MAIL DELIVERY: Mail will not be delivered Monday.

FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS: Will be closed Monday.

STORES: Most major stores and supermarkets will be open Monday.

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION:

Riverside Transit Agency, Dial-A-Ride buses will not operate on Monday. The administrative offices and the Customer Information Center will also be closed. Bus services and facilities will resume regular operations on Tuesday.

Omnitrans buses will not operate on Monday. Administrative offices and the San Bernardino Transit Center will also be closed Monday. Bus service and facilities will resume regular operations on Tuesday.

Foothill Transit buses will run on weekend or Sunday schedules on Monday. All Transit Stores will be closed. Service at 800-RIDE-INFO will be available 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Metrolink trains operate on a weekend schedule for the Antelope Valley, Inland Empire-Orange County, Orange County, San Bernardino, Ventura County and 91/Perris Valley Lines. The Riverside Line does not operate on weekends.

The $10 Holiday Pass can be purchased on the Metrolink Mobile App or at Metrolink station ticket machines under “special ticket options.” The $10 Holiday Pass allows for unlimited rides throughout the system for the day

Amtrak Rail 2 Rail and Codeshare will be suspended May 22-26.

SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES: Not in session.

TRASH PICKUP: City of Riverside, city of Redlands, Burrtec Solid Waste, Waste Management of the Inland Empire, CR&R and CAL Disposal will not have service on Monday; service will be delayed by one day. Riverside County and San Bernardino County landfills will be closed Sunday and Monday.

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    One of the latest cuts comes from Geodis, a France-based transportation and logistics company, which recently notified the state that it plans to permanently lay off 238 workers from its facility located at 1710 West Baseline Road in Rialto. According to California WARN filings, the layoffs are expected to take effect by early July.

    The announcement follows other recent reductions throughout the region’s warehousing and distribution sector. Earlier this month, CJ Logistics America, headquartered in Illinois, disclosed plans to eliminate 71 positions at its Fontana warehouse operation.

    Meanwhile, Eclipse Advantage, a Florida-based staffing and workforce support company that serves logistics and manufacturing businesses, announced it will close its Rancho Cucamonga facility by May 30.

    The Inland Empire, long considered one of the nation’s largest logistics and warehouse hubs, has seen steady growth in massive distribution centers over the last decade. However, the sector has recently faced increasing uncertainty as companies adjust operations amid changing economic conditions.

    Industry analysts point to several contributing factors behind the layoffs, including inflation, rising energy costs, tariffs, political uncertainty and the growing use of artificial intelligence and automation throughout supply chain operations.

    The slowdown is not limited to Southern California. According to FreightWaves, which covers the transportation and logistics industry, WARN notices and company announcements show similar workforce reductions occurring in states including Alabama, Georgia, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee and Texas.

    Recent employment figures released by the California Employment Development Department also reflect the strain on the Inland Empire job market.

    The unemployment rate in Riverside County stood at 5.1% in March 2026, while San Bernardino County recorded a 5.0% rate, according to the EDD’s May 1 labor report. By comparison, California’s statewide unemployment rate was 5.2%, while the national unemployment rate was reported at 4.3% during the same period.

    Between February and March, the Inland Empire’s trade, transportation and utilities sector posted the region’s largest monthly job losses, declining by approximately 2,600 positions overall. Of those losses, transportation and warehousing accounted for roughly 2,200 jobs, according to state data.

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    The demonstration was organized by the People’s Collective for Environmental Justice alongside several regional groups, including the Warehouse Workers Resource Center, Inland Empire Labor Institute, Inland Empire Labor Council and the Inland Coalition for Immigrant Justice. Participants gathered at Feldheym Public Library before beginning the march around 1:30 p.m.

    Marchers moved through the downtown area, making stops near San Bernardino City Hall and the city’s Immigration Field Office before converging at the intersection of E Street and Rialto Avenue. Protesters temporarily blocked traffic while chanting, holding signs and listening to speakers during the afternoon rally.

    May Day, also recognized internationally as International Workers’ Day, traces its roots back to labor demonstrations connected to the 1886 Haymarket affair in Chicago and the push for an eight-hour workday. In recent years, May Day events throughout the United States have increasingly tied together issues involving labor rights, immigration reform, affordable living and public safety concerns.

    San Bernardino resident Ron Alvarado, who is currently running for the city’s First Ward council seat, said he attended the march to advocate for stronger labor protections and community-centered development projects.

