School Notes: It's the great pumpkin festival at Pasadena's Kidspace

09/27/09 It's the great pumpkin festival at Kidspace. Kidspace Children's Museum, 480 N. Arroyo Blvd., holds its 15th annual pumpkin festival from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Oct. 3 and Oct. 4, featuring live music, face-painting, train rides, a petting zoo, and carnival games.

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SHOOTING THE BREEZE WITH ...: Chargers safety Eric Weddle

09/26/09 It cost quite a bit to secure Eric Weddle's services. The Chargers gave four draft picks to Chicago to move up 25 spots in the 2007 NFL draft to select the free safety out of Utah, including that year's second-round pick and third-round selections in '07 and '08. Slowly but surely, Weddle is proving to be worth the price.

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Gene Shrum

09/26/09 ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Gene Shrum, 75, passed away Sept. 23, 2009. He was born in Des Moines, IA, on Au ...

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THREE NEW GIRLFRIENDS CALL THE FAMOUS PLAYBOY MANSION HOME WHEN "THE GIRLS NEXT DOOR" RETURNS THIS FALL ON E!

09/25/09 The new season premieres Sunday, October 11 at 10:00/9:00c followed by the launch of "Leave It To Lamas."

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A Chevy? Nope... it's 'Betsy'

09/22/09 Taryn Tracey of Rancho Cucamonga calls hers "Baby." Vick Brown of Rancho Cucamonga calls hers "Muffy." I call mine "Moose." During this Valentine's week, these pet monikers that we have improvised are not directed at our significant others.

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Police news: Corona man is arrested after allegedly leading Fontana officers on freeway pursuit

09/21/09 A 28-year-old man was arrested after he allegedly led Fontana officers on a 21.4-mile pursuit which ended in Corona on Sept. 18, according to the Fontana Police Department.

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South San Francisco students spin wheels for peace

09/20/09 Students at Alta Loma Middle School in South San Francisco will plant pinwheels with messages of peace in the campus soccer field today.The art and literacy project is part of the International Day of Peace.

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69th annual Grape Harvest Festival to open

09/20/09 With grape harvest season well under way, and the 69th annual Grape Harvest Festival, presented by the Rancho Cucamonga Chamber of Commerce and the city of Rancho Cucamonga, scheduled to begin Oct. 31, I thought it fitting to share with you a bit of Cucamonga vine history.

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Southwest influences Redlands artists work

08/19/09 Living part-time in Sedona, Ariz., has provided artist Sue Bertolina with a wealth of inspiration. "I love the Southwestern influence, and travels to the Navajo Nation and Hopi mesas have let me see a lot of different artwork," Bertolina said. Her paintings and decorative gourds are featured at the Redlands Art Association gallery through Sept. 5.

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8/18: Calling Veronicas, and All Elvis Fans

08/18/09 Elvis Costello is back in town. Plus: schlocky fun at the Grindhouse Film Fest. And: "The Dog Whisperer" auditions.

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Religion Briefs: JPL engineer to discuss his faith and the cosmos

08/14/09 First Congregational Church of Pasadena, United Church of Christ, 464 E.

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Peoria Unified School District kicks off wellness plan

08/11/09 The school district reams with ABC 15 Smart Shopper on program to keep students healthy.

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All-too-short summer ends as classes begin in three cities

08/10/09 RANCHO CUCAMONGA - The August heat didn't put a damper on school spirit at Rancho Cucamonga High. On Monday, two weeks earlier than usual, students crowded around the Associated Student Body tent picking up class T-shirts and yearly planners.

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Five districts set to start earlier-than-usual classes today

08/10/09 School is in for many local students, and it's a lot earlier than usual. For the upcoming school year, students who attend Chaffey Joint, Alta Loma, Central, Cucamonga, Etiwanda and Ontario-Montclair school districts will begin today.

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Reunions, August 7

08/06/09 The following reunions will be conducted by Reunions by Great Reunions, Inc. Information: (800) 655-7971. Alta Loma - Class of 1999, Sept. 19 at DoubleTree Claremont

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Several Inland post offices being considered for closure

08/05/09 As many as five Inland post offices could be closed or reconfigured as the U.S. Postal Service tries to stave off an expected $7 billion loss this year. Postal officials are reviewing a list that includes hundreds of offices nationwide.

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Santa Fe on display this weekend

08/05/09 SANTA FE A series of weekend events are slated to promote the good stuff Santa Fe has to offer.

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IOA to help sponsor 25th Inland Amateur

08/04/09 IOA (Insurance Office of America) will serve as the main sponsor for the 25th Inland Valley Amateur Championship scheduled Sept. 5-6 at Los Serranos and Marshall Canyon golf courses, it was announced this week by Ken Salazar.

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Coyote pitcher headlines power title

08/03/09 Girls Fastpitch winners - The San Bernardino Girls Fastpitch 14 & Under District Team won the ASA Southern California C-State Championship at the California State Summer Games in San Diego. (July 16-19).

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