Suspect arrested in home burglary, assault on owner
PERRIS, 12:27 p.m. Jan. 17 (SIGNONSANDIEGO)
A Perris man was recovering Saturday after somebody broke into his home and hit him with a metal pipe, according to police and jail officials.
Another man was locked up Saturday and accused of burglary and assault in the same incident, a jail employee said.
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PERRIS, 11:14 a.m. Jan. 17 (SIGNONSANDIEGO)Suspect sought in tear-gas robbery at store: A man who had pretended to shop at the Radio Shack on North Perris Boulevard pulled a gun, demanded cash and gassed two clerks with Mace, Perris police reported Saturday. RIVERSIDE, 3:11 a.m. Jan. 17 (SIGNONSANDIEGO)
Gas here now a penny over $2 a gallon: A day after surpassing the $2 mark for the first time since Nov. 27, the average price of gasoline in the Inland Empire continued its increase Saturday, rising seven-tenths of a cent to $2.013 for a gallon of regular unleaded.
RIVERSIDE, 4:44 a.m. Jan. 16 (SIGNONSANDIEGO)
Prosecutor to blame suspect for many more fires: A Riverside County prosecutor plans to argue Friday that a Beaumont man accused of murder for allegedly igniting a 2006 blaze that killed five firemen actually set twice the number of blazes for which he's charged.
RIVERSIDE, 1:02 p.m. Jan. 15 (SIGNONSANDIEGO)
Superior court judge to be subject of misconduct hearings: A Riverside County Superior Court judge who allegedly made a habit of working half-days and leaving without permission – sometimes causing another judge to pick up his case-loads – will be the subject of hearings on potential judicial misconduct, it was announced Thursday.
RIVERSIDE, 3:18 p.m. Jan. 15 (SIGNONSANDIEGO)2 county lawmakers agree with governor's State of State: Two Riverside County lawmakers said Thursday they agreed with Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger that reining in California's largest-ever budget deficit is a priority, but emphasized the fiscal crisis won't end without spending cuts and the implementation of more “free-market measures.”
RIVERSIDE, 3:50 a.m. Jan. 15 (SIGNONSANDIEGO)
Foreclosure numbers continue to rise: The number of Riverside County properties falling into foreclosure last month increased by more than 50 percent over November, and by more than 50 percent over December 2007, a real estate tracking firm reported Thursday.
12:30 p.m. Jan. 15DA: Arsonist charged with half of fires he set : A man charged with setting an arson wildfire that killed five U.S. Forest Service firefighters in 2006 started nearly two dozen additional blazes for which he hasn't been charged, the district attorney alleges in court papers.
MURRIETA, 12:18 p.m. Jan. 14 (SIGNONSANDIEGO)
Elsinore man to stand trial in shaken-baby case: A 22-year-old Lake Elsinore man alleged to have lost his temper with his girlfriend's 5-month-old baby must stand trial on a charge of child abuse, a judge ruled Wednesday.
RIVERSIDE, 12:18 p.m. Jan. 14 (SIGNONSANDIEGO)Police seek gunman who wounded 2 men, killed dog in drive-by: Riverside police Wednesday sought a gunman who leaned out of a vehicle window and fatally shot a pit bull and wounded the two men walking it, a sergeant said. RIVERSIDE, 1:44 p.m. Jan. 14 (SIGNONSANDIEGO)
County/supermarket partnership for needy paid off: A first-time partnership between Riverside County and a supermarket chain to gather food for the needy over the holidays paid off, with thousands of gallons of food collected and distributed, a county official said Wednesday.
8:29 a.m. Jan. 14 (SIGNONSANDIEGO)
Inland Empire gasoline price rises again: The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular unleaded gasoline in the Inland Empire rose 1.4 cents today to $1.978, the 16th consecutive daily increase and 28th in the past 29 days.
