Officials announced Monday that the San Manuel Investment Authority, through affiliated entities, has reached an agreement to acquire the property at 3649 Mission Inn Avenue. The purchase price has not been made public, but the deal could be finalized as early as the end of May.

    Tribal leaders emphasized that the property will remain a non-gaming destination. “The Mission Inn holds a special place in our hearts,” said Chairwoman Lynn Valbuena. “Generations of our family have enjoyed its unique atmosphere and the memories created there. We understand its importance to Riverside and the broader region and look forward to continuing its legacy as part of our hospitality portfolio.”

    For years, the inn has been closely associated with Kelly Roberts and her late husband Duane Roberts, who helped transform the property into a premier destination. When the couple purchased it in the mid-1990s for a reported $15.6 million, the building had been closed for years and faced possible demolition.

    Since then, the property has undergone extensive restoration while maintaining its historic character. Today, the 238-room hotel carries a AAA Four Diamond designation and remains one of the region’s most visited attractions.

    “It has been the honor of a lifetime to care for The Mission Inn,” Kelly Roberts said in a statement. “Duane and I dedicated ourselves to preserving its history while preparing it for the future. I’m proud of what we accomplished and grateful to the team, the community and every guest who has been part of its story. I’m confident the San Manuel Nation will continue that legacy with care and vision.”

    The inn traces its origins back to 1876, when it began as a small adobe boarding house. Under founder Frank Miller, the property expanded significantly in the early 1900s, evolving into a full-service hotel with more than 200 rooms. Its design incorporates Mission Revival architecture along with elements inspired by over 20 California missions.

    Additional expansions followed over the years, including the Cloister, Spanish Wing and Rotunda Wing, which was completed in 1931. Miller also curated an extensive collection of artifacts, artwork and furnishings from around the world, many of which remain on display today. Among its most notable features is a historic bell dating back to 1247.

    Over the decades, the Mission Inn has welcomed numerous high-profile guests, including U.S. presidents, entertainers and state officials, further cementing its place in California history.

    The acquisition adds to the growing portfolio of the Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation, which includes luxury and resort properties across the country such as the Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club, Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, and Yaamava’ Resort & Casino in San Bernardino County, among others.

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RIVERSIDE, CA — A downtown Riverside smoke shop was raided last week over community complaints of alleged illegal activity, police announced.

The Riverside Police Department’s vice unit served a search warrant Thursday at DTOWN Smoke Shop, 3466 University Avenue. Inside, investigators allegedly found evidence of illegal gambling and narcotics activities. A store employee was found in possession of suspected cocaine and a loaded firearm, police said.

Agents with the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration also opened an investigation into DTOWN Smoke Shop over alleged illegal sales and use of tobacco, alcohol and cannabis products.

Thursday’s bust came after the Riverside Police Department allegedly “received numerous complaints” over the last several months of possible illegal activity at the establishment.

Anyone with additional information about the case is asked to contact the RPD vice unit at RPDVice@RiversideCA.gov.

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This fight is scheduled to take place in Riverside Ca, on August 30th (Venue to be determined) and in essence serves as a number one contender fight. The winner will hope to make a quick jump back into the cage to challenge the Current Heavyweight champ as a stepping stone to get into the UFC and fight in the octagon. Jared is entering this fight with a 9-3 record, but two of those losses where highly questionable decisions that many feel like should have gone his way. His other loss came via submission late in a fight that he was winning on the scorecards.

Jared has a 100% finishing rate with six KO/TKO’s and three submissions. He is ready to take this fight anywhere it’s going to go. Jared has been in camp for a couple of months training with fighters who are currently on the UFC roster to be ready for this fight. If you ask Jared how he feels going into the fight, he will tell you how confident he currently is. Jared feels like he is 100% a better fighter then he was when he won the EFC Heavyweight title.

Jared has been training at Dan Henderson’s Athletic Center, Team Quest Athletic Center, and with other various fighters to work on specialties. Jared is ready to take this fight wherever it may go, but he won’t take his opponent lightly. He knows that his opponent is known for being very aggressive and an angry fighter. I expect Jared Vanderaa to play it smart, choose his shots, and try to wear his opponent out. One thing Jared prides himself on is his stamina and tenacity to keep fighting until he hears the final bell rings.
Tickets go on sale soon, let’s show our support for Hemet’s fighter Jared Vanderaa and show up to the fight in Riverside. If you have any questions about tickets and venue email me at VCsportsKyle@gmail.com and I’ll email you when there is more information available.

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