CORONA CENTENNIAL 41, VISTA MURRIETA 14: Huskies need a half, then run away from Broncos Nov 30, 2008
They had over ten years in the playoffs and yes they seemed to always get knocked out by Cent. or the epic game against the topped ranked Riverside North Team in the semis; so they have been there before and know what they are up against. They've had a Division Defensive Player of the year and all CIF players and sent kids all over the states to play. (North County Times)
Two die in Toys'R'Us shootout Nov 30, 2008
Riverside County sheriff's Sergeant Dennis Gutierrez said the fight was not over a toy. He said handguns were found by the men's bodies, but he released little other information. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Straight from B.C., ideas as big as all Texas Nov 30, 2008
She long imagined a riverside animated by people. She and other civic leaders travelled often to Vancouver to understand how a city could be fully enlivened by its waterfront. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Guns fired at toy store; 2 dead Nov 29, 2008
Dennis Gutierrez, public information officer for the Riverside County Sheriff's Department, briefs reporters following a shooting that left two dead in a Toys R Us store in Palm Desert, Calif ... Riverside County sheriff's Sgt. Dennis Gutierrez said the fight was not over a toy. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
2 Shot Dead in Toys R Us Nov 29, 2008
Riverside County sheriff's Sgt. Dennis Gutierrez said Palm Desert police got a call saying shots had been fired inside the store around 11:35 a.m.. Gutierrez confirmed there was a fight but said it was not over a toy. (Fox News)
Friday Local Scoreboard Nov 29, 2008
UC Riverside 70, North Dakota 63. TOURNAMENT. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Two men dead after shots fired at Palm Desert toy store Nov 29, 2008
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SHOPPING: Not-so-jolly economy brings woe to Santa's lap Nov 29, 2008
"Children are very trusting of Santa. They are very open with him. They tell him things they normally wouldn't discuss with other people. And they usually ask Santa to fix things. They know he is someone who can grant wishes," said Timothy Connaghan, of Riverside, Calif. who has played Santa for 40 years and trained more than 1,500 other Santas across the country through his "School 4 Santas.". (North County Times)
2 dead after shots fired in SoCal toy store Nov 29, 2008
Riverside County Sheriff's Sgt. Dennis Gutierrez says Palm Desert police got a call saying shots had been fired inside the store Friday. He says two people are dead inside, but further details were not immediately available. (KOLD.com, AZ)
Women's College Basketball Schedule Nov 29, 2008
Bradley vs. UC Riverside at Lawrence Walkup Skydome, Flagstaff, Ariz. 4 p.m.. (International Herald Tribune)
3 Killed as Unrelenting Storms Batter Southland Nov 29, 2008
San Bernardino, Riverside counties. Big Bear Lake area: California 18 is closed at the Snow Valley ski area. (Yahoo News -- Severe U.S. Weather)
Lines for free Thanksgiving meals growing Nov 29, 2008
The choir belted out "Down by the Riverside" loud enough to make the whole world lay down its swords and shields. A dozen steps across Taylor Street from Glide, the San Francisco Hilton was serving Thanksgiving dinner, too. (San Francisco Chronicle)
UAA women take third straight Shootout Nov 28, 2008
Two years ago, UAA beat University of California Riverside by five points and last year edged Santa Clara by two. Tuesday's win was only UAA's fourth win against a team from a BCS conference (Wake Forest, 1990; Georgia Tech, 1994; Clemson, 2003; South Florida in 1983, long before the Bulls joined the Big East). (Anchorage Daily News)
Precise Measurement Of Phenomenon Advances Solar Cell Understanding Nov 28, 2008
D., professor of chemistry at the University of California, Riverside and his group performed additional spectroscopic studies. "This work is an example of how an exciting collaboration between scientists can produce results that are fundamentally important, develop a general experimental method that can be adopted by other scientists, and also have real world applications," said Holten. (Science Daily)
Honeysuckle White(R) Turkey More To Share(R) Program and Stater Bros. Markets Announce Holiday Food Donation to Benefit Local Hungry and Homeless Nov 27, 2008