RIVERSIDE, 3:24 p.m. Jan. 13 (SIGNONSANDIEGO)
Fire official accused of savagely beating puppy pleads not guilty: A Los Angeles County assistant fire chief accused of pummeling his neighbor's six-month-old puppy to the point it had to be put down pleaded not guilty Tuesday to felony charges.
WILDOMAR, 10:59 a.m. Jan. 13 (SIGNONSANDIEGO)Autopsy scheduled on man slain outside Wildomar home: An autopsy was scheduled Tuesday on a man slain outside a Wildomar home. The man's body was found about 5:30 a.m. Monday outside the home in the 32000 block of Lost Road, according to sheriff's Sgt. Brandon Ford.
6:30 a.m. Jan. 13 (SIGNONSANDIEGO)
San Diego man held in Temecula stabbings: A San Diego man was arrested Sunday on suspicion of murder in connection with two stabbings, one of them fatal, outside a Temecula bar the day after Christmas.
RIVERSIDE, 4:45 a.m. Jan. 13 (SIGNONSANDIEGO)Board to approve ordinance to fix pets: The Riverside County Board of Supervisors is expected Tuesday to approve an ordinance mandating the spaying and neutering of cats and dogs impounded in county animal shelters and identification of pets through microchipping. MURRIETA, 5:08 a.m. Jan. 13 (SIGNONSANDIEGO)
Man accused of molesting girls to be arraigned: A 32-year-old married man who allegedly molested two young female relatives at his home in Hemet is scheduled to be arraigned Tuesday at the Southwest Justice Center.
TEMECULA, 11:09 a.m. Jan. 12 (SIGNONSANDIEGO)
San Diego man held in killing of Temecula pastor's son: A San Diego man who allegedly inflicted fatal stab wounds on a pastor's son outside a Temecula bar the day after Christmas is now behind bars and facing a murder charge, along with two co-defendants, authorities said Monday.
RIVERSIDE, 12:25 p.m. Jan. 12 (SIGNONSANDIEGO)First prospective jurors called in case of fire that killed 5 firefighters: The first group of prospective jurors was called into a Riverside courtroom Monday to be vetted for the upcoming trial of a Beaumont man charged with igniting a deadly 2006 wildfire that killed five firefighters. MORENO VALLEY, 1:30 p.m. Jan. 12 (SIGNONSANDIEGO)
Teen taken into custody in Moreno Valley shooting of father: An 18-year-old man was taken into custody Monday after allegedly shooting his father in a dispute at the victim's Moreno Valley residence.
RIVERSIDE, 8:47 a.m. Jan. 12 (AP)
Teen prostitution rampant in San Bernardino County: Child prostitution is thriving in San Bernardino County. Investigators say hundreds of teens selling sex make connections using Internet sites like Craigslist.com, simply standing along a two-mile stretch of Holt Boulevard in Ontario or hooking up at local truck stops.
MURRIETA, 4:31 a.m. Jan. 12 (SIGNONSANDIEGO)Murrieta murder case set to open: Opening statements are scheduled Monday in the trial of a 33-year-old reputed gang member who allegedly shot another man to death during an argument at a party four years ago. RIVERSIDE, 8:45 a.m. Jan. 12 (SIGNONSANDIEGO)
Gas prices continue slow climb: The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular unleaded gasoline in the Inland Empire rose 1.1 cents Monday to $1.949, the 14th consecutive daily increase and 26th in the past 27 days.
RIVERSIDE, 11:49 a.m. Jan. 10 (SIGNONSANDIEGO)
Strong winds raise concern over potential fires: Extra fire crews have been pre-positioned in Riverside County and at least two air tankers are on standby at Hemet Ryan Air Base due to strong, dry winds blowing in the first significant fire weather concerns of this new year, authorities said Saturday.
