Jake Rich
News in Brief
Amazon will begin Sunday deliveries
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos seeks to cement ties with the U.S. Postal Service by launching Sunday deliveries for Amazon, one...
Away from the Sprawl: The death spiral of taste
I am an unabashed indie rock fan. I can hardly help it. My favorite bands range from Arcade Fire (whose lyrics gave this column...
Arcade Fire “Reflektor” Review
“Oh, when love is gone / Where does it go?” questions Arcade Fire lead singer Win Butler in the song “Afterlife,” off the band’s...
Away from the Sprawl: Hidden Meanings Good for the Soul
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As a holiday, Halloween is unique. Though the way it is celebrated often evokes parties, candies, costumes and fun, Halloween’s dark...
Big arm, bigger personality: Cardinals pitcher Joe Kelly is making UCR proud
Rarely has UC Riverside been known for athletic dominance. This does not mean that we have not produced quality players, however — with an...
Paul McCartney “New” Review
Who would have thought that a 71-year-old man could sound so decidedly … indie? On Paul McCartney’s latest album, “New,” the music legend gives...
A Long Night of Arts & Innovation
The day after the first rain of fall, downtown Riverside still had a chill in the air as lights sparked to life for the...
Experience is easier sought and gained farther from home
One of the biggest decisions that high school seniors must make is where they will go to school after graduation. The options are many:...
The Barn Branches Out
Opening its old-fashioned wooden gates to a new school year, the Barn welcomed students with its first concert event of the year, featuring opener...
Restaurant Review: D-Dogs
4 Stars
Situated inconspicuously by neighboring Back to the Grind on University Avenue and near the Mission Inn, D-Dogs, which opened in July, finally offers...