The family of Stephon Clark spent the one-year anniversary of his death commemorating him with music and calls for justice. Capital Public Radio's Sammy Caiola was at the ceremony yesterday (Monday). At the Genesis Church in Meadowview on Monday, neighborhood residents and Clark’s loved ones gathered to celebrate the 22-year-old’s life and legacy. He died March 18, 2018, after Sacramento police shot him in his grandmother’s backyard. The gathering was more uplifting than sorrowful. Some

MORENO VALLEY (CNS) - More than two dozen students in grades 4-8 will put their word power to the test today in the 42nd annual Riverside County Spelling Bee. The event is set for 9 a.m. at the Moreno Valley Conference & Recreation Center, where multiple rounds are planned into the afternoon. A total 28 students from public and private schools throughout the county are slated to take part. Twenty-seven ``alternates'' will also be on hand in case the principals drop out due to illness or

LAKE ELSINORE (CNS) - A trail temporarily closed to visitors in Lake Elsinore where stadium-sized crowds poured in over the weekend to view acres of blooming poppies, causing massive traffic headaches for law enforcement and angering locals, was reopened Monday, drawing huge crowds once again. ``We expended lots of resources over the weekend, and we have folks out there ticketing again, but we are full,'' Lake Elsinore Mayor Steve Manos said Monday while standing at the entrance to Walker Canyon

Thousands of visitors flocked to Lake Elsinore yesterday (Sunday) to get a look at the "super bloom" of poppies on hillsides around the city. But the crowds grew so big that they overwhelmed Lake Elsinore public safety officials, resulting in authorities shutting the event down. More from KVCR's Ken Vincent.

A candlelight vigil will be held tonight at 8:00 pm outside of Cal Skate in Grand Terrace to remember Ryan Harsany. Harsany, 43, owner of the Grand Terrace roller skating rink, died of gunshot wounds at an area hospital, after authorities responded to reports of a robbery and fire at the facility. More from KVCR's Ken Vincent.

Repairs are being made to a street in Chino Hills that buckled after a water main broke yesterday in the 1700 block of Rancho Hills Drive, affecting some 50 homes. More from KVCR's Ken Vincent.

If you’re around Fontana on Sunday , you might catch yourself hearing the loud roar of engines coming from Auto Club Speedway where the 23rd Annual Auto Club 400 Nascar race is taking place. KVCR’s Jonathan Linden has the story. Jonathan: This Friday I had the opportunity to check out the Speedway during the practice and qualifying runs... And walk around the infield with fans who brought their RV’s to camp out for the weekend. A common theme among fans I talked to was that it wasn’t just the

California Attorney General Xavier Becerra says his agency needs more help removing guns from those who are prohibited from having them. As Capital Public Radio's Chris Nichols reports, local police unions say they're ready to step up. The AG’s office is charged with confiscating guns from thousands of Californians. From people who are mentally ill, have a domestic violence restraining order, or were convicted of a felony. But Becerra said this month his office doesn’t have enough special agents

Backers of rent control are trying again this year in the California Legisalture after lawmakers and voters rejected measures last year. More from KVCR's Ken Vincent. A group of Democrats announced new bills yesterday (THURSDAY) that also include rent caps and eviction protections for tenants. Assemblyman Rob Bonta (BAHN-tuh) says it’s crucial to help renters who “face daily fears.” Bonta: “What will happen if I lose my home? Where will I go? How will I find affordable housing? Will I have to

The parents of an 8-year-old Corona boy whose whereabouts are a mystery are behind bars amid mounting concerns regarding the fate of the child. Thirty-two-year-old Bryce McIntosh and 36-year-old Jillian Godfrey ... both of Corona ... were arrested Wednesday on suspicion of child abuse in connection with the disappearance of their son ... Noah. The pair are being held at the Corona Jail ... where they have been interviewed by investigators. Anyone with information was asked to call the police