UPDATE: Suspects in wild 10 Freeway chase are teens
Tue, 31 Aug 2010 17:49:56 -0700
Three teen boys in a stolen car led law enforcement on a chase from Yucaipa to Pomona early Monday, reaching speeds of 100 mph on the 10 Freeway and crashing into vehicles.
100 mph chase ends in Pomona with three arrests
Mon, 30 Aug 2010 18:34:20 -0700
A driver in a stolen car led law enforcement on a chase from Redlands to Pomona this morning, reaching speeds of 100 mph on the 10 Freeway and crashing into vehicles.
Doctor's office raided in probe of illegal prescriptions
Wed, 25 Aug 2010 19:50:34 -0700
Osteopath is under investigation for allegedly prescribing oxycodone and other powerful narcotics without assessing her patients' needs. Authorities on Wednesday raided the office of a Rowland Heights doctor suspected of improperly prescribing narcotics to patients. Her practice has been linked to at least eight overdose and suicide deaths in recent years.
What Are The Unique Challenges Faced By A River That Runs Through A City?
Tue, 24 Aug 2010 09:49:55 -0700
It might surprise you to learn that the San Diego River spans 52 miles from the mountains of Julian to the Pacific Ocean. We'll speak to San Diego River Park Foundation Executive Director Rob Hutsel about what the organization is doing to preserve the ecosystem of the San Diego River.
3-Strikes Inmate Released From Prison After Serving 13 Years
Sun, 22 Aug 2010 07:23:52 -0700
A homeless man is free after spending 13 years behind bars for trying to steal food from a Los Angeles church kitchen. Los Angeles - United States - Homelessness - California - Counties
Homeless Man Sentenced 25 Years to Life for Stealing Food Released From Prison Today
Thu, 19 Aug 2010 14:24:33 -0700
From left, Stanford law school students Gabriel Martinez and Reiko Rogozen listen with Gregory Taylor as he wipes away tears during a hearing in Los Angeles Superior Court Monday, Aug. 16, 2010. A judge on Monday ordered the release of Taylor, a man serving a potential life sentence for stealing food from a Los Angeles church. (AP Photo/Anne Cusack, Pool) Gregory Taylor has served 13 years of ...
SoCal chase suspect charged, could get life
Thu, 19 Aug 2010 07:27:39 -0700
POMONA, Calif. (AP) - A man who led police on a high-speed Southern California freeway chase following gunfire during a shooting range robbery has been charged with attempted murder and other crimes that could send him to prison for life.
Stolen Valor Act deemed unconstitutional
Wed, 18 Aug 2010 22:18:53 -0700
U.S. Rep. John Salazar’s Stolen Valor Act, aimed at preventing people from fraudulently claiming to be war heroes, was declared unconstitutional Wednesday by an appellate panel in California. That prompted Salazar, a Vietnam-era veteran, to predict the ruling will be overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court.
9th Circuit: Stolen Valor Act Unconstitutional
Wed, 18 Aug 2010 09:51:53 -0700
A three-year-old federal law that makes it a crime punishable by up to a year in jail to falsely claim to have received a medal from the U.S. military is unconstitutional, a 9th Circuit panel ruled Tuesday. The decision involves the case of Xavier Alvarez of Pomona, Calif., a water district board member who said at a public meeting in 2007 that he was a retired Marine who received the Medal of ...
Court: It's Not a Crime to Lie about War Medals
Wed, 18 Aug 2010 08:30:02 -0700
Law that Makes It a Crime to Falsely Claim to Have Received a Medal from the U.S. Military Deemed Unconstitutional
Stolen Valor Act unconstitutional, appeals court says
Wed, 18 Aug 2010 08:09:15 -0700
A three-year-old federal law that makes it a crime to falsely claim to have received a medal from the U.S. military is unconstitutional, an appeals court panel in California ruled Tuesday. John McCusker / The Times Picayune archiveThe Stolen Valor...
Appeals court: Stolen Valor Act unconstitutional
Wed, 18 Aug 2010 07:53:45 -0700
PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — A three-year-old federal law that makes it a crime to falsely claim to have received a medal from the U.S. military is unconstitutional, an appeals court panel in California ruled Tuesday. The decision involves the case of Xavier Alvarez of Pomona, Calif., a water district board ...
Court says lying about Medal of Honor no crime
Wed, 18 Aug 2010 05:26:55 -0700
A federal law making it a crime to lie about receiving the Medal of Honor or other military decorations violates freedom of speech, a federal appeals court ruled Tuesday. Although a Southern California water board member convicted of violating the Stolen... Medal of Honor - Southern California - Law - United States - Military awards and decorations
Appeals court: Stolen Valor Act unconstitutional
Tue, 17 Aug 2010 20:12:59 -0700
A three-year-old federal law that makes it a crime punishable by up to a year in jail to falsely claim to have received a medal from the U.S. military is unconstitutional, a federal appeals court panel in California ruled Tuesday. California - United States - Constitutionality - Stolen Valor Act of 2005 - United States armed forces
Personnel Squabble in Garcetti Regime Goes to U.S. Supreme Court
Tue, 07 Sep 2010 10:23:16 -0700
Gil Garcetti’s administration as district attorney was plagued by allegations of vindictive reprisals against deputies who had come into disfavor, with the controversies aired at Civil Service Commission hearings and in court proceedings.
Pot houses linked to gangs, marijuana dispensaries
Mon, 06 Sep 2010 22:28:17 -0700
Houses used entirely to grow marijuana have been springing up around the San Gabriel Valley and investigators said they're supplying the drugs to pot dispensaries.
A smoke screen?
Sun, 05 Sep 2010 22:48:20 -0700
Upland s reputation is a conservative, upstanding community with good government, though the FBI, California state, and San Bernardino County prosecutors are investigating activities of some of our elected city/county employees and officials involving apparent corruption, the abuse and distribution of public funds and taxpayer monies washed through the political fund raising process and ...
Sports briefs: Sunbirds extend volleyball streak with 2 more wins
Sat, 04 Sep 2010 23:10:47 -0700
The Fresno Pacific women's volleyball team extended its winning streak to 49 after sweeping through the Asics/Crowne Plaza Labor Day Tournament in Costa Mesa.
CSU, disability advocates at odds over memorial for hospital patients
Sat, 04 Sep 2010 16:30:00 -0700
Advocates and former patients will be gathering around the state Sept. 20 to honor the thousands of people who died in state institutions housing the mentally ill and developmentally disabled. Many were cremated and the ashes buried in mass graves. Supporters have been holding these memorials for half a dozen years and are trying to get one at the former site of Camarillo State Hospital ...
Crime and Public Safety, September 2
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 18:16:37 -0700
The Upland Police Department will conduct a DUI and driver's license checkpoint from 6 tonight to 1:15 a.m. Friday.
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