The Sun, San Bernardino, Calif. back issues from April 2008:
Lawsuits from punk riot to be heard soon
Apr 01, 2008; ... Video: YouTube video from the riot Warning: Video contains strong language SAN BERNARDINO - The mayhem was more than two years ago, but thelegal troubles facing the National Orange Show Events Center and aconcert promoter are just heating up. At least two lawsuits ...
Bill strengthens student voices
Apr 01, 2008 ... A bill before the state Senate would protect high schooljournalism faculty from retaliation in the event that a studentwrites a story critical of the school. At a time when the First Amendment is continually under attack,it's encouraging to see state government taking this so ...
Student success for sale on Net
Apr 01, 2008; ... I remember playing "Oregon Trail" on an Apple IIE in fourthgrade. It was back during that crazy heyday when computers werestill considered a fad, and catching crawfish on a monochromemonitor was still considered playing video games. Little did I know that as my virtual camper died ...
I.E. fair aims to ease job-seeking anxiety
Apr 01, 2008; ... RANCHO CUCAMONGA - Looking for a job is never easy. It can cause anxiety and fear after facing numerous rejections. The fifth annual Road to Employment job fair hopes to quell thosefears today from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Central Park at the Goldy LewisCommunity Center. ...
Former league president gets 180 days in jail
Apr 01, 2008; ... RIALTO - A former president of the city's Pop Warner youthfootball league was sentenced to 180 days in jail for embezzling$3,000 from the league. Ronnie Mendivil, 39, was sentenced last week in Fontana SuperiorCourt to serve time on weekends.A judge also ordered him to ...
Going for 1,000
Apr 01, 2008; ... REDLANDS - The ongoing efforts by City Hall to make the citygreener includes the goal of planting a lot of trees this year. "We have the money in place to plant 1,000 street trees thisyear," said Gary Van Dorst, Quality of Life director. About 300 new trees have been planted ...
Put out the fire
Apr 01, 2008 ... San Bernardino Councilwoman Wendy McCammack's take on thepercentage increase in crime might not be totally accurate, but I doagree with her and City Attorney James Penman that Mayor Pat Morrisgives a false impression of the city's progress in fighting crime. With forceable rapes ...
Boosters host pro ballplayers during season
Apr 01, 2008; ... RANCHO CUCAMONGA - Tommy Mendoza might have a lot on his mindwhen he begins his season pitching for the Quakes on Thursday - hisfans, his ERA, his new hometown. But at least he won't be worryingabout his rent. Mendoza, 20, and most of his teammates will be staying with ...
State bill on meat advances
Apr 01, 2008; ... San Bernardino County's district attorney and the president ofthe national Humane Society were pleased Tuesday by the advancementof a bill to make it a crime for slaughterhouses to process meatfrom cows too sick to stand. The vote by the Assembly Public Safety Committee in ...
Mayor of Adelanto resigns
Apr 01, 2008; ... ADELANTO - Mayor Jim Nehmens, accused with his wife of embezzlingthousands of dollars from the Adelanto Little League, has resigned,the city announed Tuesday. Nehmens cited "personal issues that have taken a toll on him andhis family" as the reason for his resignation.He ...
Water board will weigh audit
Apr 01, 2008; ... BEAUMONT - The Beaumont-Cherry Valley Water District's financialstatements over a three-year period fairly reflect the district'sfinancial standing, according to an outside accounting firm.The audits, which examine the water district's financialstatements over the 2004 to 2006 ...
Roads will be blocked for Bike Classic
Apr 01, 2008; ... Motorists can expect to find several roadways set aside forbicyclists in the coming days during the Redlands Bicycle Classic. For example, those planning on doing a little shopping on StateStreet this weekend, or taking in some of the racing action, canexpect to find several ...
Sweet smuggling
Apr 01, 2008; ... VICTORVILLE - It's lunchtime at Hook Junior High School. Astudent with a heavy backpack quietly walks up to another studentand whispers, "Hey, do you want to buy some candy?" With sales of junk food banned at California schools, business-savvy students are selling Skittles and ...
Dozens of nurses planning to strike
Apr 01, 2008; ... FONTANA - About 80 specialty nurses at Kaiser Permanente plan tostrike Monday, as part of an 800-member union walkout in SouthernCalifornia, according to a union spokeswoman. They will do so if the hospital continues its push for theelimination of employer-provided retirement ...