    “I’m here because I want to stand for the community, for public sector jobs, for living wage jobs and for community benefit agreements,” Alvarado said during the event.

    Alvarado said local leaders need to focus more on keeping tax revenue and economic opportunities within San Bernardino neighborhoods. He added that developers should be required to create agreements that directly benefit residents through better wages and job opportunities.

    Ontario resident Andrea Galvan said the event highlighted how closely labor issues, environmental concerns and immigration policies are connected throughout the region.

    “I’m here today to be part of this movement of labor groups, immigrant rights groups and environmental justice groups that have come together across the Inland Empire to fight for our communities,” Galvan said. “All of these issues are connected.”

    Galvan said residents deserve cleaner air, safer neighborhoods and fair treatment for workers while also ensuring immigrant families feel welcomed and protected.

    Fontana resident Luz Perez, who is also running for city council in Fontana, said immigration enforcement actions have created fear for many local families and negatively impacted small businesses.

    “It has really affected our communities, especially our small businesses,” Perez said. “People are afraid to come out, and families are living in fear.”

    Perez said demonstrators were urging leaders to end immigration raids and expand protections for immigrant communities throughout the Inland Empire.

    Even as temperatures climbed throughout the afternoon, marchers from communities including San Bernardino, Fontana and Ontario continued walking through downtown streets while carrying banners and chanting in support of workers and immigrant families.

    Organizers said the turnout reflected the Inland Empire’s growing labor and community activism movement, particularly in a region heavily impacted by warehouse industry growth, air quality concerns and immigration-related issues.

    For many attendees, the demonstration served as both a show of solidarity and a call for broader investment in working-class communities, safer neighborhoods and stronger protections for immigrant residents across the region.

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David Anthony Burke, 21, was taken into custody at a home in the Hollywood Hills, a law enforcement source who has knowledge of the investigation, but is not authorized to speak publicly, told The Times. He is being held without bail.

Celeste Rivas Hernandez was reported missing in 2024 from the Inland Empire, according to authorities, but her whereabouts since then remained a mystery. Though her name was initially listed as Celeste Rivas with the county medical examiner’s office, it has since been updated with the Hernandez surname.

According to police, the girl’s severely decomposed body was found in the vehicle at Hollywood Tow on Sept. 8, 2025 after it was impounded. Someone noticed a foul odor coming from the vehicle and detectives arrived at the tow yard to investigate.

Law enforcement sources familiar with the investigation, but not authorized to discuss the case publicly, told The Times the vehicle was abandoned in the Hollywood Hills five days before it was impounded.

Detectives served a search warrant at a home in that upscale neighborhood on Doheny Drive, north of Sunset Boulevard. Law enforcement sources with knowledge of the case but not authorized to speak publicly said the detective received various items, including electronics and computers.

Burke was raised in Houston and has collaborated with musicians Kali Uchis, Stray Kids’ Hyunjin, Laufey and 21 Savage. He also created an anthem for the game “Fortnite.”

Burke had been on a national tour promoting his debut album, “Withered,” since early August. He performed in Boston, Montreal and Toronto in late August and in early September had stops in Detroit, Chicago and Indianapolis. But the tour was canceled amid the investigation.

The Withered World Tour includes themes of death and remembrance. Fans entering Burke’s show are greeted by a casket and guest book, where they can pay condolences to a character Burke sometimes reprises in his performances and music videos. Part of that character’s uniform includes a shirt covered in bloody handprints and a blindfold.

“Withered” was released on Darkroom and Interscope Records in April. The album charted at No. 13 on the Billboard 200 and has more than 521 million streams on Spotify. On Sept. 7, in his last social media post, Burke announced on Instagram he was going to drop a deluxe version of the album. It was one of his last social media posts before Rivas’ body was discovered.

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The Riverside County Department of Animal Services found the ducks Tuesday after investigating overcrowding conditions at a property in unincorporated Riverside County, according to the agency. The birds were taken to the San Jacinto Valley Animal Campus, where officials urgently called on the public and rescue organizations to help place them beginning Wednesday.

According to a social media update from the San Jacinto Valley Animal Campus, all 480 ducks have been rescued or adopted, marking one of the largest single intake-and-placement efforts for the department in over a decade.

“This large-scale operation required extensive teamwork and coordination across our department,” Riverside County officials said in the social media update.

