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 WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court kicked off a new term Monday, with the justices wrestling with an attempt by oil companies to throw out lawsuits alleging they should pay damages for the impacts of climate change.
Russian authorities and Trump administration officials are monitoring a possible pneumonic plague outbreak in Russia, after a laboratory worker died of an undisclosed illness.
Hurricane Rachel could eventually turn toward Mexico and send heavy rain into parts of the southwestern United States, raising concerns about renewed flooding after September's downpours.
Public schools banned nearly 12,000 books in the 2025-2026 school year, according to new data from PEN America, marking the highest number since the organization began tracking book bans in 2021.
 ADELANTO - Geo Group said it has completed the sale of three of its facilities to ICE for $950 million.
 INLAND EMPIRE – (INT) – The Inland region will experience extreme, dangerous heat with temperatures reaching between 98°F and 104°F.
 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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 LOS ANGELES - Extreme October heat is straining Southern California’s power system as thousands of customers face outages and firefighters battle a wildfire in Los Angeles County.
 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.
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) San Bernardino police say a Redlands man they shot and killed had a criminal history of domestic violence, assault and weapons violations. Herman James was involved in an exchange of gunfire with officers September 23rd at a residence where he had taken refuge after shooting two people. Both are recovering. No officers were injured. (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) UC Riverside has been named one of the nation’s best colleges and universities by the Princeton Review in its Best Colleges for 2027 rankings. The publication described the featured colleges and universities as a “select group,” comprising “only about 14% of the nation’s nearly 2,800 four-year schools.” (INT) Primary election ballots are in the hands of all 1.2 million active registered voters in San Bernardino County. Early voting is available at the Registrar of Voters office, 777 E. Rialto Avenue in San Bernardino. Beginning Thursday, May 28, nine additional Early Voting Locations will open in Adelanto, Apple Valley, Barstow, Chino, Joshua Tree, Ontario, Rancho Cucamonga, Victorville and Yucaipa. (INT) San Bernardino County’s Land Use Services Department is implementing AB 98 involving the state’s truck route standards. It is designed to guide traffic away from homes, schools and other sensitive areas. (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) 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) 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) 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) The Leland Norton Elementary School in San Bernardino has been honored by the California Department of Education (CDE) as a Green Achiever School. It’s the highest distinction possible under the California Green Ribbon Schools Award program. (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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