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TOP STORIES
 The U.S. is using force in the Strait of Hormuz and diplomacy in New York in an effort to break Tehran's chokehold on the vital shipping lane.
The national average price of gas pushed higher Monday to $4.46 per gallon, as oil futures rose again after three days of declines, increasing the Iran war's direct cost to consumers.
WASHINGTON - The Trump administration lifted a visa processing freeze for foreign physicians, ending a months-long halt that had sidelined thousands of doctors and exacerbated staffing shortages at hospitals across the country.
Microplastics lurk in nearly every corner of the globe. Scientists have found the tiny particles in rivers and lakes, in agricultural soil and in the oceans. They have infiltrated our food and water, cleaning products and cosmetics, even our own bodies.
RIVERSIDE – (INT) – Riverside’s historic Mission Inn Resort and Spa is being sold.
INLAND EMPIRE – (INT) – Mail-in ballots are enroute to qualified voters across the Inland Empire.
 INLAND EMPIRE – (INT) - A transition in Southern California’s weather is coming.
 BIG BEAR – (INT) – Big Bear’s famed bald eagles Jackie and Shadow have reason to be proud.
 SAN BERNARDINO – (INT) – The 22-unit, 3-star Sunshine Motel near downtown San Bernardino has been red-tagged and closed.
 SAN BERNARDINO – (INT) – Homelessness in San Bernardino County has taken a dip.
 IUNLAND EMPIRE - (INT) - To no one's surprise, guess who's paying the most for gasoline?
 RIVERSIDE – (INT) – Mike Futrell had changed his mind and says he’s staying on as Riverside City Manager.
 NEEDLES – (INT) – Plans have been announced for the expansion of the Castle Mountain gold mine.
 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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LOS ANGELES – (INT) - State Farm Insurance is being called out for allegedly mishandling insurance claims.
 Law enforcement agencies are having experienced hiring and retention challenges.
 HOLLYWOOD - Movie theaters are en vogue again.
 SOUTHLAND - (INT) - The state’s climate credit is getting an adjustment.
 IRVINE - A recent UC Irvine study found that one in four parents in California say their teens use generative AI every day.
 LOS ANGELES – Trustees of the Los Angeles Unified School District voted Tuesday to restrict students’ use of laptops and tablets in class.
 Could analysis reduce projected wildfire losses by one-third?
 SACRAMENTO - (INT) - The critical April Sierra snow survey finds no measurable snow.
 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.
48 arrests marked Riverside County’s latest ‘quality-of-life’ operation. Sheriff’s deputies swept through Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage and Thousand Palms Monday (May 4th) rounding up those suspected of various misdemeanor and felony violations. A variety of illegal drugs, including methamphetamine and fentanyl were seized. (INT) An Oak Hills man is dead, fatally shot when he tried to run down three San Bernardino County sheriff’s deputies who’d responded to reports he assaulted a female with a garden rake and possessed a gun. The Saturday (May 2nd) incident on Whitehaven Road at Oak Hills ended the life of Anthony Tevis, age 67. There were no reports of any other injuries. (INT) The Inland Empire continues to be jiggled by a series of unrelated, minor earthquakes. Hundreds of people reported feeling an M2.6 that struck early Saturday (May 2nd) southeast of Ontario. (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) 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) 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 Riverside motorist has been identified as the fatal victim of a 2-vehicle collision in Colton. Kenneth Sotelo, 70, died in the May 2nd crash at an intersection on South La Cadena Drive, police said. (INT) A hiker died on Saturday (May 2nd) after falling from a fixed-rope portion of a trail, the Sierra Madre Search and Rescue Team said. Dispatchers received a call about a male hiker who fell from the Mount Wilson Trail, a challenging but popular hike in the San Gabriel Mountains. The 6-mile out-and-back trail takes hikers from Sierra Madre to the peak of Mount Wilson. Burning permits in most of San Bernardino County have been suspended, effective May 1st. Fire officials cite pre-season fire activity, high winds, elevated temperatures, and low fuel moisture. Excluded from the ban are Running Springs, Big Bear, Morongo Valley, Yermo, Daggett and Newberry Springs. The suspension is likely to continue until this fall. (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) 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) 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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