School route to be upgraded
Apr 01, 2008; ... HIGHLAND - Students at Lakershim Elementary School can lookforward to a much safer route to school. The city has received a $420,850 state grant to put in curbs,gutters and sidewalks and to make pavement improvements around theschool on the west side of town. The upgrades ...
7:15 a.m.: Rowland Heights man dies on 60
Apr 01, 2008; ... ONTARIO - Police are investigating the death of a 55-year-old manwho was struck early Tuesday by a semi-truck. Michael Chen, of Rowland Heights, was hit by the struck ...
7:28 a.m.: University students offer homework help
Apr 01, 2008; ... REDLANDS - Students are invited to get free help on theirhomework every Monday night. A group of volunteers from the University of Redlands will be onhand from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. every Monday night to assist in ...
8:48 a.m.: Dancers sought to join new adult ballroom dance classes in Redlands
Apr 01, 2008 ... REDLANDS - Choreographer Larry Ward is looking for some bloomingdancers interested in attending new adult ballroom dance classes inRedlands. Ward, who had choreographed many dance routines of the past, willkick off classes Wednesday inside the Contemporary Club at 173 ...
8:41 a.m.: ULV law students second in national event
Apr 01, 2008; ... ONTARIO - The University of La Verne College of Law iscelebrating the success of its 2008 Hispanic National BarAssociation Moot Court Team. Law students Solomon Cheifer and Rodrigo Suarez advanced to thefinal round of the two-day national competition on ...
7:25 a.m.: Deputies seek witnesses in Adelanto shooting
Apr 01, 2008; ... ADELANTO - Sheriff's deputies are searching for information on aMonday night shooting that injured a man and a woman. San Bernardino County sheriff's deputies were called just after10 p.m. to the 18300 block of Montezuma Road because of a report ofshots fired. They found a ...
8:46 a.m.: Upland student wins Disneyland trip
Apr 01, 2008; ... ONTARIO - Upland High School student Natasha Gheybi is going toDisneyland. The senior's name was chosen out of a drawing for two tickets toDisneyland on March 18 at Chaffey Federal Credit Union, in Ontario,because she participated in the National PTSA's Reflection ArtProgram ....
8:15 a.m.: Enjoy the sun -- rain is on the way
Apr 01, 2008; ... Enjoy what sun there is today, because Wednesday is expected tobe foggy and cool until thundershowers hit in the afternoon. The high today will be in the upper 60s, with nighttimetemperatures dropping to just under 50. Rain is forecasted to hit ...
9:16 a.m.: Rancho Cucamonga woman wins $1,750 on Big Spin
Apr 01, 2008 ... A Rancho Cucamonga resident was one of 12 Californians who wonmoney on the California Lottery's Big Spin program that ...
7:30 a.m.: SB man burned as gasoline fumes ignite
Apr 01, 2008; ... SAN BERNARDINO - A fire engulfed a car, burned a man and lappedat a nearby home late Monday after someone lit a cigarette whiletrying to siphon fuel, firefighters said. The vehicle on 14th and G streets was already a total loss by thetime six units with 24 firefighters responded ...
7:34 a.m.: Redlands tree project well under way
Apr 01, 2008; ... REDLANDS - The city is hoping to plant 1,000 trees this year, andis well on its way. Another 30 Australian willows were added to the parkways alongCountry Club Drive in March, adding to the 200 trees and 200sapplings that have already been planted. Clock and Aaron streets, ...
8:20 a.m.: Fire causes San Bernardino hotel evacuation
Apr 01, 2008; ... SAN BERNARDINO - Firefighters have evacuated the Hilton Hotel asthey work to put out an electrical fire. The ...
7:21 a.m.: Redlands holds teen dance April 11
Apr 01, 2008; ... REDLANDS - Teens are invited to throw on their fanciest duds andcome one out to a community dance April 11. The dance will be heldfrom 7 to 10 p.m. at the ...
8:38 a.m.: Upland Farmers Market resumes Thursday
Apr 01, 2008; ... UPLAND - According to the city, it's officially spring. The city will kick off its 18th annual Second Avenue Farmers'Market and Street Fair on Thursday night. The market will run from 5 to 9 p.m. every Thursday until Oct.23 ....
