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Riverside, CA News Archives for May 2008

May 30, 2008 | www.instantriverside.com | instantriverside

Riverside crash claims third victim

A Riverside woman is the third person to die following a high-speed single-vehicle crash on May 17.

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Thu May 29, 2008

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Local teen makes National Spelling Bee semifinals

A Perris teen has made it to the semifinals of the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C. Austin Pineda is one of 45 students who will advance to Friday's rounds, which air live on ESPN from 8 a.m. ...

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Related Topix: Perris, CA, Romoland, CA

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Riverside County Date for first gay weddings changes

It had been thought that June 14 - exactly 30 days from the California Supreme Court ruling on same-sex marriage - would be the first day that gay couples would be able to marry in the state.

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Related Topix: Wedding, Riverside County, CA, Gay/Lesbian

Wed May 28, 2008

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20 percent more plan to register at UCR

With nearly 5000 freshmen and 555 transfer students saying they plan on registering for fall classes at UC Riverside, demand is up nearly 20 percent over last year.

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Related Topix: Education Etc.

Tue May 27, 2008

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Assessor's office to send out value reductions

Whether it's good news or bad news depends on whether you're trying to sell or just worried abut taxes, but either way you should get a letter in July telling you whether or not your propety's value has ...

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Police warn of man fixated on feet

Riverside police have put out a nuisance warning after a man has reportedly asked women about their feet and stockings.

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Sun May 25, 2008

Desert Sun

Moreno Valley woman suspected of using fake identities in custody

A 42-year-old Moreno Valley woman who allegedly bought a motorcycle, cars, water craft and furniture using fake identities was in custody, authorities said.

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Related Topix: Los Angeles Metro, Riverside Metro

Fri May 23, 2008

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Thursday storms trigger flood of aid calls

The Riverside County Fire Department was swamped with calls Thursday when storms that spawned funnel clouds moved through the area.

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Related Topix: Riverside County, CA

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Weekend forecast could include more wild weather

Learn more about the tornado that hit near Moreno Valley on Thursday.

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Related Topix: Weather, Riverside County, CA

Thu May 22, 2008

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EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: Tornado touches down near Moreno Valley

This is video of the tornado touching down Thursday afternoon.

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Related Topix: Weather, Lake Elsinore, CA

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InstantRiverside.com --Tornado warning issued

A tornado warning has been issued for Riverside and San Bernardino counties. A funnel cloud has touched down near March Air Reserve Base.

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Related Topix: Perris, CA, Weather

Wed May 21, 2008

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1948 snapshot from Riverside makes it BIG

You'll see it at a busy intersection.

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Tue May 20, 2008

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Riverside's famous Lemon Cake

Watch how it's made. Here's the recipe for lemon cake: 1 small package lemon Jello 2/3 cup boiling water 4 eggs 2/3 cup oil 1 box yellow cake mix Dissolve Jello in water; add oil, eggs and ...

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Related Topix: Recipes, Life, Recipes, Food

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Riverside fun things to do > kids activities on a hot day

It was 105 yesterday, looks like Memorial Day weekend will be the same. Where do you take your kids when gas is $4/gallon and the economy is stalling? We canceled our family vacation this year and needed other options.

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Related Topix: Life, Memorial Day, Holidays, Family, Kids

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Riverside Heatwave results in record power use

Heatwave results in record power use Riverside Public Utilities broke a former record on Monday.

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Related Topix: Weather

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Riverside Clerk sets date for first gay weddings

June will be busier than usual when it comes to weddings, now that a state Supreme Court ruling has paved the way for same-sex marriage.

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Related Topix: Wedding, Riverside County, CA, Gay/Lesbian

Mon May 19, 2008

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Bargain hunters take advantage of Inland housing woes

The good news is, Southern California's April home sales surged to their highest level since August, according to DataQuick Information Systems.

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Related Topix: Housing, Foreclosures, Riverside County, CA

Sun May 18, 2008

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Riverside: Pick-up crash kills two; four injured

Pick-up crash kills two; four injured The following information has been provided by the Riverside Police Department: Two men are dead as the result of a high-speed single vehicle crash Saturday night in ...

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Fri May 16, 2008

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IN Riverside CA kids indoor activities and fun things to do

Indoor kids activity idea Most kids will be out of school around the first week of June.

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Related Topix: Montclair, CA, Kids, Family

Thu May 15, 2008

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New chancellor for UCR

Timothy White will be the new chancellor at UCR. According to the agenda for Thursday's UC Board of Regents session, a salary of $325,000, plus additional compensation, is scheduled to be voted on for White.

