MORENO VALLEY: Environmental coalition ramps up legal fight against warehouse

A coalition of five environmental and conservation groups has joined two regional agencies in suing Moreno Valley for a second time over the World Logistics Center. In a lawsuit filed Monday, the groups accused the Moreno Valley City Council of...

Uber Driver Kills 6, Wounds 2 in Kalamazoo

An Uber driver who allegedly went on a deadly shooting spree in Kalamazoo, Michigan Saturday night will be arraigned on criminal charges today. Prosecutors believe Jason Brian Dalton killed six people and wounded two others in a series of random attacks, some of which may have been committed in......

AUTO RACING: Hamlin uses daring move to give Joe Gibbs a Daytona 500 win

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- When he was in second grade, Denny Hamlin wrote a letter to himself wishing for a Daytona 500 victory.
His childlike cursive stated he wanted to win the race in 1998. Hamlin had to wait considerably longer, just not as long as...

ALEXANDER: Kawhi Leonard has reached the next level

There may very well come a time when Kawhi Leonard wins an NBA Most Valuable Player award.
(And if he does, the press conference that follows might be extremely and uncomfortably brief.)
Five years into his NBA career, potential has turned to...

Flawed Drug Lab Tests Lead to False Confessions

A confession can be a powerful piece of evidence against a criminal defendant, often negating the need for a trial entirely. And in the vast majority of criminal cases, a defendant will admit guilt to charges as part of a plea bargain. This is all well and good, assuming......

ALEXANDER: Highlanders dismissal of Johns leaves more questions than answers

Once again, uncertainty and murkiness have infected UC Riverside's men's basketball program.The dismissal this week of forward Taylor Johns, a returning all-conference player and the team's second leading scorer, is a bombshell that not only...

SAN BERNARDINO SHOOTING: Government vs. Apple divided by passion

Apple is expected by Tuesday, Feb. 23, to electronically file its response to a judge's order to help the FBI hack into the iPhone belonging to a gunman in the San Bernardino mass shooting.
After the company sends its reply to the court, other...

CAL STATE SAN BERNARDINO: Campus has had big impact in 50 years

San Bernardino is not really a college town.
Unlike communities that owe their growth to a university, San Bernardino had a well-established identity when the Cal State University system opened a campus on its northern outskirts in 1966....

FBI Busts GA Prison Guards for Crime Inside

If you ever wondered what goes on in prisons, an FBI bust last week will provide insight. Nearly 50 Georgia Department of Corrections guards were arrested after a 2-year FBI undercover operation revealed "staggering corruption," reports CNN. Prison guards provided inmates with cell phones and sold drugs, alcohol, and......

DUMONT DUNES: Tiny spot on map is huge with off-roaders

He was the guy who drove a cool car. She was the girl who wore hot pants.
And after 43 years of marriage, high school sweethearts Earl and Robin Edland are still together.
"He ain't going anywhere. Neither am I," said Robin. "Too many toys to...

'Star Wars' UK Producers Charged for On-Set Safety Violations

A British production company faces criminal charges over workplace safety violations on the latest Star Wars film. Actor Harrison Ford, reprising his role as Hans Solo, broke his leg in an on-set accident during the filming of "The Force Awakens" in June 2014, the Associated Press reports, and this......

RELIGION: Some Catholics back pope's comments on Donald Trump

Pope Francis' comments challenging Donald Trump's Christianity are not expected to sway the Catholic vote in November, some experts say, but to some Inland Catholics working for immigrant rights, the pontiff's words ring true.
"Can a good...

Social Security Disability Insurance FAQs

So you have been paying into Social Security for years. Unfortunately, you need something from the system because you're disabled and cannot return to work. But you don't know much about benefits or how to get them. Here are ten frequently asked questions about Social Security Disability Insurance and how......

CORONAGEDDON: Weekend freeway closure may not be the last

Even after this weekend's closure of the 91 in Corona is done, all eastbound lanes through part of the city will likely be closed at night for up to a week, transportation officials said Wednesday, Feb. 17.
The 55-hour closure of the 91 between the...

Cell Phone Security: Is the NYPD Spying on You?