9:58 a.m.: Hazmat crews called to clean up muriatic acid spill in Redlands
Apr 01, 2008; ... REDLANDS - Two gallons of muriatic acid spilled from the back ofa truck Tuesday morning, prompting HAZMAT crews to close the roadfor nearly two hours. A truck turning from Barton Road to Bellevue Avenue about 8 a.m.dropped four one-gallon jugs of the pool acid, spilling two of ...
8:03 a.m.: Man has cell phone stolen in Fontana
Apr 01, 2008; ... FONTANA - Police are searching for four men who stole someone'scell phone late Monday. Just before 6 p.m., a man was standing at 16184 Foothill Blvd.when a group of men approached him and ...
11:30 a.m.: Fatal traffic accident causes closure at Pepper Avenue and Station Drive
Apr 01, 2008; ... Colton - A fatal traffic collision occurred at the intersectionof Pepper Avenue and Station Drive this morning. The Police Department has closed sections of the intersectionwhile they conduct their investigation. As of 11 a.m. Police still haven't released any ...
11:42 a.m.: Copper wire and tools taken from Redlands construction site
Apr 01, 2008; ... REDLANDS - More than $75,000 worth of copper wire and power toolswas stolen from a construction site over the weekend. Sometimebetween Saturday and Monday morning, the thieves drove a vehicleonto the site in the 600 block of W. San Bernardino Avenue and usedbolt cutters and torches to ...
11:39 a.m.: Drug charges added to Cedar Glen man arrested Sunday for assaulting his girlfriend
Apr 01, 2008; ... CEDAR GLEN - Drug charges are being added to a case against a 53-year-old man arrested Sunday for allegedly assaulting his girlfriendand pretending to be asleep while authorities forced their way intohis home. Ronald Dean McAllister will also be charged with possession forsales ...
3:12 p.m.: Host families make Quakes feel at home
Apr 01, 2008; ... RANCHO CUCAMONGA - Tommy Mendoza might have a lot on his mindwhen he begins his season pitching for the Quakes on Thursday - hisfans, his ERA, his new hometown. But at least he won't be worryingabout his rent. Mendoza, 20, and most of his teammates will be staying with ...
3:17 p.m.: Two people die in early morning car crash in Colton
Apr 01, 2008; ... COLTON - Two people were killed in an early morning car crash onTuesday. An 18-year-old man and his 21-year-old female passenger diedabout 5:15 a.m. at the intersection of Pepper Avenue and StationDrive, police said. Coroner's officials had not identified them by late ...
3:55 p.m.: 9 charged for Ontario dog fight
Apr 01, 2008; ... RANCHO CUCAMONGA - Prosecutors filed dogfighting charges todayagainst nine men accused of participating in or watching a battlebetween pit bulls in Ontario last month. Two of the men, Tyrell Collier, 24, of Ontario, and Gene Brown,19, of Pomona, could face prison time if convicted ...
1:31 p.m.: Electrical fire at SB Hilton Hotel
Apr 01, 2008; ... SAN BERNARDINO - More than 100 people were evacuated Tuesdaymorning from the Hilton Hotel after an electrical fire broke out onthe first floor. Smoke pouring from the electrical room was reported about 8 a.m.and four engines carrying 19 firefighters responded to the hotel at285 ...
8:27 a.m.: Oil executives to testify before Congress
Apr 01, 2008; ... WASHINGTON - Big Oil is once again being called on the carpet. Senior executives of the five largest U.S. oil companies were toappear before a congressional committee today where they were likelyto find frustrated lawmakers in no mood for small talk. "These companies are ...
4:01 p.m.: Montclair Police Department hosts suicide seminar to help officers deal with pressures of job, family life
Apr 01, 2008 ... MONTCLAIR - The Montclair Police Department is being proactivewhen talking about suicide among law enforcement officers. On Tuesday, Robert Douglas, executive director of the NationalP.O.L.I.C.E. Suicide Foundation, hosted two lectures with Montclairpolice officers and their ...
4:10 p.m.: Southside Post Office has special passport application day on Saturday
Apr 01, 2008 ... FONTANA - The new Southside Post Office will have a specialpassport application day on Saturday for those who may be travelingabroad soon. The event will be from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the postoffice, 16731 Santa Ana Ave., behind Home Depot. USPS passport acceptance agents will be on ...