Animal service officials were not available to explain who had adopted the animals and whether they were adopted as pets or food. But Daniel Markichevich told KABC that he and his fiancée Savannah Burgardt visited the San Jacinto shelter on Wednesday and planned on adopting 20 ducks for their San Jacinto property.

“We have a 3.5-acre farm, so they will just go right into the area and enjoy, and we’ll get out there and look at them, eat their eggs and have a whole full life for them,” said Markichevich, who recently completed construction on a pond in their backyard.

An animal sanctuary in Vacaville, dubbed the Funky Chicken Rescue, took in eight of the ducks, according to a social media post.

Officials said the original owner of the ducks had intended to create a sanctuary for the animals but animal control officers ultimately determined that conditions required intervention, citing improper husbandry and concerns about the number of birds being housed.

Before taking in the ducks, the animal services agency coordinated with the California Department of Food and Agriculture to test a sample of the ducks for zoonotic diseases, according to the county. All results came back negative but early assessments indicated the birds had not received adequate care, according to authorities.

“Overcrowding can contribute to stress and decreased immune function,” Itzel Vizcarra, chief veterinarian for the county animal services agency, said in a statement. “Inadequate nutrition, particularly vitamin A deficiency, can impair the lining of the digestive tract, predisposing birds to inflammation and secondary illness.”

The swift placement effort was supported in part by community donations, including more than 70 bags of waterfowl feed provided by a local business, according to the San Jacinto Valley Animal Campus.

While the ducks now have new homes, officials said the investigation into overcrowding conditions at the original property is ongoing.

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The latest bimonthly report, which tracks prices in western Riverside County as well as the cities of Ontario and San Bernardino, shows the region’s Consumer Price Index rose 0.8%. Officials pointed to a steep jump in gasoline prices as the primary factor behind the increase.

Gas prices surged roughly 30% between late February and the end of March, pushing the overall energy index up 15.4% during the same period. That spike alone accounted for most of the region’s inflation gains, underscoring how closely local costs remain tied to global energy markets.

Beyond fuel, modest increases were also recorded in other categories. Prices for general goods and services rose 2.2%, while recreation-related costs — including entertainment and theme park activities — climbed 3.2%.

There were, however, a few areas where consumers saw relief. Food prices, both at grocery stores and restaurants, dipped slightly across February and March, falling about 0.4%. Education-related expenses also declined, dropping 3.9%, according to the report.

On a broader scale, inflation trends in the Inland Empire largely mirrored what’s happening nationwide. The national Consumer Price Index rose 0.9% in March alone, again fueled by energy costs.

“The index for energy increased 10.9%, the largest monthly increase since September 2005,” the Bureau of Labor Statistics said in its report. “The gasoline index increased 21.2% over the month, the largest monthly increase since the series was first published in 1967.”

Looking at the longer-term picture, prices in the Inland Empire are up 3.1% compared to a year ago. Energy and healthcare costs have been among the biggest contributors to that increase, rising 13.4% and 5.9%, respectively.

Nationally, inflation stands at 3.3% over the same 12-month period.

Much of the recent pressure on energy prices can be traced back to geopolitical developments overseas. Escalating conflict involving Iran and disruptions in the Persian Gulf have rattled global oil markets. In particular, concerns over restricted access through the Strait of Hormuz — a key shipping route for roughly one-fifth of the world’s oil supply — have pushed prices higher.

Although a tentative ceasefire was announced earlier this week, oil markets remain volatile. U.S. benchmark crude is still trading just under $100 per barrel, reflecting ongoing uncertainty.

Economists also point to broader domestic factors contributing to inflation, including federal spending levels and monetary policy. The national debt currently stands at approximately $38.98 trillion, according to the Congressional Joint Economic Committee. Rising interest payments — now estimated at about $88 billion per month, based on recent reports — continue to add pressure to the overall economic outlook.

For Inland Empire residents, the immediate impact is clear: higher prices at the pump and across key sectors, even as some everyday expenses show slight signs of easing.

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Deputies with the Kern County Sheriff’s Office, Mojave Station, arrested three Inland Empire men in connection with the case. The suspects were identified as Jose Lopez, 37, of San Bernardino; Ruben Lopez Flores, 25, of Los Angeles; and Freddy Hernandez Polinar, 35, of Chino. All three face multiple felony charges, including cargo theft, possession of a stolen vehicle and conspiracy.