The New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU) reported last week that the New York Police Department (NYPD) is not seeking proper warrants when using stingray spying devices to generally track cell phones. Instead, police are requesting "pen register orders" which are easier to obtain than warrants and are normally......

ALEXANDER: Toughest hurdle for agent Larry Reynolds? Draft picks

Spring training is here, finally. Yet there may have been times this winter when Riverside-based agent Larry Reynolds wondered if his free agent clients, Justin Upton and Howie Kendrick, would have jobs by the time camps opened.Ultimately they did....

When to Hire a Lawyer to Sue for Property Damage

Damage to your property can happen in all sorts of ways. Your car or even your home can be damaged in a car accident. The same could happen from falling trees or branches. Your car might even fall victim to a stray golf ball. No matter how it happens, it......

OBAMA VISIT: Firefighter who rescued woman from burning motel meets President

When Nick Spurlock of Norco got an invitation to see President Barack Obama depart from Palm Springs International Airport, he expected to see the commander in chief from a distance boarding Air Force One.
Spurlock, 30, had no idea he would actually...

GIRLS WATER POLO: CIF-SS playoff outlook and predictions

The CIF-Southern Section girls water polo playoffs begin Tuesday, Feb. 15, with first-round matches in Division 7 and wildcard matches in the section's six other playoff division.Murrieta Valley (Division 2) and Hillcrest (Division 7) are top-seeded...

Kendall Jenner Sues Cutera for $10M Over Ads

The half-Kardashian super model Kendall Jenner is suing Cutera, a skin treatment company, for claims that it's responsible for her "nearly flawless skin." Cutera claims its laser acne treatment perfected the 20-year-old. But Jenner's filing says she had no deal and is accustomed to getting paid, which according to......

RIVERSIDE: Phony housekeepers imprisoned for O.C. burglaries

NEWPORT BEACH - Two Riverside women, who gained access to homes by posing as housekeepers, were ordered to prison Wednesday, Feb. 10, for committing several residential burglaries in south Orange County. Sandra Elizabeth Rojas, 37, was sentenced to...

3 Tips for Delegating Work Effectively

We're entrepreneurs and small business owners for a reason -- we think we can do it better than anyone else. But that doesn't mean we can do it all, and there are some cases where it's necessary to delegate planning, authority, and action to your employees. It may not......

ALEXANDER: Sophina DeJesus went viral, and it was sensational

So how is it, this business of becoming a viral sensation out of nowhere?
"It feels amazing," said Sophina De Jesus, the UCLA gymnast out of Temecula who pretty much blew up YouTube -- and Facebook, for that matter -- when the video of her...

DRAG RACING: Beckman takes No. 1 spot in Funny Car qualifying

POMONA - They call Norco's Funny Car racing star Jack Beckman "Fast Jack" for a reason. While posting an early 3.934-second elapsed time in Saturday's opening run at the 56th Winternationals, he watched a handful of top-flight competitors...

OBAMA: President vows to fill high court vacancy created by the death of Scalia

RANCHO MIRAGE - President Barack Obama said Saturday he plans to fulfill his constitutional responsibility and nominate a successor to fill the vacancy created by the death of Justice Antonin Scalia. He spoke at the Omni Rancho Las Palmas resort in...

GIRLS WATER POLO: Murrieta Valley, Hillcrest receive top playoff seeds

Murrieta Valley and Riverside Hillcrest received the top seed in Division 2 and Division 7, respectively, as the CIF-Southern Section released its girls water polo playoff pairings Saturday.
Murrieta Valley (22-7) has been the No. 1-ranked team in...

DRAG RACING: Capps, Torrence, Anderson take season-opening titles at NHRA Winternationals in Pomona

POMONA - Funny Car driver Ron Capps and Pro Stock Car racer Greg Anderson won with "hole shot" wins. Steve Torrence, meanwhile, just kept proving his Top Fuel car was the best of the weekend. When the dust, and confetti, cleared at NHRA's...

New Law Creates Special Sex Offender Passport

On Monday, President Obama signed a criminal justice reform bill and it contains a strange provision, an International Megan's Law. The new law will require people who have been convicted of sex crimes against minors to carry special passports that clearly identify their status as registered sex offenders, Slate......

