CBU alums Giusti, Williams to play pro ball in Colombia

Two former California Baptist University players are headed to Colombia to play professional basketball.
Jordan Giusti and Trevone Williams, who helped lead the Lancers to the PacWest tournament title last season, signed with Cimarrones in the...

What goals the new Mexican Consulate chief has set

Enrique Salomon Rosas Ramirez, the new chief consul of Mexico in San Bernardino, has plans to leverage local resources to benefit not only the lives of Mexican citizens in the Inland Empire, but the entire region as well. Rosas was appointed chief...

What to Do When Facing a Bench Warrant

So you had a bad day, forgot about your court date, and just found out that the judge issued a bench warrant for your arrest. What is that and what are you supposed to do now? A bench warrant, like any other warrant, authorizes the police to arrest you when......

Stop and Frisk, Still in Use Despite Poor Results

The NYPD has gained notoriety over the past decade due to its use of the policing tactic known as SQF or Stop, Question, and Frisk (more commonly known as stop and frisk). The stop and frisk tactic allows police officers to stop anyone on the street or in public......

Cartoons: Shimon Peres

Also: More debate.

Alexander: Brees' return to Qualcomm will probably be emotional

SAN DIEGO - It all seemed to work out for the best.The Chargers had a crowded quarterback position 11 years ago. Drew Brees was the incumbent, having gotten the Chargers into the playoffs in 2004 for the first time in nine seasons. Philip Rivers...

UC Riverside joins MPSF for indoor track

UCR was accepted into the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation to compete in indoor track and field.
The MPSF has 20 women's track and field programs and 15 men's programs. The MPSF Championship Meet is Feb. 24-25 at the University of Washington's...

Riverside's downtown to allow more high-rises

Riverside will “lift the lid” on downtown development, allowing buildings taller than the current cap of 140 feet in some areas.
Changes to the zoning code, which the City Council approved Tuesday, Sept. 27, remove height limits in the downtown...

Canyon Springs debuts invitational at Box Springs on Saturday

Jose Ramirez is hoping this weekend marks the first steps into creating the next cross country invitational in the Inland area.
Saturday marks the first Canyon Springs Invitational cross country meet to be held on the challenging Jeff Swigart Course...

Gun Violence and Gun Laws in Washington, D.C.

After decades in decline, overall violent crime rose by almost 4 percent last year and much of the increase was spurred by a rise in gun violence and murder rates in large cities. One of the cities struggling with gun violence is Washington, D.C., which saw homicides in one ward......

Is It Legal for Protesters to Block Traffic?

Blocking traffic is not legal and is not a new practice for protesters. When protesters block traffic, they are engaging in civil disobedience, a term coined by one of America's earliest freethinkers and intellectuals, Henry David Thoreau.While nearly everyone caught in a traffic jam caused by protesters becomes upset due......

From opening drive, here's how things went right for Rams in win

The Rams are 2-1 for the first time since 2006 and the first time under Coach Jeff Fisher.
That isn't saying much, but in a way it says everything about how bad the Rams have been over the last decade.
But give them credit: They've come to Los...

First DUI: Do I Really Need a Lawyer?

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 DUI charge may sound simple......

Cartoons: The debate

Also: Charlotte and Endorsin' Ted.

Dodgers clinch NL West on Charlie Culberson walkoff HR in 10th inning

LOS ANGELES – With a rookie manager leading them through record use of the disabled list – including the 75-day loss of their ace to a back injury – and leaning as heavily on the products of baseball's top-ranked farm system as baseball's...

Astros top Angels 4-1 to stay alive in playoff hunt

HOUSTON – Joe Musgrove pitched seven strong innings, Evan Gattis, Tony Kemp and Tyler White homered, and the Houston Astros beat the Angels 4-1 Sunday to snap a three-game slide and keep their playoff hopes alive. Houston began the day three games...

Photos of the Riverside Mariachi Festival at Fairmount Park

Colorfully costumed dancers mingled with families and food and craft vendors at Riverside's Fairmount Park on Saturday, Sept. 24, during the city's annual Mariachi Festival.
The all-day event typically attracts about 5,000 people for dance...

Naked woman spotted walking, dancing on bridge over 210 freeway in San Bernardino

A naked woman was taken into custody after she was spotted walking and possibly dancing on a bridge over the westbound 210 freeway near State Street on Saturday afternoon.
San Bernardino police received several calls around 1:30 p.m. about a topless...

Alexander: A healthy, positive year for Rockies' Tyler Chatwood

LOS ANGELES - There was, if not worry, at least uncertainty as Tyler Chatwood approached his first start this past April. Coming off his second Tommy John surgery, he was going back to the same Chase Field mound that he had walked away from,...

