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$65 Million Railroad Project Approved by Riverside County Board of Supervisors Jul 20, 2021

On July 20th, the Riverside County Board of Supervisors approved a Railroad Grade Separation Project. The project will separate the railroad grade from the road at the intersection of Jurupa Road and Van Buren Boulevard in Jurupa Valley.

Teen Hikers Missing on Mt Baldy Air Lifted to Safety Jul 20, 2021

Two teenage hikers who went missing on Mount Baldy were found safe Tuesday. They were part of a group of 51 students from Downey High School’s soccer and lacrosse teams that were led on a hike by two coaches and a teacher. Monday evening, San Bernardino County Sheriff’s responded to a call that some of the hikers were unable to make it out safely. A helicopter crew brought 10 students and three adults down from the mountain. At that time, two hikers, a 15-year-old girl and 16-year-old boy, were missing. Search and rescue crews along with volunteers worked through the night. Around Tuesday morning at 9:00 a.m. the teens were found and airlifted to safety. Authorities report they both appeared to be ok.

7/20 KVCR Midday News: IE Jobless Rate, Jerry Lewis Memorial, STI Cases During the Pandemic, & More Jul 20, 2021

Monday through Thursday at lunchtime, KVCR News has your daily news rundown. Stories highlighted today include: Funeral arrangements are set for former Congressman Jerry Lewis, one of the Inland Empire’s longest serving politicians. The region’s 7.9% jobless rate for June turned upward for the first time this year. At least 10 counties are urging people to wear masks indoors, to slow the spread of the delta variant to unvaccinated people. During the pandemic, many health issues besides COVID-19 were likely going undetected, including STI cases.

Celebration of Life Announced for Former Congressman Jerry Lewis Jul 19, 2021

A celebration of life for former Congressman Jerry Lewis, one of the Inland Empire’s longest serving politicians, will be on Thursday, August 5 at 10:00 a.m. at the University of Redlands Chapel. Lewis died at his Redlands home on July 15. He was 86. Lewis’ political career started with a post as a local school board member. He then moved to the California State Assembly, followed by representing San Bernardino County in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1979 to 2013. Among his achievements were leading an effort to establish the South Coast Air Quality Management District, and improving health care treatments at the Loma Linda University Medical Center. Instead of flowers, donations to the National Alzheimer’s Association are encouraged courtsey of Blossom Grove Alzheimer’s Special Care Center, 11116 New Jersey Street, Redlands CA 92373.

Reps. Matt Gaetz and Marjorie Taylor Green Host Protest at Riverside City Hall Jul 19, 2021

On Saturday, Republican Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz and Georgia Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene held a protest outside Riverside City Hall.

Dutch Bros. Coffee Opens Yucaipa Location Jul 16, 2021

Dutch Bros. Coffee opened its first IE location in Yucaipa on Friday. KVCR's Jonathan Linden has the story.

Friday News Wrap With Cassie MacDuff: CA Budget Surplus; One IE Congressman; Warehouses; And More Jul 16, 2021

Longtime Inland Empire journalist and KVCR news contributor Cassie MacDuff and KVCR's Jessica Greenwell review some of the big Inland Empire news stories from the past week: 1. Will Some of California's Multi-billion Dollar Surplus Benefit the IE? 2. A Discussion About A Rising IE Star in the House of Representatives. 3. An Update on Warehouses and Logistics in the Region. THIS SEGMENT IS MADE POSSIBLE BY THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA NEWS GROUP, PUBLISHER OF THE PRESS-ENTERPRISE , SAN BERNARDINO SUN , INLAND VALLEY DAILY BULLETIN , AND OTHER SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA NEWSPAPERS.

