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At one time I believed, quite fervently, that the Beatles had spent secret time in the Inland Empire. In fact, they had recorded a portion of their “Magical Mystery Tour” album here. That’s what I believed. My evidence was the … Continue reading →

Riverside County Supervisor Jeff Stone becomes the latest lawmaker to suggest that California be split into separate states. It’s an idea that has been around for a long time. Here is some information culled from Internet sources: Throughout California’s history, … Continue reading →

More than 50 food trucks will roll into Ontario on June 18 for the inaugural Inland Empire Food Truck Fest at Citizens Business Bank Arena. Here’s the list: Grilled Cheese Truck Nom Nom Crepes Bonaparte White Rabbit Vizzi Truck bakerytruck … Continue reading →

I worry about the youth of today who will become the leaders of tomorrow. Most of them, anyway. But I don’t worry about the kids at Lankershim Elementary School in San Bernardino. They are in good hands. Gail Shaw is … Continue reading →

Robert Plant, the first of the golden-haired rock gods, who fronted Led Zeppelin, has sold a third of a billion albums, is a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and the recipient of multiple Grammy Awards, performs June 9 at … Continue reading →

In my June 8 print column I vowed not to miss the Robert Plant concert at San Manuel Indian Bingo and Casino. It would be the Second Biggest Mistake of My Life, I said. It would be almost as bad, … Continue reading →

        1. Comedian Robert Orben: “A graduation ceremony is an event where the commencement speaker tells thousands of students dressed in identical caps and gowns that ‘individuality’ is the key to success.”         2. President Theodore Roosevelt: “A man who … Continue reading →

Charles Phoenix, Ontario-born and raised entertainer, uses his immense collection of old photo slides to put on live stage picture shows that offer hilarious and nostalgic trips back in time to the Southern California of the 1950s and ’60s. In … Continue reading →

Clint Eastwood, Mickey Rooney, Michael Landon, Julie London, Eartha Kitt and a very young version of the Osmond Brothers were among the headliners at the 49th annual National Orange Show, held March 12-22, 1964, in San Bernardino. It was my … Continue reading →

This attractive and refreshing salad is inspired by our region’s many wonderful harvest celebrations. It contains oranges, in honor of San Bernardino’s National Orange Show, and lemon, a nod to Upland’s Lemon Festival, and green olives, in tribute to Ontario’s … Continue reading →