a DUI Under 18?

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. Just as teenagers are bound to......