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Here's this week's rundown of local economics news. 

Top stories for Friday, Mar. 13, 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.

A former Amazon worker from San Bernardino has filed a lawsuit against the company for alleged discrimination and retaliation. Attorneys for the man say Amazon fired him after he was injured at work

Stories highlighted for March 12, 2026

A conversation between host Maya Gwynn and Janice Rooths, Executive Director of Center Against Racism and Trauma (CART).

Stories highlighted for March 11, 2026

Adélaïde Labille-Guiard was a painter in 18th century France, when women were barely recognized, and for the most part, not welcomed as such. Despite this, she ended up being amongst the first, and very FEW women to be admitted to the Royal Academy of Painting and Sculpture. David Fleming speaks with Janell Strube, author of Adelaide: Painter of the Revolution. This work of historical fiction takes place leading up to the French Revolution... though the prologue begins at the absolute HEIGHT... and in the heart... of one of the major revolts in 1793, much like an action movie drawing you right in!

Stories highlighted for March 10, 2026

California Democrats introduced legislation to restore Medi-Cal for all income-qualifying residents of any age, including undocumented immigrants. Gov. Newsom scaled back that program because of state budget deficits.