TEMECULA, 2:10 p.m. Jan. 10 (SIGNONSANDIEGO)Temecula man held on narcotics charge: A Temecula man is held on suspicion of felony evading and narcotics possession charges Saturday, according to sheriff's and jail officials. MORENO VALLEY, 1:42 p.m. Jan. 10 (SIGNONSANDIEGO)
Fire damages home in Moreno Valley: Fire damaged a home Saturday near March Mountain High School in Moreno Valley, according to a Cal fire spokeswoman. RIVERSIDE, 10:05 a.m. Jan. 10 (SIGNONSANDIEGO)
Kidnapped boy found safe in Las Vegas area: Las Vegas police followed a pair of suspected kidnappers on a 100-mile drive through the Nevada desert, and then safely recovered a 7-year-old boy who was snatched off the streets of Riverside, they said Saturday.
9:31 a.m. Jan. 9 (SIGNONSANDIEGO)
Gas prices jump again: RIVERSIDE - The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular unleaded gasoline in the Inland Empire continued its march back toward the $2 level by increasing 2.4 cents today to $1.905.
9:27 a.m. Jan. 9 (SIGNONSANDIEGO)Jury selection starts in gang trial: RIVERSIDE - Jury selection is slated to start today in the trial of two gang members accused of gunning down a Moreno Valley man to elevate their status in the gang.
MURRIETA, 3:20 p.m. Jan. 8 (SIGNONSANDIEGO)
Man pleads guilty to setting Murrieta fire: A man who set fire to a patch of land in Murrieta pleaded guilty Thursday to a single count of arson.
DAVIS, 9:03 p.m. Jan. 8 (AP)UC Davis beats UC Riverside 65-58: Mark Payne had 16 points and 10 rebounds to help UC Davis beat UC Riverside 65-58 on Thursday night.
RIVERSIDE, 2:49 p.m. Jan. 8 (SIGNONSANDIEGO)
Suspect to stand trial in killing of Corona man: A man suspected of killing a Corona resident whose remains were unearthed last March in a Moreno Valley field was ordered Thursday to stand trial for first-degree murder.
HEMET, 3:57 a.m. Jan. 8 (SIGNONSANDIEGO)
Woman charged with vandalizing Hemet motel room: A 19-year-old woman who set a motel room's microwave oven on fire by turning it on with a telephone inside and flooded the room is expected in court Thursday to answer to charges of vandalism and arson.
RIVERSIDE, 6:33 a.m. Jan. 8 (SIGNONSANDIEGO)Local gas prices jump: The average price of a gallon of self-serve unleaded regular gasoline in the Inland Empire rose an usually high 3.2 cents Thursday to $1.881, the 10th consecutive daily increase and 22nd in 23 days.
RIVERSIDE, 2:41 p.m. Jan. 7 (SIGNONSANDIEGO)
Girl, 10, testifies about Riverside slaying she saw last spring: A 10-year-old girl who witnessed a Riverside man's murder last spring testified Wednesday that the alleged gunman “looks like” the suspect she saw that day, but she couldn't be absolutely certain.
RIVERSIDE, 2:23 p.m. Jan. 6 (SIGNONSANDIEGO)Board puts more bite into anti-barking ordinance: The Riverside County Board of Supervisors Tuesday approved an anti-nuisance measure aimed at silencing noisy dogs by slapping their owners with fines that can go as high as $500. TEMECULA, 11:26 a.m. Jan. 6 (SIGNONSANDIEGO)
Brothers suspected of attempted burglary freed on bail: Two brothers who allegedly tried to steal power generators from several recreational vehicles parked at a Temecula business were free Tuesday on $5,000 bail.
RIVERSIDE, 4:36 a.m. Jan. 6 (SIGNONSANDIEGO)
Riverside County ordinance would fine owners of noisy dogs: Following a public hearing, the Riverside County Board of Supervisors is expected to approve Tuesday an anti-nuisance ordinance aimed at silencing noisy dogs by slapping their owners with fines that can range as high as $500.