Vehicle backs over Riverside police car, prompts officer-involved shooting

A pursuit through Riverside on Friday morning ended when the suspect vehicle backed over a patrol car and police shot at the person inside.
The suspect ultimately evaded officers, so it's still unclear whether shots fired from an officer's gun...

Small Businesses Are Living Month-to-Month, Barely Saving Money

If you're struggling to save money and survive, you are not alone. Many of the country's small businesses are essentially living month-to-month. A new study from the JPMorgan Chase Institute showed that the average small business has just 27 days worth of cash reserves. So what is life like for......

RCC's Josh Silva running toward a brighter future

RIVERSIDE – Coaches tend to make promises during recruiting visits. It's part of the process. But when Jim McCarron told Martha Silva that he'd look after her son Josh if he came to Riverside City College, he meant it.
But even McCarron, the...

When to Sue a Hospital for MRSA or Other Staph Infections

We rely on hospitals to make us well. But it doesn't always work out that way. And while hospitals and healthcare settings try their best to remain sterile and clean environments, infections can and do happen in hospitals. A Reuters investigative report found a crisis of MRSA and other drug-resistant......

Alexander: All of SoCal, at last, gets to join celebration of Scully

It is way too little, and way too late. But at least it's something.The 60 percent or so of Southern California TV viewers who have been shut out of Vin Scully's final season behind the Dodgers' microphone - thanks to corporate greed, hubris,...

Alexander: For Chargers' McCluster, the waiting game worked out

SAN DIEGO - It's just another fact of life in the NFL: If you don't survive one team's final roster cut, hang in there. Another opportunity could be right around the corner.It is, after all, a game of attrition.For Dexter McCluster, a...

Judge sides with Forest Service in Nestle water bottling case

A federal judge on Wednesday ruled in favor of the U.S. Forest Service, declaring valid Nestle's permit for water bottling operations in the San Bernardino Mountains, on a motion filed by three environmental groups that attempted to shut down the...

Should I Plead Guilty to DUI?

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. Maybe you think the cops pulled......

Shouldn't San Diego be America's Wackiest City instead? (Podcast)

A name change for the mini-podcast is under consideration, so we also suggest a change to San Diego's "America's Finest City" nickname, given the way the Padres and Chargers are doing business these days ...
...

Arrest in New York, New Jersey Bombings - Possible Charges?

Ahmad Khan Rahami, the man thought responsible for bombing attacks in New York and New Jersey over the weekend, was arrested following a shootout with police in Linden, New Jersey yesterday. Law enforcement believes Rahami placed the bombs that exploded Saturday night in the Chelsea neighborhood of New York City......

Chargers sign Dexter McCluster to replace Woodhead

The Chargers moved to fill the vacancy left by Danny Woodhead's season-ending ACL injury by signing another versatile running back, veteran Dexter McCluster, Tuesday.
McCluster has played six NFL seasons, with Kansas City (2010-13) and Tennessee...

Alexander: RCC running back Acda seized his opportunity

RIVERSIDE -Yes, they call it taking an opportunity and running with it. Literally, in Seth Acda's case.When the 2015 season began, he was one of many in Riverside City College's backfield, just another cog in a running back rotation. He...

Drunk Driving Vehicular Manslaughter Charge

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. Getting home after a couple beers......

Alexander: This time Chargers finish in 38-14 victory

SAN DIEGO - The guy with the sign, seated above the visitors' tunnel at Qualcomm Stadium, wasn't providing a reminder that Chargers players hadn't already discussed.The sign said: “Finish.”For a week, the Chargers had reminded themselves:...

Is there a future for the GOP?

Whether he loses or, more unlikely, wins, Donald Trump creates an existential crisis for the Republican Party. The New York poseur has effectively undermined the party orthodoxy on defense, trade and economics, policies which have been dominant for...

Cartoons: Trump's birther sales pitch

Also: Hillary and Wells Fargo.

Alexander: A.J. Smith punched a hole in Chargers stadium campaign

You don't suppose this was A.J. Smith's subtle revenge for getting fired by Dean Spanos four years ago, do you?With a few well-chosen words on a San Diego radio show the other night, the former general manager of the Chargers blew his old boss'...

First look at Saturday's area college football games

SATURDAY'S AREA COLLEGE FOOTBALL GAMES
MT. SAN JACINTO (1-0) vs. GLENDALE (0-2)
TIME: 6 p.m.
SITE: Sartoris Field, Glendale
UPDATE: The Eagles had little trouble in their opener last week against Compton, rolling up 360 rushing yards in a 43-0...

High School Vandalism Charges

There are innocent high school pranks, and then there are outright acts of vandalism. And the line between the two can be nearly invisible. Ten Arkansas teenagers allegedly crossed that line and then some by spray painting, super gluing, and etching a rival team's beloved panther mascot statue. So what......

