Past Stories
Bird on a Wire
To Kill a Mockingbird delves into the still-relevant issues of black and white
The story was published in 1960, it’s set in the 1930s, but for Terre Gunkel, To Kill a Mockingbird screams “today.”
Gunkel is the director of...
Old School
After an 18-hour day producing music for Kanye West and other A-listers, hip-hop producer Hit-Boy still calls the IE home
Hit-Boy, born Chauncey Hollis, looks like he just woke up. The producer-rapper is clad in a white tee, Ni...
Good, Cheap Tongue
Photo by Bill Gerdes
No dish is boring at El Fogon with fish tacos and a little cow tongue
Liver, kidneys, and other organ meats have gotten serious attention in the foodie world over the last few years. Ditto for…
Overrated Epic, Underrated Gem
Lincoln is a bloated misfire, while A Late Quartet is a quiet masterpiece
Epic movies may get the biggest hype, but that doesn’t always make them the best films. At the same time, sometimes the films with the least hype…
Final Word
Meet the new president, same as the old president. Last Tuesday, 125 million Americans cast their ballots for president and it wasn’t as close as you may think.
Nearly 3 million more people voted for President Obama. And, acc...
Strange Brew
MEMBERS: John Major (piano, vocals, harmonica), Mike Landers (guitar, vocals), Ray Atencio (bass) and Rick Mendieta (drums—“When we feel like we need to rock out”).
CITIES OF ORIGIN: Claremont, El Cajon, Highland.
KINDRED...
Hard Work Goes A Long Way
Crystal Antlers talks about its short run on Touch and Go Records
Imagine the joy of an unsigned band upon receiving that big call from a record label, and the subsequence euphoria of recording a very first full-length album an...
¡Ask A Mexican!
Special Texas Edición
Dear Mexican: Lately, I’ve noticed a few bands, como Voodoo Glow Skulls, have embraced ska music in both at home and in Mexico. I was curious what the appeal is for Mexicans to ska music? Also, if…
Working Man’s Blues
Photo courtesy of Warehouse Workers
Speaking up for workers’ rights gets you straight-up fired, warehouse employees say
A September full of direct action and progress for workers’ rights group Warehouse Workers United (WWU...
The Rundown
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6
The purchase and installation of paving stones is still illegal in Norco, and this seems like a good time to remind you that the place has nicknamed itself “Horsetown, USA.” Considering that, do you re...
“Ecce Homo: The Paintings of Edward Beardsley”
Thru, Fri Dec. 14
Edward Beardsley has worn many hats at UC Riverside over the decades as a professor, dean of the Division of Fine Arts and the founder and program director of the UCR/California Museum of Photography—now con...
Sutton Foster
Sat, Nov. 17
Aside from the comical musical numbers by Neil Patrick Harris and Hugh Jackman at the Tony Awards last year, one of the best performances was the performance of a famous number from the hit musical Anything Goes&he...
The 7 Day Stretch
Thurs/11/15
A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Bargains at every corner, red and green decorations flooding department store aisles no matter where you turn—let’s face it—Santa Clause is coming to town. There’s no better way to celebrat...
Laundry Day
Neil Derry
While California re-elected Obama and Feinstein, it seems Election Day in the Inland Empire was all about cleaning house. Most notable among these changes was in San Bernardino County, where incumbent Third District...
Vintage Racing at March AFB
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Colton Cop Accused of Victimizing His Fellow Officers
Another week, another story of an Inland Empire cop accused of serious wrongdoing. What makes this one interesting is that other cops are actually the victims.
The San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Office on Friday fi...