PALM SPRINGS, 3:59 a.m. Jan. 6 (SIGNONSANDIEGO)Palm Springs may allow medical marijuana dispensaries: Palm Springs could be the first city in Riverside County to allow medical marijuana dispensaries if approved by city council members Tuesday night. TEMECULA, 4:48 p.m. Jan. 5 (SIGNONSANDIEGO)
Murder charges filed in fatal stabbing outside bar: Murder and other charges were filed Monday against three San Diego men – one of whom remains at large – in the stabbing death of a pastor's son and the wounding of another man outside a Temecula bar.
MURRIETA, 12:44 p.m. Jan. 5 (SIGNONSANDIEGO)
Before trial, teens admit taking part in French Valley drive-by: With their trial was set to begin Monday, two teenagers admitted taking part in a non-injury drive-by shooting targeting a French Valley boy in his home, and to possible penalty-enhancement counts of using a firearm and doing it for the benefit of a gang.
TEMECULA, 12:42 p.m. Jan. 5 (SIGNONSANDIEGO)Police: Brothers broke into RV sales lot, tried to steal generators: Two brothers allegedly broke into a recreational vehicle sales lot in Temecula and tried to steal power generation units from several RVs, Riverside County sheriff's authorities said Monday. RIVERSIDE, 2:02 p.m. Jan. 5 (SIGNONSANDIEGO)
CHP arrests 26 DUI suspects over holiday: California Highway Patrol Officers nabbed 26 DUI suspects in the Riverside area during its New Year's holiday maximum-enforcement period, down about 41 percent from the 44 such arrests made during the same period a year earlier, the agency reported Monday.
RIVERSIDE, 7:26 a.m. Jan. 5 (SIGNONSANDIEGO)
Gas prices rise for seventh straight day: The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular unleaded gasoline in the Inland Empire rose Monday for the seventh consecutive day and 19th time in the past 20 days, increasing two-tenths of a cent to $1.827.
RIVERSIDE, 1:02 p.m. Jan. 4 (SIGNONSANDIEGO)
Autopsy scheduled on hunter who died in frigid Anza pond: With the sun setting New Year's Day, firefighters in coldwater rescue gear searched frantically for a hunter last seen alive in an frigid pond in rural Anza. But it took two more days for sheriff's divers to find and recover the man's body, authorities said Sunday.
HEMET, 1:50 p.m. Jan. 3 (SIGNONSANDIEGO)
Officer prevents man from possibly killing himself: A Hemet police officer helped convince a man with a large steak knife to change his mind about killing himself, a police sergeant said Saturday.
PERRIS, 1:30 p.m. Jan. 3 (SIGNONSANDIEGO)Suspected drunken driver may face manslaughter charges: A suspected drunken driver accused of causing a New Year's Day crash that claimed the lives of his passenger and another motorist in the Perris area may face manslaughter charges, authorities said Saturday. RIVERSIDE, 6:45 a.m. Jan. 3 (SIGNONSANDIEGO)
Gas prices here still climbing: The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular unleaded gasoline in the Inland Empire rose Saturday for the 17th time in the past 18 days, increasing six-tenths of a cent to $1.81. RIVERSIDE, 8:38 a.m. Jan. 2 (SIGNONSANDIEGO)
Wrong way driver, 17, dies in I-215 crash: A 17-year-old boy driving a pickup truck the wrong way on Interstate 215 died in a fiery collision with a sedan that left seven people hurt, officials said today. COACHELLA, 8:40 a.m. Jan. 2 (SIGNONSANDIEGO)
Coachella DUI checkpoint planned tonight: Police will be looking for drunken drivers in Coachella tonight, but they aren't saying where.
RIVERSIDE, 2:52 a.m. Jan. 1 (SIGNONSANDIEGO)
Gas prices rising slowly: The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular unleaded gasoline in the Inland Empire rose Thursday for the 15th time in the past 16 days, increasing six-tenths of a cent to $1.802.