Beaumont corruption case: Who will manage defendants' assets?

The judge overseeing the complex felony corruption case involving former Beaumont city officials appointed a receiver to oversee the defendants' assets Friday, Sept. 16, after a court hearing to manage the frozen assets of four of seven defendants....

Father of pro race car driver Robby Gordon, 'Baja Bob,' one of two found dead in Orange

ORANGE – The father of pro race car driver Robby Gordon, 'Baja Bob' Gordon, was found dead along with his wife in their home in Orange Wednesday evening.The Orange County Coroner's office identified the couple found dead at their Orange Park...

Westbound 91 closures extended into next week

Closures scheduled for the westbound 91 in Corona this weekend have been prolonged to give crews adequate time to place support structures on the new Maple Street Bridge.
The Riverside County Transportation Commission had initially announced three...

3 Laws to Know If You Get Pulled Over

Getting pulled over is no picnic. But things can really go sideways if you don't know your rights -- you can either fail to enforce rights you do have or exacerbate the situation by claiming rights that you don't. So the next time you get pulled over, make sure you're......

Alexander: Now it's time for other Chargers receivers to step up

SAN DIEGO - When Keenan Allen didn't get up toward the end of the first half Sunday in Kansas City, instead grabbing his right knee with a look of agony on his face, hearts jumped into throats wherever Charger fans were gathered.
Season-changing...

Jim's Minute: Welcome back to the NFL, Los Angeles

Isn't this where we left off when the Rams left Southern California? ...

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Scully will not broadcast Dodger playoff games

When he walks out of the TV booth at San Francisco's AT&T Park Oct. 2, Vin Scully will be done, the symmetry of his 67-year baseball broadcasting career perfect in his mind.
Scully said in an interview with the Los Angeles Times' Bill Shaikin that he...

Alexander: Suffering comes with territory for Chargers fans

SAN DIEGO - It must be excruciating to be a Chargers fan.
This is a franchise that constantly slaps you in the face, and then demands that you love it unconditionally. Under the stewardship of Dean Spanos and his sons, this is a team that either...

HSGameTime football rankings, Sept. 12

There was very little movement in the HSGameTime rankings this week.
Centennial and Vista Murrieta remain unanimous picks for the top two spots,. Murrieta Valley dropped a couple of point but holds onto the No. 3 spot despite a 50-49 loss to...

Second 'Slender Man' Attempted Murderer Pleads Insanity

If you've been following the Slender Man story, both teenagers involved in the attempted murder of Payton Leutner have now pled not guilty by reason of insanity. Based on what has been reported about the attempted murder, that sounds about right as no rational explanation exists for the horrifying actions.......

Alexander: Donovan's comeback won't be an overnight sensation

CARSON - The circumstances were optimum, maybe the only ones under which Bruce Arena would have felt comfortable reintroducing Landon Donovan to Major League Soccer.“Around 4-1 (in front) with 10 minutes left,” the Galaxy coach deadpanned.Los...

Clinton diagnosed with pneumonia

Hillary Clinton's doctor says the Democratic presidential nominee was diagnosed on Friday with pneumonia, put on antibiotics and advised to rest and modify her campaign schedule.
Dr. Lisa Bardack says in a statement that Clinton is “recovering...

Alexander: A critical season for Chargers begins Sunday in KC

And so it begins.There have been eight months of vows to improve, of roster and coaching staff changes, of a supposed recommitment to the only fans who truly care about them, of toil and optimism and talk.Sunday the Chargers walk onto the turf of...

Cartoons: Gary Johnson finds a way to debate

Also: Mudslinging and what is Aleppo?

Murrieta firefighters to hold charity golf tourney

The Murrieta Firefighters Association will hold its annual charity golf tournament Oct. 17 at the local Bear Creek Golf Club. The entry fee is $120 per player, with proceeds benefiting the Fire & Burn Foundation. 
Check-in is at 9 a.m., followed by...

Tim Tebow agrees to $100,000 bonus to sign with Mets

NEW YORK - Tim Tebow has agreed to a minor league contract with the New York Mets that includes a $100,000 signing bonus.
The Mets announced Thursday the former NFL quarterback will report Sept. 18 to the Instructional League in Port St. Lucie,...

Back to School DUI: 5 Things to Know About DUI on Campus

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. Whether you're heading back to your......

Is Landon Donovan returning to soccer, Los Angeles Galaxy?

So, will Landon Donovan be eligible to win the Landon Donovan MVP Award?
Yes, that is a possibility, with reports this morning that Donovan, pride of Redlands East Valley High and the leading scorer in the history of the U.S. Men's National team, is...

