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Pockets of unvaccinated communities are driving measles outbreaks in California
California is battling measles outbreaks across seven counties as federal funding cuts gut local health departments and vaccine skepticism fuels spread among unvaccinated children.

3/2 KVCR Midday News: Inmates helping Riv. Co with dog shelter overcrowding; Jackie and Shadow lay another egg
Monday through Friday, KVCR has your daily news rundown at lunchtime
Anthony Victoria | Mar 2, 2026, 9:58 PM UTC

Economics IE: March 2
Here's a rundown of this week's local economics news.
Madison Aument | Mar 2, 2026, 11:00 AM UTC

Riverside County Animal Services pairs dogs and inmates in new foster program
Inmates at a men's prison in Blythe are helping the Riverside County Animal Shelter deal with overcrowding.
Madison Aument | Feb 28, 2026, 12:46 AM UTC

Moreno Valley City Mall remains closed, despite progress made on fire safety violations
The Moreno Valley Mall closed last week due to a long list of safety violations. On Thursday, Moreno Valley's city council held a special meeting to discuss how to get the mall reopened.
Anthony Victoria | Feb 27, 2026, 10:23 PM UTC

KVC-Arts 2/22/26 - Matt Sorum & the Adopt the Arts Sound & Vision Awards
David Fleming speaks once again with Matt Sorum about an event coming up VERY soon honoring Paul Rodgers, from Free, Bad Company, The Firm, and Queen - after the passing of Freddie Mercury. The other honoree being Geezer Butler, bassist and lyricist for Black Sabbath! Adopt the Arts co-founder Jane Lynch will be hosting the event, with MANY musical guests from some of the biggest bands!
We'll also touch briefly on Kings of Chaos, how it came about, and the rotating cast OF the band.
I really WASN”T expecting Ringo Starr imitations, but there's a couple there as well.
We'll also touch briefly on Kings of Chaos, how it came about, and the rotating cast OF the band.
I really WASN”T expecting Ringo Starr imitations, but there's a couple there as well.
David Fleming | Feb 27, 2026, 10:19 PM UTC

2/27 KVCR Midday News: Moreno Valley city council holds special meeting to discuss mall's closure
Top stories for Friday, Feb. 27, 2026.
Anthony Victoria | Feb 27, 2026, 8:30 PM UTC

Weekly News Wrap with Cassie MacDuff 2/27/2026
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 | Feb 27, 2026, 5:22 PM UTC

Riverside County Sheriff's Office Investigating Alleged Election Irregularities
The Riverside County Sheriff's Office has launched an investigation into "alleged irregularities in our elections," the department confirmed in a Wednesday statement to The Riverside Record.

2/26 KVCR Midday News: Moreno Valley City Holds Special Meeting about City Mall's Future, Jacky and Shadow Welcome New Egg, Suspected ICE Agent Set to Appear in Court & More
Stories highlighted for Feb 26, 2026
Toni Lopez | Feb 26, 2026, 9:35 PM UTC