RIVERSIDE, 8:14 a.m. Jan. 1 (SIGNONSANDIEGO)
First babies born in county: A baby girl born at Kaiser Permanente Medical Center in Riverside 12:55 a.m. Thursday was among the first born in the Inland Empire this year.
RIVERSIDE, 3:20 a.m. Jan. 1 (SIGNONSANDIEGO)
Court and government offices closed for holiday: Courts and most municipal offices in Riverside County will be closed Thursday for the New Year's holiday.
TEMECULA, 1:58 p.m. Dec. 31 (SIGNONSANDIEGO)
Two arrested in fatal stabbing of pastor's son: Two men were behind bars and a third person was being sought Wednesday in connection with the stabbing death of a pastor's son and the wounding of another man during a melee outside a Temecula bar.
RIVERSIDE, 1:44 p.m. Dec. 31 (SIGNONSANDIEGO)Teen shoots homeless man with paintball – in front of undercover cops: A 16-year-old boy shot a homeless man with a paintball gun in front of a pair of undercover cops, Riverside police said Wednesday. MORENO VALLEY, 9:56 a.m. Dec. 31 (SIGNONSANDIEGO)
Stolen items, jewelry cache found at Moreno Valley home: Computers, digital cameras, video games, MP3 players, jewelry and watches were among the suspected stolen items found at a Moreno Valley home, authorities reported Wednesday.
PALM SPRINGS, 8:19 a.m. Dec. 31 (SIGNONSANDIEGO)
Zero tolerance for revelers shooting guns into the air: New Year's revelers around the county caught shoot into the sky tonight should plan on spending the beginning of 2009 in jail, police said.
8:14 a.m. Dec. 31 (SIGNONSANDIEGO)Inland Empire gasoline price increases again: RIVERSIDE (CNS) - The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular unleaded gasoline in the Inland Empire rose today for the 14th time in the past 15 days, increasing a half-cent to $1.796.
RIVERSIDE, 1:24 p.m. Dec. 30 (SIGNONSANDIEGO)
Countywide DUI crackdown nets 365 arrests: A countywide law enforcement operation to catch drunken drivers netted 365 arrests over the last 2½ weeks, Riverside County authorities reported Tuesday.
WILDOMAR, 5:14 a.m. Dec. 30 (SIGNONSANDIEGO)
Three Wildomar robbers sought: Authorities sought the public's help Tuesday in nabbing three bandits, including two caught on surveillance video robbing a Circle K Store in Wildomar.
MURRIETA, 2:46 p.m. Dec. 29 (SIGNONSANDIEGO)
Jurors begin second week of deliberations to decide if killer is retarded: Jurors trying to determine whether a convicted killer facing the death penalty is legally retarded entered their second week of deliberations Monday.
RIVERSIDE, 5:28 a.m. Dec. 30 (SIGNONSANDIEGO)Gas prices begin to rise: The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular unleaded gasoline in the Inland Empire resumed increasing Tuesday, rising eight-tenths of a cent to $1.791, a day after a 12-day streak of rising prices ended when the price was unchanged. RIVERSIDE, 12:40 p.m. Dec. 29 (SIGNONSANDIEGO)
Prelim postponed for man accused of child-molesting: A preliminary hearing for a Cherry Valley man accused of molesting female relatives and taking obscene photographs with a toddler was postponed Monday because the man's attorney was tied up on another case. RIVERSIDE, 7:06 a.m. Dec. 29 (SIGNONSANDIEGO)
Gas prices level off after rising: A 12-day streak of rising prices for self-serve regular unleaded gasoline in the Inland Empire ended Monday as the price remained unchanged at $1.783.
TEMECULA, 8:42 a.m. Dec. 28 (SIGNONSANDIEGO)
Wildomar church mourning violent death of pastor's son: Members of a large Wildomar church are Sunday mourning the death of the founding pastor's son, who was stabbed to death outside a Temecula sports bar.
