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| March 20, 2026 |
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KAUAI, HAWAII - Chuck Norris, the square-jawed martial artist and Hollywood action hero, died Thursday.
Dolores Huerta, the labor activist who co-founded the United Farm Workers with Cesar Chavez, said Wednesday she was "manipulated and pressured".
President Donald Trump insisted Thursday that he will not deploy U.S. ground forces to Iran, even as the war’s economic fallout intensified and oil prices surged to $118 a barrel.
Many Americans are feeling the financial pain following the expiration of enhanced federal subsidies for Affordable Care Act marketplace health insurance.
From Nordic trust to Costa Rica's sense of community, residents explain what daily life looks like in the countries topping the 2026 World Happiness Report. While the Nordic countries have long dominated the World Happiness Report, 2026 brought one surprise.
 INLAND EMPIRE – (INT) – No doubt the March heat wave of 2026 will be long remembered. And, it’s not over.
Reaction has been swift over Cesar Chavez allegations
RIVERSIDE – (INT) – Voltu Motor is poised to roll out its first heavy-duty, all-electric pickup truck.
REDLANDS – (INT) - Moore Middle School in Redlands was locked down Thursday (March 19th) after a loaded gun was found.
 MECCA – (INT) – A train derailment temporarily closed Union Pacific’s main line.
 PERRIS – (INT) – The Perris-based Val Verde Unified School District (VVUSD) is under scrutiny for issuing some high school diplomas.
 RIVERSIDE – (INT) – An investigation into the slayings of a homeless man and woman in downtown Riverside is winding down.
 NUEVO – (INT) – A school psychologist is facing a series of child sex crimes involving hundreds of explicit messages.
 SOUTHLAND – (INT) – The gasoline price spike is outdoing itself.
 FONTANA – (INT) – Bids are being sought for construction of an express lane in each direction on the I-10.
 RANCHO CUCAMONGA – (INT) – Enhanced Metrolink service between Rancho Cucamonga and Pomona is coming to the forefront.
 SAN BERNARDINO – (INT) – San Bernardino Police are waging a collaborative traffic enforcement campaign with Omnitrans.
 PALM SPRINGS – (INT) – The Palm Springs Police Department has launched its high-tech drone command center.
 RIVERSIDE – (INT) – A measure to raise Riverside’s sales tax will be decided on the June 2nd ballot.
 INLAND EMPIRE - (INT) - Local law enforcement agencies are prepped for war-related incidents.
 MT. BALDY – (INT) – The Forest Service has extended closures of several hiking trails.
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 SACRAMENTO - (INT) - Obtaining or renewing a concealed weapons permit (CCW) in California could get easier.
 The western U.S. is set to face an early spring heatwave.
 SACRAMENTO – (INT) – The latest check on the Sierra Nevada snowpack finds it’s 66 percent of average.
 SAN FRANCISCO – (INT) – It’s anyone’s guess how California voters will decide the primary race for governor.
 Community college degree programs more popular
 SACRAMENTO - A deadly, drug-resistant fungus has been reported in 27 states, including California.
 Off-roading is now off-limits on routes spanning 1 million acres of the Mojave Desert.
 California is neither here nor there in the state-by-state ranking of personal credit scores.
 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 alleged gift card fraud linked to a business in the Coachella Valley has led to the recovery of 9,000 fraudulent gift cards valued at over $ 2.1 million. Ruhai Li, 36, of Alhambra was arrested in Cathedral City. A search of his vehicle turned up thousands of the bogus cards. (INT) A man’s body found on a conveyor belt at a Fontana recycling outfit Monday (March 16th) has been identified as a 51-year-old transient. Justin Gill’s body was beneath some refuse on the belt. There were no immediate signs of foul play. It was not disclosed how Gill wound up in the refuse. (INT) Two students are San Bernardino County Spelling Bee Co-Champions following an intense linguistic competition. Shrey Parikh and Hannah Kuo, both were named champions after competing in more than nine rounds against fellow contestants. Both students will return to the national stage after previously competing in the Scripps National Spelling Bee. (INT) A crackdown on motorists misbehaving around schools and high volume traffic areas from the Banning Pass into the Coachella Valley resulted in 212 citations. Thursday’s operation was part of an effort to reduce traffic collisions, prevent serious injuries and fatalities, and improve safety for students, pedestrians, and motorists. (INT) Some libraries in the City of Riverside where attendance is low will no longer be open on Sundays when attendance is low. The changes starting April 12th are part of cost-saving measures included in the 2026-28 city budget. (INT) Riverside is getting a new “downshift space” where city employees can take their breaks in an aesthetically pleasing and relaxing environment. The Blue Zone is designed to help reduce stress and boost productivity. Research shows that employers that make such changes have healthier employees, less absenteeism and higher morale, which leads to less turnover. (INT) Improvements are coming to the Loma Linda VA Healthcare system. It was announced Thursday (February 26th) an assortment of infrastructure improvements starting with the renovation of the medical support area. The VA has pledged to reduce the backlog of veterans waiting for benefits by 60 percent. (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) A Moreno Valley woman who fell unconscious and stopped breathing during an altercation with a family member could not be revived. Elana Davis, 23, died Tuesday (March 17th) at an address on Woodlark Lane. There were no arrests and her cause of death is pending. (INT) One of three motorists severely injured in a Sunday Night (March 15th) collision at Lake Elsinore has died. Sheriff’s officials said there were no arrests stemming from the crash on Highway 74 at Trellis Lane. The identity of the fatal victim was not immediately released. (INT) Riverside County authorities say they have found thirty-seven teenagers that have gone missing. They were located in Northern California, Arizona and Nevada. All were safely recovered. Authorities did not detail the circumstances in which each went missing. (INT) Free bus rides are being offered for anyone 18 or younger on Riverside Transit Agency (RTA) buses through the end of the year. All that is required is a valid RTA Youth ID, school ID or other proof of age when boarding. (INT) San Bernardino has been recognized as a ‘Tree City USA’ for the third consecutive year by the Arbor Foundation. Mayor Helen Tran says her city has a “commitment to investing in green spaces, improving air quality, and creating a healthier environment for our residents.” (INT) A SuperLotto Plus ticket sold in Upland hit the $32 million jackpot. The grand prize ticket matched five winning numbers and the mega number in the drawing Saturday, Feb. 28th, the California State Lottery said. The lucky ticket was sold at a Circle K store at 681 E. Foothill Blvd. in Upland. (INT) Clearing weather will enable street crews to shift to pothole repair. Recent rains have impacted asphalt-lined streets across the Inland Empire. In San Bernardino County, motorists can report potholes and other street repair issues directly to Public Works on the SeeClickFix app. (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) |
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