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5/27 KVCR Midday News: Rancho Cucamonga middle schooler wins National Spelling Bee; Coachella to consider data center moratorium
Today's top stories for Friday, May 29, 2026.
Anthony Victoria | May 29, 2026, 6:34 PM UTC
Weekly News Wrap with Cassie MacDuff 5/29/2026
Former Press-Enterprise Columnist and longtime KVCR news contributor, Cassie MacDuff joins KVCR to review a few of the Inland Empire's major news stories of the past week. The conversation can be heard on KVCR's "Morning Edition" most Friday mornings at 6:45 and 8:45. Our segments with Cassie are also archived here for listening on demand.
Cassie MacDuff, Jessica Greenwell | May 29, 2026, 5:49 PM UTC
Coachella considers moratorium on data centers as community pushes back against proposed tech campus
A proposed project aims to build six data centers in Coachella. It's fueling debate over energy use and water concerns across the Coachella Valley.
Anthony Victoria | May 29, 2026, 5:58 AM UTC
Bringing Tradition from the Philippines to California: Francis San Diego, the Batok Practitioner
When you think of getting a tattoo, you probably imagine the buzz of a machine. But there's a shop in Riverside where one artist uses needles wrapped around sticks and a mallet. It's called Batok and it originated in the Philippines. KVCR's Toni Lopez spoke with Filipino Batok Practitioner Francis San Diego, and took a piece of his art home with her.
Toni Lopez | May 29, 2026, 2:10 AM UTC
5/28 KVCR Midday News: Gov. Newsom Bans Law Enforcement from Interfering in Elections, Federal Judge Denies Fontana's Efforts to Throw Out a Challenge to their Street Vending Laws & More
Stories highlighted for May 28, 2026
Toni Lopez | May 28, 2026, 8:35 PM UTC
Gov. Newsom signs law to prevent ballot seizures before next week's primary
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed legislation to ban law enforcement from interfering in elections ahead of that state's primary next week. The bill, SB73, was authored after a California sheriff seized hundreds of thousands of ballots earlier this year.
Madison Aument | May 28, 2026, 12:10 AM UTC
Riverside city council candidates focus on streets, homelessness and Measure Z
The Primary election is next week. Candidates for local, state and federal races continue to make their case on why voters should choose them. Daniel Eduardo Hernandez, with The Riverside Record, broke down what's on the ballot in the city of Riverside.
Anthony Victoria | May 27, 2026, 3:23 PM UTC
5/26 KVCR Midday News: Evacuation Orders Eased for Orange County Residents, California Parents Struggle with Food Insecurity & More
Stories highlighted for May 26, 2026
Toni Lopez | May 26, 2026, 8:17 PM UTC
5/22 KVCR Midday News: Crews gain ground on Riv. Co wildfires; parents of young kids struggle with food insecurity
Today's top stories for Friday, May 22, 2026.
Anthony Victoria | May 22, 2026, 5:48 PM UTC
