News

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 for listening on demand.

Janice Rutherford, Second District Supervisor for San Bernardino County, shares the Christmas Reception and Toy Drive on Dec. 9. High school student Hayley Licon talks about Hayley’s Holiday Wish Foundation, a nonprofit that supports underserved children in the San Bernardino City area. Timothy Williams, co-owner of Light It Up Mo Val, talks about this drive through holiday light experience.

Stories highlighted for December 2, 2021.

The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) announced the incitation of $100 Million in funding that will help restore water capacity to sections of the California Aqueduct.

Stories highlighted for December 1.

Comedian Scott Wood speaks with David Fleming once again. He was on a few months ago talking about his TV show, "Something Smells Funny," as well as serving as emcee for music events, including one in September with Affordable Music Productions.

This time we'll hear about his approach to comedy, past and present. Also, coming early in 2022, he has a new comedy special, a movie, and more... and just a bit more on "Something Smells Funny."

Oh yes. And impressions. LOTS of impressions. We'll even get impressions of people DOING impressions.

Stories highlighted for November 30, 2021.

This month on Musically Speaking, we find out out about two holiday concerts planned for the Inland Empire. Margaret Worsley speaks with Maestro Ransom Wilson about his storied career and The Big Band Christmas Jam planned for the Redlands Symphony. She also talks to Maestro Tomasz Golka of the Riverside Philharmonic. Among other things, he shares information regarding the Riverside Phil’s holiday concert plans.

Stories highlighted for November 24, 2021.

David Fleming speaks once again with Al Pitrelli, of Trans-Siberian Orchestra. On the previous program we heard about the virtual Trans-Siberian Orchestra concert from last year, and the current tour, with a stop in Ontario December 4th. On this program, they speak just a BIT of TSO, then it's off to the sidebars. We'll get a bit on Derek Sherinian - some REALLY funny moments there, including mentions of Sherinian's approaching meeting with Alice Cooper. There's also a past project with quite the funny name. We'll also explore, in one way or another, why and how Pitrelli does what he does, which includes discussion of Jeff Beck, front porch improv, and continuous exploration.