Endangered Mountain Frogs Get a Second Chance in San Bernardino National Forest Jul 16, 2021

Hundreds of endangered frogs were re-introduced into the San Bernardino National Forest on July 8. KVCR’s Megan Jamerson has more on the project to save Southern California’s population of Mountain Yellow-Legged frogs. In video footage released by the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, a team of scientists can be seen squatting near a pool of water in the San Jacinto mountains. They are holding those plastic containers with purple lids that you store leftovers in. With the tops off, dozens of tiny yellow speckled frogs leap to freedom. This was the first of two releases planned for July that in total will reintroduce around 400 frogs to their native habitat. For more than 20 years, scientists from the San Diego Zoo, UCLA, the U.S. Forest Service, and state and federal wildlife agencies have been working together to save the Mountain Yellow-Legged Frog. Only 100 adults are estimated to be left in the wild. The frogs have struggled to survive in Southern California where they have been hit

Riverside County COVID-19 Hospitalizations On The Rise Jul 16, 2021

According to new information released by the Riverside University Health System, Riverside County COVID-19 hospitalizations are on the rise.

Rep. Takano Discusses Amendment to Create Riverside County Wildlife Refuge Jul 16, 2021

Congressman Mark Takano co-sponsored a bill this past February to establish the “Western Riverside County Refuge.” KVCR's Jonathan Linden spoke to the Congressman to find out more about the goal of the refuge and what areas it would include.

7/15 KVCR Midday News: California Wildfires Special, Farmworkers for Federal Heat Standard, & More Jul 15, 2021

Monday through Thursday at lunchtime, KVCR News has your daily news rundown. Stories highlighted today include: Riverside’s Tamale Festival is back and will take place September 18 at White Park. Luis Angel Sanchez, a Riverside man who’s accused of fatally shooting a 23-year-old Jurupa Valley resident during an altercation in Riverside, is set for arraignment today. The number of acres burned in California is four times greater than last year- KVCR will air an hour-long special on California Wildfires today at 12 noon and Saturday at 7pm. As heat waves continue, farmworker advocates are pushing for a federal heat standard to protect workers. Over $1 billion in rental assistance has been requested to date through a state-administered program for low-income renters and landlords. Dust devils swirled around the Perris area and knocked out power to about 1300 Southern California Edison customers for up to 7 hours.

The Voice: Riverside Churches Offer Resources During Minority Mental Health Month Jul 15, 2021

The Voice on KVCR is a weekly discussion with the Black Voice News editorial team about important issues in the inland region. July is minority mental health month and Executive Editor Stephanie Williams talks to KVCR's Megan Jamerson about a collaboration between a Riverside non-profit and five local churches to offer mental health resources to the Black community. To read the article by Breanna Reeves, Inland Empire Black Churches Raise Mental Health Awareness with Resource Support, click here .

Kimberly Starrs Discusses Rental Relief Partnership Jul 14, 2021

Today on Inland Edition, Lillian Vasquez speaks with Kimberly Starrs, Vice President of External Affairs for Inland So Cal United Way. Kimberly shares information about the San Bernardino Rent Relief Partnership. San Bernardino County residents can connect to the Rent Relief Partnership in the following ways: In Fontana, search for “Housing Is Key” or visit housing.ca.gov For the city of San Bernardino, sbcityrent.com For others in San Bernardino County, visit sbcrentrelief.com If you need help with your application or do not have access to the internet, you may call 211 extension 5. In Riverside County, visit unitedlift.org

7/14 KVCR Midday News: Riverside County Swear In, Palm Springs Seeks Police Chief, and More Jul 14, 2021

Monday through Thursday at lunchtime, KVCR News has your daily news rundown. Stories highlighted today include: The Riverside City Council held swearing in ceremonies for two reelected council members and one new member Tuesday night. Palm Springs officials have put out a call for candidates to apply to become the city’s next police chief and assistant city manager. State health officials are clarifying that all students and staff must wear masks in schools this fall and those who refuse and are not exempt must be sent home. Roughly one-half of Cal Fresh households failed to take advantage of the California Earned Income Tax Credit in 2017, leaving 76 million dollars in assistance unclaimed.

