News 24/7 http://www.insidesocal.com/news247/ Inland Empire & Inland Valley Breaking News 24/7 en Copyright 2009 Sat, 25 Apr 2009 11:17:36 -0800 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification Woman killed in Colton car crash identified
Jones was speeding about 1 a.m. in her 2007 Toyota Corolla north on Pepper Avenue, passing other vehicles on the right hand shoulder, officials said.

While going through the intersection at San Bernardino Avenue, she hit a traffic signal and the Toyota flipped onto its roof. Colton firefighters confirmed her dead at the scene.

stacia.glenn@inlandnewspapers.com

]]> http://www.insidesocal.com/news247/2009/04/woman-killed-in-colton-car-cra.html http://www.insidesocal.com/news247/2009/04/woman-killed-in-colton-car-cra.html Colton IV Daily Bulletin SB Sun Traffic Sat, 25 Apr 2009 11:17:36 -0800 Colton crash claims life of Los Angeles woman
The 32-year-old unidentified woman was driving north on Pepper Avenue near San Bernardino Avenue at 1:04 a.m. when she veered off the road, police said.

Her 2007 Toyota Corolla slammed into a pole and the woman died at the scene.

melissa.pinion-whitt@inlandnewspapers.com

]]> http://www.insidesocal.com/news247/2009/04/colton-crash-claims-life-of-lo.html http://www.insidesocal.com/news247/2009/04/colton-crash-claims-life-of-lo.html Colton SB Sun Traffic Fri, 24 Apr 2009 07:00:13 -0800 House fire in Colton ruled arson Colton fire officials said today that a vacant home that went up in smoke Tuesday afternoon was the work of an arsonist.

Firefighters responded to the 1:30 p.m. blaze in the 1800 block of Terrace Avenue and found smoke pouring out of the attic. Flames quickly burned through the roof but crews managed to knock down the fire within a half hour, said Colton fire spokesman Tom DeBellis.

No one was injured. An estimated cost of damage was not immediately available.

stacia.glenn@inlandnewspapers.com

]]> http://www.insidesocal.com/news247/2009/04/house-fire-in-colton-ruled-ars.html http://www.insidesocal.com/news247/2009/04/house-fire-in-colton-ruled-ars.html Colton Fire SB Sun Wed, 22 Apr 2009 10:56:52 -0800 Fire reported at Colton residence
The fire in the 1800 block of North Terrace Avenue was reported at 1:27 p.m., San Bernardino County fire dispatchers said.

melissa.pinion-whitt@inlandnewspapers.com
]]> http://www.insidesocal.com/news247/2009/04/fire-reported-at-colton-reside.html http://www.insidesocal.com/news247/2009/04/fire-reported-at-colton-reside.html Colton SB Sun Tue, 21 Apr 2009 13:56:22 -0800 Colton council to discuss raising water rates tonight
The proposal states that by 2012 rates will rise to more than double what residents currently pay.

The public hearing comes about a month after the council voted to raise electric rates by 8.7 percent in May and another 8 percent in November.

The City Council meets at 6 p.m. tonight at City Hall, 650 N. La Cadena Drive.

stephen.wall@inlandnewspapers.com
]]> http://www.insidesocal.com/news247/2009/04/colton-council-to-discuss-rais.html http://www.insidesocal.com/news247/2009/04/colton-council-to-discuss-rais.html Colton SB Sun Tue, 21 Apr 2009 11:27:01 -0800 Colton police chief meeting today with legislators Colton Police Chief Bob Miller met with nearly two dozen lawmakers today in Sacramento to urge them not to cut state-funded programs intended to keep kids from a life of crime.

Miller, and other members of non-profit group Fight Crime: Invest in Kids California, also met with officials in Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger's office.

Programs discussed include high school dropout prevention efforts, after-school programs, high-quality preschool and interventions for juvenile offenders and troubled youth.

"Law enforcement leaders from all over California joined this effort because they understand that prevention is essential to a balanced crime-fighting strategy," said Fight Crime: Invest in Kids State Director Barrie Becker. "Keeping youth in school and on track for graduation is good for public safety, the economy and the general well-being of our great state."

