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Wildfire threatens structures, prompts evacuations in small Arizona community of Kearny

May. 29, 2024 18:50 PM EDT

KEARNY, Ariz. (AP) — A wildfire burned down two structures and was threatening more than 50 others in the small desert community of Kearny, authorities said Wednesday. The Simmons Fire, which broke out Tuesday, has burned 475 acres with zero containment, said Tiffany Davila,...

Most AAPI adults think the history of racism should be taught in schools, an AP-NORC poll finds

May. 29, 2024 06:28 AM EDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. schools should teach about issues related to race, most Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders believe. They also oppose efforts to restrict what subjects can be discussed in the classroom, according to a new poll. In the survey from AAPI...

SolarMax Technology: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

May. 15, 2024 18:19 PM EDT

RIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) — RIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) — SolarMax Technology, Inc. (SMXT) on Wednesday reported a loss of $19.3 million in its first quarter. On a per-share basis, the Riverside, California-based company said it had a loss of 46 cents. The solar and...

Provident Financial: Fiscal Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Apr. 29, 2024 06:16 AM EDT

RIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) — RIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) — Provident Financial Holdings Inc. (PROV) on Monday reported profit of $1.5 million in its fiscal third quarter. On a per-share basis, the Riverside, California-based company said it had net income of 22 cents. The...

Nevada regulators fine Laughlin casino record $500,000 for incidents involving security officers

Mar. 23, 2024 16:22 PM EDT

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Nevada gambling regulators fined a hotel-casino in Laughlin a record $500,000 in a settlement with the state Gaming Control Board stemming from a pair of incidents involving security officers who roughed up a patron and a resort employee nearly two years ago. The...

UC Riverside defeats CSU Bakersfield in Big West Conference Tournament 83-78

Mar. 14, 2024 00:12 AM EDT

HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Barrington Hargress had 20 points in UC Riverside's 83-78 victory over CSU Bakersfield on Wednesday night in the Big West Conference Tournament. Fifth-seeded Riverside will face No. 4 Long Beach State in the quarterfinals on Thursday. Hargress...

UC Riverside knocks off UCSB 81-64

Mar. 10, 2024 01:55 AM EST

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (AP) — Kaleb Smith scored 28 points as UC Riverside beat UC Santa Barbara 81-64 on Saturday night. Smith also had six rebounds for the Highlanders (15-17, 10-10 Big West Conference). Nate Pickens scored 16 points while shooting 5 for 9 (1 for 3 from 3-point...

Pickens scores 20, UC Riverside downs CSU Fullerton 84-74

Mar. 08, 2024 01:15 AM EST

RIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) — Nate Pickens' 20 points helped UC Riverside defeat CSU Fullerton 84-74 on Thursday. Pickens also added five rebounds and four steals for the Highlanders (14-17, 9-10 Big West Conference). Kaleb Smith scored 14 points while shooting 5 for 12 (3 for 6 from...

UC Riverside hosts CSU Fullerton after Brewton's 30-point performance

Mar. 07, 2024 03:52 AM EST

CSU Fullerton Titans (14-16, 7-11 Big West) at UC Riverside Highlanders (13-17, 8-10 Big West) Riverside, California; Thursday, 10 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Highlanders -3; over/under is 136.5 BOTTOM LINE: CSU Fullerton visits UC Riverside after...

Brewton leads CSU Fullerton against UC Riverside after 30-point game

Mar. 06, 2024 03:47 AM EST

CSU Fullerton Titans (14-16, 7-11 Big West) at UC Riverside Highlanders (13-17, 8-10 Big West) Riverside, California; Thursday, 10 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: CSU Fullerton faces UC Riverside after Dominic Brewton scored 30 points in CSU Fullerton's 79-70 victory over the...