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CalMatters' Wendy Fry: GEO Group 'had the keys' to re-open private prison for immigrant detention
A new immigration detention center has opened in the Central Valley just north of Bakersfield. ICE has already begun to transfer immigrant detainees to the new site, which was formerly a state prison operated by the GEO Group.
Anthony Victoria | Apr 24, 2026, 10:49 PM UTC
4/24 KVCR Midday News: Senator Cervantes' bill seeks to split Sheriff, Coroner offices in Riverside County
Top stories for Friday, April 24, 2026.
Anthony Victoria | Apr 24, 2026, 6:03 PM UTC
Weekly News Wrap with Cassie MacDuff 4/24/2026
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 | Apr 24, 2026, 5:20 PM UTC
Inland Empire state senator pushes to separate Riverside County Sheriff and Coroner
The sheriff oversees the coroner's office in a vast majority of California counties. A state senator from the Inland Empire wants that to change in Riverside County.
Madison Aument | Apr 24, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC
4/23 KVCR Midday News: Bill to Stop Warehouses Becoming Detention Centers Moves Through State Legislature, Federal Court Blocks Requirement for ICE Showing ID & More
Stories highlighted for April 23, 2026
Toni Lopez | Apr 23, 2026, 8:31 PM UTC
California bill blocking warehouse use for private detention centers clears first committee
A bill to prevent the use of warehouses for private detention centers cleared its first hurdle today in the state legislature.
Anthony Victoria | Apr 23, 2026, 12:15 AM UTC
4/22 KVCR Midday News: Fake Bear Attack at the Center of Insurance Fraud Case, New Bills Aim to Reform California Justice System & More
Stories highlighted for April 22, 2026
Toni Lopez | Apr 22, 2026, 7:44 PM UTC
Inland Empire once again ranks top for most polluted area in the nation
Riverside and San Bernardino counties both top the list for the most polluted places to live in the U.S. That's according to the American Lung Association's annual State of the Air report released today.
Anthony Victoria | Apr 22, 2026, 6:58 PM UTC
"Not a bear": fake animal attack video leads to fraud convictions
Three people were recently sentenced in a bizarre insurance fraud case involving a bear suit, metal claws and luxury cars.
Madison Aument | Apr 21, 2026, 11:10 PM UTC
4/21 KVCR Midday News: Perris Approves New Commercial Project, Inmate Found Dead in West Valley Detention Center & More
Stories highlighted for April 21, 2026
Toni Lopez | Apr 21, 2026, 8:30 PM UTC
