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8/19 KVCR Midday News: West Regionals Final Wraps Up, Opponents of Voter ID Launch their Campaign & More

Stories highlighted for August 19, 2026
KVCR | By Toni Lopez
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Courtesy of Little League Baseball and Softball

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Monday through Friday at lunchtime, KVCR News has your daily news rundown. Stories highlighted today include:

  • The West Region's road to Williamsport came down to Southern California and Hawaii as the two teams faced off at Al Houghton Stadium Friday evening.
  • Opponents of California's voter ID proposition launched their campaign in Sacramento on Tuesday. It would require voters to show a government-issued ID when casting a ballot.
  • As students across Riverside County head back to school, several school districts are adding a new curriculum focused on the dangers of fentanyl.

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