Hemet police have launched a manhunt for three people authorities say fatally shot a Hemet teenager before disposing of his body in a backyard bonfire. A poster released Friday reads, "Wanted Armed Dangerous" for Jose "Joe" Campos, his girlfriend Felicia Sharp, both 17; and Rene Lopez-Fregozo, 21. Arrest warrants have been issued for all three people on the suspicion of the murder of Adrian Rios. Full Story »
A wayward beaver has met an untimely end, apparently run down by a car as it ambled on a Murrieta city street. The beaver, found on a densely-populated stretch of Murrieta Hot Springs Road early Thursday morning, appears to have recently re-colonized Warm Springs Creek flood channel, which runs through nearby Pond Park. Full Story »
A 69-year-old Fontana woman died last night after she crashed into two moving big-rigs in Ontario, Ontario police say. The wreck was reported at 5:43 p.m. Thursday along Jurupa Street west of Etiwanda Avenue. The victim's name has not been released. Her car veered out of control while traveling east. Full Story »
Hemet police have arrested the parents of one of two missing Hemet 17-year-olds who lived at a home where charred human remains were found last week. Full Story »
A reported puppy theft turns out to be a case of escaped canines. The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department reported last week that two 4-month-old blue tick pit bull puppies were taken from a home in the 4800 block of Border Street in Yucca Valley. Full Story »
The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Office has identified the man who was found shot to death last night in Highland. Luis Miguel Mendoza, 23, of San Bernardino, was found at about 6:45 p.m. shot in the head in the 26000 block of Base Line, the department said in a news release. Full Story »
HighlandMan fatally shot outside apartments A 23-year-old man was shot and killed at a Highland apartment complex late Wednesday, said San Bernardino County sheriff's detectives, who continue to look for the shooter. Full Story »
RedlandsCity working on troublesome signal A traffic light at California Street and Redlands Boulevard has been as vexing to city workers in recent weeks as it has to motorists stuck periodically in long lines while it blinks red. Full Story »
A West Covina man was jailed Thursday on suspicion of fatally stabbing his 15-year-old girlfriend's stepfather inside a Corona apartment. Brian Michael Aranda, 21, is being held at Robert Presley Detention Center in lieu of $1 million bail following his arrest in the death of Fernando Castillo. Investigators said he confessed, but did not specify a motive. Full Story »
The Mt. San Jacinto College police chief accused of eight felonies, including misappropriation of public funds, made financial deals without the knowledge of the college, according to affidavits filed in California Superior Court in support of arrest warrants. Full Story »
The Beaumont Unified School District has sold the former Summit Elementary School, a sliver of Palm Elementary School and the district offices on Grace Avenue for $4.1 million. The city of Beaumont purchased the properties. Full Story »
Browne-Westfall The wedding of Brittany Browne, of Sun City, and Stephen Westfall, of Sun City, was Oct. 17 at the Seneca Falls Country Club in Seneca Falls, N.Y. The couple will live in Sun City. Full Story »
For two days next week, it may look like Lake Elsinore is being invaded from the air. But it will be friendly troops parachuting into the lake. Full Story »
This weekend promises to be the start of something big, according to the National Weather Service. By Saturday night, almost all areas of the Inland region could begin to see substantial rainfall, with moderate rain falling by Sunday night, said Tina Stall, a meteorologist with the weather service's San Diego office. Up to a half-inch of rain is possible Monday. Full Story »
Residents of the Jurupa area and a representative of Riverside County Supervisor John Tavaglione demanded Thursday that Riverside city officials study a third possible route for high-voltage power lines. Full Story »
Rep. Ken Calvert , R-Storage Units, minces no pie in his disdain for Democratic spendiness. From his Web site:"The Pelosi-controlled Congress is outspending the previous Administration four to one... Most of this spending -- the stimulus, the auto bailout, the mortgage cramdown - have been in an effort to help our ailing economy. Unfortunately, none (of) it has worked." Full Story »
Every New Year's Day since she was a girl, Molly Jenks has raced to the television to watch the elaborate floats and equestrian groups in Pasadena's Tournament of Roses Parade. So when Jenks learned in July that she and Rocky, her 21-year-old Arabian horse, had been accepted to participate in the parade that she has idolized since childhood, it came as a shock. Full Story »
In spite of the recession, Murrieta officials haven't said no to nonprofit groups requesting money through the Community Development Block Grant program -- until now. Area organizations that provide food for the needy, school clothes and day care for underprivileged children and help for domestic violence victims, compete annually for the limited funds. Full Story »
Holmes-Valdespino Shannon Holmes of Riverside, daughter of Karl and Linda Holmes of Corona, to James Valdespino of Riverside, son of Jan and Craig Cook of Corona and Eddie and Kelly Valdespino of Longmont, Colo.. A wedding is planned for May 30 at Ponte Winery in Temecula.D'Angelo-Walker Full Story »
TodayRiversideRiverside Christian Women's Club is asking that reservations be made by today for a luncheon Wednesday at 11:15 a.m. at the Canyon Crest Country Club, 975 Country Club Dr., Riverside. Singer and speaker Sandi Simon asks "Have You Been Disappointed by Pretty Packages?" Cost is $18. 951- 687-2536. Full Story »
After low turnout of homeowners defeated an increase in fees to operate street lights, Moreno Valley officials are scrambling to launch a public information campaign in hopes of changing their minds on a reballot. Full Story »
When the Hemet Jeep Club rolls along Florida Avenue on Saturday in Hemet's annual Christmas parade, it will be on a decidedly easier trail than its rocky (off) road-loving members are used to. Full Story »
Hay rides, holiday sing-alongs, and sledding on a snow-covered hill all will be part of a Pass event on Saturday designed to kick off the holiday season. The Cherry Valley Grange Community Center's annual Winterfest is set for 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the community center, 10478 Beaumont Ave. in Cherry Valley. Admission is $2 per person, with children 3 and under admitted free. Full Story »
CoronaPolice lobby to close this afternoon The public lobby of the Corona Police Department will close at 2 p.m. today to accommodate the final move into a larger, newly renovated headquarters. Residents who wish to handle non-emergency business in person at the old station at 849 W. Sixth St. may do so from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Full Story »
TEMECULAMan arrested after carjacking attempt A 48-year-old man suspected of trying to carjack a woman in a grocery store parking lot was arrested Thursday in Temecula, authorities said. Full Story »
A young girl looks at a piece by artist Jorge Pineda at the opening of "The Global Caribbean" exhibit in Miami. AP/Alan Diaz
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