State panel orders removal of Riverside County judge -- P-E and The Californian

Riverside County Superior Court Judge Robert G. Spitzer left his courtroom in the middle of jury selection Tuesday after the state Commission on Judicial Performance ordered him removed from the bench for willful misconduct and dishonesty.

Sniff sworn in as Riverside County sheriff -- P-E and The Desert Sun

Riverside County Supervisor John Tavaglione made the announcement shortly before Sheriff Stanley Sniff Jr. was sworn into office Tuesday before hundreds of county leaders and law enforcement officers from across Southern California.

Riverside County supervisors endorse gaming pacts -- P-E and The Desert Sun

Riverside County supervisors Tuesday unanimously endorsed a resolution supporting tribal and state gaming agreements negotiated by Gov. Schwarzenegger and the Legislature.

Inland summit hears GOP views -- P-E

California must spend more on infrastructure and overcome resistance from labor and environmental groups if the state wants to solve its energy and traffic woes and maintain a robust economy, Republican lawmakers said Tuesday morning.

Canyon Lake considers curbing sex offenders' whereabouts -- P-E

Canyon Lake is poised to become the first Riverside County municipality to restrict both where sex offenders live and are present, the city manager said.

Corona-Norco panel to work on school district foundation -- P-E

District leaders plan to lay the groundwork for a charitable foundation that would raise money for the Corona-Norco Unified School District.

Riverside Community College board divided over accreditation strategy -- P-E

Riverside Community College District plans to fly former Chancellor Salvatore Rotella to campus next week to answer questions from an accreditation team, despite the objections of two college trustees.

City mulls 19% raise for manager -- The Desert Sun

Palm Springs' city manager could get a $40,000 raise. If the City Council gives its OK today, David Ready would make $250,000 a year.

Region may see cleanest smog season -- P-E

The 2007 smog season, which ends Oct. 31, is expected to be the mildest in at least 30 years, regional air pollution regulators say.

Pechanga tribe's ousters bring protests, lawsuits -- P-E

More than three years after the Pechanga Band of Luiseño Indians began kicking out members, the ousted clans and their backers are emerging as leaders in the growing national movement against tribal disenrollment.

Recycled water may solve Lake Elsinore's shortage -- P-E

The 3,000-acre lake, a regional recreational hub and environmental jewel, still needs about 4 million gallons of water daily to offset the 4.7 feet lost annually to the atmosphere.

Murrieta council approves buying land for new bridge -- The Californian

The city has just one hurdle to clear before putting the construction of the Linnel Lane bridge over Interstate 215 out to bid, as a result of City Council action Tuesday.

 New position recognizes toll on death penalty prosecutors -- The Californian

Prosecutors in death penalty cases have been known to lose noticeable amounts of both weight and hair while most certainly losing whatever spare time they may have had before such a trial.

Opinion: Developing geothermal energy boosts the valley -- The Desert Sun

It is imperative that we develop our local resources and ensure our leadership in the worldwide production of renewable energy.