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Articles from the September 11, 2012 edition


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  • Revised County Fast-Track Policy to Benefit Veterans, Dislocated Workers

    Updated Sep 11, 2012

    RIVERSIDE - Developers hoping to expedite the permitting process for their project using Riverside County's ''fast track'' policy could get ahead by hiring unemployed military veterans and other workers, under amendments to the policy approved today by the Board of Supervisors. In a 4-0 vote, with Supervisor Jeff Stone absent, the board enacted revisions to policy A-32, which establishes guidelines for projects to qualify for fast-track approval. The original policy made no mention of hiring practices, but board Chairman... Full story

  • County to Set up Offices to Assist International Travelers

    Updated Sep 11, 2012

    RIVERSIDE - Riverside County supervisors today approved the establishment of an International Business Express Office to facilitate the procurement of passports and other documents for travelers. Supervisors Bob Buster and Jeff Stone introduced the proposal on behalf of the Office of Foreign Trade. According to the agency, the goal is to offer passport, notary public and visa services to area business interests in a single place. ''This program is in keeping with our objectives of creating a business- friendly environment to... Full story

  • Unemployed Vets to Receive Paid Training

    Updated Sep 11, 2012

    RIVERSIDE - The Riverside County Board of Supervisors today authorized the allocation of $144,000 in federal grant funds to cover job training for eight unemployed veterans. The county's Community Action Partnership is administering the ''Veterans Employment Training'' -- or VET -- program, which is geared to former service members who have recently left the military and are encountering difficulties establishing themselves in the labor market. Vets from each of the five supervisorial districts will be selected to...

  • Three vehicle accident on State Route 76 snarls traffic

    Updated Sep 11, 2012

    The California Highway Patrol has just reported that an accident involving three vehicles on State Route 76 near Old Highway 395 was reported at approximately 12:35 p.m. today. Drivers have notified the Village News that traffic is backed up significantly as a result of this incident. An early report shows that the vehicles involved were a motorcycle, Toyota Sienna mini van, and a commercial truck. The accident is said to have occurred between Sage Road and Old Highway 395 on SR76. Emergency workers have just arrived on...

  • Three vehicle accident on State Route 76 snarls traffic

    Updated Sep 11, 2012

    The California Highway Patrol reported that both lanes of State Route 76 were reopened at 1:46 p.m. following this incident. (previous story) The California Highway Patrol has just reported that an accident involving three vehicles on State Route 76 near Old Highway 395 was reported at approximately 12:35 p.m. today. Drivers have notified the Village News that traffic is backed up significantly as a result of this incident. An early report shows that the vehicles involved were a motorcycle, Toyota Sienna mini van, and a...

  • Chance of thunderstorms, heavy showers in mountains and deserts

    Updated Sep 11, 2012

    SAN DIEGO - There's a chance of thunderstorms and heavy showers in the mountains and deserts of San Diego County later today, forecasters said. Unstable weather would be the result of residual monsoonal moisture from Monday's wet weather in the inland valleys, mountains and deserts, according to the National Weather Service. Rainfall totals from Monday include 1.22 inches in Rincon Springs, 1.89 on the La Jolla Indian Reservation, 0.48 on the Barona Indian Reservation, 1.35 in Alpine, 1.59 on Palomar Mountain, 0.87 on Otay...

  • Civilian dies of self-inflicted gunshot wound at Camp Pendleton Memorial Golf Course

    Updated Sep 11, 2012

    CAMP PENDLETON - A civilian died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound today at Memorial Golf Course on the grounds of Camp Pendleton, the Marine Corps reported. Military medics pronounced the man dead at the scene of the shooting shortly after 10:30 a.m., according to a statement from the northern San Diego County USMC installation. His name was withheld pending family notification. It was not immediately clear what might have led to the gunfire. The golf course, which is open to the public as well as active-duty personnel, was... Full story

  • Fallbrook High Class of 2002 to hold 10-year reunion evening of Sat., Sept. 15

    Updated Sep 11, 2012

    FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Union High School Class of 2002 will hold its 10-year class reunion on Sat., Sept. 15 from 7 to 11 p.m. at San Luis Rey Downs Golf Resort in Bonsall. Organizers invite all classmates to join in the fun, music and memories. "Come and join us as we reminisce about the past and share about the present," said Natalie Olsen. Ticket includes heavy appetizers, dessert bar, and one drink ticket good for beer, wine, or soda (non-alcoholic beverage). A no host bar will be available. To purchase tickets,... Full story

  • Oceanside YMCA that also serves Bonsall, Fallbrook to hold gala event Sat., Sept. 15

    Updated Sep 11, 2012

    OCEANSIDE – The spotlight literally will be on the Oceanside Mottino YMCA this Saturday evening, Sept. 15 as the Y goes Hollywood for its annual gala Joe and Mary Mottino fundraiser. Spotlights will scan the sky at the Y facility, guiding guests arriving to the Y facility at 4701 Mesa Drive where they will be greeted by photographers and a red carpet, leading them into the “Kids Need Heroes” event from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Among the several awards being made that evening will be the “Good Corporate Citizen Award...

  • Flood Advisory until 8:30 am, thunderstorms, heavy showers in mountains later today

    Updated Sep 11, 2012

    TheA flood advisory remains in effect until 8:30 am for south central Riverside County... At 6:14 am, radar continued to indicate a stationary thunderstorm dropping moderate to heavy rain across the southern end of the Coachella Valley in an area bounded by the Salton Sea communities of Oasis, Mecca, and North Shore. Since midnight, continuous rain has resulted in over 3 inches of rainfall in this area. At 506 am, California highway patrol reported over three feet of water was covering highway 111 between the communities of... Full story

  • Rotten Odor Traced to Salton Sea

    Updated Sep 11, 2012

    RIVERSIDE - A strong sulphuric odor that repelled residents of Riverside County and neighboring counties was confirmed today to have emanated from the Salton Sea. ''We now have solid evidence that clearly points to the Salton Sea as the source of a very large and unusual odor event,'' said Barry Wallerstein, executive officer of the South Coast Air Quality Management District. The stench hung on the air in Riverside and numerous other Inland Empire cities -- from Moreno Valley to Murrieta -- Monday morning after drifting into... Full story

  • Warriors fall to Mt. Carmel Sun Devils 14-35

    Updated Sep 11, 2012

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