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Albertsons’ Layoffs Announced

Albertsons’ Fullerton-based Southern California Division has just announced that the grocery chain plans to reduce its in-store workforce. The store chain says 2,200 to 2,500 positions, affecting all 247 stores in California and Nevada are on the line. The layoffs will begin the week of June 17. Albertsons officials said Wednesday that some employees will

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Palm Springs to consider hosting pentathlon

The Palm Springs City Council will discuss tonight hosting a 2013 competition for the Olympic sport of modern pentathlon. The council will discuss hosting the “Desert World Cup” competition for the sport — which is fencing, swimming, equestrian jumping, shooting and running — at Palm Springs’ swim center, pavilion and stadium Feb.15-26, 2013, according to

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Vote 2012 Primary Wrap

Many counties across California saw lower than normal voter turn out for Tuesday’s primary election. Approximately 35% of registered voters went to the polls in Riverside County. The big reason behind that can be attributed to Mitt Romney tying up the Republican Presidential nomination with a win last week in Texas. He still overwhelming won

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Voters Approve Prop 28

California voters have approved a tweak to lawmakers term limits that supporters say will promote consistency and reduce the influence of lobbyists. Proposition 28 will limit lawmakers to 12 years, but allow themto spend that time in one house or a combination in both houses ofthe state Legislature. The measure had about two-thirds support with

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Feinstein vs. Emken for Senate in November

***UPDATE: Elizabeth Emken, GOP, nominated U.S. Senate, California. Will run against Feinstein in November.*** Democratic U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein has easily won her primary election race, advancing to the November ballot. The 78-year-old senator from California is seeking re-electionto a fifth term. She was first elected in 1992. Early returns showed Feinstein with nearly 50

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Convicted cop killer gets death penalty

A Riverside jury today recommended the death penalty for convicted cop killer Earl Ellis Green. The panel opted for death over life imprisonment without parole for Green, who beat and shot Riverside police Officer Ryan Patrick Bonaminio on Nov. 7, 2010. Sentencing is set for June 25. Reaction from the courtroom tonight on News Channel

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