Indian gaming experienced its slowest growth ever in 2008, but even the slumping economy couldn't prevent the lucrative industry from posting positive year over year growth, according to a study released Thursday. Full Story »
REDLANDS - Wal-Mart opened its doors to 73 children from local elementary schools for a Christmas shopping spree on Thursday. Full Story »
REDLANDS - Budget cuts soon could force the Redlands Unified School District to stop using buses to take high school students from home to school and back. Full Story »
PUKALANI, Hawaii - Scientists hope they'll be observing previously unseen sunspots and solar flares with a powerful new telescope that a federal agency wants to build on Maui. Full Story »
I've been thinking about Slover Mountain in Colton, and about the century-old cement operation there that now has been shut down, with the loss of almost 100 jobs, and I've been experiencing the two classic stages of grief: 1. Cussing. Full Story »
HIGHLAND Man, 23, shot, killed in apartment complex A 23-year-old man was shot to death at a Highland apartment complex Thursday. Full Story »
U of R art faculty to hold annual art sale REDLANDS - The annual Holiday Art Sale, hosted by the University of Redlands art faculty, will be held on Sunday at Peppers Art Gallery, 1200 East Colton Ave. Full Story »
In the Adelanto School District, teachers will most likely take furloughs as early as January, while many in other area districts have lost staff development days they use for training and planning. Full Story »
SAN BERNARDINO - Human rights advocates on Thursday delivered a letter to the Mexican Consulate urging the release of political prisoners in Mexico. Full Story »
SAN BERNARDINO - Notch is 110 pounds of dog - covered in gray fur, possessed of a commanding bark and like his sister Maggie - ready to show off. Full Story »
Rep. Jerry Lewis has released an analysis and critique of government stimulus spending. Full Story »
SAN BERNARDINO - Police have been called to the Hudson Theater three times more than they have to other nightclubs in the city over a year span, according to a review of calls for service. Full Story »
Forlorn, lost and stranded on a ledge high atop the San Manuel Indian Reservation, Zoe, an 11-year-old hearing impaired Sheltie, barked frantically. Full Story »
REDLANDS - A roomful of people on Wednesday got an education on software that helps keep tabs on federal stimulus money. Full Story »
SAN BERNARDINO CSUSB to hold winter commencement Cal State San Bernardino will celebrate its ninth winter graduation, with two commencement ceremonies Saturday. Full Story »
With California's economy trying to recover, the legislative push to let credit unions make more business loans is in full swing again. Full Story »
FONTANA - The next mayor here might rise from the ranks of one of the most polarizing activist groups in the nation. Full Story »
REDLANDS - Michael Lai has had many accomplishments in his four years at Redlands High School. In March, he may meet President Obama. Full Story »
As California lawmakers continue working on legislation to make the state eligible for hundreds of millions of dollars in federal Race to the Top grants, area school officials say they don't know if they'll try to get some of that money. Full Story »
ONTARIO - Passengers at L.A./Ontario International Airport on Wednesday may have been surprised when they learned why their flights were delayed or canceled. Full Story »
REDLANDS - Redlands Adult School has been open for more than 90 years, but after January, the school may close. Full Story »
COLTON - New City Manager Rod Foster began his tenure Monday. He was unanimously appointed by the City Council in November. Foster has 23 years experience in city government and had been Upland's Assistant City Manager for almost five years. Full Story »
LOMA LINDA - A majority of the City Council now believes that red-light cameras should be removed. Full Story »
RIALTO - City officials are moving forward with efforts to expand affordable housing and eliminate blight. Full Story »
RIALTO - Scott McAfee likes to keep kids focused on the positive. Owner of Don's Bicycles, McAfee is a firm believer in physical activity as a positive outlet for kids. Full Story »
A tree is reflected in a rain puddle in the German city of Stuttgart. AFP/DDP/Sascha Schuermann
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