CalFire eyes WWII-era seaplane for standby use -- P-E

This year, CalFire is considering putting a giant World War II-era Martin Mars flying boat on its list of standby air tankers.

West Nile quiet so far this year -- The Californian

Despite a surge of West Nile infections across California this summer, state officials report that so far not a single Riverside County resident has gotten sick as a result of the mosquito-borne virus that just a couple of years ago spread fear far and wide.

Lake Elsinore team targets blight in neighborhoods -- P-E

Fred Lopez sometimes wishes he had a magic wand to vanquish the urban blight he sees as one of Lake Elsinore's code enforcement officers.

Beaumont children's facility to carry Merv Griffin name -- P-E

Childhelp USA will rename its Beaumont facility after television personality Merv Griffin in December because of his generosity to the organization that helps severely abused children.

Banning center aims to keep Indian cultures alive -- P-E

The Dorothy Ramon Learning Center Inc. is renovating a post-World War II-era building in downtown Banning in hopes it will help the center meet its goal of preserving and celebrating Southern California's Indian cultures.

Man's body found floating in Salton Sea -- P-E and The Desert Sun

An investigation is under way after a body, possibly the victim of a homicide, was discovered Saturday floating in the Salton Sea, authorities said.

Some defend Al's Corner in Eastvale -- P-E

Al's Corner has been rammed five times in traffic accidents, robbed four times and has burst into flames.

Zoo joins global fight to stop killer fungus -- The Desert Sun

The Living Desert has joined a worldwide effort to help save thousands of species of frogs and other amphibians that are dying off due to a spreading fungus.

Council candidate Weigal recieves Doyle support -- The Desert Sun

Palm Springs City Council candidate Lee Weigel has received support from Riverside County Sheriff Bob Doyle.

Pictures of Past -- P-E

Through Sept. 15, the Riverside County Law Library is hosting "The Libraries of Riverside ... A Millennium of Service," a pictorial exhibit chronicling library services from the 1880s to the present.

Opinion: Salton snub? -- P-E

Despite a clear consensus by scientists, environmentalists and state and local officials on the best way to save the sea, the state Assembly is balking at the multibillion-dollar price tag.