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| September 22, 2026 |
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TOP STORIES
 WASHINGTON — Major television networks suspended their White House pool coverage and will no longer send camera crews to cover President Donald Trump's pool events, standing in solidarity with CNN after Trump denied White House access to reporters of three outlets.
HOLLYWOOD - Paramount Skydance has settled a lawsuit with a dozen US states, paving the way for its $110bn merger with Warner Bros Discovery. Under the agreement, Paramount must produce at least 30 films a year and ensure a certain percentage are produced in the US.
AUSTIN, Texas — The Venezuelan man shot by ICE in Austin during a traffic stop spoke from immigration detention Monday and said he was in a lot of pain and still had a bullet lodged in his back.
Americans are drinking less for the first time since the pandemic, but alcohol use remains higher than it was before 2020, according to a study published Monday in the journal Annals of Internal Medicine.
 INLAND EMPIRE – (INT) –High temperatures on Tuesday will warm a few to around 5 degrees with the greatest warming for the inland valleys.
 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.
 MENIFEE – (INT) – A Temecula woman is facing multiple charges in the wake of a police chase.
 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.
 RIVERSIDE – Property owners should be cautious of unfamiliar government programs, promises of guaranteed assessment reductions or claims that cannot be verified through an official government source.
 RIVERSIDE - Data from across Riverside County show a spike in emergency room visits for e-bike related accidents.
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 SACRAMENTO - As the Super El Niño continues to strengthen, Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a statewide state of emergency Monday.
 SOUTHLAND – Orange County declared a local state of emergency in response to severe coastal erosion, high surf and damage to homes and public infrastructure.
 SOUTHLAND – California became the only state with an average gas price above $6 a gallon this week.
 Emmy winners: ‘Widow’s Bay’ dominates with 14 wins, ‘The Pitt’ and ‘DTF St. Louis’ tie with 7 awards
LOS ANGELES - Apple TV’s new horror comedy “Widow’s Bay” led the way at the 2026 Emmy Awards, winning a leading 14 trophies out of 19 nominations.
 HOLLYWOOD - “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” was finally dethroned after a six-week streak at No. 1.
 SACRAMENTO - California is going backwards. Home to nearly 40 million people, it was only a matter of time before the Golden State ran out of license plate numbers.
 SACRAMENTO - California teens will be barred from “addictive” social media products and limited in their interactions with chatbots.
 SOUTHLAND – (INT) – Southern California Edison customers who have been blasting their air conditioning during this period of intense summer heat are going to get some relief on their bill.
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) The unemployment rate in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario area was up slightly to 5.7 percent in July. There was a loss of 15,000 jobs from June, the EDD reported. This compares with an unadjusted unemployment rate of 5.3 percent for California and 4.4 percent for the nation during the same period. (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) 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) A homeless man has taken up residency in a local jail accused of waging a one-man crime and arson spree against police and government facilities in Banning. Kenneth Baker, 40, was arrested on suspicion of starting fires outside the police station and city hall on Tuesday (May 19th). Damage was minor. Baker is accused of arson and possession of a destructive device. (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) |
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