On October 11, 2024, the Miles Fire erupted near Alberhill in Riverside County, California, rapidly burning through 23 acres of brush and prompting immediate evacuations […]
Author: John
John was born and raised in Baltimore, but has lived in several other states including places he lived in while in the military and places he chose to live after being discharged from the Navy. An avid writer in school, John had written nothing for many years before deciding to "pick up the pen" again, so to speak. His wife is Marlene and they live in Hemet, California with their three dogs, Hachie and Belle, and Elvis aka little man.
Hemet High School Sports Highlights – October 2024
As October 2024 rolls on, Hemet High School sports teams are showcasing some impressive performances, with both the football and volleyball teams making headlines. Football: […]
Murder at Walmart Neighborhood Market, Hemet, California
On the evening of October 5, 2024, a tragic shooting occurred outside a Walmart in Hemet, California. The incident happened around 7:30 PM in the […]
Coffee cart teaches job skills to Corona students with special needs
The Rolling Beans coffee cart has a special purpose. The cart, which marked its grand opening last week, is run by students in the Adult […]
Horseweek Parade gallops through Norco
Equestrians. Antique tractors. Lawn mowers. As usual, the Norco Horseweek Parade was uniquely Norco. Community members ride down Sixth Street in a 1931 Model “A” […]
Riverside moves forward with power project, ending efforts to bury transmission lines
Despite ongoing pushback on its plans to run power lines along towers up to 180 feet tall above the Santa Ana River, a majority of […]
6 Southern California restaurants make Yelp’s Top 100 BBQ Spots list
Riverside County is a long way from Texas, but two restaurants in Riverside County serving Texas-style barbecue made it into Yelp’s top 20. In the […]
Horse Town Brew n’ Que Festival returns to Norco
The eighth Horse Town Brew n’ Que Festival, a barbecue competition with live music, car show, children’s activities and more, will be held noon-7 p.m. […]
Horse Town Brew n’ Que Festival pleases Norco crowd
It was barbecue time in Horsetown USA. Luke Unrein, owner of Saucy Lukes Craft BBQ, prepares a sample platter of meats and pineapple during the […]
Norco College students earn more than 2,000 degrees in 2024 graduation
Norco College students were awarded 2,249 associate degrees and 393 certificates in a commencement ceremony on Friday, June 7, in Norco. Norco College graduates stand […]