4:46 p.m.: Fontana police searching for four men who robbed man
Apr 01, 2008 ... FONTANA - Police are searching for four men who stole a man'scell phone late Monday. Just before 6 p.m., the victim was standing at 16184 FoothillBlvd. when a group of men approached him ...
4:16 p.m.: Norco considers youth golf ban
Apr 01, 2008 ... NORCO - The city will consider excluding a controversial youthgolf program at Hidden Valley Golf Club during Wednesday night'scouncil meeting. A public hearing will be held on the operation of a youth golfand educational tutoring program. Residents adjacent to the golf ...
4:40 p.m.: Glen Avon senior housing approved
Apr 01, 2008; ... GLEN AVON -- Riverside County has invested more than $12 millionin the last three years in the community in an effort to revitalizedevelopment. The latest efforts of its Economic Development Agency will bring102 units of affordable housing for seniors. "We're trying to turn ...
4:51 p.m.: Police believe Claremont church burglary may have been an inside job
Apr 01, 2008 ... CLAREMONT - A United Church of Christ safe was burglarized and$25,000 in checks and cash were stolen sometime between March 23 andMarch 25, according to police. The incident occurred at 233 W. Harrison Ave. but there are nosuspects in custody, said Claremont Lt. Jon ...
8:59 a.m.: 'World Peace' lecture scheduled Thursday at University of Redlands
Apr 01, 2008 ... REDLANDS - The University of Redlands' 18th annual lecture on"World Peace" will feature Ed Gomez, who's the chair of the historydepartment at San Bernardino Valley College, president of the SanBernardino Community College Latino Faculty, and an advisor andchariman in various campus ...
9:26 a.m.: 'Forever Plaid' opens three-week run Friday in Upland
Apr 01, 2008 ... UPLAND - "Forever Plaid" opens Friday for a three-week run onlyon Friday and Saturday nights and Sunday afternoon at the GroveTheater. Evening performances ...
9:05 a.m.: Girl Scouts name top 10 leaders in San Bernardino and Riverside counties
Apr 01, 2008 ... Redlands - The Girl Scounts of San Gorgonio Council recentlynamed the top 10 female leaders in San Bernardino and Riversidecounties. Honorees for the 2008 "Women of Distinction" program include,among others, Wilma Amina Carter, Assembly Member of the 62ndDistrict, Rialto; Penny ...
10:30 a.m.: Cruise set to benefit Diamond Bar High
Apr 01, 2008 ... DIAMOND BAR - The Diamond Bar High School Brahma Foundation willhold its Casino Night Cruise on May 4 to raise money for Diamond BarHigh School. The event includes ...
9:22 a.m.: Eight graduates will receive Chaffey College honors
Apr 01, 2008 ... ONTARIO - Eight Chaffey College graduates will be honored April10 at the Chaffey College Foundation Alumni of the Year and AthleticHall of Fame banquet. The event will be at the DoubleTree Hotel, 222 N. Vineyard Ave.,Ontario, with registration and a no-host bar beginning at 5:30 ...
10:17 a.m.: Museum set to host Saturn viewing party
Apr 01, 2008 ... REDLANDS - The San Bernardino County Museum's parking lot will bethe site of a party to see the rings of Saturn on April 12 from 8 to9:30 p.m. The event, organized by the museum's education division and theSan Bernardino Valley Amateur Astronomers, is free and open to ...
10:43 a.m.: Seniors in Montclair eligible for discount on their trash bills
Apr 01, 2008 ... MONTCLAIR - Senior citizens, 65 and older, who pay their owntrash service are eligible to receive a 15 precent discount on theirbills. The city is offering this discount to residents of the city whofile an application with the city clerk's office. The ...
10:21 a.m.: Family Art Day event planned in Fontana
Apr 01, 2008 ... FONTANA - Family Art Day will be offered Saturday afternoon bythe Fontana Community Services Department cultural arts program. Featured will be Untamed Diversity in Cultures which is fourartists from Southern California. The event ...