LAKE ELSINORE, 1:29 p.m. Dec. 28 (SIGNONSANDIEGO)Seven arrested over holiday at Elsinore checkpoint: Seven people got locked up for allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs during a crackdown that ended early Sunday, according to a police sergeant. MORENO VALLEY, 11:16 a.m. Dec. 28 (SIGNONSANDIEGO)
March Air Base resident killed in one-car crash: A resident of March Air Reserve Base died Sunday after he smashed his speeding vehicle into a parked car on Elder Avenue one block north of the Moreno Valley (60) Freeway, according to the coroner.
MURRIETA, 10:25 a.m. Dec. 24 (SIGNONSANDIEGO)
Two suspected of robbing Murrieta woman are arrested: Two men suspected of robbing a woman at gunpoint as she returned home from gambling at the Pechanga casino were in custody Wednesday, a sergeant said.
MURRIETA, 12:48 p.m. Dec. 24 (SIGNONSANDIEGO)No verdict again in hammer-killing case: Jurors deciding if a convicted killer facing the death penalty is legally retarded completed a half-day of deliberations Wednesday without reaching a verdict. RIVERSIDE, 1:36 p.m. Dec. 24 (SIGNONSANDIEGO)
Fugitive wanted on lewd-acts charges found in Philippines: A 59-year-old Riverside County man wanted on three dozen charges of lewd acts on a child was tracked down in the Philippines, arrested and returned to Riverside, authorities said Wednesday.
RIVERSIDE, 2:11 p.m. Dec. 23 (SIGNONSANDIEGO)
Riverside County home sales soar; median price plunges: Home sales soared by 196.6 percent in the Riverside/San Bernardino area in November, compared with the same period a year ago, while the median home price fell 41.2 percent to $202,740, according to figures released Tuesday.
MURRIETA, 9:48 a.m. Dec. 23 (SIGNONSANDIEGO)Possible jury deadlock in Elsinore hammer killing: Jurors charged with deciding if a convicted killer facing the death penalty is legally retarded indicated they may be deadlocked Tuesday. MURRIETA, 12:02 p.m. Dec. 23 (SIGNONSANDIEGO)
Man to be arraigned in Promenade robbery: A reputed Los Angeles gang member suspected in a robbery that occurred earlier this month at The Promenade in Temecula mall is expected be arraigned Wednesday in Murrieta. RIVERSIDE, 1:55 p.m. Dec. 23 (SIGNONSANDIEGO)
Supervisors OK homeowner-education program: The Riverside County Board of Supervisors approved plans Tuesday for a county-sponsored program to educate homeowners about how to stave off foreclosure and inform property owners about the need to maintain vacant or abandoned homes.
BEVERLY HILLS, 3:17 p.m. Dec. 22 (SIGNONSANDIEGO)
County fire official says dog beating was in self-defense: A Los Angeles County assistant fire chief charged with animal cruelty for beating a Riverside County neighbor's puppy so badly that it had to be euthanized insisted Monday he was acting in self-defense.
MURRIETA, 4:02 p.m. Dec. 22 (SIGNONSANDIEGO)Jurors continue deliberations in Lake Elsinore hammer killing: Jurors completed another day of deliberating without reaching a verdict Monday as they work to decide if a convicted killer facing the death penalty is legally retarded, which would spare him from execution.
RIVERSIDE, 6:53 a.m. Dec. 15 (SIGNONSANDIEGO)
Layoff notices go out at Cal Fire: Layoff notices are to go out today for seasonal Cal Fire firefighters in Riverside, San Diego and San Bernardino counties, and at least one fire station will be closed because of the state's budget deficit, according to a fire spokesman.
IDYLLWILD, 2:17 p.m. Dec. 14 (SIGNONSANDIEGO)
Chains required in San Jacinto Mountains as storm nears: The sun shone brightly Sunday in the San Jacinto Mountains, but patches of ice and snow remained in some shaded curves on mountain roadways, authorities said. That meant chains were required on vehicles above 5,000 feet.
