Sports in the Inland Empire & Southern California!

The Los Angeles Lakers have announced their preseason home schedule for the 2012-13 season. They’ll be playing one game at the Citizens Business Bank Arena on October 10th and also one at the Honda Center on October 16th. This is a great opportunity to catch an early game and get to see The Los Angeles [...]

RIVERSIDE, Calif. (www.ucr.edu) — Fitness instructor Sarina Jain, known as “the Indian Jane Fonda,” will teach a free class of her popular Masala Bhangra dance workout at the University of California, Riverside’s Student Recreation Center on Thursday, May 24 at 5 p.m. UC Riverside students, staff and faculty, as well as the general public are [...]

We wandered beyond the I.E. to the Dana Wharf in Orange County this past weekend for some whale watching adventures. If you are looking for a relaxing and fun day trip activity, considering heading down the 91/261/I-5 to Dana Point for a wonderful day at the wharf. [...]

Stage 7 of the Amgen Tour of California will be the ultimate test of the rider’s resolve to capture the Amgen Leader Jersey as it winds throughout the Inland Empire from Ontario to high atop Mt. Baldy on Saturday, May 19. [...]

The Lucas Oil Motocross Race is always fun to watch, with the compettion heading to Lake Elsinore in 2012. As CycleNews.com reports: A successful search has landed the AMA Motocross finale at what we feel is the ideal location for a national event in Southern California,” said MX Sports President Davey Coombs. “This is a [...]

Mud Factor 2012 takes over San Bernardino / Devore's Glen Helen Pavilion on Saturday, April 21, with competitors tackling a fun, challenging obstacles in waves that depart every half hour. [...]

The “King of Supercross” Jeremy McGrath hopes to become king of his own poker tournament on Thursday, April 19 at the Pechanga Poker Room. “Jeremy McGrath’s Poker Party” features a 7pm , $5,000 guarantee, $40 + $10 buy in, tournament. But things really kick off two hours earlier with an event designed for the whole [...]

Wondering where the best fishing in the Inland Empire is located? So are we! Our fans weighed in on this issue, and here are the results! [...]

This Father's Day weekend, come relive the life and times of Tom and Huck at the 36th Annual Huck Finn Jubilee in Victorville, CA. Camping, catfishing and Bluegrass music help create an environment to take you back to the 1880's. [...]

The Inland Empire Derby Divas Present Retro Riot on Sunday, April 29, 2012 at 6 p.m. at Cal Skate GT in Grand Terrace. This is the Divas first home team bout of the 2012 season! Their wounds are healed, so expect someone to go out on a stretcher...and with a smile! [...]

How could the amazing Riverside Air Show get any better? How about a great seat for the show parked next to eight (yes, eight) amazing food trucks and a beer garden provided by the rapidly expanding Packinghouse on March 31, 2012 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. [...]

Runners, joggers and walkers are invited to participate in the 11th Annual César E. Chávez 5K Run/Walk at the University of California, Riverside on Saturday, April 7, 2012. The event is sponsored by Chicano Student Programs at UCR  and was created in 2002 to help raise funds for student scholarships at UCR as well as [...]

Nestled within 40 hilly acres on the eastern edge of the University of California at Riverside campus, the UCR Botanic Gardens is one of the Inland region’s best-kept secrets. With four miles of self-guided walking paths and over 3,500 plant species from around the world, the park contains a diverse mix of plants and scenery. [...]

                    Are you a police officer, firefighter, EMS, or member of the military? UC Riverside Baseball wants to honor you! The Highlanders are celebrating Heroes Day against Cal State Bakersfield on Saturday, April 14 at 6 pm at the Riverside Sports Complex. All police, firefighters, EMS [...]

Parents, do your children play softball or baseball and are 8th grade and below? If so, UC Riverside Baseball has a game for you! The Highlanders are hosting a youth jersey day on Sunday, May 6, and all kids 8th grade and below will be admitted for FREE by wearing their youth team baseball or [...]

The Lake Elsinore Storm, a San Diego Padres affiliate, have clever giveaways for the 2012 season. [...]

The Highlanders are hosting a youth jersey day on Sunday, April 15, and all kids 8th grade and below will be admitted for FREE by wearing their youth team softball or baseball jersey. [...]

Ready to travel south of the border? With 10,000 riders, the largest bicycle rides in the west is exactly the excuse you've been looking for. This award-winning 50 mile bicycle ride will begin at Rosarito Beach along the Pacific Coast and inland through rural countryside from, ending on at the Ensenada waterfront with food, drinks [...]

The largest Saint Patrick's Day festival in the Inland Empire will be at Killarney's in Riverside on Saturday, March 17th, 2012 with numerous outside bars, thousands of your closest friends and multiple stages with live music all day and night. [...]