The donations have been made to the Second Harvest Food Bank serving Riverside and San Bernardino Counties, the Community Action Partnership in San Bernardino County and the North County's Food Bank in San Diego County ... This is the third consecutive year the Second Harvest Food Bank serving Riverside and San Bernardino Counties and the Community Action Partnership will receive Honeysuckle White turkeys and the first year for the North County's Food Bank ... was founded in 1936 in Yucaipa,... (PR Newswire)
Rainstorm Soaks Southern California, Residents Flee Nov 27, 2008
Flash flood warnings were issued Wednesday morning in wildfire-charred areas in Ventura, Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino and Orange counties ... A series of wildfires stoked by Santa Ana winds damaged or destroyed about 1,000 homes in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, Santa Barbara and San Bernardino counties this month. (Fox News)
Arreola Craves Starring Role At Heavyweight Nov 27, 2008
" In the meantime, though, the 27-year-old is revved-up by other discussions. A pristine 25-0 and ranked in the top 10 by four major sanctioning bodies, Arreola nonetheless continues to draw fuel from persistent naysayers who contend he's as much a product of favorable matchmaking as genuine in-ring domination. He gets another chance to state his case Saturday night in Ontario, California -- just 20 miles down the road from his home turf in Riverside -- where he'll face fellow heavyweight... (ABC 7 News, DC)
CIF-Southern Section Playoff Bracket Update Nov 27, 2008
NORTHEAST DIVISION Silver Valley (7-4) at Mojave (6-5) Friday at 7 p.m. St. Genevieve (9-2) at Riverside Christian (10-1) Saturday at 7:30 p.m.Linfield Christian (9-2) vs. Bell-Jeff (8-3) at Burroughs/B. High School, Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Rio Hondo Prep (7-3) at Boron (10-1), Friday at 7 p.m.. NORTHERN DIVISION St. Bonaventure (10-1) vs. Paso Robles (9-2) at War Memorial Stadium, Friday at 7 p.m.Thousand Oaks (10-1) vs. Saugus (8-3) at College of the Canyons, Friday at 7 p.m.... (The Insiders -- California Prep)
HOUSING: Mortgage rates tumble, making buying cheaper Nov 27, 2008
But the housing markets in both North San Diego County and Southwest Riverside County have a long way to go. Prices in both regions have fallen more than 30 percent on average and foreclosures have flooded the markets. (North County Times)
Food and Dining Briefs for Nov. 27 Nov 27, 2008
Cafe Sevilla has locations in downtown San Diego, Long Beach and Riverside. Visit. (North County Times)
Flooding in Brazil claims 97 lives as survivors loot supermarkets Nov 27, 2008
Itajai civil defence worker Gilvan Muniz told the Agencia Estado news service that residents of the flooded riverside city were seeing much of the damage for the first time as floodwater receded on Wednesday. We endured two moments of horror: when we saw the water rise and then when it receded and we saw the destruction, he said. (Globe and Mail)
Bruins Honor Seniors, Conclude Regular Season Friday Against USC Nov 27, 2008
She also had 13 digs in a victory at Hawai'i on Aug. 31 and 12 digs in a win at UC Riverside on Sept. 3. In the serving department, Gera is tied for fourth on the team with 16 aces. (Uclabruins.com)
MJC president eyes Riverside post Nov 27, 2008
Rose is one of three candidates vying to be president of Riverside City College ... Rose said Wednesday that he was approached 2 weeks ago by recruiters with the National Association of Community College Trustees, who are helping with the Riverside search ... The other finalists are Linda Lacy, Riverside Community College's current interim president, and Jan Muto, assistant to the chancellor of Teaching and Learning for the Kentucky Community and Technical College System. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Obituaries (11.26.2008) Nov 27, 2008
Inurnment was at Riverside Cemetery in Ironwood. Weber-Hill Funeral Home in Crandon, (715) 478-2322, is assisting the family. (Forest Republican, WI)
Michael Stetz Nov 27, 2008
Wednesday night through Sunday night, the California Highway Patrol will deploy all available officers in Riverside County to crack down on drunken driving and other traffic violations as part of a statewide Thanksgiving holiday weekend enforcement campaign. A look back at one of the first Just Fix It columns and one of the most recent. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
RCD president honored for service Nov 26, 2008
