Political Insider: Bloodbath avoided, just some changes -- The Desert Sun

Sheriff Sniff administration, Bob Mahlowitz, Bill Ferra, Ginny Foat and Steve Pougnet, Palm Springs City Council candidates

Opinion: Shaping the region's water future (John J. Benoit) -- The Californian

California stands at the brink of a water crisis. While our population has exploded in recent years, we have built very little new water storage since the 1960s.

Inland fire danger 'as high as it gets' -- P-E

After heavy winds fanned several fires and toppled big rigs across the Inland region on Sunday, residents were urged to be extra vigilant today as the fire danger is "as high as it gets."

Firefighters battle blaze east of Temecula -- The Californian

While several fires burned out of control throughout Southern California, firefighters attacking a blaze in a rural area less than 15 miles east of Temecula were confident they would be able to get the brush fire under control sometime Sunday night.

Wildfires bring damage, evacuations throughout Southern California -- P-E and The Desert Sun

Nearly a dozen wildfires driven by powerful Santa Ana winds spread across Southern California on Sunday, killing one person near San Diego, destroying several homes and a church in celebrity-laden Malibu, and forcing an entire community to evacuate.

No final chapter in officer's death -- P-E

After the ambulance leaves and the evidence is collected, the mantle of bringing justice after a police officer's killing passes to investigators, prosecutors and defense attorneys, who say the intensity of the case never diminishes, even if decades pass.

Riverside teachers union endorses no school board incumbents for fourth election in a row -- P-E

The Riverside Unified school board election on Nov. 6 will mark the fourth consecutive race in which the teachers' union has endorsed no incumbents.

Riverside County seeks state regulation of scrap dealers' metal purchases -- P-E

Six months after forming a task force to look for ways to curb thefts of copper, brass and other valuable metals, Riverside County officials say a statewide fix is needed to stop the epidemic.

Opinion: Betts, Scheurer are the 2 candidates right for DHS -- The Desert Sun

Desert Hot Springs is in desperate need of leadership and voters have an opportunity to elect two new members to the City Council who can help bring about much-needed change. Our picks are Russell Betts and Terry Scheurer.