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This week, in lieu of the news wrap, Cassie MacDuff and author Susan Straight discuss Straight's newest book, Sacrament, centered on a group of nurses battling the COVID-19 epidemic at a San Bernardino hospital. Their conversation is part of a longer interview that will air on an upcoming episode of KVC-Arts on February 1.

A conversation with host Yvette Walker and Dr. Alex Cheah, with Face N Body Aesthetics and Plastic Surgery.

Stories highlighted for Dec 23, 2025.

"A Christmas Carol. In Prose. Being a Ghost Story of Christmas."

Yes... we just call it A Christmas Carol. You know... Scrooge and the 4 ghosts and all? Tiny Tim? God Bless us one and all?

That's the one. This play, adapted by Beth Wheat closes the 2025 season of The Big Bear Theatre Project. David Fleming spoke recently with Managing Director Beth Wheat about this adaptation performed by one actor accompanied by a chorus of voices. A foley table plays a role (to coin a phrase) as well. We also spoke about the history of the theatre, a kind of a hidden gem housed within City Hall. Performance dates are December 21st, then again the 26th and 27th.

More at bigbeartheatreproject.org

Top stories for Monday, December 22, 2025.

Today's top stories for Friday, December 19.

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.

Stories highlighted for Dec 18, 2025.

KVCR's Toni Lopez interviews KVCR's own Brianna Navarro and Mariana Lapizco. The two have taken their production background and experience to the next step, founding the Ella Film Festival, an event that aims to support and encourage women filmmakers.

A conversation between host Maya Gwynn and Jessica A. Handy, Founder of Sandalwood Farm & Sanctuary.