The investigation began April 8 when deputies were called to the 400 block of Silver Queen Road after reports of suspicious vehicles. When law enforcement arrived, two box trucks attempted to flee the area. Deputies conducted traffic stops and detained the drivers without further incident.

Inside the trucks, authorities discovered a large quantity of Lego merchandise. Further investigation revealed the cargo had been taken while in transit from Fort Worth, Texas, and was headed to Moreno Valley in Riverside County.

According to Kern County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Lori Meza, the shipment was destined for Moreno Valley but was not en route to an official Lego retail store. Additional details about the intended destination and whether any items are still missing remain under investigation.

The recovery comes amid a growing number of theft cases involving high-demand retail goods in the Inland Empire.

In a separate incident last month, Hemet police uncovered a retail theft operation involving stolen merchandise, including Lego sets, being resold at a local swap meet. Authorities said thousands of dollars worth of items — ranging from Star Wars-themed Lego sets to toys and power tools — were seized during that investigation.

Hemet Police Chief Michael Arellano said at the time that the crackdown reflects a broader effort to combat organized retail theft and protect local businesses from financial losses.

It remains unclear whether the two cases are connected.

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“Thank you for always supporting the school and our students,” he said. “I’m always happy to see so many of you turn out year after year for nearly two decades. I really believe this event will outlive us all.”

Post introduced Culture Department Coordinator and Instructor Tashina Miranda Ornelas, who has been at the school for more than 20 years, and was instrumental in starting this annual event.

“When we were preparing for the first one, it was a big thing and we didn’t know if people were going to come out,” she said. “We thought maybe it would only be for one year, but it continues to build thanks to support from the school board, staff, students and the community.”

Ornelas said she is happy to see former students attend, some of whom have children who are now attending Noli.

“It’s been a great thing to pass on,” she said. “The main reason we wanted to have this event at the school is for cultural education purposes and bringing the community together. This school is not about just one Tribal nation or reservation. Many students who come to this school have family and community members from all over Southern California and beyond.”

Damon Miranda provided the blessing and invited everyone to “come together and enjoy each other’s company and share traditions with one another.” He then led three social bird songs before the festivities got underway.

The event also highlighted the hard work that students put in through their involvement in ASB and AVID. ASB Vice President Nevaeh Ochoa, a junior from the Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians, served as emcee for some fun games.

The first was a watermelon eating contest. After a few tense minutes, sophomore Johnathan Gladin was declared the winner. His prize was a hand beaded watermelon slice necklace created by Victoria Boiso. He happily presented it to his sister, Samantha Gladin, who is a freshman at the school.

The water balloon toss attracted about half of the student body, which is approximately 100 students in grades 6 through 12. Teams of two were required to toss water balloons back and forth as the distance between the two rows was steadily increased. Emerging as winners were eighth-grader Su-Kutt Morreo and sixth-grader Meeqas Soto.

After a team sack race and egg balancing race, Nevaeh used the opportunity of having everyone’s attention to recognize the AVID program’s 8th Grade Standout, Monica Rivera.

“This award honors a student selected by their AVID teacher for outstanding academic performance, leadership, and commitment to their school community,” she said. “This student consistently shows up ready to help, both in the classroom and at school events. She excels academically, takes on leadership roles with confidence, and is never afraid to speak up or take on challenges. Her determination and positive impact truly make her, and AVID, stand out.”

The final game is one of the most popular. With a balloon tied at the ankle, participants must pop the balloon worn by their opponents, using only their feet. The goal is to be the last one standing with an inflated balloon. The first round, played by older students, saw brothers Edgar and Johnathan Gladin facing off with the latter emerging as the winner. Younger children were then invited to play and seventh-grader Angel Olaez won gobs of candy and snacks for winning that game.

The Nuukwanish Singers and Dancers from the Pechanga Band of Indians have been attending the Noli Gathering for many years. Rob Villalobos explained the cultural significance of each song that was performed. Dancers in colorful bird skirts, most of them Noli students, continued to join in throughout the morning.

Featuring traditional bird singing, dancing, and games throughout the 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. event, guests were also treated to a lunch of grilled hot dogs and chicken provided by Tribal Chef Anita Morillo and her team. Local vendor Frybread Kitchen offered delicious accompaniments of homemade frybread, tortillas, chili beans, and rice, all served by Noli staff members.

