Inland Valley Daily Bulletin

Mental Health Court Offers Troubled Teens a Second Chance

When it comes to teenagers, a criminal charge and a mental illness shouldn't be a life sentence, experts say. An alternative court, still in its infancy, aims to give troubled teens in the San Bernardino County juvenile system a chance at rehabilitation and redemption, with the ultimate goal of reducing recidivism.

Student Art Exhibit Opens at Ulv April 20

LA VERNE - ''Unconscious Hour: Art by students,'' an exhibit featuring the work of University of La Verne students, will be on display at the university from April 20 to May 4. The exhibit ''explores the notions of identity, unconscious, and the interplay of fantasy and reality,'' a news release said.

Dar Speaker to Cite History of U.S. Medals

The San Antonio Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will meet at 1 p.m. April 22 in the Vineyard Junior High multipurpose room. At the meeting, guest speaker Cheryl Rios will provide a presentation on the History of American Military Medals of Valor.

Upland Kiwanis Plan Easter Egg Hunt

The Upland-Foothill Kiwanis will host their 23rd annual Easter egg hunt April 15 at Memorial Park in Upland. The 10 a.m. event is open to children up to 7-years-old and will start at the softball and hardball field.

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Disasters exhibit coming to Ontario ONTARIO - A traveling exhibit titled ''State of Emergency: Disaster Response in California'' make a stop at the Museum of History and Art, Ontario, from April 19 to June 25.

Church Holding Service for Maundy Thursday

Upland Brethren in Christ Church, at 845 W. Arrow Highway, will host a Maundy Thursday service at 6 p.m. this Thursday. The program is designed to give participants an understanding of both Passover and the communion table.

Emergency Shelter Workshop April 18, 19

Chino Valley Unified and the Red Cross will present a simulation workshop April 18 and 19 about operating an emergency shelter. From 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., attendees will be trained to set up and operate a self-sufficient shelter at school sites.

Claremont Researchers Find Building Blocks for Tamiflu in Pods

CLAREMONT - Researchers at the Claremont Colleges may have found a solution in the fight against the avian flu virus in an unlikely location --on the lawns and in the trees of their own campuses. They have determined that sweetgum balls -- the round, prickly seed pods and a fruit of the sweetgum tree -- are rich in shikimic acid.

These Days, an Honest Mechanic Is Hard to Find

I hung up the phone and sat in stunned silence. I had just found out I'd lost something I truly treasured -- the only mechanic I absolutely trusted. I guess that in my heart, I knew it was coming. He was a quiet, trustworthy little fish in a pond full of big, power-hungry sharks. There was no way he was going to make it out alive.

Firms Pitch for 10 Acres

POMONA - At least four firms will present the City Council tonight with suggestions on how to best develop 10.27 acres in northern Pomona that were once occupied by a Xerox Corp. plant. Each firm's presentation at the council meeting will include for- sale housing and retail, according to a city staff report.

Medical Marijuana Dispensary in Limbo

POMONA - From the moment he opened on Christmas Day, David Touhey wanted to keep his medical marijuana dispensary on San Lorenzo Street low-key. But the facility's existence became public last week when the City Council was asked to implement a 45-day moratorium on the establishment of medical marijuana dispensaries in Pomona.

Father Kills 5-Year-Old Daughter, Shoots Himself

FONTANA - A 40-year-old man shot his 5-year-old daughter Saturday night and then turned the gun on himself. At 8:43 p.m., Fontana police responded to a call of a dead man and child in a home in the 15400 block of American Way, according to the Fontana Police Department.

Diamond Bar's Birthday Bash

Diamond Bar's 17th birthday celebration at Pantera Park on Sunday had something for everyone. Yael Trejo, 2, of Pomona, was able to hold a chicken at the event's petting zoo, the Riders of the Purple Sage took the stage and entertained the crowd with several songs, while others took advantage of the amusement rides including the swing chairs and Ferris wheel.

No Singing Required to Be Ontario Idol

ONTARIO - Ontario Idol? It could happen. That's what they're saying at the Ontario Convention and Visitors Bureau, where officials have launched a search for the Voice of Ontario.

School's Threats Led Teen to Commit Suicide

ONTARIO - Dozens of people descended on an Ontario church Sunday afternoon to show their support for family members of a teen who relatives say committed suicide after being threatened with jail for his involvement in recent immigration protests. Beyond Borders Section: Complete current immigration news, photos, video, audio and documents

Ontario's Library Hit by Graffiti

ONTARIO Just days after it opened, Ontario's new main library was attacked. Vandals left their mark on the walls of the elevator and the bathrooms, making the new facility the latest front in an ongoing battle against graffiti.

L.A. Deputy Kills Friend

UPLAND A 24-year-old Los Angeles County sheriff's deputy is in jail after he accidentally shot and killed his friend early Sunday morning. Upland police responded to a shooting call in the 1500 block of North Winston Avenue about 6:40 a.m., said a police statement.

Man Found Shot, Dead in Planter

CLAREMONT - Claremont police officers responded to the area of Olive and Santa Fe streets about 8:15 a.m. after a woman reported seeing what appeared to be a dead body, said a Claremont police statement. Officers and detectives responded and found a Latino man, about 20-years-old, dead from at least one gunshot wound. He was lying in a dirt planter, the statement said.