The Inland Empire is often thought of for its hikes, and for good reason. With such a vast array of geological zones, so many different ecological environments in one area, and nearly perfect weather all day every day, it makes sense that the IE offers such varied and exciting hiking options. [...]

Starting Monday, March 19, 2012, the Los Angeles Lakers are kicking off a three-week partnership with Carl’s Jr. – Laker Girls will be touring 20 different Carl’s Jr. locations across SoCal, including Riverside, Moreno Valley, Temecula, Corona and Mira Loma on the “Laker Girls Lunch Date at Carl’s Jr.” tour. [...]

The Orange County Fair 2012 is a while away, but the summer concert lineup has been announced, including Willie Nelson, Weird Al, Young the Giant, Sheryl Crow and more at The Pacific Amphitheater! [...]

If you’re a huge baseball junkie and live in the Inland Empire, love the Dodgers and just can’t stand traffic? Then look no further than Rancho Cucamonga. The Rancho Cucamonga Quakes, if you recall became affiliated as The Los Angeles Dodgers single Hi A team last season is back and ready for a season jammed [...]

The Riverside Air Show is often considered the best civilian air show in the Inland Empire, and you're invited to their 20th Anniversary on Saturday, March 31, 2012. Admission? That's free! [...]

Kappa Delta Sorority at the California State Univ. San Bernardino (CSUSB) will host the Shamrock 5k Run/Walk on Saturday, March 10 from 7am-11am for the prevention of child abuse. [...]

Whether soaring on a giant aerial tram, horseback riding along mountain vistas, or simply relaxing by the pool, we've got ten family-friendly activities for a memorable spring vacation in Palm Springs. [...]

The Musink Festival is coming to the OC Fairgrounds on March 2nd through 4th with Tiger Army, New Found Glory, Alkaline Trio, Against Me and more rocking the fairgrounds while spectators enjoy some of the best tattoo artists from the IE, So Cal and beyond! [...]

IE Gourmet Food Trucks is pleased to announce their first IE Food Truck Event! Come join them on Wednesday, 2/29/12 in the UFC Gym parking lot at 470 N. McKinley Ave., in Corona from 4:30pm-8:30pm. There will be Seven fantastic Food Trucks participating in this event. [...]

The Rugged Adventure Race & Music Festival 2012 is coming to Temecula on October 13, 2012. This 5K mud run and adventure race in the inland empire will include barricades, a suicide slide, crawling tunnels and other disgustingly fun activities. Ticket prices are as low as $48 (now $58), with discounts for college students, high [...]

The MACH 1 Mud Run is coming to Corona on June 9th, 2012 with an approximate +5k course beginning and ending on the battle grounds of the Corona Municipal Airport. The course includes trails and hills, along with, professionally built obstacles and several mud pits! [...]

The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series returns to Southern California and the home of 5-WIDE racing as the 2012 Auto Club 400 invades Fontana's Auto Club Speedway (formerly California Speedway) on March 25, 2012. [...]

The Warrior Dash 2012 is coming to "SoCal" AKA Lake Elsinore Storm Stadium on Saturday, March 31, 2012 as contestants run, club, jump, leap over fire, climb up cargo nets and more to become the ultimate warrior, oh, and enjoy a beer and rock music. [...]

Want that Inland Empire 66ers Bobble Head or blanket (don't call it a snuggie!)? We've got the info on the 2012 promotions! [...]

UC Riverside Athletics is celebrating Military Appreciation Day on February 4, and invites all military service members to two free basketball games as part of a Big West Conference doubleheader. [...]

The Rockstar Mayhem Festival 2012 lineup is out! Long rumored headliner SLIPKNOT is confirmed, with Big 4 stars Slayer and Anthrax in support on the main stage, with San Bernardino being the first stop for the 2012 tour on Saturday, June 30, 2012! [...]

Harlem Globetrotters will celebrate their 86th consecutive year in 2012 with a game at Ontario's Citizens Business Bank Arena on February 20, 2012 - Presidents' Day! The Globetrotters will be continuing a world famous tradition of ball handling wizardry, basketball artistry and one-of-a-kind family entertainment that continues to thrill fans of all ages. [...]

The one and only Richard Simmons will bring his exuberance and love of fitness to UCR on Thursday, February 9, 2012 from 5–7:30 p.m. at the Student Recreation Center for a free fitness class! [...]

Wondering what the whole roller derby thing is all about or just want a day of fun at the roller rinks in the Inland Empire? These rinks are where you'll find some I.E. fun, whether you want roller skating or inline skating, also known as Rollerblading. [...]

As an Inland Empire resident, you should consider joining UC Riverside Baseball this season! The Highlanders are the only Division I university in the Inland Empire and are a part of the Big West Conference. [...]

While LA figures out what it wants to do with football, the Inland Empire is wasting no time with the Ontario Warriors professional indoor football starting in March 2012. [...]