Culture students helped construct ramadas to provide shade for elders and others who were seated around the perimeter of one of the school’s central courtyards. Beading class students also donated some beautiful items to be raffled off, as did members of the Beading Club.

Education was also evident with a table filled with free books offered by teacher Jacquelin Phillips. Also present were representatives from various colleges sharing the programs they have for Native American students. UCR and Cal State San Bernardino were among those that offered information as well as lots of takeaways from their tables.

“It’s extremely important to have this experience for the students to participate in,” said CSUSB Specialized Outreach Counselor Emily Clarke, who is Cahuilla.

Mt. San Jacinto Community College’s Native American Student Support and Success Program was explained by its director, Cuauhtli T. Ramos, who works at the San Jacinto campus. He said the program helps Native students with technology needs as well as financial support through grocery and gas cards if needed. They also host culturally relevant events on their campuses.

Elizabeth Shulterbrandt is assistant director for outreach and access for Native student programs at the University of Redlands. She said the school has a very comprehensive business program as well as its well-known Conservatory of Music department.

Grand Canyon University Admissions Counselor Adana Garrett said her school is the largest Christian university in the nation with 26,000 students attending in person at the Arizona campus and more than 100,000 who are enrolled in its online programs.

Noli science teacher and AVID co-coordinator Sabrina Smith said three juniors were accepted into the College Horizons all-Native program being held at UC, Berkeley in June. All expenses are paid aside from transportation so AVID students were hosting a chia lemonade fundraiser to help. Seniors also held a basket raffle to raise funds for their end-of-year senior trip.

Soboba Elder Marian Chacon has a niece at Noli and she enjoys attending each year. “I like to see everybody getting together and seeing the kids dancing and participating in different events,” she said.

Leandrea Armijo is a former Noli student and looks forward to the Gathering every year. Her niece, Aydreean Rose Garcia, is in eighth grade there. “It’s definitely gotten a lot bigger over the years,” she Armijo said. “There are a lot more youth participating in the dancing and it’s great to see traditions getting passed down.”

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“When I saw what these young men had done to bring the community together, I wanted to be part of it to make it an annual event,” Boxing for Christ Founder Sonia Ramos said. She and Vincent Arres, SBC Vice President, collaborated to create a free event for the whole community to come together.

“The event is mostly a bike meet-up centered around good food, music, and good vibes,” Arres said. “It is really about bringing people together. We are grateful to everyone who has stepped up to support, donate, and help make the event possible.”

Riders and others were greeted at the park with donuts, Danishes and orange juice at 10:30. Volunteers were on hand to do some serious cooking to treat riders to a filling lunch of tacos, chicken, carne asada and fish with rice and beans after their return. Each rider was awarded a medal for participating. Sonia Lamas with LAMAS Housing Project, a Hemet-based nonprofit, served snow cones and Cynthia Rodriguez brought some delicious cookies from Cynthia’s Sweet Treats.

“Our goal is to bring the community together in a healthy way,” Ramos said. “We want the community to come together and meet people and have a good time. It takes a village to raise these youth and the community and business leaders have shown that they care about the youth in the community.”

She said many of the kids from Boxing for Christ participated this year, some on bikes and some on scooters. “That is why we try every year to give away more bikes,” Ramos said. “There are a lot of kids that don’t have bikes, so they use their scooters, but when they win a bike the next year, they are happy and ready to go on the new bike.”

Arres said e-bikes are allowed as well. “We do encourage our more experienced riders to keep an eye out for fellow riders and help make sure everyone stays safe and together,” he said.

The Ride the Valley Together pedaled off from Sallee Park in San Jacinto, rode out past the Hemet Public Library near Latham Ave. and State St. and then to the Gibbel Park Skate Park on Devonshire Ave. in Hemet before riding back to Sallee Park, where Boxing for Christ is headquartered.

“What I enjoyed most was seeing the community really show up for each other,” Arres said. “Seeing the lowriders, families, kids, businesses (big and small), and riders from different areas all in one place. We had a few small tire issues, but overall, it was a smooth ride. We were getting honks from drivers all through the city showing love—good vibes—and it felt good seeing people get out of the house in a healthy way and just be together.”

