Corona, CA: Teachers aide accused of sexually assaulting student

A teachers aide in the Corona-Norco Unified School District was arrested on suspicion of sexual assaulting a 13-year-old student, authorities said Wednesday.
Steven Martinez of Norco, 22, allegedly sent inappropriate text messages to the girl, and chatted with her on social media sites, before assaulting her, according to a statement released by the Corona Police Department.

The girl’s parents contacted police Monday after seeing the text messages.
Martinez was described as an educational aide working for the district, and met the girl “during the course of his employment.’’ He is being held at the Larry D. Smith Correctional facility in Riverside in lieu of $1 million bail.

Corona, CA: Mitchell Pushes Back Visit To Blue

Eleanor Roosevelt HS CB Elijah Mitchell (Corona, CA) picked up an offer from Boise State over the summer & was scheduled to take an official visit to The Blue this weekend but says he'll have to reschedule it.

Corona, CA: Golf Tournament to Benefit Rose-Parade-Bound Santiago High School

The public is invited to play in a golf tournament to help the Santiago High School Marching Band and Colorguard raise funds to represent the City of Corona in the 2013 Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena. Golfers of any skill level can play in the “best ball format” tournament at 8 a.m. on Saturday, November 10 at the Dos Lagos Golf Course in Corona. Following the tournament, golfers and other school supporters can attend the 19th Hole Award Ceremony & Silent Auction at the Steam Haus Gastropub. The Steam Haus Gastropub is at the Shops at Dos Lagos, located across the street from the Dos Lagos Golf Course on Temescal Canyon Road between Weirick Road and Cajalco Road, just off the I-15.

Corona, CA: Mitchell Sets Official Visit To The Blue

Eleanor Roosevelt HS CB Elijah Mitchell (Corona, CA) was offered by Boise State a few months ago and just recently set-up his first official visit, to Boise in November to watch the Broncos battle Colorado State.

Corona, Ca: Teacher Arrested Friday of Possible Molestation

Stephen Wolford, 49, was arrested following a six-month investigation after reports of a “possible molestation”. (Riverside County Sheriff’s Dept.)

A teacher at Eleanor Roosevelt High School in Eastvale was convicted Friday of a misdemeanor count of annoying a minor but the jury was not able reach a verdict on a felony charge of lewd acts on a child and a mistrial was declared.


Deliberations in the trial of Stephen James Wolford, 49, began Thursday afternoon, and by 3 p.m. today, jurors weighing the Lake Elsinore man’s fate notified Riverside County Superior Court Judge Eric Helgesen that they were deadlocked.

Corona, CA: Newbury Softball Announces Solid Recruiting Class for 2013

The Newbury College softball program looks to climb the ranks of the New England College Conference (NECC) with the release of seven new student-athletes who have committed to Newbury for the 2012-2013 academic year. Head Coach Brook Capello notes that these players are not only talented, but they also have the experience and character needed to help build the Nighthawks into contenders for a NECC title in 2013.

Amber Rapchun – Outfield/1B (Corona, Calif./Centennial)

Club Team: SoCal Rebels

Corona, CA: Dick Beam Death: Former USC Assistant and Buccaneers Exec Loses Battle with Cancer at 75

Former University of Southern California football assistant coach Dick Beam lost his fight against cancer Thursday as he died in Corona, Ca. He was 75.

Beam, a standout 3-sport athlete in high school who went on to play football at Whittier College, spent four seasons under head coach John McKay at USC and helped lead the Trojans to the national championship in 1972 and 1974.

Following his college coaching stint at the University of Southern California, Beam coached in the NFL – again serving under McKay for five years (1976-1980) as an assistant and the director of administration for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Corona, CA: Corona-Norco school district named finalist for prestigious Broad Prize

Teaching is often a struggle for one third grade classroom at Parkridge Elementary School in Corona. Half the students know little English and most of them are from low-income families.

Parents are well aware of the problems.

"When we first moved here, they gave us a letter saying that the school was one of the lower scoring schools in the district," said parent Jerry Rangel.

But things are changing dramatically for the school. The Corona-Norco Unified School District is one of four finalists nationwide for the prestigious Broad Prize for Urban Education, which recognizes big jumps in performance among low-income and minority students in urban districts across the U.S.

Corona, CA: Dinsmore, White and Winger Lead Bearcats at Oregon Preview

Willamette University seniors Jaela Dinsmore (Hines, OR/Burns HS), Ray White (Corona, CA/Centennial HS) and Paul Winger (Bonney Lake, WA/Bonney Lake HS) led a strong showing by the Bearcat track and field teams at the Oregon Preview on Sunday, March 18 at Hayward Field.
 

Corona, CA: The Griff Hamlin Band To Play Concert At Fender Museum To Benefit Music Education For Corona Kids

Griff Hamlin, creator of Blues Guitar Unleashed and lead singer/guitarist of the Griff Hamlin Band, has announced a special show, open to the public, to benefit the Kids Rock Free program at the Fender Center in Corona, CA.

March 06, 2012 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Griff Hamlin, creator of Blues Guitar Unleashed and lead singer/guitarist of the Griff Hamlin Band, has announced a special show, open to the public, to benefit the Kids Rock Free program at the Fender Center in Corona, CA.

