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Fielding Buck

Fielding Buck has reported throughout Riverside, San Bernardino, and Los Angeles. His beats have included, business, dining, entertainment, and Southern California theme parks. He's also been a section editor and copy editor for The Desert Sun in Palm Springs. He has a master's degree from Claremont Graduate University and a bachelor's degree from Pepperdine University.

Location: Riverside, California, USA

In this August 2024 file photo, Olympian Bryce Wettstein skates in the 5th annual Johnny Strange Legacy Skate Competition during the Malibu Chili Cook-Off. The event returns for Labor Day weekend from Sept. 4-6. (Photo by Andy Holzman, Contributing Photographer)

16 events to check out over Labor Day weekend in Southern California

August 27, 2026 at 1:46 p.m.

Several celebrations are free to attend and family-friendly, with activities including food vendors, live music, arts and crafts and more.

See’s Candies sells a Paw Box of chocolates for dog lovers. (Photo courtesy of See’s Candies)

Where to find freebies for Fido on International Dog Day

August 25, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.

Businesses such as Lazy Dog Restaurant and See's Candies are offering treats, bandanas and more to help out man's best friend.

Starbucks’ 2026 fall menu includes Pumpkin Spice Latte, Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew and a new Hedgehog Cake Pop. (Photo by Fielding Buck/The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)

Pumpkin Spice Latte and fall favorites are back at Starbucks

August 26, 2026 at 10:01 a.m.

Caffeine consumers can also find fall flavors at Dunkin' and Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf.

Chicken & Waffles Sandwiches are available for a limited time at Chick-fil-A. (Photo courtesy of Chick-fil-A)

Chick-fil-A gets into chicken and waffles with new sandwiches

August 24, 2026 at 4:14 p.m.

The Atlanta chain's Chicken & Waffles sandwiches feature bacon and honey butter.

The iconic La Paloma Mexican Restaurant showcases a Route 66 sign as it sits on the mother road in La Verne on Thursday, July 30, 2026. The longtime restaurant recently celebrated its 60th anniversary. (Photo by Anjali Sharif-Paul, The Sun/SCNG)

Eating on Route 66: Enchiladas, prime rib and pastrami in the San Gabriel Valley

August 19, 2026 at 11:01 a.m.

Restaurants with history can be found along Foothill and Colorado boulevards in La Verne and Pasadena.

Taco Bell’s Naked Chicken Chalupa is on a 2016-inspired menu going on sale Thursday, Aug. 20. (Photo courtesy of Taco Bell)

Here’s when Taco Bell will launch new Decades Menu with famous chalupa

August 18, 2026 at 3:51 p.m.

Four limited-time items will take diners back to 2016, including the Naked Chicken Chalpula.

The Offspring, with frontman Dexter Holland, headlines day two of the BeachLife Festival in Redondo Beach on Saturday, May 2, 2026. (Photo by Drew A. Kelley, Press-Telegram/SCNG)

In-N-Out Burger rock fundraiser coming to LA’s The Wiltern

August 18, 2026 at 3:20 p.m.

The Offspring is set to headline Rock 2 Freedom, which benefits non-profit Slave 2 Nothing.

A $13 lunch special at Eureka! includes two blackened shrimp tacos and fries. (Photo by Fielding Buck, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)

$9 lunches, $17.99 dinners, $5 drinks and other meal deals

August 18, 2026 at 8:30 a.m.

Offers range from burgers and chicken sandwiches to pasta, poke and shrimp tacos.

Starbucks debuted its Unicorn Cappuccino in 2017. (Starbucks via AP)

Get ready for Starbucks’ Unicorn Frappuccino to magically appear and disappear

August 14, 2026 at 12:10 p.m.

Social media users are predicting the supply of the coffee chain's big sensation of 2017 will be very limited.

Chaiwale & Co. offers a Gulab Jamun Latte at the new Riverside University Village location in Riverside on Monday, Aug. 10, 2026. (Photo by Terry Pierson, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)

First look inside Chaiwale & Co., a new Indian cafe in Riverside

August 11, 2026 at 12:24 p.m.

The burgeoning chain aspires to provide an authentic experience with loose-leaf teas made to order.

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