San Mateo County Resource Conservation District President Rich Allen of Moss Beach was proclaimed Director of the Year at an annual conference of the California Association of RCDs in Riverside. Out of roughly 600 RCD directors representing 103 branches statewide, Allen was singled out as the director who has most demonstrated leadership and involvement in local conservation programs, community conservation education, and regional, state, and national conservation efforts, according to a press... (Half Moon Bay Review, CA)
Following Week Off, UCSB Plays at USC on Sunday Nov 26, 2008
The Gauchos, who went 15-1 in conference play last year, finished with two first place votes and 55 total points in the coaches poll - five points behind UC Riverside. In the media poll, the Gauchos received five first-place votes, but wound up tied with UC Davis for second with 83 points, six total points behind UC Riverside, who was for first. (Ucsbgauchos.com)
Southern California Homes May Now Face Mudslides Nov 26, 2008
A series of wildfires stoked by Santa Ana winds damaged or destroyed about 1,000 homes in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, Santa Barbara and San Bernardino counties this month. Those burn areas combined equaled about 65 square miles. (Fox News)
REAL ESTATE: Report sees rising office vacancies in 2009 Nov 26, 2008
-- Southwest Riverside County region will have a glut of space from the dwindling amount of real estate-related tenants ... The report said life sciences and biotech companies will be a source of growth in both San Diego and Southwest Riverside counties ... While the city of Temecula is getting close to being built out, Southwest Riverside County still has a great deal of undeveloped land for construction once the economy recovers, Esbensen said. (North County Times)
HOUSING: County prices fell faster in September, dashing recovery hopes Nov 26, 2008
This very same thing happened in Riverside during the S&L bust and turned many a neighborhood into a slum. Man, the little guy just can't win in this country. (North County Times)
Aztec Baseball Inks 18 Players For 2010 Season Nov 26, 2008
Shortstop Blair Moore (Riverside Poly) hit. 333 as a junior with five home runs and 22 runs scored. (Goaztecs.com)
Bill Seeks to Curb Polluting Mexican Trucks Nov 26, 2008
The South Coast Air Quality Management District, which is tasked with reducing air pollution for 16 million people in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties, estimated that Mexican trucks would add 50 tons of pollution a day to the region s air. That amount is more than the area s 350 largest industrial sites combined. (Yahoo News -- Transportation Issues)
Ninth-Ranked Bruins Renew Rivalry With #23 Pepperdine Nov 26, 2008
She also had a 12-dig match in a win at UC Riverside on Sept. 3. In the serving department, Gera is fourth on the team with 16 aces. (Uclabruins.com)
UNLV Welcomes Signees Nov 26, 2008
The trio of transfers includes Robbie Garvey and Remington Wilson from the College of Southern Nevada, and Richie Jimenez of Riverside Community College ... " Richie Jimenez (INF) ... Will be a sophomore at Riverside Community College ... Hit .271 with a home run and 267 RBI as a freshman ... Scored 35 runs and hit 12 doubles for the Tigers ... Started 53 games for RCC, helping the team to a 34-20 overall record ... Graduated from Diamond Bar High School in Diamond Bar, Calif. ... Jimenez is the... (Unlvrebels.com)
Oregon Recreation Report (10) Nov 26, 2008
MALHEUR RIVER (from the South Fork Malheur River near Riverside, downstream to Gold Creek): redband trout and hatchery rainbow trout. Flow is very low in this stretch of the river since discharge from both Warm Springs Reservoir and Beulah Reservoir has been shut off for the winter. (Lebanon Express, OR)
Southern Californians avoiding big trips for Thanksgiving Nov 26, 2008
Jeremy Herman of Tierrasanta plans to drive to Moreno Valley in Riverside County to visit relatives on Thanksgiving. Herman usually flies to Denver for this holiday to see family, but not this year. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Peter Schrag: Give up the lie that all UC campuses are equal Nov 25, 2008
Whether you measure competition for admission or the level of research or general prestige in the academic community, UC Riverside and UC Merced are not the equals of Berkeley, UCLA or UC San Diego. In spirit, Birgeneau's proposal isn't new. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