11:12 a.m.: Arts celebrated at Rancho Cucamonga school
Apr 01, 2008 ... RANCHO CUCAMONGA - Who said schools are too busy to pay attentionto the arts? Nonprofit group Alta Loma Educational Foundation ishosting a Festival of Arts on April 12 to put the artistic talentsof students and faculty in the spotlight. The event, featuring artdemonstrations, ...
10:50 a.m.: Rancho Cucamonga walk on Saturday to benefit MS research
Apr 01, 2008 ... RANCHO CUCAMONGA - The first-ever Inland Empire Walk MS 2008 toraise money to fight multiple sclerosis will be held Saturdaymorning at the Quakes stadium, the Epicenter. The walk officially begins at 9:30 a.m., with opening ceremoniesat 9 a.m. Check-in ...
10:26 a.m.: Three more pizza nights set to benefit Condit Elementary in Claremont
Apr 01, 2008 ... CLAREMONT - There are three more Pizza Nights to benefit ConditElementary School in Claremont. Domino's Pizza will donated $3 per order, every time the schoolis mentioned when the ...
11:15 a.m.: Ontario lauds green companies
Apr 01, 2008 ... ONTARIO - The city saluted eight local businesses this week forgreen and Earth-friendly operations. Five were honored for waste reduction and recycling efforts:Cardinal Health, Coca-Cola North America - Ontario Syrup ...
2:59 p.m.: Indian Hill Boulevard closed to traffic Wednesday from 11 a.m. to noon between Colby Circle and Scripps Drive
Apr 01, 2008 ... CLAREMONT - Indian Hill Boulevard will be closed to vehicletraffic from 11 a.m. to noon Wednesday between Colby Circle andScripps Drive. The street will ...
11:19 a.m.: Signs on eastbound 10 Freeway beginning at Euclid ask: 'Katie Will You Marry Me?'
Apr 01, 2008 ... ONTARIO - Well Katie, what's your answer? An enterprising beau posted his marriage proposal on threeoverpasses on the eastbound 10 Freeway this morning, takingadvantage of the morning rush to pop the question. The first sign appeared on the Euclid Avenue overpass ...
12:01 p.m.: Norco's Relay for Life begins Saturday at 9 a.m.
Apr 01, 2008 ... NORCO - From donating your hair to making a contribution,community members still have ample opportunities to get involved inthe 6th annual Norco Relay for Life this weekend. The event, which begins at 9 a.m Saturday, is a 24-hour walksponsored by the American Cancer Society in an ...
3:36 p.m.: La Verne Farmers market opens Thursday
Apr 01, 2008 ... LA VERNE - The first installment of the city's weekly summerfarmer's market will be held Thursday. From 5:30 to 9 p.m., much of D Street in Old Town La Verne willbe closed off to vehicle traffic for the farmer's market. There will be produce, crafts and gift ...
3:24 p.m.: Claremont schools to spend $7 million on technology equipment, training
Apr 01, 2008; ... CLAREMONT - A three-year plan that dramatically increasestechnology spending at the Claremont Unified School District wasapproved unanimously Monday by the school board. The $7 million plan would provide new equipment and a ramped uptraining regimen for teachers, students and staff ...
3:50 p.m.: Chino school to hold career day Thursday
Apr 01, 2008 ... CHINO - El Rancho Elementary School will hold its second annualcareer exploration day on Thursday. Students will ...
3:31 p.m.: Comic Poundstone to perform April 24 in Fontana
Apr 01, 2008 ... FONTANA - Standup comic Paula Poundstone will put on the first-ever show in the Steelworkers Auditorium on April 24 at Fontana'snew library complex. She has recently written her first book, "There's Nothing in thisBook that I Meant to Say," but instead of the traditional book ...
Crime and Public Safety 4-2-08
Apr 01, 2008; ... COLTON Two die in vehicle crash Two people were killed in a vehicle collision early Tuesday atPepper Avenue and Station Drive. An older-model Cadillac driven by an 18-year-old man ran a stopsign, and a pickup heading south on Pepper broadsided the ...
Corrections 4/2/08
Apr 01, 2008 ... An entry in the Political Notebook on Page A5 on March 31misidentified the group a 63rd Assembly District candidateaddressed. He spoke to the San Bernardino Democratic Luncheon Club. The list of the top 10 salaries for San Bernardino city employeesthat ...