RIVERSIDE, 4:42 p.m. Dec. 14 (SIGNONSANDIEGO)Gas prices drop for 90th straight day: The average price of a gallon of regular gasoline in the Inland Empire fell for the 90th consecutive day Sunday, dropping six-tenths of a cent to about $1.70, nearly 11 cents less than a week ago. LAKE ELSINORE, 1:47 a.m. Dec. 14 (SIGNONSANDIEGO)
Autopsy pending in fatal shooting of woman by deputies: An autopsy was pending Sunday for a Lake Elsinore woman who may have been drunk or high when she led sheriff's deputies on a car chase, did not follow orders when stopped and was fatally shot when she brandished a knife and fake pistol. LOS ANGELES, 9:35 p.m. Dec. 13 (SIGNONSANDIEGO)
Turnout at polls here was 78.5 percent on Nov. 4: About 78.5 percent of Riverside County voters turned out for the Nov. 4 presidential election, during which a record 13.7 million Californians cast votes, Secretary of State Debra Bowen said Saturday.
MURRIETA, 4:15 p.m. Dec. 11 (SIGNONSANDIEGO)
Murrieta man convicted of conspiring to kill teen prostitute: A 24-year-old Murrieta man was convicted Thursday of conspiring to kill a teenage prostitute who provided evidence against him in a pandering case, and his mother was convicted of being an accessory.
RIVERSIDE, 2:43 p.m. Dec. 11 (SIGNONSANDIEGO)
Garamendi joins Riverside nurses' picket line: Nurses were joined by California's lieutenant governor on a picket line near a Riverside hospital that they accuse of not bargaining fairly.
MURRIETA, 11:42 a.m. Dec. 11 (SIGNONSANDIEGO)Verdict reached in conspiracy -to-kill trial: Jurors reached verdicts Thursday in the trial of four people who allegedly conspired to kill a teenage prostitute to stop her from testifying in a pandering case. RIVERSIDE, 1:30 p.m. Dec. 11 (SIGNONSANDIEGO)
Grant to UCR provides financial assistance to help dropouts return: Thanks to a nonprofit's $1 million grant to UC Riverside, students who dropped out of college but have since returned to pursue their degrees will be eligible for some financial assistance, a UCR official said.
RIVERSIDE, 4:40 a.m. Dec. 11 (SIGNONSANDIEGO)
Foreclosures continue to decline in county: Property foreclosures in Riverside County continued to decline last month, curbed by a new law and voluntary measures on the part of lenders, a real estate tracking firm reported Thursday.
RIVERSIDE, 1:42 p.m. Dec. 10 (SIGNONSANDIEGO)
Angry Riverside hospital nurses to protest over labor dispute: Nurses angry over what they call a Riverside hospital's failure to conduct good-faith negotiations toward a new labor contract will protest outside the facility Thursday, along with supporters including California's lieutenant governor.
MURRIETA, 1:36 p.m. Dec. 10 (SIGNONSANDIEGO)Psychologist testifies about killer's mental competence: A psychologist for a man facing the death penalty for bludgeoning a man to death during a burglary testified Wednesday that a mildly retarded person can drive and perform other socially competent tasks, but it does not mean the person has no mental deficiency.
RIVERSIDE, 9:06 p.m. Dec. 9 (SIGNONSANDIEGO)
County moves to fine owners for noisy dogs: The Riverside County Board of Supervisors tentatively approved a new anti-nuisance ordinance Tuesday aimed at silencing noisy dogs by assessing fines on their owners that can range as high as $500.
RIVERSIDE, 3:00 p.m. Dec. 9 (SIGNONSANDIEGO)
County supervisors back away from anti-picketing measure: Concerned that a proposed anti-picketing ordinance might be too restrictive – and that it did not address the issue that inspired it – the Board of Supervisors Tuesday backed away from the measure, but indicated it may be brought back in different form.