Arres gave a big shoutout to San Jacinto Mayor Crystal Ruiz, Mayor Pro Tem Clarisa Sanchez, and Councilmember Valerie Vandever. “They rode the entire ride like champs, and it meant a lot to have leadership out there riding with the community,” he said. “Huge thank you to the San Jacinto City Council as a whole, and to everyone who came out and took the time to spend the day with us.”

Other riders included Wolf Jones, who participated last year as well. He said it’s always been an amazing time for him and his family, who joined him riding last year. “Although this year I was riding on my own, my family followed behind in our car but still enjoy the festivities and the family-friendly environment.” After attending local school with some Soboba Tribal members, he said it was like a full-circle moment to be riding with them as adults now.

Kenny Gonzalez is involved with the Soboba Bike Crew and was glad to be part of the ride for the third time. “They are my good friends,” he said. “We met about four years ago riding bikes and our friendship grew from there. This year’s highlight was seeing the kids riding their bikes with mom or dad or other family members. “It was awesome; it brings the community together,” Gonzalez said.

The Soboba Bike Crew is active all year long, usually meeting two or three times a week. The club started with about nine members and has grown to 20-plus when everyone is out riding together. Charles Resvaloso serves as SBC President, but Arres pointed out that if the leaders aren’t available, other ResLyfrz will step up and run it so everything keeps moving and the group continues riding. Arres said the growth has been amazing to see. He also has seen many families on and off the Soboba Reservation buying more bikes and getting involved. Co-hosting the annual Ride the Valley Together is such a great extension of what the club does.

“We never thought that this event would grow the way it has,” Ramos said. “Now it’s up to Vincent and me to keep this event going every year.” Arres said they are proud of what they are building.

“The kids had a great time receiving medals and prizes and I loved seeing the smiles on everybody’s faces,” Ramos said. “And having city council members involved in the run and the mayor helping was great.”

San Jacinto Councilmember Valerie Vandever has participated in this event since its inception and loves the community outreach and seeing young and old riders come together. She said a highlight was seeing the kids’ faces when they won raffle prizes, including brand new bikes.

“It just gets bigger and bigger every year,” Vandever said. “I am able to ride my heart out and hang out with my community and enjoy the event. The mayor and mayor pro tem also showed up this year, so it was the first time I didn’t ride alone.”

The city advertised the event on social media and through word of mouth.

“It means a lot to see the growth and support around something that started small and continues to bring people and families together in a good way,” Arres said. “Support has continued to grow from the community since the very first ride. It started with the support of our families and Sonia’s family’s support, and from there more people continued to step in. People have been offering to be part of it because they share the same vision and goals of growing something healthy and positive for the community.”

Arres and Ramos are grateful for the businesses, individuals and groups that stepped up to donate and/or participate in this year’s event. They were SEDC/Roadrunner Express, San Jacinto Unified School District and the SJUSD Parent Center, San Jacinto City Council , Hemet Elks Lodge, Soboba Casino Resort, Valeous Law, Familia Car Club, HCSB, LAMAS Housing Project, Native Avenue, Fina Blend, Sevilla Portrait Studios, Chef Anita Morillo from Soboba Kitchen, Ladies are Optimists of Hemet, Orozco’s Taco Man (food vendor), Mike Saenz, Mia Basquez and Bianca Machado.

“We also want to shout out to the other bike crews/teams that came out and showed love, including Cruisin’ & Brew, Block Heads, and Los Frijoleros BMX, along with other local riders,” Arres said. “Some even donated merch and shirts for the raffles for the kids, which was really thoughtful.”

More information can be found on Instagram at res_lyfrz and on TikTok under SBC@reslyfrz. For information on Boxing for Christ, please visit https://boxingforchrist.com.

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The towering Mount Rubidoux Cross will be the destination of the faithful, led by multiple pastors, who will preside at intervals during the inter-denominational observance.

Nonprofit organizations that regularly take part include the Diocese of San Bernardino, Restored Life Fellowship and Born Again Christian Church.

The services generally draw around 2,000 people, who make the 3-mile trip up to the 1,300-foot peak, where Biblical parables are shared, followed by singing by members of choirs.

The ascending paved trail, accessible via Ryan Bonaminio Park, is rated as moderately difficult, and attendees are always encouraged to dress in appropriate footwear and attire and to bring their own water. No vehicles are permitted on the trail or at the memorial.

The Easter Sunrise Service began in 1909, always attracting large crowds, according to organizers.

As with last year’s service, Sunday’s will be livestreamed via riversideeasterservice.com.

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