Five Things You Need to Know Today

MORE RAIN: The rain is set to return to the Inland Empire, the National Weather Service said. They predict a 40 percent chance of showers after 11 a.m. It will be partly sunny with a high near 59 degrees. Wednesday night we’ll have even more of a chance of rain. Tonight brings wind and a 90 percent chance for showers before 11 p.m. The low was expected to be around 46 degrees. Winds will blow between 5 to 15 miles per hour from the east. Winds could gust up to 20 miles per hour.

SENIOR CONFERENCE: The Loma Linda Veterans Affairs presents the eighth annual Senior Conference, scheduled from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Janet Goeske Center, 5257 Sierra St., Riverside.

SUPPORT GROUP: Veterans Post Bariatric Surgery Support Group is scheduled to meet at the Loma Linda VA. The group is for Veterans for those who have had bariatric surgery and those who are scheduled to have the surgery. Please call Monica Frederick Psy.D for details, at (909) 825-7084 ext. 3743

AVOIDING SCAMS: Our recent story on the in Rialto reminded me that anyone could be a victim. In February, a female who identified herself as Mary approached the elder woman. She claimed to be a tree trimmer and talked her way into the home’s backyard. After the visit, the woman got into an awaiting truck and left. It was not until the victim walked into her home that she realized she’d been burglarized. Elderly are not the only ones susceptible to this kind of con. Burglars have walked into professional offices claiming to be fire inspectors. Internet scams promising easy money still snag people of all ages. Law-enforcement officers give this advice: if it seems to good to be true, it is. If it seems suspicious, check it out.

READER’S VOICE: Reader Mysty vented frustration over the on Stewart Street. Loma Linda University officials have acknowledged there is a problem there. I realize there may be more people out there who are frustrated by the situation. I would like to hear from more of you. Please let me know if you’ve had a close call or if a pedestrian has surprised you. It’s important to know the scope of the danger.