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Articles from the December 19, 2012 edition


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  • Nearly $2.5 Million in Gaming Impact Grants Awarded to County

    Updated Dec 19, 2012

    RIVERSIDE - Five Riverside County agencies will have an extra $1 million to collectively spend in the current fiscal year thanks to Indian gaming mitigation grants accepted today by the Board of Supervisors. The grant awards are part of an annual distribution made by the state to offset the impacts that casino operations have on communities and public resources, including fire and law enforcement services. The revenue is collected from the various tribes, then allocated in accordance with a funding award process determined...

  • Vehicle drives into Temecula IHOP, pedestrian hit by oncoming car receives minor injuries

    Updated Dec 19, 2012

    A vehicle that almost drove into a Temecula restaurant also hit a pedestrian that was in its path on the morning of Wednesday, Dec. 19. Around 11 a.m., firefighters responded to IHOP Restaurant on Temecula Parkway to a call of a vehicle vs. pedestrian and collision of a building, according to a witness. The driver ran over a “Handicap Parking Only” sign and a bench placed in front of the building. The vehicle stopped shy of the windows of the restaurant where customers gat...

  • Man arrested on suspicion of felony child annoying

    Updated Dec 19, 2012

    SAN JACINTO (Wire Service) - A 45-year-old San Jacinto man was behind bars today, Dec. 19, on suspicion of felony child annoying. Deputies arrested Alfred Corona after being called to the 200 block of South San Jacinto Avenue around 3 p.m. Tuesday, said Riverside County Sheriff's Sgt. M. Larson. Corona was booked into the Larry D. Smith Correctional Facility in Banning on suspicion of felony child annoying and was being held in lieu of $5,000 bail, according to sheriff's online booking records. No details of the alleged... Full story

  • Wind, frost advisories issued by National Weather Service for area

    Updated Dec 19, 2012

    The National Weather Service issued a Wind Advisory and Frost Advisory for certain parts of the region early this morning, Wed., Dec. 19. A Wind Advisory is in effect until late afternoon. Motorists are cautioned that driving may be difficult at times, especially for those with high-profile vehicles. Wind may also cause fallen tree limbs and the outage of traffic lights. A Frost Advisory is in effect for late tonight through tomorrow (Dec. 20) morning. The frost has the potential to damage sensitive plants that are left...

  • Trial-setting conference for man accused of killing girlfriend to take place Jan. 11

    Updated Dec 19, 2012

    RIVERSIDE (Wire Service) - A trial-setting conference has been rescheduled to Jan. 11 for Adam Michael Starkey, who is accused of shooting and killing his girlfriend at their Menifee home.... Full story