Miller could not be immediately reached for comment.

]]> http://www.insidesocal.com/news247/2009/04/colton-police-chief-meeting-to.html http://www.insidesocal.com/news247/2009/04/colton-police-chief-meeting-to.html Colton SB Sun Tue, 14 Apr 2009 13:32:29 -0800 Pizza delivery driver shot in Colton
The victim, a 27-year-old man, is expected to recover from his wounds, police said. Paramedics took him to an area hospital for treatment.

Police said the man was delivering pizza at the Four Seasons apartment complex at 1417 N. Rialto Ave. about 7:30 p.m. when he was confronted by robbers.

During the holdup, the victim was shot several times, police said. The robbers ran from the area.

Police arrested a documented gang member in the area for violating parole. The man, who was not named, is considered a person of interest in the shooting, police said.

melissa.pinion-whitt@inlandnewspapers.com

]]> http://www.insidesocal.com/news247/2009/04/pizza-delivery-driver-shot-in.html http://www.insidesocal.com/news247/2009/04/pizza-delivery-driver-shot-in.html Colton SB Sun Mon, 06 Apr 2009 09:30:24 -0800 Motorcyclist killed in SB crash identified
Brantley was speeding on a 2006 Suzuki motorcycle south on E Street about 7:30 p.m. when he crashed into a 1996 Ford Explorer near the corner of E and 16th Street. He was pronounced dead at the scene, San Bernardino County coroner's officials said.

Police said a 23-year-old woman who was riding on the bike received serious injuries and was taken to Loma Linda University Medical Center for treatment.

The 55-year-old man driving Explorer received minor injuries and was taken to Arrowhead Regional Medical Center in Colton.

melissa.pinion-whitt@inlandnewspapers.com

]]> http://www.insidesocal.com/news247/2009/04/motorcyclist-killed-in-sb-cras.html http://www.insidesocal.com/news247/2009/04/motorcyclist-killed-in-sb-cras.html Colton Loma Linda SB Sun Mon, 06 Apr 2009 09:00:22 -0800 UPDATE: Suspected killer's Honda found abandoned in Colton A suspected killer's vehicle was found abandoned in Colton this morning but authorities are still searching for him.

Jesus Macedo, 31, is believed to have fled to Mexico after killing his wife in their Highland home Sunday afternoon, said sheriff's officials.

macedo.jpgHis green four-door 1989 Honda Accord was found this morning parked in a bus terminal lot at Mt. Vernon and East Olive avenues in Colton.

Neighbors in the 29100 block of Greenspot Road called 9-1-1 to report a possible domestic disturbance at the Macedo home. The body of his wife, 26-year-old Juanita Macedo, was found dead inside.

An autopsy will be conducted this week to determine the cause of death.

Anyone with information on Macedo's whereabouts is asked to call sheriff's homicide Detective John Gaffney or Sgt. Doug Hubbard at (909) 387-3589. Anonymous tipsters can call (800) 78-CRIME.

stacia.glenn@inlandnewspapers.com

]]> http://www.insidesocal.com/news247/2009/03/update-suspected-killers-honda.html http://www.insidesocal.com/news247/2009/03/update-suspected-killers-honda.html Colton Crime Highland SB Sun San Bernardino Mon, 30 Mar 2009 12:16:31 -0800 Colton apartment fire displaces four families Four Colton families were displaced this afternoon after a fire completely destroyed an apartment and damgages three others.

A second alarm was called for the 2:30 p.m. blaze on the second floor of the Nova Point apartment at 800 E. Washington St. Twenty-one firefighters from Colton, Loma Linda and Grand Terrace responded and found flames and smoke spilling out of several doors and windows.

"There was so much fire that the whole roof collapsed down on the floor," said Colton firefighter Tom DeBellis.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation, and no estimated damage was immediately available.