MURRIETA, 3:20 p.m. Dec. 9 (SIGNONSANDIEGO)Psychologist grilled about convicted man's level of retardation: A psychologist for a man facing the death penalty in a fatal bludgeoning testified Tuesday that he gave the defendant higher marks for reasoning than another mental health expert, even though he already testified that the man is mildly retarded.
MURRIETA, 4:48 a.m. Dec. 9 (SIGNONSANDIEGO)
Fate of four in plot to kill teen prostitute in hands of jury: Jurors weighing the fate of four people who allegedly conspired to kill a teenage prostitute to stop her from testifying in a pandering case will resume deliberations Tuesday afternoon.
RIVERSIDE, 3:05 a.m. Dec. 9 (SIGNONSANDIEGO)County board likely to OK picketing limits: A divided Riverside County Board of Supervisors is expected Tuesday to approve an ordinance to restrict residential picketing. TEMECULA, 4:52 a.m. Dec. 9 (SIGNONSANDIEGO)
Temecual hearing tonight on annexation of 5,000 acres: A public hearing will be held Tuesday to generate public input on a city proposal to annex almost 5,000 acres of county land.
RIVERSIDE, 2:48 p.m. Dec. 8 (SIGNONSANDIEGO)
Prosecutor: Man who killed Moreno Valley couple in crash guilty of murder: A man accused of killing a Moreno Valley couple in a 2006 traffic crash is guilty of murder because he knew the consequences of drunken driving, a prosecutor said Monday, but a defense lawyer said his client was too “self-absorbed” to realize where his actions may lead.
MURRIETA, 2:30 p.m. Dec. 8 (SIGNONSANDIEGO)Defense says Gypsy convicted of slaying is mentally challenged: A 46-year-old Gypsy convicted of hammering a man to death is mildly retarded and should not be put to death, his defense attorney told a jury, while the prosecution contended the defendant is faking his mental deficiency.
RIVERSIDE, 4:45 a.m. Dec. 8 (SIGNONSANDIEGO)
Fatal crash trial's closing arguments planned: Closing statements are scheduled Monday in the trial of a Perris man accused of killing a Moreno Valley couple in a 2006 car crash the defendant allegedly caused while drunk at the wheel.
RIVERSIDE, 5:20 p.m. Dec. 7 (SIGNONSANDIEGO)Gas prices continue to drop: The average price of a gallon of self-serve unleaded gasoline in the Inland Empire fell for the 83rd consecutive day Sunday, dropping 2.2 cents to $1.81, 14.5 cents less than a week ago.
MURRIETA, 5:05 p.m. Dec. 5 (SIGNONSANDIEGO)
Murrieta man to stand trial on attempted kidnapping charges: A man who allegedly tried to lure 5- and 8-year-old girls into his pickup truck in Murrieta, possibly with stuffed animals, pictures of dolls and pornography, must stand trial on charges of attempted kidnapping, a judge ruled Friday.
TEMECULA, 12:50 p.m. Dec. 6 (SIGNONSANDIEGO)Truancy sweep nets seven students: A multi-agency truancy sweep collared seven students who skipped classes in the Temecula Valley School District, according to a sheriff's sergeant. TEMECULA, 10:02 a.m. Dec. 6 (SIGNONSANDIEGO)
Temecula man arrested on sex charges: A 49-year-old Temecula man was behind bars Saturday in Murrieta on suspicion of aggravated sexual assault of a child and lewd or lascivious acts with a victim under age 14, police and jail officials said. RIVERSIDE, 3:56 a.m. Dec. 6 (SIGNONSANDIEGO)
Decline in gas prices continues: The average price of a gallon of self-serve unleaded gasoline in the Inland Empire fell for the 81st consecutive day Saturday, dropping 1.7 cents to $1.832, 13 cents less than a week ago.