Tamale Festival Returns to Riverside's White Park Jul 14, 2021

The eighth annual Tamale Fest is set to return this fall during Hispanic Heritage Month after the COVID-19 pandemic cancelled 2020 plans. Locals can feast on the steamed masa and meat filled corns husks on September 18 at Riverside's White Park. The event which will also feature entertainment and vendor booths, is organized by the Spanish Town Heritage Foundation. The proceeds will benefit their efforts to preserve and restore the Trujillo Adobe. The over 150-year-old adobe is considered the city’s first non-native settlement and it was recently named to a national list of the 11 Most Endangered Historic Places . To learn more visit rivtamalefest.com .

Riverside City Council Welcomes New and Returning Members Jul 14, 2021

The Riverside City Council held swearing in ceremonies for two re-elected council members and one new member Tuesday night. The newest member representing Ward 2 is Clarissa Cervantes, the council’s second Latina and second openly gay member. She briefly addressed the chambers thanking her supporters and sharing “it is powerful and beautiful how we collectively as a community work together to heal and to move forward and it is an honor to represent you,” said Cervantes. She replaces longtime councilmember Andy Melendrez who decided not to run for re-election after losing his bid for mayor. Cervantes was sworn in by her sister, State Assemblymember Sabrina Cervantes. Also sworn in was Chuck Conder of Ward 4 returning for a second term. He said his top priority is to make the city safer with an increased police presence, in the face of what he describes as a proliferation of crime and homelessness. Councilman Jim Perry of Ward 6 was sworn in for his third term. He plans to focus on the

7/13 KVCR Midday News: Port of SD First Electric Tugboat, San Bernardino Top 10 Stressed City & More Jul 13, 2021

Monday through Thursday at lunchtime, KVCR News has your daily news rundown. Stories highlighted today include: WalletHub determined that San Bernardino is among the nation’s 10 most-stressed large cities. The Port of San Diego has commissioned a shipbuilder to construct its first electric tugboat which can complete a job without expending a single drop of fuel. A new California Air Resources Board analysis shows that smoke produced from the Camp Fire in 2018 exposed Californians to dangerous levels of particulate matter and toxic metal contaminants. Despite new guidance from the CDC stating vaccinated teachers and students don’t need to wear face coverings, California will require that masks be worn at schools when classrooms open this fall. After a string of triple-digit days in the IE, the heat wave is taking a break and heat advisories have been lifted.

Grand Jury Members Start Training in Riverside County Jul 13, 2021

The newest members of Riverside County’s civil grand jury are in training and will soon start work, according to a Monday anncouncement. The 19-member grand jury will be responsible for holding independent investigations into government agencies. Former grand juries have looked into county departments and the board of supervisors, and in some cases, it led to policy changes. The grand jury can be contacted here . The court also announced a new online chat program where people can communicate via direct message with the court clerk’s in real time. This service is available for all types of cases Monday through Friday 7:30 am to 2:00 pm and for jury services on Friday’s 8:00 am to 2:00 pm. To access the web chat click here .

Friday News Wrap With Cassie MacDuff: Fontana Manager Paid for Work After Exit And More Jul 10, 2021

Longtime Inland Empire journalist and KVCR news contributor Cassie MacDuff and KVCR's Jessica Greenwell review some of the big Inland Empire news stories from the past week: 1. Fontana’s former City Manager was paid nearly $1 million in 2020 despite leaving the post in July 2019. 2. Two civil rights organizations say Riverside County court fines are unfair to low-income minorities. 3. The Riverside County Grand Jury criticized the county’s rules governing short-term rentals. 4. And the grand jury also reviewed Riverside County’s 2020 election and concluded there was no evidence of fraud. THIS SEGMENT IS MADE POSSIBLE BY THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA NEWS GROUP, PUBLISHER OF THE PRESS-ENTERPRISE , SAN BERNARDINO SUN , INLAND VALLEY DAILY BULLETIN , AND OTHER SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA NEWSPAPERS.

Riverside Mayor Lock Dawson Kicking Off Big Tent Tour Jul 09, 2021

Riverside Mayor Patricia Lock Dawson begins her Big Tent Tour this weekend. KVCR's Jonathan Linden spoke to the mayor to find out about the tour and about some of her priorities moving forward.

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