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| April 25, 2026 |
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TOP STORIES
 WASHINGTON - The Department of Justice said Friday it will drop a criminal probe into Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell, a sharp pivot in an unprecedented investigation into the nation's top central banker.
WASHINGTON - The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has directed federal prisons to expand the range of methods used for executions to include firing squads, gas asphyxiation and electrocution.
Tornadoes swept across the Plains on Thursday night and the worst may yet to come.
Anxiety about the U.S.-Iran conflict and rising gas prices pushed Americans' view of the economy to the worst level ever recorded, according to the University of Michigan's consumer sentiment survey that has been running for 48 years.
 INLAND EMPIRE METRO: Variable clouds through the weekend and turning cooler. Highs dropping into the upper 60s. Early morning lows to to 50. A 70 percent chance of showers Saturday night.
 INLAND EMPIRE – (INT) - The healthcare industry continues to post local hiring gains.
 NEEDLES – (INT) – Plans have been announced for the expansion of the Castle Mountain gold mine.
 RIVERSIDE – (INT) – Mike Futrell is moving on after three years as Riverside City Manager.
 REDLANDS – The King James version of the Bible will remain available to students in the Redlands Unified School District.
 SAN BERNARDINO - (INT) - An investigation is underway into a weekend fire that inflicted major damage to the historical Roosevelt Bowl amphitheater.
 ONTARIO – (INT) – Ontario police and fire investigators now have on their hands the second major arson case in just four days.
 RIVERSIDE – (INT) - Officials in Riverside say their city is facing growing financial uncertainty.
 MORENO VALLEY – (INT) – Dying winds helped Calfire to contain a wildfire that threatened homes.
 RIVERSIDE – (INT) – Initial work is beginning to replace the seismically unsafe Mission Boulevard Bridge over the Santa Ana River.
 RIVERSIDE – (INT) – A measure to raise Riverside’s sales tax will be decided on the June 2nd ballot.
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 IRVINE - A recent UC Irvine study found that one in four parents in California say their teens use generative AI every day.
 SAN FRANCISCO - Six candidates running for California governor squared off on the debate stage Wednesday.
 LOS ANGELES – Trustees of the Los Angeles Unified School District voted Tuesday to restrict students’ use of laptops and tablets in class.
 INDIO - The Strokes ended their performance on weekend 2 of the Coachella Art and Music Festival on a note of political protest.
 Former state Attorney General Xavier Becerra is touting a new poll.
 Could analysis reduce projected wildfire losses by one-third?
 SACRAMENTO - (INT) - The critical April Sierra snow survey finds no measurable snow.
 SACRAMENTO - (INT) - Obtaining or renewing a concealed weapons permit (CCW) in California could get easier.
 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.
Congressman Pete Aguilar announced Friday (April 24th) $3 million in grant funding to expand San Bernardino’s Arrowhead Grove Affordable Housing project. It will support completion of 132 new low-cost, energy-efficient housing units for low-income residents. The Waterman Gardens public housing development is being converted into a modern, sustainable community of 534 new units . (INT) Electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian is expanding its operation in Mead Valley. A 49-thousand square foot plant adjacent to the 215 freeway will be dedicated to sales, service, maintenance, and charging of electric vehicles. (INT) The Redlands City Council has cleared the way for construction of The Marketplace, a Whole Foods-anchored retail development on a 8-acre site on Lugonia Avenue at Tennessee Street. It will be situated in one of North Redlands’ fastest-growing residential areas. (INT) Two tree pests are on the march, and Riverside and San Bernardino counties are now included in a ‘zone of infestation’. Invasive pests named shot hole borers and the goldspotted oak borer have been detected in Southern California. The California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection announced steps to protect susceptible trees and limit associated tree mortality. (INT) Redlands is stepping up its wildfire mitigation preparedness. It will focus on weed abatement and regional collaboration. Thirty percent of Redlands falls into fire hazard severity zones (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) 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) A new interchange on Freeway 60 will help improve traffic flow on the west side of Beaumont. Caltrans has announced a new interchange with six travel lanes at Potrero Boulevard and realignment of Western Knolls Avenue. Officials promise enhanced connectivity and regional mobility. (INT) Riverside city leaders have signed an agreement with a leading regional development organization in Finland. The MOU establishes a framework to advance innovation, sustainability, and international business expansion between the two regions. (INT) Seasonal fire restrictions have been imposed on vast desert areas of San Bernardino and Riverside counties. They apply to campfires, controlled flame devices, recreational target shooting, and smoking on public lands. (INT) The City of Lake Elsinore is launching an initiative designed to transform the south end of the lake into a destination for recreation, tourism, and economic activity. Beginning in May, the Elsinore Yacht Club will offer a variety of on-the-water experiences, including sailing, kayaking, paddleboarding and wakeboarding. (INT) Ontario is exploring new local transit options. A study will evaluate potential transit solutions connecting major employment centers, shopping and dining areas, parks, schools, and regional transportation hubs. The study is expected to be completed later this year. (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) 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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