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 Tropical Storm Isaias is tracking toward the central U.S. Gulf Coast and is expected to make landfall as a hurricane on Saturday morning, the National Hurricane Center said.
A lawyer for convicted murderer Christa Pike says that she woke up in hospital "angry and confused" after she survived a botched execution attempt last week. Her first words were to ask "Where am I?" and "Who are you?", her lawyer Randy Spivey recalled during a news conference.
NEW YORK - Americans are increasingly worried about their financial outlook amid expectations that inflation could worsen in the year ahead, according to a New York Federal Reserve survey released Wednesday.
WASHINGTON - The Department of Homeland Security on Wednesday proposed significantly raising fees on a popular work authorization program for international students.
 INLAND EMPIRE – (INT) –Sunny and hot, with an Extreme Heat Warning remaining in effect until 8:00 PM PDT.
 ADELANTO - Geo Group said it has completed the sale of three of its facilities to ICE for $950 million.
 MENIFEE - The Freedom Bridge at Bradley Road officially opened on Thursday, October 1.
 SAN BERNARDINO - The San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors has approved a contract to provide transitional workforce housing for young adults and families experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness.
 SAN BERNARDINO - San Bernardino County Public Health Department has confirmed the first human case of West Nile virus in the county for 2026.
 REDLANDS - (INT) – Redlands Chief of Police Rachel Tolber is closing out a 28-year career.
 LAKE ELSINORE - The city could soon be the home of a brand new luxury motor sports destination.
 CORONA - A police department has become the first municipal agency in California to implement the Grappler, a bumper-mounted device used to safely end or prevent high-speed chases.
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 SOUTLAND - The National Hurricane Center on Wednesday extended the forecast cone for Hurricane Rachel into Southern California.
 SACRAMENTO - California has reached a new milestone as the first U.S. state to surpass $4.5 trillion in economic output, and remains the world’s fourth largest economy.
 HOLLYWOOD - “Avengers: Endgame,” the blockbuster 2019 Marvel Cinematic Universe film, reclaimed its title as the highest-grossing movie of all time this weekend.
 SOUTHLAND – Santa Barbara set a new all-time record average gas price Thursday and other Southern California cities are within pennies of their record levels, but prices could reverse course soon
 SACRAMENTO - California has officially banned child marriage, with Governor Gavin Newsom signing legislation to end the practice that is still legal in 32 US states.
 VALENCIA, CA - The Six Flags theme park company announced on Tuesday that it would permanently close the X2 roller coaster following allegations of serious brain injuries linked to the ride.
 SACRAMENTO - Governor Gavin Newsom announced signs legislation that makes healthier foods and products easier to identify and access.
 SACRAMENTO - Insurance companies are starting to write new policies in California again after years of holding back as wildfire risk climbed higher.
Ontario voters will elect a mayor, and residents of Districts 2 and 3 will vote for their City Council representative on November 3rd. Council elections are staggered; Districts 1 and 4 are next scheduled for election in 2028. Ontario voters will also decide on Measure H, a proposed additional half-cent local sales tax. (INT) The Riverside City Council has approved the appointment of Lori Cox as the city’s Inspector General. In her new role. she will provide independent oversight of the City’s audit and investigative functions and compliance audits along with investigations of fraud, waste, abuse, and policy violations. (INT) Menifee is getting reconnected. Bradley Road crossing over Salt Creek has been reopened with completion of the newly-named Freedom Bridge. Previously, motorists have driven through moving water with each passing rainstorm. The bridge will enable faster response times for police and fire agencies. (INT) San Bernardino County’s job market continues to show year-over-year improvement, with the unemployment rate down half a percentage point. Healthcare continues to pace employment gains, up more than 18,000 jobs across the Inland Empire over the past 12 months. (INT) Riverside County Supervisors are reaffirming the authority of the Auditor-Controller. An ordinance reinforces the role of the Auditor-Controller in providing independent oversight, transparency, and accountability across all County departments and districts. (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 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) The 2026 edition of Great California ShakeOut is set for Thursday, October 15 at 10:15 AM. The statewide drill and practice the recommended earthquake safety action: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. (INT) The compromised batteries involved in the recent battery energy storage fire in La Verne have been packaged and removed from the site. The system that caught fire is inert and has been deemed no risk by the La Verne Fire Department and the Metropolitan Water District. (INT) Beaumont City Treasurer AJ Patel has been ordered to spear in court October 26th to answer charges in a public corruption investigation. Prosecutors allege he gave false information on Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) return forms regarding a motel he operated in the city, and subsequently stole another individual’s identity. If convicted, Patel faces a maximum of six years, four months in state prison. (INT) Menifee City Council candidate Randy Madrid has been accused of criminal corruption alleging he did not live within the City. Madrid faces arraignment October 23rd on four felony charges. Conviction could result in a prison term. (INT) Metrolink’s reduced weekday schedule is being extended to address reliability issues stemming from mechanical challenges and supply chain delays. The modification was initially for seven weeks but will now continue for the foreseeable future. (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) |
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