Olive C. Neihart Nov 25, 2008
Olive had attended the Riverside Baptist Church in Albany for many years. Most recently she attended The River Center in Lebanon. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Stanislaus star honored for big week Nov 25, 2008
The 6-foot-7-inch forward from Riverside averaged 23 points, 11 rebounds and 2. 5 steals as the Warriors opened their season with two victories. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Rogers: California leads best baseball states Nov 25, 2008
Cal State Fullerton and Stanford also are excellent programs in the state, while others such as San Diego, UC Riverside and UC Irvine recently have made statements. Texas also has a wealth of programs with Rice, Texas and Texas Ahe headliners, while Miami and Florida State obviously lead the charge in the Sunshine State. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
The RIGHT Places: RV and Camping Life in Texas Nov 25, 2008
Doug Shearer, owner of the 95-site Parkview Riverside RV Park in Rio Frio, said his winter bookings are down slightly from last year. We were off in October and our advance reservations for November and December are down. (Human Events Online)
No. 7 California Volleyball Looks to Finish Strong in Oregon Nov 25, 2008
The elder Murrey is the starting setter for UC Riverside ... She put up a career-high 15 kills and 25 attacks at UCLA Oct. 24 (matched with 25 attacks vs. UCLA on Nov. 21) and posted a career-high three solo blocks against UC Riverside Sept. 6. (Calbears.com)
No. 9 Cal to UCSB For Second Round of NCAA College Cup Nov 25, 2008
He opened the season with a five-point weekend, including two goals in the season opener against UC Riverside on Aug. 29 ... He scored the eventual game winner in Cal's 3-1 victory over UC Riverside. (Calbears.com)
REGION: Proposed tunnel project passes milestone Nov 24, 2008
CORONA ---- Months of drilling in the Cleveland National Forest has produced soil and rock samples that will be used to determine if an audacious idea ---- a tunnel for commuter traffic linking Riverside and Orange counties ---- is an engineering possibility. The idea of building an 11-mile tunnel, which would be one of the world's longest tunnels for cars, under the Santa Ana mountains is one of three traffic congestion relief measures that are being studied by the Riverside Orange Corridor... (North County Times)
From Genes To Farmers' Fields: New 'Waterproof' Rice Developed Nov 24, 2008
A geneticist from UC Riverside, Julia Bailey-Serres, is leading the work to determine exactly how Sub1A confers flood tolerance. "Sub1A effectively makes the plant dormant during submergence, allowing it to conserve energy until the floodwaters recede," said Dr. Bailey-Serres. (Science Daily)
Where to go for holiday fun Nov 24, 2008
You don t have to stay at the hotel to stroll the grounds and enjoy The Mission Inn s renowned Festival of Lights, in Riverside, Calif. Nov. 28-Jan. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
The old master Nov 23, 2008
And Senior, fresh off a second placing in the NSW PGA at Riverside Oaks on the secondary Von Nida Tour, is also quietly confident of an upbeat summer ahead for himself. "I've been playing pretty good recently, with a good finish in the Western Australia PGA and the NSW PGA but these events are totally different," he said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
TEMECULA: Quail Valley teen dies after police pursuit (86) Nov 23, 2008
Ramiro Botello, 17, was pronounced dead at 8:44 p.m. down an embankment in the area of Solana Way and Via Norte, according to a Riverside County coroner's office report. About 20 minutes earlier, a Temecula police officer saw a car with no headlights on headed south on Margarita Road, said Sgt. Eric Albert. (North County Times)
Prop. 8 is a tangle for state's high court Nov 23, 2008
Supporters put their backing of Proposition 8 in writing during a rally at Riverside Wesleyan Church in Sacramento on Oct. 20, a couple weeks before Election Day. Special to the Bee. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
Letters: Automaker bailout, University of California standards, going green, etc. Nov 23, 2008
They are done by UC Berkeley, Riverside and Stanford. One shows that doing nothing will be disastrous for California. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
