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Weekly News Wrap with Cassie MacDuff 5/22/2026

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 22, 2026, 4:15 PM UTC

Riverside County animal shelters seeking fosters, waiving adoption fees

The two fires burning through Riverside County are also affecting resources for animals. The animal services department is asking the community to foster or adopt pets from its overcrowded shelters.

Madison Aument | May 21, 2026, 11:39 PM UTC

5/21 KVCR Midday News: Fires Continue to Burn Across Riverside County, Local Animal Shelters Overcrowded Due to Fires & More

Stories highlighted for May 21, 2026

Toni Lopez | May 21, 2026, 8:27 PM UTC

5/20 KVCR Midday News: CSU Settles Gender Harassment and Retaliation Cases, Adelanto Detainees Stage Hunger and Economic Strike & More

Stories highlighted for May 20, 2026

Toni Lopez | May 20, 2026, 11:02 PM UTC

Immigrants at Adelanto ICE facility launch hunger strike over detention conditions

Advocates say detainees are protesting poor food, unsafe water and limited medical care inside the ICE-run facility.

Anthony Victoria | May 20, 2026, 6:40 PM UTC

Firefighters gain ground on Bain and Verona wildfires in Riverside County

The Bain Fire near Riverside and Jurupa Valley is at close to 1,500 acres and the Verona Fire near Homeland is at 648 acres. Both fires prompted evacuations in Riverside County.

Anthony Victoria, Madison Aument | May 20, 2026, 1:42 AM UTC