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| July 1, 2026 |
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TOP STORIES
 WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court on Tuesday blocked President Donald Trump’s contentious attempt to limit citizenship at birth for those born on U.S. soil, delivering a major blow to his agenda.
Venezuela's earthquake disaster entered a critical sixth day Tuesday as the official death toll climbed to 1,943, rescue crews raced to find survivors beneath collapsing rubble, and frustration deepened across the country.
Los Angelenos and residents of other Southern California communities could see a boost in their paychecks thanks to ordinances that trigger an increase in minimum wage effective July 1.
WASHINGTON - Available jobs in the U.S. settled near their highest level in nearly two years in May, surpassing expectations, according to federal data published Tuesday, as recent reports point to positive labor market growth.
 RIVERSIDE - Law enforcement agencies across the Inland Empire are preparing to increase enforcement efforts aimed at preventing the use of illegal fireworks.
 INLAND EMPIRE – (INT) – Temperatures 2-10 degrees below average will continue through much of the week.
 BIG BEAR - It’s been a busy few days for the beloved Big Bear bald eagle family after both eaglets took to the skies for the first time — one more gracefully than the other.
 NUEVO – Riverside County Transportation Commission officially broke ground on the 8.6-mile Mid County Parkway Ramona Expressway Project on Wednesday.
 SAN BERNARDINO - The San Bernardino County Fire Department has introduced its newest member, a four-legged robot dog.
 RIVERSIDE - Voltu Motor celebrated the start of production and first customer delivery of the Voltu3 heavy-duty electric truck at its global headquarters.
 Three companies have agreed to pay more than $4 million to the United States for costs and damages from the El Dorado Fire of 2020.
 FONTANA – (INT) - The Fontana Civic Center is undergoing a make-over.
 Corona (INT) - New lanes are coming to the I-15.
 FONTANA – (INT) – Fontana has emerged one of the top suburban cities in California for construction of single-family homes.
 SOUTHLAND – (INT) - A yearlong, multi-agency operation has identified more than 500 suspected distributors of child sexual abuse material.
 SAN BERNARDINO – (INT) – The San Bernardino city school board has voted to rename Chavez Middle School.
 ONTARIO - (INT) - Ontario International Airport (ONT) is flying higher.
 RIVERSIDE – (INT) - Plans to improve the McLean-Anza Narrows Park have gotten a major financial boost.
 RIVERSIDE – (INT) – Initial work is beginning to replace the seismically unsafe Mission Boulevard Bridge over the Santa Ana River.
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 LOS ANGELES - LeBron James, widely considered to be one of the greatest players in NBA history, will leave the Los Angeles Lakers and play elsewhere during the 2026-2027 season.
 “Supergirl” is struggling to take flight at the box office.
 The recent earthquakes in Venezuela, where the death toll continues to rise, offer a stark warning about the potential risks along Southern California's San Andreas Fault, according to seismologists.
 SANTA ANA - A judge has declared a mistrial in the case against a man accused of deliberately sparking a wildfire that eventually became the most destructive fire in Los Angeles history.
 SOUTHLAND - (INT) - As a record number of Southern Californians fill up for their Independence Day trips, they will be paying about 60 to 80 cents less per gallon than they did ahead of the Memorial Day holiday.
 A 5.6 magnitude earthquake was reported near Willits, according to the United States Geological Survey.
 SACRAMENTO - Sell by? Use by? Best by? Expires by? For years, consumers have been confused as heck trying to figure out the difference between certain labels on food.
 OAKLAND - An initiative to tax California’s wealthiest residents has qualified for the November ballot, state officials announced Wednesday evening.
 Tectonic stress along Southern California’s San Andreas and San Jacinto fault systems has reached — and in some areas exceeded — the highest levels seen in the past 1,000 years.
 SAN FRANCISCO - Rising gas prices hit all California drivers, but they land especially hard on workers who have the farthest to go.
 LOS ANGELES - A major U.S. airline confirmed Wednesday that it’s suspending six North American routes due to elevated jet fuel prices.
 The number of people with nowhere to call home decreased both in California and nationwide last year, according to a long-awaited federal report.
 A new report found that a city in Orange County is one of the top places in the U.S. to raise a family.
 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.
 Could analysis reduce projected wildfire losses by one-third?
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) Banning police are wrapping up an investigation into an April 14th shooting outside a market that left one man dead and another in critical condition. Both suspects are juveniles and information about them is limited. Police identified the murder victim as Donald Ray Miles III, 21, of Banning. A motive for the double shooting was not released. (INT) CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department is opening a new a new state-of-the-art fire station serving Desert Center and motorists traveling the I-10 between the Coachella Valley and Blythe. The new Lake Tamarisk Fire Station replaces one that has served the community since 1970. (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) 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) 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) 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) Rancho Cucamonga has been listed as one of the nation’s twenty best cities for summer jobs. WalletHub applied 21 key indicators of employment outlook, affordability and downtime-friendliness. The data set ranged from the median income of part-time workers to the availability of summer jobs to the commuter-friendliness of jobs. (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) Laurel Reimer has been appointed City Planner in Riverside. She has provided current and advanced planning services to Santa Fe Springs, San Juan Capistrano, Temecula, Downey, Newport Beach, Monrovia, La Mirada, Perris and Avalon. Interim Director Miranda Evans said. “Laurel brings a thoughtful, collaborative approach to complex development projects, along with proven experience in land use and environmental planning.” (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) 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) 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) 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) |
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