No. 7/6 Cal Hosts No. 3/2 Rutgers Friday Night Nov 23, 2008
She opened last season with a pair of 20-plus point games, scoring 31 against Fresno State and 25 against UC Riverside. Walker has also twice scored 20 or more in three straight games, including last season when she put up 20 against Baylor, 25 versus Loyola Marymount, and 20 against St. Mary's. (Calbears.com)
U.S. Bank acquires two California banks Nov 23, 2008
PFF's branches are in eastern Los Angeles, northern Orange, San Bernardino and Riverside counties. U.S. Bank acquires 12. (Xinhuanet, China)
California home sales and median prices in October Nov 22, 2008
By The Associated Press. Thursday, November 20, 2008. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
TRAVEL: Holiday travel slows sharply Nov 22, 2008
People who live in the counties of San Bernardino and Riverside appear to be pinching their pennies even more tightly. Ontario International Airport, the two-county area's largest, expects about 147,000 passengers from Friday through Nov. 30, down from 210,000 in the same 10 days of 2007. (North County Times)
No. 18 ASU Women's Basketball Faces Oklahoma in WNIT Semifinals Nov 22, 2008
The Sooners earned the right to play in Friday's semifinal by defeating UC Riverside (88-57) and Middle Tennessee (85-65). Junior forward Amanda Thompson (16. (Thesundevils.com)
SDSU Water Polo Inks Seven to National Letters of Intent Nov 22, 2008
At Riverside Poly, Muller was an all-CIF honoree as a freshman and last year as a junior and is a three-time all-Ivy League selection ... "Courtney is a fast attacker who also has an impressive resume, including a CIF championship with Riverside Poly in 2008," Crawford said. (Goaztecs.com)
• Missionary Nov 22, 2008
Missionary Elder Tony Reed has returned from serving a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the California Riverside Spanish-Speaking Mission. Reed is a 2006 graduate of Minico High School and is in the Rupert 2nd Ward. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Seen And Heard Nov 22, 2008
She is an intense competitor and was a key player in both state championships at Auburn Riverside. I love how Nic plays hard at both ends of the court. (ESPN -- Women's Basketball)
3 Killed as Unrelenting Storms Batter Southland Nov 22, 2008
San Bernardino, Riverside counties. Big Bear Lake area: California 18 is closed at the Snow Valley ski area. (Yahoo News -- Severe U.S. Weather)
Los Angeles wildfire completely put out Nov 22, 2008
On Tuesday, President George W. Bush declared Southern California a disaster area, freeing up federal aid to areas ravaged by the wildfires, including Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, Orange, San Bernardino and Riverside counties. Editor: Yan. (Xinhuanet, China)
Reign carves its niche in SoCal hockey Nov 21, 2008
More than 4 million people live in Riverside and San Bernardino counties. "Youth hockey in that area is growing like crazy," McKenna said. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
* Melee action Nov 21, 2008
WHERE: Riverside Live House, 177 Xining S Rd, Taipei City (x_n177) ... Built to Last, the first single off the Orange County bands major-label debut album Devils and Angels, was a Top 5 hit in South Korea, Singapore, Thailand and Taiwan, where the band plays on Thursday at Riverside Live House in Taipei. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
UCLA Opens NCAA Tournament Play Against Cal Poly Nov 21, 2008
The teams share three common opponents in UC Riverside, UC Santa Barbara and Cal State Northridge. Both teams defeated UCR (UCLA 3-0, Cal Poly 1-0 and 3-2), tied Cal State Northridge (UCLA 2-2, Cal Poly 0-0) and tied UCSB (UCLA 2-2, Cal Poly 2-2 and 0-0). (Uclabruins.com)
Calif. Cities Consider Green Alternatives To Lawns Nov 21, 2008
John Rossi, general manager at Western Municipal Water District, which services cities including Riverside, Corona and Temecula, agrees that the end is near for the traditional lawn. His district recently adopted the slogan "redefining green" _ meaning planting water-efficient gardens, not necessarily green ones. (CBS News -- US)
Oregon Recreation Report (52) Nov 21, 2008
MALHEUR RIVER (from the South Fork Malheur River near Riverside, downstream to Gold Creek): redband trout and hatchery rainbow trout. Flow is very low in this stretch of the river since discharge from both Warm Springs Reservoir and Beulah Reservoir has been shut off for the winter. (Lebanon Express, OR)
