Jan Young
InstantRiverside.com
“I don’t know how you could just jump out of a car and shoot someone you don’t even know,” puzzled Bernice Hobdy, grandmother of Lareanz Simmons, the teenaged boy who was shot to death in Riverside last month.
Simmons’ family attended a news conference in Riverside this morning, where the Riverside Police Department […]

Jan Young
InstantRiverside.com
The Riverside County Board of Supervisors has approved a reward of $25,000 for information leading to the identity and apprehension of the individual(s) responsible for the shooting death of Poly High School freshman Lareanz Simmons on February 23, bringing the total reward to $50,000.
At the City Council meeting on February 28, the Riverside City […]

News headline from Riverside City Hall:
At Tuesday’s City Council meeting, February 28, the Riverside City Council authorized a $25,000 reward for information leading to the identity and apprehension of the individual(s) responsible for the shooting of Lareanz Simmons.
Last Thursday night, a well-liked Riverside student was shot by an unidentified suspect just outside his home in […]

Announcement from the Riverside Police Department:
A local veterinarian who has cared for animals for over forty years was honored by Police Chief Sergio Diaz, Mayor Ron Loveridge and the City Council on February 21.
Edward Jezbera, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (pictured right, in gray pants), has been the local veterinarian at Riverside Animal Hospital […]

Jan Young
InstantRiverside.com
A freight train derailed this morning, Friday, February 24, in the Commerce area, south of downtown Los Angeles, causing delays for Metrolink trains that share the tracks.
The BNSF train tracks are expected to be tied up for hours as workers clean up the mess and assess damages to the tracks.
It has been reported that […]

Jan Young
InstantRiverside.com
The Inland Agency’s annual Shop to Stop Breast Cancer “Funraiser” will be in the ballroom at the Marriott Riverside on March 19 with a champagne reception starting at 5:00 p.m.
Shop to Stop Breast Cancer is a unique, one-hour shopping extravaganza, with all proceeds benefiting The Pink Ribbon Place, Riverside’s breast cancer resource center.
Shoppers’ donations […]

Jan Young
InstantRiverside.com
The 12th annual War Dog Remembrance Day ceremony will be held on Saturday, February 18, starting at 10:00 a.m. in the courtyard at March Field Air Museum.
The ceremony is held to honor those dogs who served in the military alongside our troops.
Dogs have been used by the U.S. Military since World War I, […]

Jan Young
InstantRiverside.com
On February 17 & 18, California Baptist University’s weekend-long homecoming celebration will offer a time for alumni, families, students and friends of CBU to experience their spirit of community.
There are a variety of activities planned during the two-day event at the college, located at 8432 Magnolia Avenue in Riverside.
Some of the activities […]

Jan Young
InstantRiverside.com
In it’s eighth year of operation, Riverside’s 311 Call Center has taken over 1 million customer requests.
“This is a terrific milestone, showing just how effective our 311 Call Center is at serving the needs of Riverside’s residents”, said Riverside Mayor Ronald O. Loveridge.  “We are especially proud of the innovative free smartphone app, Mobile […]

As part of the Avoid the 25 enforcement effort, law enforcement agencies will conduct roving patrols on Sunday, February 5, in an effort to stop and arrest drivers impaired by drugs or alcohol.
The Avoid the 25 San Bernardino County DUI Campaign is reminding football fans watching this year’s Super Bowl game […]