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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

Harvest Landing retail and business project approved by Perris City Council
The Perris City Council approved a large commercial project near Interstate 215 that will convert hundreds of acres of land into a Fed Ex distribution center and a retail plaza.
Anthony Victoria | Apr 21, 2026, 12:22 AM UTC

4/20 KVCR Midday News: Unemployment rate slightly down in Riverside County; Lamb Canyon landfill store open this Saturday
Monday through Friday, KVCR has your daily news rundown.
Anthony Victoria | Apr 20, 2026, 7:00 PM UTC

Economics IE: April 20
The median home price in the Inland Empire rose by more than $100,000 from 2019 to 2021. Now, home prices across the region are declining.
Madison Aument | Apr 20, 2026, 9:50 AM UTC

4/17 KVCR Midday News: Lawmakers introduce bills to stop ICE courthouse raids
Monday through Friday, KVCR has your daily news rundown at lunchtime.
Anthony Victoria | Apr 17, 2026, 6:34 PM UTC

Weekly News Wrap with Cassie MacDuff 4/17/2026
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 17, 2026, 6:00 PM UTC

ICE court raids have ramped up in Southern California. Two state lawmakers introduce two bills to try to stop it
Courthouse arrests have ramped up across the state, particularly at the San Bernardino Superior Court in Rancho Cucamonga, where raids have become a regular occurrence.
Anthony Victoria | Apr 17, 2026, 4:50 AM UTC

4/16 KVCR Midday News: Redlands School Board Votes to Keep Bible in their Schools, Perris City Council Rename Cesar Chavez Library & More
Stories highlighted for April 16, 2026
Toni Lopez | Apr 16, 2026, 7:41 PM UTC



