Mira Loma, CA: Man Faces Animal Cruelty Charges After Severely Injured Horse Discovered

Officials were forced to euthanize the horse because its injuries were so severe

MIRA LOMA, CA: A Riverside County man was arrested Tuesday on suspicion of felony animal abuse after authorities discovered a severely injured horse and more than 100 illegal cockfighting roosters at his home.

The horse had ruptured tendons and its injuries were so severe, officials were forced to euthanize the animal.

40-year-old Francisco Javier Ponce is also suspected of running a cockfighting operation out of his Mira Loma home on the 6000 block of Marlatt Street.

The illegal cocks were also euthanized, according to officials at the Riverside Co. Dept. of Animal Services.

Linens 'n Things to Close 57 Underperforming Stores; 1 in Eastvale Gateway.

CLIFTON, N.J.--Linens Holding Co. (“LNT” or the “Company”), today announced that as part of its ongoing financial restructuring, the Company plans to close fewer than the previously disclosed 87 underperforming stores. The actual number of store closings is now 57 (See list below). LNT filed a voluntary petition under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code on May 2, 2008 and announced the closing of 120 stores at that time.

“The reduced number of store closings is the result of improvements in the outlook for these stores throughout the remainder of 2008 into 2009. We are pleased that we are able to keep additional stores open for the benefit of our guests, associates, vendors and the communities we serve,” said Michael F. Gries, Chief Restructuring Officer and Interim CEO. “While a very difficult decision, the stores that are closing are necessary given the current retail and economic climate and the need to drive the cost savings and operational efficiencies that will allow us to position LNT for long-term growth."

Linens ‘n Things, with 2007 sales of approximately $2.8 billion, is one of the leading, national large format retailers of home textiles, housewares and home accessories. As of December 29, 2007, Linens ‘n Things operated 589 stores in 47 states and seven provinces across the United States and Canada.

Regal Entertainment Group Announces Grand Opening Details for Eastvale Gateway Stadium 14

Regal Entertainment Group (NYSE:RGC), a leading motion picture exhibitor owning and operating the largest theatre circuit in the United States, today announced grand opening details for the new Edwards Eastvale Gateway Stadium 14. The new theatre will host promotional activities beginning Monday, December 10 with three full days of films and special events to benefit local charities. On Thursday evening December 13 the new theatre will host a special 11:59PM screening of I Am Legend. The official grand opening day will be Friday, December 14.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Business Wire EON) December 7, 2007 -- Regal Entertainment Group (NYSE:RGC), a leading motion picture exhibitor owning and operating the largest theatre circuit in the United States, today announced grand opening details for the new Edwards Eastvale Gateway Stadium 14. The new theatre will host promotional activities beginning Monday, December 10 with three full days of films and special events to benefit local charities. On Thursday evening December 13 the new theatre will host a special 11:59PM screening of I Am Legend. The official grand opening day will be Friday, December 14.

“Edwards Eastvale Gateway Stadium 14 will provide our moviegoers all the latest in theatre amenities including digital projection systems in every auditorium. The new theatre will offer an outstanding moviegoing experience in a convenient and accessible location just off the freeway,” stated Dick Westerling, Regal Entertainment Group Senior Vice President of Marketing and Advertising. “We are committed to serving Riverside County, and the Edwards Eastvale Gateway will be a great addition to our existing theatres in the area. The state-of-the-art theatre will provide a terrific entertainment destination for shoppers and diners at Eastvale Gateway. ”

The modern movie theatre with 14 screens covers 53,000 square feet and includes approximately 2,300 seats. Moviegoers will enjoy stadium seating, with each row elevated for an unobstructed view, and plush high-back rocking chairs featuring cupholder armrests which move out of the way to form seats for two. The Eastvale Gateway location will be equipped with the latest in digital projection equipment in every auditorium.

Everyone is invited to enjoy this new entertainment destination on Monday, December 10; Tuesday, December 11; and Wednesday, December 12. These Preview Events will feature $2 movies, $2 popcorn and $2 soft drinks with proceeds benefiting local charities.

PREVIEW EVENTS
$2 Movies, $2 Popcorn, $2 Soft Drinks

Monday, December 10
“From Books to Box Office”
Sponsored by Riverside Press Enterprise
Proceeds to benefit Newspapers in Education

Tuesday, December 11
“Music & Movies at Edwards”
Sponsored by KFROG Radio
Proceeds to benefit Fender Center for Music Education

Wednesday, December 12
“Superheroes for Variety”
Sponsored by KIIS FM
Proceeds to benefit Variety of Southern California
MOVIES AND SHOWTIMES

Monday 12/10, Tuesday 12/11 & Wednesday 12/12
Bridge to Terabithia

Friday, December 14
GRAND OPENING
First-run films including: Alvin and the Chipmunks and I Am Legend
The “Regal Treatment”
Enjoy free popcorn and free soft drink with each paid admission December 14 – 23.
Free Movie T-Shirts
Win a T-shirt with the first 200 tickets sold at the box office each day, December 14 – 16 and December 21 – 23.
Grand Opening Sweepstakes
Sign-up or use your Regal Crown Club card from December 14 – January 10 to be automatically entered to win a $2,000 Eastvale Gateway Shopping Spree!

Edwards Eastvale Gateway Stadium 14 will also offer the Regal Crown Club to reward frequent guests. More than 10-million moviegoers have joined the Regal Crown Club to make it the most popular loyalty program in the industry. Through the Regal Crown Club moviegoers accumulate credits at the box office and concession stand to earn free popcorn, soft drinks and movies. Membership is free and is available either at the theatre or online at www.REGmovies.com.

For added convenience, Edwards offers a variety of ticketing options including internet ticketing, tickets by phone through 1-800-FANDANGO and Regal Express ticket kiosks for self-serve convenience, in addition to traditional walk-up service at the computerized box office.