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| February 5, 2026 |
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TOP STORIES
 WASHINGTON - The Supreme Court shot down a bid to block California’s new congressional map Wednesday, meaning the state will be able to use the Democratic-favored map in the upcoming midterm elections, likely flipping five Republican seats.
President Trump’s border czar, Tom Homan, said Wednesday that 700 immigration and border agents are departing the Minneapolis area after weeks of violent confrontations and fatal shootings by officers of two U.S. citizens.
WASHINGTON - Sweeping layoffs have hit The Washington Post newsroom on Wednesday, Feb. 4, causing hundreds of job cuts and the shuttering of multiple desks, including its sports and books teams, the Associated Press reported.
The last nuclear weapons control treaty between the US and Russia is due to expire on Thursday, raising fears of a new arms race.
 INLAND EMPIRE - (INT) - Seer is keeping Southland sunny, dry and warm. But, changes are coming.
 SAN BERNARDINO – (INT) – Sergeant Grant Ward, President of the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Employees' Benefit Association, has died.
 RIVERSIDE – (INT) - Daily passenger rail service into the Coachella Valley is a step nearer reality.
 RIVERSIDE – (INT) – Mayor Patricia Lock Dawson documented five key areas in which Riverside is “Leveling Up".
 INLAND EMPIRE - (INT) - Local jobless rate slides to 5.1%. That matched the California rate.
 RIVERSIDE – (INT) – March Air Reserve Base (MARB) is getting some upgrades for a new tenant.
 INLAND EMPIRE – (INT) – Commuters on San Bernardino’s Metrolink Line will be making some adjustments.
 ONTARIO – (INT) – A nearly 30-year murder investigation stemming from an Ontario business deal that went awry is winding down.
 INLAND EMPIRE – (INT) – Inland Empire cities did not score well among those where people have the best money management skills.
 INLAND EMPIRE - A 218-mile high-speed rail project connecting Las Vegas to Southern California is scheduled for completion in late 2029.
 WRIGHTWOOD – (INT) – Assessment teams have completed their work in the wake of damage inflicted by the December rainstorms.
 MOUNT BALDY – (INT) – The Forest Service says trails around Mt. Baldy and Ontario Peak were reopened Friday (January 9th).
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 LOS ANGELES - James Harden's time with the Los Angeles Clippers is over.
 SAN RAMON - A magnitude 4.2 earthquake hit San Ramon followed by several aftershocks.
 Off-roading is now off-limits on routes spanning 1 million acres of the Mojave Desert.
 HOLLYWOOD - “Melania: Twenty Days to History” has won over fans of the first lady.
PALM SPRINGS – Demond Wilson, who starred with Redd Foxx on television’s “Sanford and Son”, has died.
BAKERSFIELD — (INT) - 59 vehicles were involved in a crash on Highway 99 on southbound lanes near Earlimart.
SACRAMENTO – (INT) - An update of the Sierra snowpack demonstrates the fickleness of California’s winter weather.
 SACRAMENTO – (INT) – The State Department of Water Resources is increasing to 30% allocations of State Project Water.
 California is neither here nor there in the state-by-state ranking of personal credit scores.
 New data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows that the number of Californians fleeing to another state has begun to slow.
 There are an estimated 49.2 million tobacco users in the US.
 SACRAMENTO - The DMV says that approximately 325,000 Californians will be required to replace their Real ID licenses.
 SAN FRANCISCO – (INT) - The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has established the 2026-2028 Cost of Capital.
 SOUTHLAND – (INT) – California has documented an 18 percent surge in injuries involving e-bikes.
An investigation into the slaying of a Perris man last month at Nuevo has netted an arrest. A search warrant served On February 2nd in Moreno Valley resulted in the incarceration of 19-year-old Luis Rosas. The body of Ronald Gargano, 63, was found in a rural area off Nuevo Road and Foothill Avenue. (INT) Beaumont High School has won the 43rd Riverside County Academic Decathlon, the first in the school’s history. Beaumont advances to the California Academic Decathlon set for March 20-22 in Santa Clara. (INT) An early Sunday earthquake jiggled parts of the Coachella Valley. The M3.3 temblor was an aftershock of the stronger jolt January 19th quake that was felt widely across Southern California. The quakes have shared a common epicenter beneath the Indio Hills. (INT) The San Bernardino Police Department has received 1-million dollars in federal funds to support a crime prevention program, specifically to expand its technology. The program will enhance its ability to monitor and respond to incidents more effectively, deter criminal activity, and assist in solving crimes. (INT) Banning is marking the 100th Day of School for 2025-26 with students dressed up as “100 year olds”. Students participated in themed lessons, and engaged in hands-on activities centered around the number 100. (INT) Moreno Valley city officials are encouraging public input on the designation of truck routes within the city. It’s required by state law to prioritize issues of community health, safety, and quality of life. Mayor Ulises Cabrera says his city is “balancing the needs of residents and businesses.” (INT) San Bernardino is among the five worst cities in the US for an active lifestyle. The personal-finance company WalletHub compared the 100 biggest cities across 35 key metrics. The data set ranged from the average monthly fitness-club fee to the city’s bicycling score to the share of physically inactive adults. (INT) Metrolink’s Perris Valley Line is getting an upgrade. The Riverside County Transportation Commission has approved construction of a second passenger loading platform at the Perris-South Metrolink Station. 12-hundred feet of new track will be constructed to allow two passenger trains to board and deboard at the same time. (INT) In celebration of Transit Equity Day Wednesday, February 4th, rides on all local Riverside Transit Agency CommuterLink and GoMicro buses are free. (INT) The long arm of the law has reached into Alabama to arrest the last of two suspects wanted for a January 13th murder in Murrieta. Police say that James Petri is facing extradition back to Riverside County to face multiple charges. Also under arrest is Ignacia Perkins, the victim’s ex-girlfriend, from Murrieta. Police did not name the victim who slain at The Arbors at California Oaks apartments on Jackson Avenue (INT) CalFire and the U.S. Forest Service are taking advantage of dry weather for a series of controlled burns. Smoke has been visible over the San Jacinto Mountains. Pile burning will continue the rest of the month west of Highway 243 between Pine Cove and Idyllwild. The fires are aimed at preventing larger, more destructive fires later this summer. (INT) The San Bernardino Symphony Orchestra opens its 97th performance season February 21st with the first of five performances designed by Music Director and Conductor Anthony Parnther. Parnther, recently celebrated his sixth year with the Orchestra by signing a new three year contract. (INT) Chino’s Euclid Avenue Bridge project is under environmental review. The project calls for elevating the existing bridge over Chino Creek, widening Euclid Avenue from two to four lanes, and adding bicycle and pedestrian facilities. The existing bridge will be repurposed as a wildlife crossing. (INT) The Victor Valley Transit Authority (VVTA) marked a milestone in sustainable public transportation Wednesday (January 14th) with a grand ribbon-cutting ceremony. Thirteen new hydrogen fuel cell buses and an interim hydrogen fueling station, made their debut. (INT) Ontario has reached a milestone with the opening of the City’s new Wellness Center. It was funded under Measure Q and is designed to provide immediate access to coordinated care and essential services in one central location. It expands supportive services for individuals and families working toward stability, wellness, and permanent housing. (INT) |
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