In Angels debut, Alex Meyer shows talent, wildness in loss to A's

OAKLAND – When Alex Meyer finally stepped on a major league mound in an Angels uniform, he performed pretty much as you'd expect.
The good and bad – why the Angels wanted him, and why the Minnesota Twins traded him – were both on display.
In...

Over 2.5 Billion People Worldwide Are in the Zika Danger Zone

The Zika virus has been causing quite a stir over the past year, despite having been around since 1947. A scholarly article published last week in The Lancet estimates that there are 2.6 billion people living within the danger zone of the Zika virus. Until recently, the primary concern......

Teen stabilizes after hit-and-run outside Riverside high school; driver detained (UPDATE 2)

A 14-year-old girl struck by a vehicle in a hit-and-run outside La Sierra High School in Riverside on Wednesday morning, Sept. 7, is in serious condition but is expected to survive, police say.
The woman driving the vehicle left the scene, but was...

Car Modifications That Will Get You Pulled Over

If you're willing to violate your warranty and the law in order to install that aftermarket mod to make your cars go faster and look furious-er, just be ready to get pulled over for those awesome mods. Certain performance modifications are completely legal, such as adding a spoiler, high......

UCR pays tribute to Pam Clute, longtime professor

Pam Clute was known as a fitness enthusiast, dessert baker and charismatic speaker.
But friends at a Tuesday afternoon memorial for the longtime UC Riverside professor said one passion towered above all others: Her love for teaching math.
Over a...

Penalties for Intent to Distribute Prescription Drugs

Prescription drugs can save lives. Then can also be addictive and potentially deadly. And the line between legitimately filling a prescription and abusing the system to sell pills for profit is sometimes so thin as to be invisible. So what's the difference between having the prescription pills you need and......

Carjacking Spike in Atlanta: What Are the Charges and How Can You Avoid Being Carjacked?

If you live in Atlanta, you've probably noticed a lot more carjacking stories on the evening news. AAA Insurance has noticed, and is warning residents about two popular carjacking techniques. “A person goes over to fill their car up and when they leave their vehicle open someone comes over on......

China is focus of talk at UC Riverside

China's recent history, growth as a world power and influence on modern international relations will be discussed at a Sept. 21 event held by the World Affairs Council of Inland Southern California. UC Irvine history professor Jeffrey Wasserstrom...

Edwin Jackson 'aggressively' helps Padres down Red Sox.

SAN DIEGO – Edwin Jackson processed the message, then put it into effect.
Jackson struck out 11 in seven scoreless innings to outpitch former Padres ace Drew Pomeranz, leading San Diego over the Boston Red Sox, 2-1, Monday.
Jackson (4-5) gave up...

SigAlert issued for Highway 138 after fatal crash

Highway 138 has been closed in both directions Monday afternoon after a double-fatality collision near the Cajon Pass Monday.
The crash was reported on Highway 138 a mile west of the 15 Freeway at 1:30 p.m., an official with California Highway...

Alexander: Cubs may be Padres model, but there's a lot of steps in between

LOS ANGELES - How many of those currently on the Padres' roster are merely placeholders?
The temptation, especially for the true believers in San Diego, is to look at today's Chicago Cubs - all grown up, with plenty of growl and muscle and...

Chargers cuts include Swain, Bercovici, ex-Centennial CB Scott

The Chargers got down to 54, one over the regular season roster limit -- thanks to a roster exemption for recently-signed Joey Bosa -- by waiving 21 players. That list included former ASU quarterback Mike Bercovici, former Navy fullback Chris Swain...

Cartoons: The Wall

Also: Hillary's wall and Burkinis

Kershaw to start at Rancho Cucamonga Saturday

Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw will make his next, and maybe last step toward coming off the disabled list Saturday night at Rancho Cucamonga, when he is scheduled to start and pitch three innings for the Quakes in a California League game...

FDA to Ban Popular Pain Drug Kratom

On August 30, 2016, the DEA issued a statement regarding the reclassification of a popular pain drug known as Kratom. Kratom has only recently gained popularity in the United States over the last 6 years as both a pain medication and recreational drug. The drug produces an opioid-like effect for......

Kaepernick sits out the anthem again, and he has company

SAN DIEGO -- Almost everybody stood for the National Anthem Thursday night at Qualcomm Stadium. And a good number of those standing were probably craning their necks to see the guy who wasn't standing.
Guys, as it turned out.
San Francisco 49ers...

Headed out of town? Here's what you need to know about SoCal weather for Labor Day weekend

A cooling trend is on its way to the Inland Empire just in time for the long Labor Day weekend.
Temperatures on Thursday could still reach as high as 99 in some parts of the Inland area, according to the National Weather Service, but starting Friday,...

What Is the Non-Resident Violator Compact?

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 might've had the thought before:......