Inland Valley Daily Bulletin

Tips for Avoiding Holiday Waist Expansion

As you fill your plate with Thanksgiving turkey, Christmas cookies and New Year's nachos, remember this fun fact: Studies show people gain one to three pounds on average during the holiday season. From Oct. 31 to Jan. 2, celebrations become food-focused and people eat more high-calorie foods and drink more alcohol than normal. In addition to the extra calories, people can stress more at this time and exercise less.

Chino Man Arrested in Connection with Fiery Collision in Redlands

California Highway Patrol officers have arrested a 19-year-old Chino man in connection with a fiery collision that clogged the 10 Freeway in Redlands late Tuesday and Wednesday morning. Daniel Hood, who is suspected of running from the scene after his vehicle and a tractor-trailer collided, was found and arrested about 2:20 a.m. Wednesday in a Target parking lot near Lugonia Avenue and Alabama Street in Redlands.

Malls Add Entertainment, Giveaways

Shopping centers in the Inland Empire, well aware holiday sales could be weak in a difficult economy, have added entertainment and giveaways to lure shoppers and spark sales. The Shoppes in Chino Hills has added a snow show and will give away a gift bag to the first 200 guests Friday morning.

Ontario Reign Share a Meal with Area Homeless

Photo Gallery: Ontario Reign feed homeless UPLAND - They came from different walks of life but had one thing in common - they all knew what it is like to be out in the cold.

Adams Recall Backers to Challenge Registrar's Vote Count

Election officials say the campaign to recall Assemblyman Anthony Adams did not gather enough valid signatures to move forward, but recall backers said Wednesday they will go to court if necessary to validate more signatures. Recall campaign manager Tim Whitacre said honest mistakes led to many signatures from valid, registered voters being flagged as invalid by the San Bernardino County Registrar of Voters Office. He said registrar's employees didn't do anything wrong, but that the office fo...

Crime and Public Safety, November 26

UPLAND Woman dragged during purse-snatching

Are You Ready for Black Friday?

Shoppers willing to set their alarm clocks for 3 a.m. will find bargains aplenty on Black Friday at department and specialty stores across the Inland Valley. At the Bass Pro Shops at Victoria Gardens in Rancho Cucamonga, families will be provided with s'mores and hot chocolate tonight, prior to the store's opening at 6 a.m. Friday.

Turkey Giveaway has Pomona Police Prowling the Streets

Pomona police officers on Tuesday morning hit the streets for the second day of the turkey give-away to needy families. "This is our way of thanking the people of Pomona for their vital community support," said Rob Baker, president of the Pomona Police Officers' Association.

State Budget Woes Tie Up Local Redevelopment Projects

While the state's plan to take billions from local redevelopment agencies is tied up in court, area officials say the threat of losing funds has forced the agencies to hold onto their money, leaving redevelopment projects in the lurch. The last time the state tried to take money from redevelopment agencies, the agencies sued and won. While some redevelopment officials say the agencies would likely win a second suit, they also fear spending money if there's a chance it might be lost to the sta...

Three Arrested in Alleged Diamond Bar Rape

DIAMOND BAR - Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies are searching for a man who was allegedly involved in raping a woman at an apartment complex. Three men have already been arrested on suspicion of the rape.

Experts: Avoid Domestic Disputes On Holiday

Jennifer Romero knows it takes very little to ruin a nice holiday gathering. But only if you let it.

Like Mother Like Daughter Like Granddaughter

Before my Italian grandmother passed away she took care of the holiday cooking. She would complain about all the pre-preparations, the work and how much time she'd have to spend in the kitchen, but we all knew she loved it. Or at least that's what we told ourselves. It was more like she didn't trust anyone to make food as good as she did - and she was probably right. Since her death my mother and I have traded hosting the holidays.

Suspect Pleads Not Guilty in Deadly Fontana Home-Invasion Robbery

A Perris man has pleaded not guilty to two counts of murder and three other felonies in a deadly home-invasion robbery in Fontana last month. Roberto Carlos Tirad Osuna, 26, was initially unable to appear in court after his arrest, because he was hospitalized with several gunshot wounds suffered during the Oct. 30 incident. He appeared in Fontana Superior Court on Thursday to enter a plea.