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| April 7, 2026 |
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TOP STORIES
 WASHINGTON - The U.S. and Iran appear far apart in diplomatic efforts aimed at ending the war, just over 24 hours from President Donald Trump’s deadline for the government in Tehran to either agree to a deal or face a bombardment of attacks on its country’s infrastructure.
Bankruptcies are soaring across the U.S. in 2026 on the back of persistent economic headwinds and an increase in both commercial and consumer filings.
WASHINGTON - The Trump administration on Monday finalized a 2027 payment rate increase to privately run Medicare plans that was far bigger than initially proposed, a boost to health insurer stocks.
The chances for a planet-warming super El Niño this year are rising, according to an updated model forecast issued Sunday.
 SOUTHLAND – (INT) - Changing seasons are reflected in weather outlook.
MORENO VALLEY – (INT) – City officials in Moreno Valley say that housing opportunities are expanding.
 BIG BEAR – (INT) – Jackie and Shadow, Big Bear’s famed bald eagles, have expanded their family.
 CHINO - Catalytic converter trafficking ring broken
 MORENO VALLEY – (INT) – Dying winds helped Calfire to contain a wildfire that threatened homes.
 SAN BERNARDINO – (INT) – Integrity issues swirling around San Bernardino City Council member Treasure Ortiz have come to a climax.
 LOMA LINDA - (INT) - Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital has unveiled its new Airbus H145 helicopter.
 RIVERSIDE – (INT) - A groundbreaking window-washing project using drone technology is the first on a core campus building.
 INLAND EMPIRE – (INT) - The oldest members of Gen Z are getting closer to their 30s, moving up in their careers.
 RIVERSIDE – (INT) – Initial work is beginning to replace the seismically unsafe Mission Boulevard Bridge over the Santa Ana River.
 MORENO VALLEY – (INT) – Wild burros that roam the hills on the outskirts of Moreno Valley will be getting some protection.
 FONTANA – (INT) – Bids are being sought for construction of an express lane in each direction on the I-10.
 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.
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SOUTHLAND – (INT) - Spring weather can be unpredictable, with sudden shifts.
 HOLLYWOOD - “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” became a four-quadrant smash.
 SACRAMENTO - (INT) - The critical April Sierra snow survey finds no measurable snow.
 Could analysis reduce projected wildfire losses by one-third?
 SACRAMENTO - (INT) - Obtaining or renewing a concealed weapons permit (CCW) in California could get easier.
 SACRAMENTO – (INT) – The latest check on the Sierra Nevada snowpack finds it’s 66 percent of average.
 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.
A shooting victim found dead on Castile Canyon Road near San Jacinto has been identified. Sheriff’s investigators declined to offer details about the death of Frankie Ortega, 27, of San Jacinto and said they are trying to identify suspects. (INT) John Guttierez has returned to the San Bernardino City Unified School District as school police chief. Previously, he served as a sergeant playing a key role in advancing school safety. Gutierrez has stepped down as Chief of Police at Cal State San Bernardino. (INT) A ribbon-cutting marked the opening of a new affordable housing community in Redlands designed to serve veterans and individuals with special needs. Liberty Lane features 80 homes, including 62 permanent supportive housing units, dedicated to homeless and at-risk veterans. It’s located at 1223 Texas St. in Redlands. (INT) Victoria Li will represent Riverside County in the National Spelling Bee. She emerged as county champion in the 16th round of the local competition by correctly spelling ‘ejecta’—a word defined as “material thrown out (as from a volcano)”. The local competition wound up March 26th Riverside County Office of Education Conference Center. (INT) Redlands police are seeking the public’s help in tracking down those who carried out a series of gang-related shootings. They occurred Sunday night (March 22nd) in the 1000 block of Carlson Avenue, Delaware Avenue and Washington Street and at an apartment complex at Delaware Avenue at Orange Street. Three persons were hurt but none seriously. (INT) An employee of the Moreno Valley Unified School District has been accused of possessing hundreds of missing laptop computers, assorted electronic devices and thousands of various pieces of equipment and technology. Abdul Kamara, 69, was questioned about the stolen devices and arrested. (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) 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) Homicide detectives in Adelanto have linked a pair of deadly shootings that occurred minutes apart on April 1st at different locations in Adelanto. The victims have been identified as Elias Alonso, 33, and Angelo Chaparro, 18, both of Adelanto. Authorities in Victorville say voter-approved Measure P is having a positive impact on traffic enforcement. The sheriff’s department says increased staffing has resulted in a 390 percent increase in traffic citations and a 39 percent decline in vehicle collisions. Fatal collisions are down 42 percent since 2019. (INT) $2 million in federal funding is coming to Chino to support an upcoming project aimed at accelerating local business development. The initiative will seed a business launch program and facility that will serve as a cornerstone of Downtown Chino. (INT) State School Superintendent Tony Thurmond will be in Moreno Valley Friday (March 27th) to raise awareness of the needs of unaccompanied homeless youth. Thurmond is supporting a pilot initiative to help local educational agencies (LEAs) better support and house unaccompanied homeless youth by helping them remain engaged in school. (INT) Homicide investigators claim to have sufficient evidence to charge a Hesperia man for a 2004 slaying in Moreno Valley. Detectives announced Sunday (March 22nd) they arrested Corey Sampson, 45, without incident in Hesperia. Sampson is alleged to have fired several shots that claimed the life of Israel Rangel, then 29, at a location on Perris Boulevard in MoVal. (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) 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) |
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