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Articles from the May 14, 2012 edition


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  • Lawmakers: Governor Needs to Make 'Tough Decisions' to Fix Budget

    Updated May 14, 2012

    RIVERSIDE - The state's ballooning budget deficit is a result of fiscal irresponsibility, and the state's finances won't improve until there are ''tough decisions'' made about spending and regulatory changes, two Republican state lawmakers from Riverside County said today. Reacting to Gov. Jerry Brown's May budget revise, which showed the state budget deficit increasing to $15.7 billion from an estimated $9.2 billion in January, Sen. Bill Emmerson, R-Lake Elsinore, and Assemblyman Paul Cook, R- Beaumont, both stressed the... Full story

  • Trial Postponed for Man Accused in 1980 Murder

    Updated May 14, 2012

    MURRIETA - With the defense seeking more time to prepare, trial was postponed today for a man accused of sexually assaulting and killing a 67- year-old neighbor in Hemet more than three decades ago. Shelby Glenn Shamblin, 49, faces life in prison if convicted of first- degree murder for the Jan. 17, 1980, beating and strangulation of Elizabeth Crossman. Shamblin appeared alongside Deputy Public Defender Thomas Steelman today before Riverside County Superior Court Judge Elaine Johnson, who agreed to postpone the trial to June...

  • Sheriff's deputies seek public assistance in identifying beer thief

    Updated May 14, 2012

    The Fallbrook Sheriff’s deputies are seeking public assistance in identifying an individual who allegedly stole beer from a convenient store (Circle K) located in the 1000 block of East Mission Road on May 8. According the Sheriff’s release, the theft occurred at approximately 4:30 p.m. The suspect’s identity is not known. Anyone with information regarding his identity is encouraged to contact Detective Steve Ashkar at the Fallbrook substation by calling (760) 451-3111. Pleas...

  • Board of Supervisors OKs Closure of Sites During Wildfire Season

    Updated May 14, 2012

    RIVERSIDE - The Board of Supervisors today authorized Riverside County's fire chief to close access to seven hiking and off-road sites where fire danger is highest in the summer months. The board, without comment, unanimously approved the closures in the central and southwest portions of the county, as it has done every year since 2007. Like last year, Chief John Hawkins asked that the closures begin in May ''because of the potential of dangerous fires in these areas,'' according to a Fire Department statement. Dry...

  • 22-year-old Camp Pendleton-based Marine Sgt. Wade Wilson killed in combat in Afghanistan

    Updated May 14, 2012

    SAN DIEGO (Wire Service) - The Pentagon today (May 14) released the name of a 22-year-old Camp Pendleton-based Marine killed in combat last week in Afghanistan. Sgt. Wade D. Wilson of Normangee, Texas, died in Helmand Province on Friday, the Department of Defense reported. Wilson was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force.... Full story

  • Women assaulted in San Jacinto, suspects arrested

    Updated May 14, 2012

    SAN JACINTO - On Sunday, May 13, at 3:25 p.m., officers from the San Jacinto Police Department responded to the 1800 block of S. San Jacinto Ave., in San Jacinto regarding a strong arm robbery and assault with a deadly weapon. Upon the officers' arrival they contacted an adult female who advised that while she was in the parking lot of the business with her three small children, she was assaulted by another female adult. During the assault, the suspect called out to a male...

  • Court to Accept Online Requests for Criminal Records

    Updated May 14, 2012

    RIVERSIDE - Beginning today, users of the Riverside County Superior Court website will be able to request certified copies of publicly viewable criminal documents. Earlier this year, the court began making copies of family law, probate and civil records available. According to court officials, certified copies of any imaged criminal document that is authorized for public scrutiny can be ordered via the website. Copy requests will be processed within five business days, and postage costs and copy fees will apply to all...