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Tue May 13, 2008

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Media company installs monster solar system

It's the first Riverside business to go solar with rebates.

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Mon May 12, 2008

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Young burglar triggers alarm at school

Young burglar triggers alarm at school A male juvenile was arrested for burglary after tripping an alarm at Highland Elementary School on Sunday evening.

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Sun May 11, 2008

Los Angeles Times

Authorities identify man shot to death in Glen Avon

Riverside County sheriff's investigators today identified a man fatally shot during a party in Glen Avon on Sunday. via Los Angeles Times

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Related Topix: Riverside County, CA, Glen Avon, CA

Fri May 09, 2008

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Local soldier dies in Iraq

A San Jacinto soldier has died in Iraq. Pfc. Aaron Joseph Ward, 19, died May 6 in Al Anbar, according to the Department of Defense.

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Related Topix: San Jacinto, CA, Department of Defense, US News

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Video: Reviewing the Stagecoach Music Festival

Six days of music; two very different crowds.

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Related Topix: Coachella, CA

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A look back at 3 days of Coachella

Hazy clouds, sports drinks and strong lineups in the tents saved the day for sun-weary concertgoers for the Coachella Valley Music and Arts festival in Indio on Sunday.

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Related Topix: Indio, CA, Pop/Rock, The Pink Floyd

Thu May 08, 2008

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Baby Jared awaits heart transplant

Loma Linda: Baby Jared needs a life-saving heart transplant.

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Wed May 07, 2008

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Riverside media company will go solar

Sunny forecast for local media company A Riverside-based company will be the first city business to go solar.

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Children's tutor > math, english, reading, private Riverside

Math, English, private, reading on-line tutors in Riverside, CA

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Related Topix: Brea, CA, Arcadia, CA, Alta Loma, CA, Chino, CA, Corona, CA, Claremont, CA

Tue May 06, 2008

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Drug busts at SDSU

Nearly 100 drug busts at SDSU According to the Associated Press, 96 people - most of them students - have been arrested in a series of drug busts at San Diego State University.

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Mon May 05, 2008

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Reviewing Stagecoach Festival - Day 3

Let's face it - by the third day of Stagecoach, the music on the Mane Stage was merely the backdrop to the biggest, lawn-chair-totingest good time either side of the Misssissippi.

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Related Topix: Gretchen Wilson, Country, Big & Rich, Coachella, CA

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Show and Go car show dazzles Riversider's

Watch the 2008 Show and Go car. It dazzled car fans in downtown Riverside.

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Three held after apparent cockfight

Three held after apparent cockfight The following information has been provided by the Riverside County Sheriff's Department: On Saturday, May 3, 2008, at about 11:45 a.m. deputies assigned to the Lake Elsinore ...

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Related Topix: Lake Elsinore, CA, Perris, CA

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Kid's tutors - tutoring to get ahead or early intervention in Riverside

Citizen Pick: Comfort Zone Tutoring One on One * In Home Tutoring Ph. 924-8541 or 924-8560 E-mail: info@comfortzonetutoring.com Visit: Comfort Zone Tutoring on-line Original Article Finding a tutor in Riverside ...

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Related Topix: San Bernardino, CA, Family, Kids

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Cause of death unknown

It will likely be a few weeks before it's known what caused the death of a music fan who attended the 2008 Coachella Music Festival.

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Related Topix: Outdoor Recreation, Camping

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Stagecoach - Day 2

Sure, it was wonderful to see the Judds back together - and not just for the music.

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Related Topix: Country, Dierks Bentley

Sat May 03, 2008

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Riverside Man sickened by tainted energy drink

Man sickened by tainted energy drink The following information has been provided by the Riverside Police Department: A 50-year-old Riverside man became ill Saturday after drinking a small portion of the ...

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Stagecoach - Day 1

The Stagecoach festival was extended to three days when the Eagles agreed to play - and their set proved it was worth the trouble.

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Related Topix: Shelby Lynne, Country

Fri May 02, 2008

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Car show will fill downtown streets

The Show and Go car show will be held this weekend in Downtown Riverside. Watch a preview.

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Stagecoach weekend weather forecast

Cooler weather is in the forecast for The Stagecoach Music Festival in Indio.

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Related Topix: Indio, CA

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What you need to know about the Stagecoach Music Festival

Having survived three days of the Coachella festival, I have a few suggestions for this weekend's Stagecoach Festival - Wear sneakers; if you must wear boots, make sure it's a comfortable pair .

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Related Topix: Coachella, CA

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