Census news headline from the San Bernardino Sheriff’s Department: 
On Saturday, March 27, at approximately 1:30 p.m. an unknown man made contact with the victim at her residence.  The subject identified himself as an employee with the United States Census Bureau and wore the appropriate identification cards around his neck.  The subject asked the victim […]

President Barack Obama on Wednesday announced a plan to allow oil and natural gas drilling off the east coast of the United States.
The White House:
As part of the Administration’s comprehensive energy strategy President Barack Obama and Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar today announced more details of the Obama Administration’s efforts to strengthen our energy […]

Film festival news update: Click below to watch video.

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Riverside International Film Festival news:
Actresses Ann Rutherford and Anne Jeffreys will be honored at the Riverside International Film Festival’s (RIFF) Opening Night Gala Champagne Reception at The Fox Performing Arts Center. The event […]

By Paul Batista
Instant Wheels Editor, InstantRiverside.com
GM is breathing life into a car called the Volt– it could make 2010 the year when the American automotive industry gives the Toyota Prius some competition.
Engineers at Chevy have been working secretly in their E-Flex design studio. The center of attention is the Volt, described as a concept car […]

The musical “Jesus Christ Superstar” was made in the 1970’s. When it was translated into a movie, it starred actor Ted Neeley, as Jesus. The stage version of the show is set to debut at the Riverside Fox Performing Arts Center on April 1. It was originally scheduled to open locally on […]

Riverside news headline from the Riverside Police Department: 
On March 30, at 5:55 p.m., officers of the Riverside Police Department responded to an accidental child drowning in the 5400 block of Conestoga Lane.
The first officer on-scene started CPR on the girl, 3. The child had exited the house into the rear yard and fell into the […]

President Obama signed into law a package of changes to the newly enacted health care reform bill– capping a final victory on his top domestic priority.
More Information:
Click to learn more from Dr. Steven Larson, of Riverside Medical Clinic, on health reform.

Tonight, March 31, is Mayor’s Night Out.  Mayor Loveridge (pictured) will be in for Ward 2 with Councilmember Andy Melendrez.
The goal of the events is for Riversiders to share their local thoughts and concerns with city leaders.
Ward 2 residents can meet with Councilmember Andy Melendrez, the City Manager and City staff from the Fire, […]

Mira Loma news headline from the Riverside Sheriff’s Department:
On Monday, March 29, about 11:10 p.m., deputies from the Jurupa Valley Sheriff’s Station responded to the Farmer Boys restaurant located in the 4000 block of Etiwanda Avenue, in Mira Loma, on an assault with a deadly weapon report.
Deputies arrived within minutes and located two men […]

California’s Rebate Program information from the State Energy Commission:
The California Appliance Rebate program will begin April 22, 2010. The Energy Commission has submitted its proposed Appliance Rebate Program design to the U.S. Department of Energy on October 14, 2009, and it was accepted.
Three residential appliance categories were selected to be eligible to receive rebates: […]