Red Cross workers will be assisting the four families who were displaced. No one was injured.

stacia.glenn@inlandnewspapers.com

]]> http://www.insidesocal.com/news247/2009/03/colton-apartment-fire-displace.html http://www.insidesocal.com/news247/2009/03/colton-apartment-fire-displace.html Colton Fire SB Sun Wed, 25 Mar 2009 15:59:21 -0800 Fire attacking Colton apartments
The fire, reported at 2:26 p.m., is in the attic of Building 7 of the Nova Pointe Apartments at Washington Street and RV Center Drive, said a county fire dispatch supervisor.

The second floor is fully involved, he said.

There are no known injuries so far. ]]> http://www.insidesocal.com/news247/2009/03/fire-attacking-colton-apartmen.html http://www.insidesocal.com/news247/2009/03/fire-attacking-colton-apartmen.html Colton SB Sun Colton fire Wed, 25 Mar 2009 14:50:48 -0800 DA charges Ontario man in La Villa Restaurant slaying
Andrew Magallenez, 31, also faces several allegations of using a firearm and committing the crimes for the benefit of a gang, according to a complaint filed by the San Bernardino County District Attorney's Office.

Magallenez, previously identified by authorities as Magallanez, has not yet been arraigned on the charges, said District Attorney's Office spokeswoman Susan Mickey.

Robert Chavez Jr., 21, of Colton was at La Villa Restaurant at 195 W. Valley Blvd. on March 7 when a fight broke out on the patio.

Minutes later, a gunman opened fire inside the club, striking Chavez and an unidentified 31-year-old man. Chavez died at the scene. The second victim was critically wounded.

Police initially arrested two other men, but they have since been released because prosecutors declined to charge them. They were not included in the complaint against Magallenez.

melissa.pinion-whitt@inlandnewspapers.com

]]> http://www.insidesocal.com/news247/2009/03/da-charges-ontario-man-in-la-v.html http://www.insidesocal.com/news247/2009/03/da-charges-ontario-man-in-la-v.html Colton IV Daily Bulletin Ontario SB Sun Tue, 24 Mar 2009 10:15:15 -0800 Arrest made in deadly La Villa Restaurant shooting in Colton
Officers tracked down Andrew Magallanez, 31, in Fontana on Tuesday. He was arrested without incident, police said.

Robert Chavez Jr., 21, was in the restaurant at 195 W. Valley Blvd. at 1:32 a.m. March 7 when a fight broke out. A gunman opened fire, striking Chavez and a second victim. Chavez died at the scene.

melissa.pinion-whitt@inlandnewspapers.com

]]> http://www.insidesocal.com/news247/2009/03/arrest-made-in-deadly-la-villa-1.html http://www.insidesocal.com/news247/2009/03/arrest-made-in-deadly-la-villa-1.html Colton IV Daily Bulletin SB Sun Wed, 18 Mar 2009 07:30:21 -0800 Board of Supervisors approves new office building for San Bernardino County's regional hospital
Construction on the 65,000-square-foot building is set to begin in May and is expected to take less than a year to complete, said Patrick Petre, the hospital's chief executive officer.

"We'd like to be occupying the new facility in May of next year," Petre said.
]]> http://www.insidesocal.com/news247/2009/03/board-of-supervisors-approves.html http://www.insidesocal.com/news247/2009/03/board-of-supervisors-approves.html Colton SB Sun San Bernardino County arrowhead regional medical center colton san bernardino county Tue, 17 Mar 2009 18:59:03 -0800 Cops 'N Jocks raise $4,000 for Special Olympics
The Inland Empire Enforcers -- a team of local law enforcement officers - beat the Ventura County Badgers 12-0. More than 400 people attended the event at Colton High School
Both teams will face off again April 4 at Newbury Park High School in Ventura County, police said. The Enforcers' next home game will be against the Rancho Cucamonga Grapestompers at Colton High School at 6 p.m. March 21.

Information: (909) 514-1153.

melissa.pinion-whitt@inlandnewspapers.com

]]> http://www.insidesocal.com/news247/2009/03/cops-n-jocks-raise-4000-for-sp.html http://www.insidesocal.com/news247/2009/03/cops-n-jocks-raise-4000-for-sp.html Colton IV Daily Bulletin SB Sun Tue, 10 Mar 2009 08:00:37 -0800