ALEXANDER: Influential Candaele tops State of IE Sports list

MURRIETA -- Coley Candaele could be the most influential sports figure in the Inland Empire on sheer numbers alone.Before stepping down a month ago as Vista Murrieta's head football coach, he estimated, he'd interacted with "750 to 800 student...

Miller: Clippers let Blake Griffin off easy

Regarding the Blake Griffin situation, from the beginning I've been astounded by the obvious lack of judgment, the glaring inability to make better choices.
Let's be frank here, when it comes to picking best friends, Matias Testi has some work to...

What to Look for in a Criminal Defense Attorney

You were charged with a crime and you need a defense attorney. How do you know who to choose and whether that person will be any good? Let's take it one step at a time and start with consultation. An initial meeting can reveal a lot.......

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4 Legal Tips Ahead of Remarriage

You are divorced and you swore you would never marry again. But then time passes and you fall in love and this new mate seems really great. Should you just cohabitate for the rest of your life so as to avoid another divorce? Or is there something you can......

SUPER BOWL: Defense leads Denver over Carolina, 24-10

SANTA CLARA -- If this was the final game of his magnificent career, what a Super way to go out for Peyton Manning.
He can thank Von Miller and the Broncos' swarming, big-play defense for his second NFL championship.
Adding that ring to his five MVP...

ALEXANDER: Panthers center Ryan Kalil called his shot

There is something to be said about calling your shot, even if it takes three years to come to fruition.
After all, if you put yourself out there the way Carolina Panthers center Ryan Kalil did in 2012, that can provide pretty powerful motivation....

Are There Illegal Internet Search Terms?

You can search pretty much whatever you want online -- searching for information is not a crime. But certain searches are monitored and certain words will trigger suspicion and investigations, and if you engage in illegal activity online, that is a crime. You can search the words "kiddie porn"......

EASTVALE: Desi Arnaz house sold for $2.5 million; what will become of it now?

A house in Eastvale designed and owned by entertainer Desi Arnaz - a.k.a. Ricky Ricardo on "I Love Lucy" - has been purchased by the Jurupa Community Services District, which is now trying to decide what the structure's newest incarnation...

ALEXANDER: Highlanders must change their approach

RIVERSIDE -- Those of us who follow college basketball tend to forget that while players may look like grownups and have the skills of grownups, a good number of them are 18, 19 and 20-year-olds -- sometimes impetuous, sometimes headstrong -- who...

Why Were My Social Security Disability Benefits Denied? Top 3 Reasons

Disability insurance can give you a source of much needed income if you're too injured or sick to work. That's if it pays out. All too often, Social Security disability insurance claims are denied, for a variety of reasons. This can be a disheartening experience, but it's important to know......

SIGNING DAY: Where local athletes are headed

The following is a list of local athletes who have either signed or are expected to sign official NCAA National Letters of Intent this period. Only seniors receiving athletic-based financial aid in Div. I or II football, men's and women's soccer,...

When to Sue for Whiplash Injuries

You were in a minor car crash and it did not seem like such a big deal. But as the weeks pass, you notice an ache in your neck and upper back and start seeking treatment. In the process, you learn that you may never recover and that your minor......

GIRLS WATER POLO: Murrieta Valley headed to SoCal Championships

Murrieta Valley will be lone girls water polo team from the Inland Empire participating at the prestigious Southern California Championships in Orange County from February 4-6.
The Nighthawks are the top-ranked team in the CIF-Southern Section's...

False and Coerced Confession FAQ

What makes a person claim responsibility for something they did not do and could it happen to you? It seems crazy to admit to a crime you didn't commit, yet people do it all the time. They are not crazy necessarily, although they may feel that way after extensive......

Oregon Militia Members Face Federal Criminal Conspiracy Charge

Freedom fighters often pay for their struggles with prison time, and this is certainly true for the crew that occupied the Malheur wildlife refuge in Oregon last month in a standoff against the federal government. The Oregon militia members were protesting the imprisonment of two men prosecuted for fires......

ALEXANDER: Guess what week it is ...

The world according to Jim:-- Welcome to Week of Wretched Excess 50.And like the NFL, we too are eschewing Roman numerals this year. Maybe. …-- We again hold out hope that Wham-O, which originally invented and marketed the Super Ball® in 1965,...