Well, sort of. The cty of Ontario has stepped up and will be doing the same exact event during the same exact weekend that the Route 66 Rendevous was planned for in San Bernardino. The weekend is September 20 to the 22nd. Read more for all the good news about it.

Memorial services for San Bernardino County Sherrifs Deputy Jeremiah MacKay, who was killed in the shootout in the mountains last week while pursuing the murderer Chris Dorner, are set for 11 AM on Thursday, February 21st at the San Manuel Amphitheater, located at 2575 Glen Helen Parkway in Devore. Everyone who would like to pay their respects is welcome to attend. Join us in laying to rest one of our community’s finest, a true local hero who put his life on the line to protect all of us.

And, if you’d like to help those that were left behind, here’s your chance to step up: The Inland Empire Emerald Society is accepting donations for the families of both Jeremiah MacKay, and the fallen Riverside Police office, Michael Crain…

Hey Dodger fans, her’s your excuse to head up to enemy territory and see the Dodger/Giants rivalry renewed on Friday, May 3rd. It is Metallica Night at AT & T Park! Not only will the band be there to sing the National Anthem and throw out the first pitch, but you’ll also get a special Metallica/Giants baseball hat…click to read more and see what the hat looks like

Check this out. This Thursday night there is going to be a celebrity roast of Dee Snider at The Grove in Anaheim presented by Guitar World Magazine and Revolver Magazine. We’re talking about some big names being there too. It’ll feature Penn Jillette from Penn & Teller as the roast master. The panel will include Zakk Wylde from Ozzy’s band and Black Label Society, Scott Ian from Anthrax, Lita Ford, and a bunch more. And, it’ll be broadcast live on AXS TV. Our friends at the charity Music Saves Lives have a package that includes a couple of seats at a table for the roast, dinner and drinks, and red carpet viewing. They’re giving them away to the person who has highest donation to the charity by Thursday morning at 9am. If you’d like to get in on it, hit their page that is selling tickets for their concert coming up next month. You don’t have to buy tickets to their concert, but you can if you like, of course! Anyway, make the donation in the box below where you buy tickets, and good luck on hitting the fun on Thursday night!

Here are all the details: http://rockandrollroast.com/

And here is where you go to make your donation: http://msl.ticketleap.com/ymaf/

This Thursday, December 20th, marks the annual KCAL Holiday Blood Drive and it is time to prove once again that, as the Stu-man likes to say, “Rockers step up!”. We all get very busy around this time of year, and that is why it is so important that we help keep the blood supply up for those that desperately need it. Recent events have reminded us just how unpredictable that need can be. Please stop by one of the Lifestream locations through out the I.E. this Thursday and drop off a pint. Here’s a link to find the location nearest to you, or to make an appointment to make it even easier for you to donate. We’ll be kicking down a special KCAL Blood Drive T-shirt and a free meal at Bakers Drive Thru when you give the gift of life. Thanks!

MORONGO CASINO & 96.7 KCAL ROCKS are throwing an EXCLUSIVE VIP Listener Bash on 12/12/12, but you’ve gotta win your way in! Listen to STJ for your shot at tickets, and:

• $1200 in cash plus other prizes
• Live music from Monsters of Rock
• Sit on Santa Stu’s lap
• Check out Miss KCAL Rockmate Taylor and her hot little helpers
• Everyone there gets a special STJ Holiday Ball T-shirt from JAM Sportswear
• and more surprises to come……..

ADVENTURES OF POWER – Official Trailer by AriGoldFilms

“Air drums? I’ve heard of air guitar, but air drums?” you say? Yeah. Air drums! And Ari Gold (who stars in the movie above) is the guy that is gonna lead you into the Guinness Book of World’s Records at Rock & Roll Bingo at San Manuel Indian Bingo and Casino this year on 10/11/12. In addition to winning almost $20,000 in cash playing KCAL style bingo. last year everyone that won tickets to our huge party helped shatter the record for Biggest Air Guitar Ensemble In History. Here are some of the highlights:

This year, with the help of AC/DC tribute band TNT, we’re going to set another GUINNESS WORLD RECORD™ and grab another piece of legendary air band status as we set the standard for Largest Air Drum Ensemble! Listen for your chance to win your way into the action, but you’ve gotta hurry, the tickets will be all gone after Sunday, October 7th!

Endeavour takes one more flight above Southern California!

Finally Led Zeppelin fans can rejoice! The 2007 reunion show comes to DVD!

Kelli has added the film’s song list to Rob’s post so click ahead to see!

What a treat it is to have the Fender Center here in the Inland Empire (Corona). Not only do we get a variety of really cool performances but they also sponsor events for the community to attend. An upcoming event is for the whole family and benefits their Kids Rock Free program.