Month: September 2012

Survivors of a deadly pipeline explosion in a San Francisco Bay area suburb are planning a memorial to commemorate the two years that have passed since the blast and pressing for stronger pipeline safety reforms. On Tuesday, neighbors gathered at the San Bruno blast site with Assemblyman Jerry Hill, a Democrat who represents the area,

After 50 years, Denny’s could serve up it’s last “Grand Slam”, at it’s popular location on the corner of Highway 111 and Monterey. Lease negotiations are underway and at this point it’s not clear whether or not the restaurant will be open much longer. It’s become more than just a place to eat, for many

A Cathedral City man who was drunk when he got behind thewheel and crashed into a man in a wheelchair, then took off, pleaded guilty today to felony charges stemming from the victim’s death. Randy David Merida, 27, pleaded guilty to gross vehicular manslaughter while driving under the influence and hit-and-run causing death or injury

Se registro un incendio de vegetacin en el rea de Mecca. Los bomberos reportaron el siniestro a eso de las 2:25 PM sobre la avenida 66. El incendio se esparci rpidamente sobre la maleza. Unos 47 bomberos y 13 unidades ayudaron a combatir las llamas que era controlado en un 50 % hasta la tarde

Por onceavo da consecutivo incrementa el precio promedio por galn de gasolina en el Inland Empire, situndose hoy en $4.142. El precio promedio en los condados de Riverside y San Bernardino el combustible est ms caro 2.7 centavos que hace una semana, 30.8 centavos que hace un mes, y est 21.6 centavos ms barata que

Hoy a las 5:45 a.m. el conductor de un vehculo que circulaba con rumbo al este sobre Varner Road perdi el control y se impact con un poste de la luz a la altura de Date Palm Drive. El impacto provoc que el vehiculo se volcara, en el auto habia dos hombres, elc hofer sufri

California State University faculty members overwhelmingly ratified a new four-year contract, which will now move to the CSU Board of Trustees for final approval, the union representing teachers announced Tuesday. Members of the California Faculty Association began voting on the proposed deal Aug. 13, and 91 percent approved the deal, according to the union. The

An 11-day streak of increases in the average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in the Inland Empire ended today when it was unchanged, remaining at $4.142. The average price in Riverside and San Bernardino counties increased 4.5 cents during the streak, including one-tenth of a cent on Monday, rising to its highest

Former football star Michael Strahan is getting a permanent job in morning television as Kelly Ripa’s co-host. Strahan replaces Regis Philbin on the syndicated “Live! With Kelly” show, adding his name to the title. The former New York Giant is currently a host of “Fox NFL Sunday.” He was one of several men to get

An 11-day streak of increases in the average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in the Inland Empire ended today when it was unchanged, remaining at $4.142. The average price in Riverside and San Bernardino counties increased 4.5 cents during the streak, including one-tenth of a cent on Monday, rising to its highest

Supervisor John Benoit will give a “State of Riverside County” address today and answer questions at Sun City Palm Desert. “The (community) association is looking forward to Supervisor Benoit’s presentation on the state of Riverside County. His appearance here will be informational and will benefit the residents of our community,” said Steve Campbell, general manager

As we celebrate the achievements of the nation’s labor force with a day off on this Labor Day, two young girls have decided to work. They are spending the day selling lemonade. However, they are not keeping the money, instead they are using it to help others. Ashley Waters and Abigail Mulvey are best friends

Many drivers heading home from their Labor Day weekend getaway are suffering from a little fill-up remorse at the gas pumps. “It’s terrible. We’re just out here for the weekend to get away from Arizona to go to the beach. It’s $100 just to fill up,” said Tim Christians on his way home to Phoenix.

Vallejo police say officers fatally shot a 23-year-old parolee who apparently turned at them with a weapon that turned out to be a pellet gun. Sgt. Jeff Bassett said officers fired 30 rounds early Sunday at the man who they say saw reach for a gun. Police say officers were conducting a routine patrol when

Since Labor Day is about celebratingthe contributions of the work force,what better time to recognize a business that served Cathedral City wellin last week’s flash flooding. Some of the tow trucks on scene were from Mohica Towing. The family-owned company took the initiative and sent four of its trucks to the heart of the flooding

Aparatoso accidente provoca cierre de carretera en Cathedral City ah el conductor de un Hundai Alanta de cuatro puertas que viajaba en direccin este, sobre la calle Varner perdi el control del vehiculo y termino estrellndose contra un poste de luz.El auto termino sobre su costado, pero no sin antes haberse volcado por lo menos

Actor Michael Clarke Duncan — who was nominated for an Oscar for his role in “The Green Mile” — has died at the age of 54. That word comes from his fiance, former reality TV star Omarosa Manigault. In a statement, she says Duncan died this morning in a Los Angeles hospital after nearly two

The Varner Road stretch between Date Palm and Bob Hope was shut down for several hours Monday after a car crashed into a power pole. California Highway Patrol says at approx 5:45 am — the driver, of a 4-door Hundai Alantra, traveling eastbound on Varner Road lost control for unknown reasons and crashed into a