Griff Hamlin, blues guitarist and creator of Blues Guitar Unleashed, has announced a special performance at the Fender Center in Corona, CA, on Saturday, March 10. Proceeds from the show go to benefit Fender's Kids Rock Free Program which works to provide free and low cost music lessons to local area kids.

Corona, CA: Samsung Names Fall SUPERHERO Video Competition Winner – Congratulations Briana…Your Portrayal of Pablo Neruda was Inspiring

Editors Note: You go girl!!!

Samsung Techwin America’s Electronic Imaging Division, a leader in document camera technology, today announced that Briana, an 11th grade Santiago High School student from Corona, California, has won the Fall Superhero competition with her fantastic portrayal of Pablo Neruda. “Her performance of the famous poet was inspiring, insightful, and a joy to watch,” said Richard Bellomy, V.P. of Sales for Samsung Techwin’s Electronic Imaging Division. “So many great videos made this a tough choice. Congratulations to Briana and to all of the Superhero competitors.” Visit www.samsungk-12.com to view the videos of the top ten finalists and to enter the winter 2012 competition.

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Corona, CA: Stanford Inks 22 On National Signing Day

Bradford M. Freeman Director of Football David Shaw announced today that 22 high school seniors have signed official national letters of intent to play football at Stanford University next fall.

The 22 student-athletes attend high school in 14 states--California (3), Texas (3), Arizona (3), Florida (2) and Washington (2), along with one player each from the states of Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Virginia and Utah.

By position, the Cardinal added seven offensive linemen, five defensive linemen, four wide receivers, three defensive backs, two linebackers and one running back to its roster. One player is also listed as a tight end, as well as a defensive end.

Corona, CA: Former MnJHL Ice Hawks Sanchez now a freshman at Concordia University (WI) - Junior Hockey News

After three seasons with the Minnesota Junior Hockey League's Ice Hawks, Forward Morgan Sanchez continues his playing career with Concordia University's Falcons. This season as a freshman Exercise Science major, Morgan has played 16 games with 6 goals and 4 assists. Originally from Corona, CA, Morgan started with roller hockey as a kid after being influenced by a professional roller hockey player who was housed by his parents. After playing 12 years of roller hockey, he switched to ice hockey. This season will be his 6th year on the ice.

After graduating high school in Morgan continued his career with the Ice Hawks, accumulating 116 games with 39 goals, 47 assists, and 3 National Championships from 2008 to 2011. His most memorable highlight is taking 3rd place at the National Tournament in Boston, MA his 2009-10 season.

Corona, CA: Shaq Thompson commits to Cal Bears

Cal got great news today with the pledge of Shaq Thompson.

Shaq Thompson, the top safety prospect in the country has committed to the Cal Bears. From Grant Union High School in Corona, California, Thompson held offers from most of the top schools in the country, including California, USC, Oregon, Washington, Florida, Michigan and Notre Dame.

Riverside, CA: Transgender student expelled from private Riverside university

A man who identifies himself as a woman said she has been expelled from a nursing program at California Baptist University for appearing on a television program to discuss her gender identity, a local newspaper is reporting.

Domaine Javier, 24, told the Riverside Press-Enterprise she was expelled from the school after appearing on MTV’s "True Life” and declaring that she is biologically male. Javier dresses as a woman and has identified herself as female since childhood.

Corona, CA: Bison Swimmers Take 10 Races against Eagles

Dillon and Douglas joined with sophomore Janai Ederaine (Corona, CA) and freshman Caleah Gregoire (Diego Martin, Trinidad and Tobago) to conclude the women's meet in style with a first place 200 freestyle relay in the time of 1:44.97.

In the opening dual meet for the Howard University Swimming and Diving team, the Bison compiled terrific races against the University of Mary Washington Eagles. While both teams fell short on the scoreboard, the Bison men amassed seven victories and the women scored three victories.

Mary Washington's women defeated the Lady Bison 182-76 while the men fell to the Eagles 153-106.

Corona, CA: I.E. Games of the Week

Is this the week that Redlands East Valley jumps into the mix with a huge upset against an out-of-county foe? Can J.W. North become just the second team to ever win a Big VIII league game against Corona Centennial? Will some key additions for Corona Santiago help the Sharks get over the hump against Norco? These are just a few of the questions awaiting Week 5.

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Corona, CA: High School Wrestling Coach Accused of Bullying Freshman

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A high school wrestling coach in Corona is being accused of bullying and harassing a freshman student on his team.

13-year-old Centennial High School freshman Hunter Grijalva says he was humiliated by his coach at a practice on Monday.

Hunter says he had dropped his wrestling shorts on the way to the bus that morning.

Corona, CA: Illini FB draws nasty assignment

Jay Prosch ready to bang heads with Burfict, ‘nation’s meanest player'

Illinois fullback Jay Prosch heard all about the reputaton of Arizona State junior middle linebacker Vontaze Burfict.

But for the rest of you ...

Burfict is known as Ray Lewis Jr., a mixture of hard hits and unpredictable behavoir. In his first college game, Burfict drove into an Idaho State quarterback, knocking him about 4 feet in the air and 4 feet back. Later as a freshman, he acted like LaVar Arrington, swan diving the Georgia offensive line on a fourth and short to end a Bulldogs drive.

Corona, CA: Friday Night Lights [Mater Dei @ Centennial (Corona)]

Mater Dei @ Centennial (Corona) high school football game @ 7:30 PM to be featured on KTLA 5 News "THE BLITZ" AT 10:30 PM